Best Jeff Sabin Podcasts (2025)

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Omaha Magician’s Career Started in Radio 44:39

2d ago44:39

44:39

A career setback 25 years ago pushed Jeff Quinn full time into the world of magic and entertainment.

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Nature vs. Nurture (with Paul Bloom) 1:07:44

3d ago1:07:44

1:07:44

How much of our success or failure is written in our genes? How much is under our control? Is it nature or nurture or is that dichotomy too simplistic? Hear EconTalk's Russ Roberts and psychologist Paul Bloom discuss why the nature vs. nurture question is actually worth taking seriously and how by understanding it we can help ourselves and others.…

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OATL34: Nancy Montoya!!! Live Music from Slow Motion Cowboys! 1:33:42

7d ago1:33:42

1:33:42

Queen of Krewe of Dreux (and basically the universe), Nancy Montoya pops into the King Room to talk to Howie and Scully about how much she loves the Lounge. She shares how the late Gilbert Lopez introduced her to BJ's almost 30 years ago and how it remains dear to her heart. She tells of being a part of helping Carlos and Dewann re-open BJ's after …

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Nebraska Memorial Tells Story of Vietnam War and Nebraskans Who Served 47:59

9d ago47:59

47:59

Ron Elwell, Executive Director of the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with Fred Uhe, a member of the memorial’s board of directors, join this week’s podcast to talk about the memorial in Sarpy County and the impact it is having on the state.

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Inside the Mysterious World of Credit Cards (with Patrick McKenzie) 1:15:14

11d ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Patrick McKenzie explains to EconTalk's Russ Roberts how credit cards work, who makes money from them and how, and gives his take on whether cash customers and debit card users subsidize the users of credit cards with reward programs.By EconTalk: Russ Roberts

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From Anxiety to Advocacy: The Power of Nutrition | Alyssa Stencavage | Business & Brain Tumor Talk Podcast 23:27

16d ago23:27

23:27

Can better food choices really change your life? In this episode of Business and Brain Tumor Talk, host Rick Franzo sits down with Alyssa Stencavage, certified health coach and founder of Thrive with Gemini, to discuss how food, mindset, and accountability can radically transform your mental and physical health. Alyssa shares her personal journey f…

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‘We would have to shut down our business’ if LB316 passes, say Nebraska CBD Store Owners 39:07

17d ago39:07

39:07

Chris Dragon and Andrea Holmes each own and operate their own CBD stores in Nebraska and share their concerns with the state of their industry and the potential impact of current legislation in the Nebraska Unicameral.

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The Past and Present of Privacy and Public Life (with Tiffany Jenkins) 1:22:59

18d ago1:22:59

1:22:59

A paradox of our time is our willingness to bare all to strangers while worrying about who exactly is watching us online and anywhere else. Listen as author Tiffany Jenkins discusses her book, Strangers and Intimates, with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore the role of Martin Luther, J.S. Mill, reality TV, and …

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Taking a Closer Look at a “Down There” Cancer Affecting Younger Men 42:53

24d ago42:53

42:53

Testicular cancer survivor Michael Knebel has written a book about his experiences and shares insights on this week’s podcast.

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The Economics of Tariffs and Trade (with Doug Irwin) 1:32:53

25d ago1:32:53

1:32:53

Is the United States victimized by trade? What causes trade deficits? Are higher tariffs a good idea? Can manufacturing jobs return to the United States? Economist Doug Irwin of Dartmouth College answers these questions and more in this wide-ranging conversation with EconTalk's Russ Roberts.By EconTalk: Russ Roberts

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150 Years of Service 35:29

1M ago35:29

35:29

CEO John Jeanetta explains how Heartland Family Service continues its long history of serving families and individuals across the community.

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The Past and Future of AI (with Dwarkesh Patel) 1:36:44

1M ago1:36:44

1:36:44

Dwarkesh Patel interviewed the most influential thinkers and leaders in the world of AI and chronicled the history of AI up to now in his book, The Scaling Era. Listen as he talks to EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the book, the dangers and potential of AI, and the role scale plays in AI progress. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the a…

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OATL33: Jazz Fest with Robin Rapuzzi!!! Music by Tuba Skinny! 1:12:24

1M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Robin walks a block and a half from his house to join Howie and Scully in the King Room for a chat about our beloved neighborhood. He tells how he came to New Orleans looking for inspiration many years ago and how he continues to find it; he explains what its like to play multiple instruments in several different bands including washboard with Tuba…

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Growing Mustaches for a Good Cause 35:42

1M ago35:42

35:42

Attorney and comedian Kris Covi joins the podcast to talk about his favorite fundraising organization in Omaha.

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Why Christianity Needs to Help Save Democracy (with Jonathan Rauch) 1:20:08

1M ago1:20:08

1:20:08

How does a nice Jewish boy who is also a gay atheist have the chutzpah to lecture Christianity on its obligations to democracy? Listen to author Jonathan Rauch talk about his book Cross Purposes with EconTalk's Russ Roberts as Rauch makes the case for what he calls a thicker Christianity.By EconTalk: Russ Roberts

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The Foundation of Comedy in Omaha 35:49

1M ago35:49

35:49

Colleen Quinn has been managing the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Omaha for the past 35 years.By Tom Becka

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Rational and Religious (with Ross Douthat) 1:17:31

2M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

How can we explain the world's underlying order? How does consciousness emerge? And why do people from such different cultures have such similar near-death experiences? Listen as Ross Douthat, New York Times columnist and author of the new book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious, argues that these and other unanswerable questions underscore …

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OATL32: WWOZ MEETS OBLIGATIONS w/ AJ "The Boudin Man" Rodrigue!!! 1:46:35

2M ago1:46:35

1:46:35

The Boudin Man joins Howie and Scully in the King Room to discuss DJ'ing on WWOZ, restarting his father's old record label, and the importance of giving Ninth Ward musicians their due. He tell us how as a child he spent many nights recording bands with father for Houma Records. (His mother send the kids to keep pops from being a "rascal." ) He shar…

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From Waterparks to Politics 48:07

2M ago48:07

48:07

Tom sits down with Harrison Johnson, a fellow member of the Free Speech Society, to discuss the newest Good Life District in Bellevue as well as the current state of local, state, and national politics.By Tom Becka

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The Music and Magic of John and Paul (with Ian Leslie) 1:17:48

2M ago1:17:48

1:17:48

At the heart of the success of the Beatles was the creative chemistry and volatile friendship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Listen as author Ian Leslie discusses his book, John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. It's a deep dive into music and friendship as well as a revisionist history about how John and Paul cre…

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Pulitzer Prize winning journalist discusses ethics in the media 31:53

2M ago31:53

31:53

New York Times journalist, John Carreyrou, exposed fraud that eventually led to the conviction of a billionaire technology entrepreneur. He shares about his role in that case as well as his views on journalistic ethics.By Tom Becka

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Do All Creatures, Great and Small, and Made From Silicon, Have Rights? (with Jeff Sebo) 1:16:13

2M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

Should monkeys have the same rights as humans? What about elephants, ants, or invertebrates? NYU philosopher Jeff Sebo makes the case for expanding your moral circle to many more beings than you might expect, including those based on silicon chips. Listen as Sebo and EconTalk's Russ Roberts discuss to whom and what we owe moral consideration, how w…

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The Rose Man of Omaha 25:39

2M ago25:39

25:39

Dean Battiato is a familiar face in many bars and restaurants in downtown Omaha where he sells roses. He is also the subject of a recent documentary that won an award at the Omaha Film Festival.By Tom Becka

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Bird Brains, Bird Sex, and All Kinds of Beauty (with Matt Ridley) 1:16:45

2M ago1:16:45

1:16:45

Bright colors, long tails, and dances of seduction: they may hurt a bird's chances of survival in the wild, but they seem to increase the chances of reproduction. Is this all part of natural selection or is sexual selection its own force in the bird world? Is there such a thing as beauty for beauty's sake? What can we learn from birds about the hum…

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OATL31: Joshua Starkman for Mayor!?!? Live Music from James McClaskey & the Rhythm Band! 1:29:34

2M ago1:29:34

1:29:34

A tuxedoed "Mayor" Starkman joins Howie and Scully in the King Room for a discussion about the campaign. Yes It is real; he will be on the ballot! He shares several of his policy proposals including elimination of liability for all corporations, encouragement of bribery, expansion of bureaucracy (it creates jobs!), and a promise that on day one he …

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VOTE NO!!! on the March 29th Amendments w/ Meg Garvey 25:38

2M ago25:38

25:38

Legislative Chair of the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Meg Garvey joins Howie and Scully to explain why all Louisiana voters should say NO!!! to the four amendments on the March 29 ballot. Hint: They are all a means by which Jeff Landry can further consolidate his power in an effort to turn Louisiana into a modern feudal state.…

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Homelessness in Omaha 39:47

2M ago39:47

39:47

Candace Gregory, President and CEO of Omaha’s Open Door Mission, explains that winning the fight against homelessness requires collaboration across the community.By Tom Becka

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How Better Feedback Can Revolutionize Education (with Daisy Christodoulou) 1:27:32

2M ago1:27:32

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Feedback on exams and papers--grades and comments--should be more than an assessment. It should point the way to improvement. So argues educational consultant Daisy Christodoulou, emphasizing that actionable feedback has to be more than comments scribbled in the margins of a paper or at its end. Listen as she speaks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts abo…

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Mastering Networking & Business Growth | BNI - All Business | Business & Brain Tumor Talk Podcast 27:47

3M ago27:47

27:47

Struggling with networking? Unsure how to grow your business through referrals? In this episode of Business and Brain Tumor Talk, host Rick Franzo is joined by Linda Schiaffino (CEO, Coach Business Solutions) and Tiffanie Bailey Romey (CEO, Bairo Real Estate) to break down the power of BNI (Business Networking International), the world’s largest re…

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From the Presidential Palace in Afghanistan to Omaha 51:36

3M ago51:36

51:36

Former press aid of Hamid Karzai, Feroz Mahmand, shares his take on what went wrong in Afghanistan.By Tom Becka

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From Apprentice to CEO | Jeff Gerger | Business & Brain Tumor Talk Podcast 25:11

3M ago25:11

25:11

What does it take to start and grow a successful business from scratch? In this episode of Business and Brain Tumor Talk, host Rick Franzo sits down with Jeff Gerger, CEO of Gerger Electric, to discuss his journey from a young electrician to a thriving business owner. Jeff shares the highs, the struggles, and the unexpected lessons that come with e…

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Will Guidara on Unreasonable Hospitality 58:13

3M ago58:13

58:13

What can the restaurant business teach us about leadership and management? Listen as Will Guidara, the former owner of Eleven Madison Park, explains to EconTalk's Russ Roberts how his restaurant became good enough to be named the best restaurant in the world. Foodies will enjoy a look behind the scenes of a restaurant at the very top of its game, b…

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20 Years of the Omaha Film Festival 49:46

3M ago49:46

49:46

Marc Longbrake, Executive Director of the Omaha Film Festival, previews this year’s event and explains the impact it has for independent filmmakers.By Tom Becka

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The Unusual World of Israeli Democracy (with Rachel Gur) 1:09:10

3M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East but it seems a lot more alien and chaotic than many of the older democracies of the West. Hear Rachel Gur of Reichman University explain to EconTalk's Russ Roberts how the Israeli political system works and sometimes, doesn't work. The conversation brings into relief the challenges all democracies fac…

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From Brain Cancer Diagnosis to 10+ Years of Survival | Sabine & Michael Schwab | Business & Brain Tumor Talk Podcast 39:36

3M ago39:36

39:36

What does it take to battle brain cancer for over a decade? In this powerful episode of Business and Brain Tumor Talk, host Rick Franzo welcomes Sabine Schwab, a 10+ year brain cancer survivor, and her husband Michael Schwab, an unwavering caregiver. Together, they share an emotional yet inspiring journey of resilience, love, and advocacy in the br…

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Long Time Omaha Radio Personality Comes Full Circle on Locally Owned Oldies Station 38:53

3M ago38:53

38:53

Dave Wingert’s radio career started in the late 60’s playing popular music on vinyl records. Now he plays digital versions of the music from that same era on local oldies radio in Omaha. Dave shares about the ups and downs of his career and his struggles and recovery from addiction.By Tom Becka

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The Struggle That Shaped the Middle East (with James Barr) 1:18:24

3M ago1:18:24

1:18:24

Until the end of WWI, the Middle East as we know it didn't exist. No Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, or Iraq. Instead, there was the Ottoman Empire, whose dissolution using an arbitrary line on a map set the region on a course of upheaval that's still with us. Listen as historian James Barr speaks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the 1916 Sykes-P…

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