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On today's show, Matt Wynn, who previously worked at the Omaha World-Herald and USA Today and more recently co-founded the Flatwater Free Press, is in conversation with Tom Knoblauch about the state of journalism, both in general and here in Nebraska, as well as what he sees for the future of the news.

Your Omaha Public Library card is your pass to well-known Omaha-area education, entertainment, and culture venues for free. Use your library card to visit some of the best of what our community has to offer. Plus, Erin Duer booktalks The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty.

We learn about the Gene Leahy Mall in Omaha's downtown. Who was Gene Leahy and why is the mall named after him?

Where can you learn video and audio production at no cost, gain valuable experience in an industry that's notoriously difficult to break into, meet and network with a diverse array of motivated individuals, and just have a lot of fun being creative? Welcome to KPAO Community Television, Omaha's public access television station.

The KIOS 91.5 FM Blues Chart for March 2023

The sandhill cranes have been migrating through central Nebraska for thousands of years with over a million birds stopping along the Platte for a pitstop each spring. It's a sight to behold.

What does a city do when its expanding downtown has too many hills? In Omaha's case, just get rid of them. Hear the story of the lowering of downtown Omaha and the iconic remnants that remain. (Hint: St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church is one of them.)

Common Soil seed packets are available at all Omaha Public Library branches, housed in upcycled wooden card catalogs containing around 115 varieties of flower, herb, and vegetable garden staples. Would-be seed borrowers need only a current Omaha Public Library card to check out up to 15 seed packets (each containing roughly 10 seeds) per calendar month, per cardholder. We then close things out with Erin Duer and a booktalk on The Dance Tree by Kiran Millwood-Hargrave.

Legislative Bill 574, the “Let Them Grow Act,” prohibits gender altering procedures for individuals under the age of 19 and allows for civil action against violators of the act. The bill is one of dozens of anti-transgender laws proposed throughout the United States this year. This is a roll-up of quotes from every Nebraska Senator who participated in the floor debate of LB 574 during the week of March 21-23.

On today’s show, artist, photographer and videographer Eli Rigatuso is in conversation with Maria Corpuz about LGBTQ+ activism in Omaha and the anti-transgender legislation in the state legislature.