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Ja Keen Fox returns for a conversation with Tom Knoblauch about his theory of romantic activism, the lessons he has learned from organizing and working in the community, and what he sees as the way out of Nebraska's political stasis.

Keith Rodger is a musician, producer and audio engineer who performs as Kethro. Rodger has made a name for himself in the music industry while based in his hometown of Omaha.

Mixed media artist Jeff Sedrel has a series of floral paintings in an exhibition at the Garden of the Zodiac Gallery through Jan. 29.

Jon Lauck is the author of "The Good Country: A History of the American Midwest." In this conversation with Tom Knoblauch, Lauck outlines his mission to establish a new historical discourse grounded in fair readings of the American past by locating a middle ground in the center of the country.

The Nebraska State Legislature is back in session, so Wes Dodge is back today in conversation with Tom Knoblauch to parse through the current state of the legislature, what we might expect to pass this session, and how you can get involved by contacting your representative.

Meridith Dillon is the executive director of Front Porch Investments, which was founded in 2021 to work toward affordable housing solutions in Omaha. In this conversation with Maria Corpuz, Dillon talks about how housing injustice shapes the city, how systemic racism has played a role, and how we can curb its effects. She also shares her vision for a brighter future for Omaha with safe housing for all.

The Omaha Public Library (OPL) Reading Challenge is back! OPL staff have created a series of reading challenges to push you outside your reading comfort zone and into new literary realms. Take on one challenge each month or complete them on your own timeline. We close with Amy Wenzel book talking Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo.

Join fellow book lovers for OPL’s Virtual Book Bash! Attendees will hear about new and exciting books from library staff, have a chance to win bookish prizes, and get to chat virtually with fellow book lovers. Attendees will end the night with a list of their favorite titles from the evening. Printed Book Bash guides can be picked up at your local OPL branch starting February 1st, while supplies last. Reading enthusiasts and book clubs are encouraged to attend. Finally, we have Maggie Peterson book talking Book Lovers by Emily Henry.

Omaha Public Library (OPL), Omaha Public Library Foundation, the City of Omaha, Do Space, Heritage Omaha, and the Omaha community are working together to develop a community-driven 2023 Library Facilities Plan. Join the conversation. By participating in this effort and spreading the word to friends and neighbors, you will help determine a vision for your neighborhood library, your community, and Omaha’s future. Take the survey at: oplsurvey.org. Plus, Elly Roberts gives a booktalk on Inciting Joy by Ross Gay.

March 11 is National Genealogy Day - a great time to think about memorializing our families and recording their stories. This year, Omaha Public Library and the Greater Omaha Genealogical Society (GOGS) are joining forces to celebrate family history for an entire week of open-house activities! Every day during this week, library staff will be assisted by GOGS volunteers in the new Genealogy & Local History Room at 3020 S. 84th Street to help researchers at all levels of expertise delve into their family histories.