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Freegal Music is a free music service from the Omaha Public Library. Download and/or stream music on any compatible device. Also, Amy Wenzel tells us about the book Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.

Today, attorney and Common Cause Nebraska Advisory Board member Wes Dodge is back on the show to discuss the thorny issue of religion in our political discourse — how America’s complicated relationship with Christianity has manifested and been co-opted across our history, and what it means for our future.

The history of Richman-Gordman Department Stores begins in Omaha in 1915 and covers over a century. Learn of its incarnations through the years and relive your Zooland childhood experiences.

The KIOS Blues Chart for November, 2023

Omaha native Aissa Aset Bey is a loctician, artist and entrepreneur. Her business, Loc Legacies, offers services related to Black hair care as well as education and training for aspiring locticians. Bey is in conversation with Michael Griffin about the culture and science of hair.

The Omaha Public Library celebrates Willa Cather’s 150th birthday with multiple events including local authors reading selections of Cather's works, a discussion of her letters through the years with Andrew Jewell, and a conversation with literary historian and biographer Melissa Homestead. Also, Holly Pelesky joins us to tell us about the book You Can Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith.

Omaha's historic Benson Theatre at 6054 Maple Street, has been fully restored and is grander than ever. Benson Theatre is committed to serving the community as a welcoming, accessible space, with a mission to engage, enhance, and enrich the community through educational and artistic experiences.

Stream more than 30,000 independent and international films as well as documentaries and other educational entertainment through Kanopy. Your library card is your key. And, Nancy Novotny tell us about the book Warrior Girl by Angeline Boulley.

Modern ambient and experimental music on 91.5 KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio.

The Virginia Frank Memorial Writing Contest is held each year in the spring to recognize the creative writing talent of area students in grades 5-8. Students enter an original work of fiction under 750 words that features a character from a book they have read. Stories can expand on the original story's plot or take the characters on a new adventure, there are no limitations! Winners receive a cash prize and certificate, are recognized in a ceremony, and have their story published on the library website. Also, Nicole Hilder stops by to talk about the book Freedom Clause by Hannah Sloane.