Riverside Chats
Mondays at noon
Riverside Chats is a series of conversations exploring Midwest culture, from art to politics and everything in between. Each Monday at noon, hear an in-depth conversation hosted by Tom Knoblauch, Maria Corpuz, or Michael Griffin with the people making our culture interesting, important, and vibrant. From politicians and businesspeople to filmmakers and artists, Riverside Chats is dedicated to highlighting the fascinating figures right here in the Heartland. Listen on KIOS 91.5 Omaha or on your favorite podcast app.
For bookings, contact Courtney Bierman at courtney.bierman@ops.org.
Latest Episodes
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Riverside ChatsToday, 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. -
Riverside ChatsNebraska State Senator Tony Vargas talks with Michael Griffin about the issues on his mind as he runs against Congressman Don Bacon to represent Nebraska's Second Congressional District in the 2024 election.
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Riverside ChatsOn today's show, writer Theodore Wheeler is in conversation with Tom Knoblauch about "The War Begins in Paris," a historical novel about two foreign war correspondents working in Paris just before the start of World War II.
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Riverside ChatsAuthor Kristine Langley Mahler is in conversation with Michael Griffin about the art of memoir and the process of putting together her new essay collection, "A Calendar is a Snakeskin."
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Riverside ChatsDavid Holtzclaw is in conversation with Maria Corpuz to explain how local homeowners can take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act to make their homes greener.
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Riverside ChatsOn today's show, Tom Knoblauch is in conversation with Julia Steiner from the band Ratboys about their new album "The Window," the ever-shifting music landscape,and how Steiner developed her unique style over the past decade.
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Riverside ChatsOn today's show, Maria Corpuz is in conversation with Andy Saladino, development director of Youth Emergency Services.
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Riverside ChatsOn today's show, Tom Knoblauch talks with Flatwater Film Festival founders Joshua Weixelman and Greg Gale about the state of Nebraska's film scene, how it has changed over the past two decades, and what to expect at this year's festival.
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Riverside ChatsOn today's episode, Maria Corpuz is in conversation with poet and placemaker Jewel Rodgers about responsible real estate and community building.
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Riverside ChatsOn today’s show, Jack Gould from the government watchdog group Common Cause Nebraska is in conversation with Tom Knoblauch about the influence of lobbyists and special interest groups in our state legislature, and what can be done to curb the influence of money in our politics.
