Nebraska Legislature

On 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.

Attorney Wes Dodge parses through what happened with the latest Nebraska legislative session, why it happened, and what it means for Nebraska going forward.

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.

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.

Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek is running to represent District 4 on Nebraska's State Legislature. On today's show she outlines her vision of a nonpartisan Nebraska.

Sarah Slattery makes her case to represent District 2 in the Nebraska State Legislature, a seat currently held by Senator Robert Clements.

Ross Benes, author of "Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold," returns to assess the strength of Nebraska's Republican party in what seems to be a politically rocky 2022.

Matthew Wurstner discusses the foundation of Nebraska's unicameral and how its initial intentions hold up in the polarized present.

Patty Pansing Brooks explains her vision for representing Nebraska's 1st Congressional District in the House of Representatives — a seat held by Jeff Fortenberry for nearly two decades until his resignation this week.

Nebraska State Senator Tony Vargas, who is currently running to represent Nebraska’s Second Congressional District in the House of Representatives, talks…