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Riverside ChatsThe Nebraska Examiner reported in February that in the last decade “more people have continued to leave than enter Nebraska from other states, and the loss is heavily those with an education level of at least a bachelor’s degree.” Today researcher Josie Schafer is in conversation with Tom Knoblauch about the root causes of brain drain.
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Riverside ChatsOn today’s show, activist Crista Eggers is in conversation with Tom Knoblauch about the nearly decade-long fight for medical cannabis in Nebraska, the scope of treatments and research, and what a future with legalized treatment options might look like for healthcare.
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Riverside ChatsOn today’s show, Jay Jackson is in conversation with Tom Knoblauch about his new book, "Decent Discourse: Saving Your Country By Loving Your (Wrong?) Neighbor."
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Riverside ChatsOn 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.
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Riverside ChatsOn 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.
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Riverside ChatsMichael Griffin talks with Tom Knoblauch about merging the hard questions with entertainment through his comedy special, "27 Club," which was filmed at Culxr House and is available now on YouTube.
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Riverside ChatsMetro Transit CEO Lauren Cencic and communications and community relations manager Nicole Ebat are in conversation with Maria Corpuz about the past, present and future of travel and public transportation within Omaha.
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Riverside ChatsOmaha Symphony director Ankush Kumar Bahl and VP of artistic administration Dani Meier are in conversation with Tom Knoblauch about the power of music and what you can expect this year at the symphony, including a world premiere from Grammy-nominated composer Andy Akiho on March 17 and 18 honoring Jun Kaneko.
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Riverside ChatsIowa author Sean Doolittle discusses our cultural fascination with billionaires, the urge to disconnect, and his new novel "Device Free Weekend."
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Riverside ChatsMeridith 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.