Riverside Chats

Eileen Wirth discusses her new book "The Women Who Built Omaha: A Bold and Remarkable History" and how cultural attitudes are impacted by both the absence and presence of women in our shared narratives.

Erik Larson is the author of bestselling historical nonfiction, including "The Devil in the White City," "The Splendid and the Vile" and "In the Garden of Beasts." Today, Larson discusses how he uses history to process his anxieties about the present and what made him turn to fiction for his latest work, a ghost story called "No One Goes Alone," which is exclusively available on Audible.

Katie Otten discusses working as an actor in Omaha as well as creating and starring in the new web series "Inner Worlds," which follows a series of friends who engage in a tabletop roleplaying game of the same name.

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.

Alisha Shelton is running to represent Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in the House of Representatives, a seat currently held by incumbent Don Bacon. Today she talks about what motivated her to run, how her legislative style offers a fresh perspective and what her vision for America looks like.

Craig Moody was elected to the Omaha Public Power District in 2016, served as board chair in 2020, and currently serves as the chair of the board’s Governance Committee. Today he makes his case for reelection to transition to renewable energy and participate in Nebraska’s coordinated plan to become net-zero carbon by 2050.

Jazari Kual Zakaria is running to represent Nebraska's First Congressional District in the House of Representatives, a seat held by Jeff Fortenberry for nearly two decades until his recent resignation.

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.

Dawaune Lamont Hayes returns to the show to discuss the controversial process of removing the W. Dale Clark Library in favor of a new headquarters for Mutual of Omaha. He proposes an alternate vision for the space as a welcome center and transit hub.