Best Nebraska News Service Podcasts (2023)

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Nebraska Public Media | News

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Kansas News Service: Maternal homicides are on the rise 4:54

10d ago4:54

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Homicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality, and experts say the problem is getting worse.By Nebraska Public Media

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Humanities Desk

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After a setbacks, Nebraska's LGBTQ community is both hopeful and 4:25

6h ago4:25

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After a series of high-profile setbacks, a new mural in Lincoln hopes to provide a sense of hope to Nebraska’s LGBTQ community. Nebraska Public Media’s William Padmore talked with members of the community about how they see their situation and whether there’s hope for the futureBy Nebraska Public Media

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After a setbacks, Nebraska's LGBTQ community is both hopeful and 4:25

15h ago4:25

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After a series of high-profile setbacks, a new mural in Lincoln hopes to provide a sense of hope to Nebraska’s LGBTQ community. Nebraska Public Media’s William Padmore talked with members of the community about how they see their situation and whether there’s hope for the futureBy Nebraska Public Media

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AHDB Food & Farming

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411: Traceability through the Livestock Information Service 19:06

4h ago19:06

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We throw the spotlight on a service that aims to make livestock record management much more convenient. Ian Hewett, managing director for Livestock Information Ltd, a subsidiary of AHDB, joins our presenter John Bates to explain more. Useful links Livestock Information Transformation Programme (LITP) | AHDB Changes to Bovine Identification, Registr…

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Large schools looking for bus drivers, small schools managing 4:53

3d ago4:53

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School bus drivers are in short supply nationwide, and Nebraska is no exception. Larger districts are still looking for bus drivers to fill positions. Smaller districts are managing to keep a full staff thanks to community members who are willing to step up. Nebraska Public Media's Jolie Peal reports on what could be contributing to the driver shor…

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Composting is happening, but not all Midwest cities are ready 3:37

5d ago3:37

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Food waste takes up space in landfills and produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Composting that waste can reduce climate impacts and save municipalities money on landfill fees, but concerns about bad smells and pests sometimes get in the way.By Nebraska Public Media

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Humanities Desk

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Composting is happening, but not all Midwest cities are ready 3:37

3d ago3:37

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Food waste takes up space in landfills and produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Composting that waste can reduce climate impacts and save municipalities money on landfill fees, but concerns about bad smells and pests sometimes get in the way.By Nebraska Public Media

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AHDB Food & Farming

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410: 50 years of RB209, should levy payers care? 22:56

6d ago22:56

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The Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) helps farmers make the most of organic materials and balance the benefits of fertiliser use against economic and environmental costs. The guide explains the value of nutrients, soil and why good nutrient management is about more than just the fertilisers you buy; it can save you money as well as help protect th…

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Humanities Desk

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Kansas News Service: Maternal homicides are on the rise 4:54

8d ago4:54

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Homicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality, and experts say the problem is getting worse.By Nebraska Public Media

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PrisonReportD 1:21

9d ago1:21

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The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is still having trouble finding enough employees, according to a recent report. Doug Koebernick, the state’s Inspector General of Corrections, says that as of June 2023, NDCS had 377 vacancies out of more than 2500 total positions.By Nebraska Public Media

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Omaha Bar Association "Bar Talk" Podcast

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 50 - Hon. Stephanie Shearer, Douglas County Court 28:32

9d ago28:32

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Hon. Stephanie Shearer, Judge of the Douglas County Court, 4th Judicial District in Omaha, Nebraska, talks with past OBA President Stu Dornan of Dornan Law Team. Recorded April 2023.By Omaha Bar Association

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Nebraska Public Media | News

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Climate change is pushing crop insurance costs up 3:45

12d ago3:45

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Federally subsidized crop insurance made record-high payouts last year. While climate change is making farming more risky, the federal program often shields producers at taxpayer expense. Some argue it’s time that the fast-growing program encourages farmers to mitigate their risks.By Nebraska Public Media

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Humanities Desk

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Avocado launching contest brings fun, tourism to North Platte 4:23

15d ago4:23

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Small rural communities often have to get creative to generate tourism and public interest. One central Nebraska town is hoping to do so by throwing avocados - really, really farBy Nebraska Public Media

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Nebraska Public Media | News

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Avocado launching contest brings fun, tourism to North Platte 4:24

15d ago4:24

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Small rural communities often have to get creative to generate tourism and public interest. One central Nebraska town is hoping to do so by throwing avocados - really, really farBy Nebraska Public Media

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Midwest Newsroom: Midwest houses not ready for extreme heat 4:36

15d ago4:36

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Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska are part of an emerging “extreme heat belt” that could deliver more scorching days within 30 years. So far, there’s no unified plan to make our dwellings safe in the dangerously high temperatures to come.By Nebraska Public Media

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AHDB Food & Farming

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409: Talking Bovine TB and GB Dairy Calf Strategy 15:28

17d ago15:28

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AHDB's Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager (Dairy), Stephen West, finds out about a new licence for moving cattle from TB-restricted holdings during a meeting about the disease at a monitor farm in Herefordshire as GB Calf Week gets underway. Useful links Bovine Tuberculosis | AHDB UK Dairy Day 2023 sees launch of third successive GB Calf Week campai…

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19d ago6:42

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For the past four years, Santee has not had access to safe drinking water. And for four years, the tribe has been unable to afford the necessary infrastructure to fix the problem. “We’re supposed to be the greatest country in the world," Kameron Runnels, Santee Sioux Vice Chairman said. "Yet, we have a community right here in our state that can't e…

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Farm-to-school lunches get government money, but will it stick? 3:54

19d ago3:54

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The Farm-to-School movement is out to revolutionize the humble school lunch with food grown on local farms. But the path from cropland to cafeteria is full of complicated twists and turns. A new wave of federal funding is trying to smooth the way.By Nebraska Public Media

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