Humanities Desk Podcast
1) Fischer bill would require tribal input on nutrition programs
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations provides more than 1,200 income-eligible Nebraskans with food as a fulfillment of the United States Government’s trust responsibility. But last yea...Show More
2) Nebraska’s 3rd District Congressional race filling up
Mark Cohen, a karate instructor in Ogallala, announced his candidacy as an independent. On his campaign website, he says he will fight for policies to make billionaires pay their fair share in taxes a...Show More
3) Gov. Pillen recognizes 250th anniversary of U.S. Marine Corps
Dozens of active-duty and veteran Marines gathered in the basement of the governor’s mansion to celebrate the military branch’s 250th birthday, complete with birthday cake cut by a sword. Nebraska Dep...Show More
4) Nebraska legislative leadership looks ahead to 2026 session
Next year will be a time of belt-tightening in the state capitol. That’s the sentiment from fiscal committee leadership ahead of the 60-day session that begins in January. Changes from the One, Big Be...Show More
5) Cultural Centers of Lincoln Collaborative starts construction
The Cultural Centers of Lincoln Collaborative is one step closer to its new home. The building, located on a site at 21st and Vine streets, will connect four initiatives: the Good Neighbor Community C...Show More
6) Bacon urges Trump to have "moral clarity" on Russia-Ukraine war
Bacon says he wants to see a peace deal allow Ukraine to join NATO (NAY-toe) and not place any limit on the size of Ukraine’s military. Bacon has also cosponsored legislation that would impose sanctio...Show More
7) You can catch waves even if you're far from the ocean
Most people think of California for surfing. But surfers can be found from Wisconsin to Texas on lakes, rivers and even man-made water parks.
8) Sustainable aviation fuel could provide new use for crops
As Nebraska’s row crop production continues to grow, farmers are looking for new markets for their corn and soybeans. Jet fuel made from biomass could be the answer they are looking for. At Friday’s S...Show More
9) Gov. Pillen touts Nebraska's bioeconomy at Governor's Summit
Several hundred state leaders in agriculture and manufacturing gathered in Kearney today/Thursday to discuss how to develop Nebraska’s economy. Gov. Jim Pillen touted the potential for Nebraska to gro...Show More
10) Nebraska’s federal delegation talks taxes, trade and tariffs
Members of Nebraska’s federal delegation shared their legislative priorities with the state’s business leaders in Ashland Tuesday. At the annual federal legislative summit hosted by the Lincoln Chambe...Show More