Weekend Shows

This week’s show featured retired Nebraska National Guard Captain Brandon Burton discussing his life in the miliary and how it has helped him see life differently, as detailed in his book Authority Without Control: A Memoir on Conflict, Restraint, and Leadership. Then, Patriotic Productions co-founder Bill Williams invited the public to free community events to honor Memorial Day on Sunday night in Lincoln and Monday morning in Omaha. Finally, CRE Summit co-chair Chris Mensinger promoted their annual event designed to “Build Value and Create Solutions” in our city.

This week’s show featured Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg discussing what his office does to assist with first-time homebuying, college savings, and tracking down unclaimed property and financial assets. Then, West Omaha Chamber executive director Trevor Hudson inviting the community to their weekend-long Elkhorn Days celebration.

This week’s show featured Lauren Foster and Dennis Bryers inviting the community to a free event commemorating the USS Omaha submarine and memorial, Front Porch Investments executive director Jody Holston discussing affordable housing ahead of the annual Reignite2Unite conference, and Outlook Enrichment executive director Nina Rongisch promoting their golf fundraiser for their mission of providing jobs and resources for the blind and visually impaired.

This week’s show featured RITMO Music Fest event organizer Marcos Mora inviting the public to this inaugural festival celebrating Latin culture, music, and food. Then, Make-a-Wish Foundation’s Dr. James Fahner discussed what this group does to help families of children with critical illnesses. Finally, National Environmental Education Foundation CEO Sara Espinoza talked about the work her group does in the wake of Earth Day to continue the movement.

This week’s show featured Miss Nebraska USA Samantha Washington and Miss Nebraska Teen USA Kaitlyn Halvorsen discussing how they have been empowered in competing in pageants, and how they’re using their platforms to educate other young women in a variety of ways. Then, Dr. Elysabeth Nguyen invited the public to a free screening of her documentary film, “Our Lady at the Center,” about faith and healing as told through the history of Vietnamese Catholics.

This week’s show featured The Cleaning Authority owner Daniel Schultz talking about going from serving in the military to re-entering private life, SHARE Omaha executive director Teresa Mardesen promoting the annual “Do Good Days” volunteer drive for local nonprofits, and Truck Center Companies marketing director Chelsey Brooks inviting the public to their fundraiser for Make-a-Wish Foundation.

This week’s show featured Scouting America’s Chris Mehaffey and United Way’s Matt Wallen giving the area a head’s up about their upcoming “Scouting for Food” drive, ServeNebraska executive director Cathleen Plager detailing the nominating process for their annual “Step Forward Awards” for volunteerism, and the Florentine Players’ Derek Kowal and Eric Green inviting the public to this local, nonprofit community theater group’s latest production.

This week’s show featured Omaha Public Library marketing manager Courtni Kopietz inviting the public to the grand opening of the new central library, Omaha Burke PTA volunteer Melanie Epps promoting their Burke Bash fundraiser, and Omaha Czech-Slovak Cultural Club’s Vicky Sedlacek detailing the annual Czech-Slovak Cultural Festival.

This week’s show featured Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation chapter chair Justin Bostic discussing their mission of conserving big game across America, Nebraska Community Blood Bank’s Rachel Scott responding to the ongoing need for blood donations, and Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts providing details on the panhandle wildfires and relief efforts.

This week’s show featured The Josh Place founder Shari Strong on her mission to create residential homes for those who don’t need round-the-clock care in mental illness situations, Omaha Performing Arts senior vice president Gennean Scott Gray inviting the public to the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement open house, and Tangier Shrine’s Tim Bernet promoting their annual St. Patick’s themed fundraiser to benefit sick kids and their families.