Government Shutdown vs. Omaha w/ Heath Mello, Chamber CEO

Former state senator and current Omaha Chamber CEO Heath Mello joins the show to discuss how the federal government shutdown is impacting Omaha’s economy, Eppley Airfield, and local businesses. Mello also weighs in on deep budget cuts facing the University of Nebraska, the Chamber’s new “Omaha Competes” initiative, and how brain drain, workforce development, and public policy will shape Nebraska’s economic future.
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Government Shutdown vs. Omaha w/ Heath Mello, Chamber CEO

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Why the Broadway Musical SUFFS Is More Important Than Ever

Why the Broadway Musical SUFFS Is More Important Than Ever

Broadway actor Marya Grandy and the Lied Center’s Executive Director Bill Stephan join the show to discuss Suffs, the Tony Award-winning musical about the women who fought for the right to vote. We explore the overlooked history behind the suffrage movement, the show’s modern political resonance, and why its message about activism, democracy, and persistence still feels urgent today.

Suffs will play May 5-10, 2026, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, find ticket information at liedcenter.org
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