Nebraska Lawmaker BLOCKED From Visiting ICE Prison in McCook | Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh

Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh joins the show to discuss being twice denied entry to the ICE detention facility in McCook… despite state law granting legislators access to correctional facilities at any time. Cavanaugh outlines what happened during her attempted visit, why she believes the governor’s administration is obstructing legislative oversight, and what this means for transparency, detainee treatment, and the separation of powers in Nebraska government. She also weighs in on the fate of the former work ethic camp, prison overcrowding, and the growing tension between the legislature and the Pillen administration ahead of a difficult budget session.
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Foster Kids are Facing CRISIS in Nebraska

Foster Kids are Facing CRISIS in Nebraska

Dec 23, 2025 |

Leigh Esau, founder of the Foster Care Closet of Nebraska, joins the show to discuss the loss of state funding for her organization and what it means for children entering Nebraska’s foster care system. Esau explains how the Foster Care Closet works to restore dignity and choice for youth in crisis, and why meeting basic needs in the first hours of foster care can shape a child’s entire experience.

Learn more or support the Foster Care Closet: https://fostercarecloset.org/

Thumbnail Photo: Rebecca Marie Photography
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Foster Kids are Facing CRISIS in Nebraska | Foster Care Closet of Nebraska

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