How will Funding Cuts Impact Medical Care in Nebraska? w/ Chancellor Dr. Dele Davies

Dr. Dele Davies, Interim Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), joins the show to discuss the impact of proposed NIH funding cuts, vaccine hesitancy amid rising measles cases, and the future of healthcare workforce development in Nebraska. He also shares updates on major UNMC initiatives, including Project Health, rural medical training expansions, and Omaha’s new innovation district.

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NEW POLL: 66% of Nebraskans Say State Is on ‘Wrong Track’

NEW POLL: 66% of Nebraskans Say State Is on ‘Wrong Track’

Apr 2, 2026 |

A new statewide poll shows growing dissatisfaction among Nebraskans, with two-thirds saying the state is on the wrong track. Dr. Rebecca Firestone of OpenSky Policy Institute and Hadley Richters of the Holland Children’s Institute join the show to break down what’s driving those concerns and how it could shape policy debates ahead of the 2026 elections. The conversation explores affordability pressures, tax policy, and healthcare challenges, including Medicaid changes and their impact on rural hospitals.

Read more on the Holland Children’s Institute poll here: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/03/20/holland-childrens-institute-poll-shows-most-nebraskans-see-the-state-on-wrong-track/
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