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Nebraska History Podcast

Nebraska History Podcast

Written by: Nebraska State Historical Society
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 The Nebraska History Podcast brings you the authors and articles from the Nebraska History Magazine. Join host Chris Goforth from the Nebraska State Historical Society as he welcomes authors from the magazine and presents previously published articles from the past in audiobook form. New episodes are available every other Thursday. Subscribe and enjoy Nebraska history during your commute, on your walk, in the cab of your truck, at your desk, in the field, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Every episode, discover the unique stories and moments of Nebraska's rich history.Nebraska State Historical Society World
Episodes
  • Nebraska's First Aviatrix

    Nebraska's First Aviatrix
    Mar 12 2026

    In 1928, when aviation was still wild and new, Nebraskan Ethel Tillotson chased her dream of becoming the first woman pilot in the state. Today, we learn about her bold story through the 1982 Nebraska History Magazine article, “Nebraska’s First Aviatrix: Ethel Ives Tillotson,” written by Darlene Ritter.
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    24 mins
  • Origins of Nebraska's State Motto: Equality Before the Law

    Origins of Nebraska's State Motto: Equality Before the Law
    Mar 1 2026

    March 1st is statehood day in Nebraska, and in 2026, the state will celebrate 159 years as a state of the union. This bonus episode of the podcast takes a brief look at the history behind the Nebraska state motto through the 2010 Nebraska History Magazine article, “Equality Before the Law: Thoughts on the Origin of Nebraska’s State Motto,” written by James E. Potter.
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    14 mins
  • Mildred Brown & the De Porres Club's Fight for Civil Rights in Omaha

    Mildred Brown & the De Porres Club's Fight for Civil Rights in Omaha
    Feb 26 2026

    Through the pages of the Omaha Star, Mildred Brown didn’t just report the news, she ignited a movement of boycotts and collective activism that predated the national stage. In this episode, we explore her work with the De Porres Club and their crusade through the 2010 Nebraska History Magazine article, “Mildred Brown and the De Porres Club: Collective Activism in Omaha, Nebraska’s Near North Side, 1947-1960,” written by Amy Helene Forss.

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    46 mins
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