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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
  • Nebraskans on the Titanic

    Nebraskans on the Titanic
    Jan 15 2026

    On April 12, 1912, the world watched in shock as the 'unsinkable' Titanic disappeared into the North Atlantic. Most of us know the global headlines, but there’s a much more personal side to the story for Nebraska.

    Today, we’re diving into lesser-known Nebraska connections to the disaster as written in the 1997 Nebraska History Magazine article, “Nebraska Connections to a Titanic Disaster,” written by Edward R. Tryon.
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    43 mins
  • George Norris: Nebraska's Realistic Dreamer

    George Norris: Nebraska's Realistic Dreamer
    Jan 1 2026

    Senator George Norris was a man deeply rooted in the rural values of small-town America. As a congressman and senator from Nebraska, he leveraged his perspective to challenge corporate monopolies and became one of the most effective legislators in American history. Today, we explore his beliefs and character in this 1989 Nebraska History Magazine article titled “George W. Norris: A Reflective View,” written by Richard Lowitt.
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    20 mins
  • The Children's Champion: Grace Abbott of Nebraska

    The Children's Champion: Grace Abbott of Nebraska
    Dec 18 2025

    Grace Abbott was a reformer who fought to end child labor, battled for immigration rights, and helped architect the Social Security Act. In today's episode, we learn more about the Nebraskan who became a champion to many through the 1975 Nebraska History Magazine article, "Grace Abbott of Nebraska," written by Lela B. Costin.
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    58 mins
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