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Royal, Nebraska, population eighty-one - where the church, high school, and post office each stand abandoned, monuments to a Great Plains town that never flourished. But for nearly twenty years, they had a zoo, seven acres that rose from local peculiarity to key tourist attraction to devastating tragedy. And it all began with one man’s outsize vision. When Dick Haskin’s plans to assist primatologist Dian Fossey in Rwanda were cut short by her murder, Dick’s devotion to primates didn’t die with her. He returned to his hometown with Reuben, an adolescent chimp.

Curious Nebraska is producer Andy Hermann's quest to figure out what makes Nebraska, Nebraska.

Nebraska’s power is changing. Powering Nebraska explores how electricity is generated across the state—wind, solar, coal, nuclear, hydro, and emerging tech—and what it means for our future. Each episode offers data-driven, nonpartisan analysis on the environmental, economic, and policy impacts of energy in Nebraska. This podcast is independently produced with no financial ties to utilities, industry groups, or advocacy organizations.

Welcome to the Nebraska Golf Podcast, your ultimate Nebraska golf courses guide and Cornhusker State golf podcast dedicated to the vast fairways of the Midwest's pioneer plains. Hosted by Brett Smith, this engaging Omaha golf podcast and Lincoln golf podcast dives deep into Nebraska golf news, Nebraska golf events, Nebraska golf tourism, and Nebraska golf real estate opportunities. Whether you're teeing off at iconic resorts like Sand Hills Golf Club or exploring Platte River golf adventures, join Brett for insider tips, course reviews, golfing in Nebraska strategies, Nebraska golf tips, Omaha...

In this episode of Nebraska Life, Billy Fraire delves into the issue of player safety in football, zooming in on the experience of Tagovailoa, an NFL player who has suffered multiple concussions. The incident during Week 2 where Tagovailoa was hit by an opponent is recalled, highlighting his display of mental and physical grit as he walked off the pitch under his own steam. Despite the admirable resilience Tagovailoa demonstrates, Fraire explores what his concussions could mean for his future in the game. As a beacon of hope, Fraire insists that such incidents should serve as a wake-up call ...

Audio reports from Nebraska News Service

Nebraska Disc Golf Podcast connects the statewide disc golf scene by providing up-to-date information on its individual communities activities, and features conversations with instrumental figures from around the state.

A weekly show about sports, academics and campus life at the University of Nebraska

From the Capitol to your community, Nebraska Public Media’s local journalists bring you top stories and essential context every weekday morning.

What does it mean to be touched by Nebraska? Meaning, that while Nebraska is known for its rolling plains, wide open spaces, pronghorn antelopes, Sand hills, vast prairies, Cranes and Great Blue Herons; what does it truly mean to actually be touched by Nebraska? Whether nebraskatouch.org, Nebraska Touch Podcast or any other means of communications formats, whether verbal or non-verbal, visual or written communications, we’re now here and we promise to be honest with you. We will address issues that most platforms are afraid to address simply out of fear of losing your ...

Pull up a stool and drink in the conversation as craft beer enthusiast Grady McGuire puts interesting people front and center on Nebraska Beer:30. This half-hour podcast showcases entrepreneurs, innovators, movers, and shakers who are making their mark in Nebraska. A laid-back chat over great craft beer will give you a taste for who they are and what they do.

Great stories. Shared by great Nebraskans.Nebraska Gems is a podcast that is here to shine a light on those who make the State of Nebraska the Good Life. Not all are famous but all Nebraskans have a famous story to tell, and that's what we hope to allow people to do. Give those who call Nebraska home a chance to tell their story. There are hidden gems everywhere.

The Swing Left Nebraska Podcast features interviews with progressive candidates, activists, and organizers in Nebraska, as well as discussions of important political issues facing Nebraska.

El Proyecto Nebraska busca tratar de manera rigurosa y amena aquellos temas de actualidad de los que mayoritariamente recibimos ruido mediático. El equipo está formado por Ramón González, Pedro ("Perico") Guardeño y Guille Domínguez, amigos de la universidad y apasionados de la política, la economía, el deporte... ¡y de lo que nos echen!

A deep dive into the people and programs of your Nebraska Judicial Branch.

Political reporter Aaron Sanderford sat down with Nebraska's U.S. Senate candidates. Our goal with the Picking Corn podcast is to let you hear the candidates at your own pace, and on your own time. Let us help you sift through all the noise.

There is so much happening in the news all the time nowadays that it's hard to understand what impacts you. This nonpartisan podcast’s mission is to help Nebraskans understand what is happening around them and how they might be affected. All research used for each episode will be available on the Nebraska News Service for you to look through.

Our Mission is to inspire people to learn, grow and connect through Nebraska ON TAP. We believe that podcasts are a powerful tool for personal and professional development, and we want to help our listeners unlock their full potential. Our main focus: water, ground water in Nebraska.

Join Scott Voorhees, Jim Rose, Lucy Chapman, Craig Evans and the rest of the Nebraska's Morning News team weekdays from 6-9am for news, weather, traffic, sports, and the conversations that connect us. (Hopefully Gary Sadlemyer will stop by whenever he feels like it!)

"Once Again" is a new history podcast where the past meets the present.On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the first two episodes of “Once Again” will drop with new episodes releasing each Thursday. Senior Producer Bill Kelly is on a mission: digging through archives, dusting off documents and uncovering compelling stories that matter – once again. Devoted history hunters and those who are casually curious about history will all find that each episode of “Once Again” revisits a fascinating chapter from recent Nebraska and Great Plains history and draws stunning parallels from the past to ...