Weekend Shows

This week’s show featured Hayes and Associates president Frank Hayes sharing his life story about growing up in less-than-ideal circumstances, dealing with racism while pursuing his career interests, and making nonprofit work a high priority in his life and business model.

This week’s show featured First Responders Foundation board member Shawna McClure discussing their mission to enhance public safety while serving and honoring first responders, veterans, and their families. Then, Sunflower Grant Writers founder Katie LeDoux promoted their Scholar School to teach nonprofit leaders how to confidently pursue grant funding.

This week’s show featured Outy Obsession veteran events coordinator Gerry Palmer talking about this organization that uses hunting and the outdoors to engage veterans and youth to build discipline, confidence, and purpose. Then Scouting America’s Chris Mehaffey and former Omaha mayor Hal Daub promoted the scouts’ fundraiser to restore a mini State of Liberty in Turner Park. Finally, the 50 Mile March Foundation’s Kim Kavulak and Heartland Kayak Angers’ James Leggett promoted their “Casting for a Cause” fundraiser for homeless vets.

This week's show features Luann Rabe with the Garden Walk, Theresa Cassaday and Jessie Stallings with Heartland Family Services, Chelsey Brooks with Truck Center Companies, and Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer.

This week’s show featured retired Nebraska National Guard Captain Brandon Burton discussing his life in the miliary and how it has helped him see life differently, as detailed in his book Authority Without Control: A Memoir on Conflict, Restraint, and Leadership. Then, Patriotic Productions co-founder Bill Williams invited the public to free community events to honor Memorial Day on Sunday night in Lincoln and Monday morning in Omaha. Finally, CRE Summit co-chair Chris Mensinger promoted their annual event designed to “Build Value and Create Solutions” in our city.

This week’s show featured Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg discussing what his office does to assist with first-time homebuying, college savings, and tracking down unclaimed property and financial assets. Then, West Omaha Chamber executive director Trevor Hudson inviting the community to their weekend-long Elkhorn Days celebration.

This week’s show featured Lauren Foster and Dennis Bryers inviting the community to a free event commemorating the USS Omaha submarine and memorial, Front Porch Investments executive director Jody Holston discussing affordable housing ahead of the annual Reignite2Unite conference, and Outlook Enrichment executive director Nina Rongisch promoting their golf fundraiser for their mission of providing jobs and resources for the blind and visually impaired.

This week’s show featured RITMO Music Fest event organizer Marcos Mora inviting the public to this inaugural festival celebrating Latin culture, music, and food. Then, Make-a-Wish Foundation’s Dr. James Fahner discussed what this group does to help families of children with critical illnesses. Finally, National Environmental Education Foundation CEO Sara Espinoza talked about the work her group does in the wake of Earth Day to continue the movement.

This week’s show featured Miss Nebraska USA Samantha Washington and Miss Nebraska Teen USA Kaitlyn Halvorsen discussing how they have been empowered in competing in pageants, and how they’re using their platforms to educate other young women in a variety of ways. Then, Dr. Elysabeth Nguyen invited the public to a free screening of her documentary film, “Our Lady at the Center,” about faith and healing as told through the history of Vietnamese Catholics.

This week’s show featured The Cleaning Authority owner Daniel Schultz talking about going from serving in the military to re-entering private life, SHARE Omaha executive director Teresa Mardesen promoting the annual “Do Good Days” volunteer drive for local nonprofits, and Truck Center Companies marketing director Chelsey Brooks inviting the public to their fundraiser for Make-a-Wish Foundation.