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Scott Voorhees talks with news-makers, makes waves, and sometimes makes things up weekdays from 9-11 a.m. CT on NewsRadio 1110 KFAB.
We coax Gary into the studio to talk Husker football (past and present), and his recent road trip.
I think I did a pretty good job of restricting my tangents and side-tangents here to no more than 14 topics at once.
After regaling you with sordid tales of my bedroom posters from adolescence, Lucy and I talk about this story that breaks our hearts ... which probably should have stopped us from laughing about it at times ...
Today, we're serving up rolling brownouts, data centers, dismay over Nebraskans getting off food stamps, and eggnog!
Clay Anderson and Theresa Cassaday are coming together for Heartland Family Service. Also, grandpas are getting tossed around by bison and bulls.
From the "Vintage Voorhees" archives, Sen. Graham talked with us about the upcoming midterms (he nailed his guess on how many seats the GOP would have after), the recent terror attacks in Canada, what he thought of Rush Limbaugh's nickname for him, and his appreciation for our Stevie Wonder theme song!
It got my attention yesterday morning when Lucy reported there was a cow in the road near 195th and Pacific. But that was nothing compared to what Melissa experienced out there that led up to yesterday's traffic report.
No, it's not a morning show on Z-92, it's Tyrus talking about going from UNK to FOX (and back to Omaha for his "What It Is" comedy tour 8/13) and our replay of a delightful conversation with Bonnie Tyler following her passing this week.
Also, with talk with Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential strategist about his new book, "How the Democrats Screwed Bernie."
I have been slapped twice. I will probably earn a third, but -- before that point -- here are those stories (and the reason I'm sharing them).
As is usually the case with a close decision from the Court, Republicans and Democrats have mixed takeaways from this election decision. In talking about that, we also mix in me getting booed at the Memorial Park concert, nearly murdering a guy before the Weird Al concert, and more!
What happens when someone (a growing number of someones, in fact) gets this ruling in court after commiting a crime? Not much. State Sen. Kathleen Kauth and Hope Cooperative Care GM Ginger Hughes join me to discuss.
And if they think the combination of soccer and free bread is great, they need to come to Memorial Park Friday night for the combination of Cake, Smokey Robinson, and fireworks! Tiffany and Heidi stop in for details on that annual event.
Also: How did I end up singing with Five for Fighting yesterday? (And, at some point I honestly think I was channeling Norm Macdonald. Not while singing; just during today's show.)
Derek Hough gives me big-time Dad Points, my son thinks Jean Stothert is still Mayor, I get fired up about our local refugee gang violence, the "Nebraskan" terrorist is no longer a "Nebraskan," and more!
A fun conversation with "Dancing With the Stars" icon -- and new father -- Derek Hough.
You don't have to wait to meet "The Shepherd" at the old, abandoned church -- you can meet him right here!
You've seen Tom in everything from "Frasier" to "Everybody Loves Raymond" to "Veep." Now, you can see him making his Omaha debut as the Wizard of Oz in "Wicked."
If Trump just keeps breakin' your heart (whether you have TDS or you're Iran), maybe you need to hear this.
After taking a moment to breathe following several hours of storm coverage this morning (by swerving into a conversation that included my son's eye and my unappreciated sense of humor), we welcome Rep. Mike Flood on to the program to talk security, Iran, and Nazi tattoos.
We check in with Glenn Valley Foods president Chad Hartmann on this first anniversary of the targeted ICE operations at that Omaha business.
The singer/songwriter of hits like "Superman" and "100 Years" talks with me about a career that has seen him go from small bars to packed arenas to war zones -- and what it means to him to do all this as an American.
Cobbled together from the last couple of radio shows, I've created a FrankenTrumpdate for you -- enjoy!
As the Camp + Care Radiothon continues (and Boyd Dingman stops by with a pile of money for us), we also discuss the latest gay marriage stats, whether a dingo has your baby, what not to do when you find a teen cheerleader's ID, Steve Perry menopause, and more!
Grab your crossbow and a Peabo record (like "If Ever You're In My Arms Again," I forgot that one) and let's get into the news of the day ... and various recollections of torturing my babysitter.
Scouting America's Chris Mehaffey and former Omaha mayor Hal Daub are leading a legion of scouts to raise money to put a mini State of Liberty in Turner Park. Also, beware of "too good to be true" car sales online.
An email that came in during today's show: "I was going to drop off my grandma's 16 tires, will I be expected to de-cat them prior to arriving?" --Brandon
Today, we discuss the light and airy topics of ebola, fightin', shootin', human trash pandas, etc.
And not just because Chief Schmaderer is on. We take a look at the odd decision by Lincoln to close most of their public pools. Also, GET OFF THE ROPE!!!!!
In honor of our conversation with Cake lead singer John McCrea, we dug into the Vintage Voorhees archives for our tribute to the "I was just taking a wide stance" indecent exposure bathroom arrest of then-Senator Larry Craig of Idaho. From June of 2007.
Jim Minge of "The Omaha Dispatch" and I pester Cake's John McCrea about their new album, the vibraslap, his unique singing style, and bringing their fun sound to Omaha on June 26th as part of the free concert and fireworks show at Memorial Park with Smokey Robinson.
It's time for our annual reminder that there are hundreds of mustachioed men in Omaha raising money for children, and it's something we need to celebrate, not fear.
Sen. Fischer on gas prices, Fox News' Bret Baier on his new book ("The Case for America"), a Barney Frank update (thanks, Rush!), an argument for/against limits for Supreme Court justices, and more!
Small-town Nebraska steps again yet again in the wake of disaster to help their neighbors, hypocritical college students boo the tech that helped them graduate, and Clint Black tells us about Killin' Time.
Scott Petersen joins me after pulling off the upset yesterday. Then, a glimpse at the PO'd presumed Democratic winner in NE-02.
Patriotic Productions has another inspiring Memorial Day weekend's worth of events set for you starting on Friday, May 22nd -- but only if a few hundred of us pitch in and help!
We talk with Bobby Farrelly about "Dumb and Dumber," John Hughes' influence, and his new film "Driver's Ed" (out this Friday).
A contentious and controversial Republican primary race for Secretary in State is coming down to the wire. I talk with challenger Scott Petersen here; incumbent Bob Evnen talked with Jean Stothert afterwards (in a conversation that will be posted on the KFAB Comment Line podcast link on KFAB's site and here on iHeartRadio).
Ooh-de-Lally in Dundee is more than a restaurant, as you will find in this conversation here. Then, Jimmy Failla joins us one more time before his Omaha comedy show this weekend. Finally, Council Bluffs opts to send their homeless problem west across Bob the Bridge.
We started off with the best of intentions today, honoring an oft-forgotten population while also working in a reference to the George Michael song "I Want Your Sex." Then, we moved on to my careless whispers about self-image, obesity or the lack thereof, designer babies, and more.
Very creative, Scott. You put a dollar sign in place of the "s" in "gas." No one has ever done that. You hack.
If you're looking for my comments on the latest attempt on the President's life, you'll find all of that under the "Nebraska's Morning News" podcast tab. I wouldn't say I said too much too differently during today's "Vintage Voorhees" hour on that, so I'm finally getting around to posting Friday's show, which included cereal box toys, Dr. A.I., and Rhonda Shear of "USA's Up All Night" fame.
We're offended by things the President says ... but have you seen the way we behave on social media, in public, and during the "Endless Shrimp" promotion? Needing to calm down after that rant, I welcome "Arrested Development" star Judy Greer on to talk about her new film, "Mabel."
Also, we talk with the author of "Dad, Can You Not? A Dad's Guide to Being Less Cringey" in case anyone might need that help (not me, of course, but ... you know ... other dads).
Many criticized Gov. Pillen's response to what government can do about criminal mental health reform, but is he wrong? Also, we talk to the author of the new book "RFK Jr: The Fall and Rise."
We put ourselves in the shoes of all involved in yesterday's disturbing incident at an Omaha Walmart.
Iran gets the President's favorite time frame until Operation Epic'er Fury gets underway, gas prices are set by liars and thieves, and Ashley Davis relates how being in the White House on 9/11 led to her time with DHS and new book ("The Power Pivot").
As in, steak AND eggs, Trump AND Iran, kids AND social media, Stothert AND Ewing, AND more!
The President deploys the F-bomb to try to stop Iran, the US pulls off a daring rescue of an airman, the space toilet is clogged with frozen waste, actor Ray McKinnon ("Ford vs Ferrari," "O Brother Where Art Thou") re-releases a couple of projects very special to him, and more.
I started today's show with a recap of the President's speech on Iran last night, but so much of that was covered over on today's Nebraska's Morning News podcast link (titled "Two Weeks to Flatten Iran"), so here are the things we deemed it necessary to discuss later in the show: Hose spiders, anti-gravity sperm, and your immature gmail handle.
Jaden Ivey is no longer a Chicago Bull, because he spoke out against the NBA's "Pride Month" promotions. But is is really that simple? Also, we talk about Bob Costas giving CNN more than they bargained for in a conversation about the Olympic trans-ban, $900 car payments, and more!
Let's look at the reasons why the people who always hate Trump needed to go out this weekend to let us know they still hate Trump.
The cabbie-turned-comic and FOX personality joins us ahead of his show at The Astro on May 9th.
I know, but there are so many things that need to be yelled: We're getting swallowed up by a new sinkhole, there are guys driving around that want to put you on a t-shirt, and MISS TESCMACHER!!!!
The breaking news about Creighton's basketball coach interrupted our RIVETING diving board conversation!
Sean Callahan checks in from a joyous scene in OKC, Cassandra tells us a knock-knock joke, and Lucy is ready to knock-knock me out because I'm just talking about basketball all morning (that is, until we get the news about Chuck Norris!).
It took a long time, but Creighton finally allowed Turning Point USA back on campus. Meet their new president, Emma Smith.
KFAB's Husker Insider Sean Callahan checks in from a sea of red (scarlet, not crimson) in Oklahoma.
Where does Omaha rank in best St. Patty's cities, what's the latest on the wildfires, and why did our teachers make us watch the horrifying "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" movie?
The founder of the Global Faith Institute who fled a strict Islamic regime provides his perspective on whether the Iranian people want freedom -- and whether the same can be said for the growing number of Americans who want socialism.
Today, we talk about Super El Nino, a real plan for the ever-flooding Mighty Mo, my new relationship with Alexa, and Lucy's need to "put on a show."
We're joined today by a couple of very interesting and influential guests: The Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, Elad Strohmayer, and KFAB's afternoon host, Chris Baker.
Despite the example set by people like Sgt. 1st Class Tietjens and Lou Holtz, we have too many who are getting DUIs, letting their daughters run around with Epstein, smashing their faces with hammers, and GRAVEROBBING!
We pay tribute to this Bellevue West grad who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
And listen in amazement as Scott casually embarrasses his math teachers on the radio (again).
The founder of the Global Faith Institute discusses what happened, and what may happen next, regarding the weekend's strike on Iran.
Chuck's out, but thank goodness we have Elsie! We also discuss a bit more Clinton-Epstein action, insurance fraud, impersonating Lucy, and more.
What's Hillary doing in this Epstein hearing? We get there after talking about the now-worldwide sinkhole, Cuba, the President's pick for Surgeon General, and more.
We cover all the Ss today! We consider what it must have been like for all involved in the Aksarben Sinkhole, discuss the State of the Union, and talk with super bad-ass actor Michael Jai White (Spawn, The Dark Knight, Tyson, and his latest, Oscar Shaw). Oh, and I sing a few times (but listen anyway).
An email after this part of the show, from James: "Scott and Lucy this last 30 minutes is exactly why I begged for this part of the morning show to continue after Gary left. Thank you." You're welcome, James!
First, Dr. Ashely Alker tries to help us avoid her "99 Ways to Die." Then, I watch with bemusement what President Trump is doing to our phony allies with his Board of Peace.
When the Rev. Jackson first considered a run at the White House, Omaha's Preston Love Jr. was alongside because he checked the most important boxes: Age and Height!
Did you hear Emery's announcement on Friday? Here are a few more details on how we arrived at that point, and what will happen NEXT WEEK in that time slot. Then, we talk with Kevin Mooney about his new book, "Climate Porn."
The main topic with Dana Peffer of Sgt. Peffer's Cafe Italian was the games voters and the legislature are playing with minimum wage and the impact that has on small business owners. All of the other annyoing questions I asked her had to do with dropping glasses, too-small plates, whether today's teens are good workers, and more.
Enjoy this romantic live performance by JJ from one of Omaha's most popular party bands!
And, more importantly, WHY did people choose to turn the channel from Bad Bunny's performance? (It's not what your TDS friends think.)
There's something tragically beautiful about the way people are rallying around the Guthrie family, there's something just tragic about many of the social media posts about ICE, and there's something wrong with Scott and Lucy spending so much time goofing off on a variety of other topics on this show.
A group in Iowa is going to get people killed, Trump would like you to smile, and I read private texts from my wife on the air. It is Wednesday, my dudes.
No, this sentence for the illegal immigrant responsible for Sarah Root's death isn't nearly enough, but remember what the family was thinking just months ago. We also talk with Sen. Ricketts about Sarah, ICE, the shutdown, the SAVE Act, and more.
I definitely should have done some heavy editing to this podcast to make this morning's show sound more professional. But I didn't. Here is the "In All Its Splendor and Glory Edition."
New York Times bestselling author Melani Sanders is out with "The Official WE DO NOT CARE Club Handbook," a guide for women in menopause ... and the men who deal with them.
I always relish the opportunity to act like I'm taking the high road ... and hope no one calls me out for the thousands of horrible things I've said on and off the radio over the years.
The City of Omaha's MLK Aspire Award winner for his community work certainly did not burst onto the scene in a non-violent way!
Zoey and What's-Her-Face ("The PCT Girls") stop by for another round of petty complaints. You got a problem with that, Mustache?!?
That's what author Daniel Stein is wondering in his new book, "American Dystopia: The Handmaid's Tale and Puritan History." The Omaha native joins me in the studio to discuss.
I don't know if you ever feel alone when watching the news or checking social media, but -- as long as we have each other here on NewsRadio 1110 KFAB -- we are not alone! And, if you can put up with my sermon about all of that, I spend some time later in this show talking about naked pictures on xTwitter.
I was so honored to be a part of this, circa 2010. Merry Christmas to you and your family from our family here at NewsRadio 1110 KFAB. By the way, if you're looking for our Christmas show with Gary Sadlemyer, Jim Rose, Ian Swanson and me, that (and a bunch of other fun stuff) is all posted on the "Nebraska's Morning News" podcast link at KFAB.com. Anything we do before 9am goes there; the alleged highlights after 9am go here.
Because nothing says "Christmas" like my annual shredding of the holiday classic. (Sorry, Christmas.)
After responding to the President's speech last night, we talk about a horrific reality for too many in the wake of the Reiners' murder and wonder whether this conversation happened between neighbors in Rhode Island.
Here's just one Omaha downtown/midtown business owner optimistic about the future with the streetcar ... if they can survive through this construction to get there.
What does Nebraska's District 8 representative think of that comparison? I ask her that and a lot more about illegal immigration, ICE operations, the gender debates in the legislature, and more.
With all the love and accolades that Gary is getting now as he heads into retirement, my job today is simple: To convince you that the man is a total fraud.
And it was REALLY windy last night! Today's topics ranged from "the end of COVID" to Lucy's new Trump clock to a DC font battle and more.
Actress Brooke Anne Smith and "Jason the Knife Thrower" (aka, Jason Johnson) stop in to talk about whipping knives around while on horseback (that was Jason) and starring in a Netflix movie with Joey and Matthew Lawrence (that was Brooke).
I spent the weekend watching college football and Netflix. Thankfully, those are two of the biggest topics in the news today.
That brilliant idea was a little later in the show. We first talked about Baby Jesus, ICE, and and Omaha bathroom shootout (that was all one topic), and some other stuff, too.
With one foot out the door for a week's vacation, it's time to chug some nog and talk about the news!
The Republican who has crossed President Trump and Gov. Pillen is focused on healthcare and taxes, but I keep dragging him back into the bathroom!
This show reflects my oft-repeated motto about what I do: "I try not to take too much too seriously, if I don't have to."
With a little Trumpdate "halftime show" in the middle of the program to discuss the problematic police issue in Lincoln last night.
Former KMTV journalist Mark Pettit turned his several death row conversations with the notorious John Joubert into a book which just underwent its final edition. We talk here about "A Need to Kill."
Omaha's former mayor comes in to answer our questions about streetcars, homelessness, how Mayor Ewing is doing, and more.
No, that's not the name of a morning radio show duo ("dibs"), it's just a couple of things we talked about in the first part of this show. We also covered a naked guy running around West Omaha, a really bad talk radio caller, and more.
Drunk on Lucy's special blend of eggnog, we navigate our way through some health news, Rhule and Penn State possibilities, what a cruddy cop I was this week, "housing first" and Omaha's homeless problems, and more.
Today's batch smells like a really dumb shutdown, Mayor Ewing's Facebook page, high school football forfeits, blown-up cartel boats, Judge Reinhold, and more.
A few minutes with the "Pom Pom Girls" star before his OmahaFilmEvent.com screening on Oct. 24th.
From Taco Truck Traffickers to an appeal to the County Board to taking in pets from homeless people, here's my conversation with Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson from KFAB's Morning News. (Back to normal schedule on KFAB all next week!)
He's here to talk about Omaha's haunted places, whether he believes in possessed dolls, and -- of course -- the phenomenon of "haunted pants."
Thankfully, it appears the OPD officer shot this morning will recover (after being shot in the head!), but we have a lot to say about that, the UNO swatting call over the weekend, the continued government shutdown, and more.
I talk with the longtime CNN host about the state of politics in the Trump era, his viral moment last week with Hakeem Jeffries, and his new book, "Race Against Terror."
It started Saturday morning with a parade in his honor, segued into a private party for his birthday, and ended with him in handcuffs. Quite a day!
Not super: The head of the largest school district in Iowa is running from ICE with a gun, knife and deportation orders in a school vehicle! NewsRadio 1040 WHO's Jeff Angelo provides us the details.
A few minutes with the successful stand-up before he brings his "empty nest" to Lincoln on Oct. 9th.
And these numbers were really high before Trump and RFK Jr did their thing the other day. Why? I have several reasons why so many ask questions of "SCIENCE!"
Rosendo Robles has gone from one of the first guys to punch Bud Crawford to being asked to perform his walkout music at his latest title-winning fight ... while taking out a few bullies along the way.
But not the Biggest Loser! Sonya Jones came in 2nd about a decade ago on "The Biggest Loser." How did she get on the show, how was her experience (including emotionally), and why is she coming to Omaha this November?
I didn't want to try to fool you about the content of this podcast. It really is 40 minutes almost exclusively devoted to the topic of gentlemen's clubs. No, it's not dirty. Yes, there was a news story reason that led us down this path. Yes, I really did work in a strip club once. Now stop asking me these questions and just listen to this show.
The Husker legend tells us what the ref said to him after that devestating hit vs Wisconsin, how the hair is doing these days, and why the Big Red's link to the Team Jack Foundation is still so special to him.
The Omaha singer/songwriter and proud American provides the musical performance for next week's event hosted by the Douglas County Republican Party.
From "Gutfeld!" to his new "Better Off Dad" comedy tour, we talk with Jamie before his appearance in Omaha next month.
A fun chat with "Higgins" about the upcoming season of Ted Lasso, as well as his new family-friendly fall film, "Grow."
Turning Point USA was barely a blip on the national political radar with a group of Creighton students wanted to start a chapter (and were met with opposition).
This is a combo meal of segments from Thursday and Friday's shows that seemed to fit well in Lucy's Pumpkin (yes, that part is in this show).
A review of my favorite Robert Redford movie (not his BEST, my FAVORITE, and here's why)
I was honored to talk with the Turning Point USA founder a few times, most recently last spring when he was looking at Nebraska's "Blue Dot." That's the basis of this conversation from 4/9/24.
After examining the truthiness of the Trump birthday message to Epstein, Chapman and Voorhees have it out. Why? Because of Tom Hanks and a cabinet door, that's why.
Today's batch contains the delightful aromas of beer at Memorial Stadium, Bacon (Don Bacon), "Phillies Karen," blown-up drug lords, Ben Shapiro, and more!
That's the (serious?) question from Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson. We also talk today about the new "move over" and reckless driving fines and provide (free of charge) a Trumpdate.
Guitarist/Songwriter Jeremy Popoff with Lit rejoins the show to ask whether we can forget about the thing he said when he was drunk. He didn't mean to call me that. After we patch that up, we promote this Friday's appearance by the 'Clay & Buck Theme Song' band at the annual Shadow Ridge Music Festival.
My whaa-whaa story about taking my little girl to college, followed by my response to some of the whaa-whaa complaints I've heard about the Cornhusker Clink.
Whether you saw him play for the Huskers or not, you need to hear the story of Ricky C. Simmons.
A lot of talk about fashion today: What to wear to the White House, church, school, and versus USC.
I could have talked with Justin Shanahan of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival for hours -- and almost did! (Sorry portions of this conversation sound a bit choppy around the music, but those are the podcast rules.)
This was the little rant I went on during the President's news conference this morning.
Open Door Mission CEO Candace Gregory and Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson discuss how homeless has gotten worse in Omaha, but there's optimism related to a recent executive order by President Trump.
Despite Trump wanting kids to exercise, fear of meat and beer, radioactive wasps and more, we made it to the weekend.
National radio host Coleen Kelly Mast is bringing her "Mast Appeal" to Omaha's Breakfast for Life at St. Vincent de Paul on Saturday, Aug. 9th.
We're all fired up today, mostly about cute blondes: Sydney Sweeney, Pamela Anderson, and Hulk Hogan!
The Omaha native performs two original songs live in promoting his show tonight at the annual Playing With Fire concert event.
We talk about today's "La Bamba" anniversary, whether Chavez shows up in "Young Guns 3," and his latest film, "Et Tu."
Lots of eff-bombs in today's show, but not by me! Plus, we revisit my fun conversation with Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
The icon joins us to talk about overcoming dyslexia, the end of "Barry" (no spoilers), and coming to Omaha for "An Evening With Henry Winkler" with the Team Jack Foundation on August 7th.
Here are my thoughts, "Conspiracy Lucy" Chapman's thoughts, and even Sen. Grassley's thoughts on this scandal.
Today's batch smells like Superman, The Bridges of Madison County, ancient porn, and Spanish midget tossing.
NOW the sky is falling, with what's happening to tomato costs and a local Mexican restaurant?
A fun conversation with the radio voice of the Kansas City Chiefs about his decades with the team and their varying levels of success, the pipeline of Huskers to KC, Coach Reid, QB Mahomes, and his event in Omaha next month with Henry Winkler for the Team Jack Foundation.
Today's batch smells like Big Beautiful Bill lies, fireworks and vets, Ozzy, and hugging your kids a little tighter.
Stella Aykroyd (daughter of Dan) and Luke Pisano (son of the late Judy Belushi Pisano) bring us the new graphic novel "Blues Brothers: Escape of Joliet Jake."
I talk SNAP and Medicaid reform with Ken Smith, Economic Justice Program Director at Nebraska Appleseed.
It's this Friday! Ringo Starr and his All-Star Band headline the Memorial Park free concert and fireworks show. Want to go? Here are the details.
He's been a part of so many iconic songs, from Tom Petty to Don Henley to his latest band, the Dirty Knobs. Jim Minge of the Dispatch and I get to talk with Mike Campbell before he opens next Friday's free Memorial Park concert before Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band take the stage.
Lucy and I are invaded by a cacophony of campin' kids before we share a few of our own camp experiences and wonder what happened at this camp in Iowa last week. Then, we turn our attention to 'splodin' Iranian television.
The comic talks with me about tusslin' with Tyrus, laughing at Norm, and coming to Omaha later this year.
After my show-opening rant (a 10-minute stretch where I don't know that I paused to breathe), Chad Hartmann joined me to address the before, during, and after the ICE operations at the business where he serves as president.
From Omaha Northwest to NBC's "The Voice" to Miller Park this month for a free concert, Dreion talks with me about hitting the right notes on stage and in his career.
Some in our community have some angry questions for Sheriff Hanson about last month's deputy-involved shooting. Hear his responses to those questions here.
It was so devastatingly violent, a guy kinda stopped eating his hashbrowns for a moment to calmly assist at this southwest Omaha restaurant.
Don't stop him now, at least not before "Freddie Mercury" here plays Lincoln next month!
A lot of questions today! Plus, details about the next NewsRadio 1110 KFAB Gourmet Club at the end of this program.
With a Trumpdate that includes a great conversation with Newt Gingrich, entitled anger at Southwest Airlines, a great idea by Turkey, my ire at a box of Kleenex and more, this podcast has everything you'll ever need in life.
John Berry of Berry Law joined me to invite you to SumTur Amphitheater in Papillion this Sunday from 3-7:30 for free food, live music, and a celebration of heroes over Memorial Day weekend.
After a few hours' sleep, I talk with the Congressman about what the House did last night, and what that might mean for taxpayers.
I talk with the actor about everything from being a kid in "Dances with Wolves" to portraying the Lakota legend in next week's History Channel documentary.
Some thoughts for those who feel like Omaha is about to be burned to the ground in an Ewing Administration, and why there's so much anger on social media about his win. Then, we respond to the Starbucks protests by sharing stories of our work outfits and dress codes over our lives. Finally, the headliner for an upcoming free show celebrating patriotism joins me to invite you and your family to the event.
Before you think Mayor-Elect Ewing will solve all your problems, there are a few things you should know. Thankfully, I'm here to tell you.
This is how ridiculous the mayor's race has gotten, and we still have a few hours left!
The Warden joins me ahead of his appearance in Omaha this Saturday. Visit OmahaFilmEvent.com for details.
The entire show surrounding yesterday's historical announcement is a different post here; this is just the song.
We hear a bit of how the '75 tornado coverage sounded on KFAB, and read your emailed memories of that day, before turning our attention to the latest DOGE storm that "attacked" Omaha.
His portrayal of Isaiah Bradley in the MCU -- especially in "Brave New World" -- is so powerful and nuanced.
From "Diamond Dave" road to Lucy's problems with roundabouts, this is not a complaint about potholes. Our street complaints are much dumber than that.
M4K's Kris Covi, sans "Commodore" for a few more hours, joins me in the studio ahead of the sexiest month in Omaha.
Mayor Jean Stothert and County Treasurer John Ewing address questions from our panel during this live debate, two weeks before Election Day in Omaha.
A "spectrum" is the correct phrase when it comes to autism, politics, and the thoughts here from "Matthew's Mom," Colleen Brennan, on these subjects.
I talk with the legendary entertainer -- ON HER BIRTHDAY -- ahead of her appearance in Omaha with Pat Boone on May 23rd (PatrioticProductions.org for ticket information).
Any questions? "Yes, what are you talking about during this show?" Good question. RFK and Lucy ruining our food, the never-ending trans debate, detonating our giant silos, a dangerous typo, and more.
An email that may have been a bit snarky actually has a great point about the future Pope. We talk about that, the latest Ice Bucket Challenge, how Lucy's crush was at the White House this weekend, a very different Presidential message this Easter, and more.
We talk about the Pope (she was raised Catholic), her "Lavish Life," and her new show: Bingo Blitz.
We talk about it all: transgender sports issues, did we wrongly deport a guy, downtown sinkholes, autism.
Two businesses are getting slammed by both political sides, all because a guy was coming to Omaha for a visit. A guy who was in the Capitol on January 6th, 2021. A guy who posed smiling with Nancy Pelosi's Lectern. We talked to him about all of this. After that, we turned our attention to the former president's speech last night (what we could hear of it), ICE "scaring people" in Omaha, and whether I have anyone in witness protection on my block.
Not for good, unfortunately, but it's always good to spend some time with the Wide World of Bird.
MAGA and MAHA are coming after our drugs, cheap crap, and ultra-processed foods. What is your breaking point with these addictions? It's the drugs, isn't it? We talk about that before I share a few stories about what a terrible father and husband I am.
Today's concoction contains the tangy aroma of Republicans denying their wives the right to vote, the former president at Bud Light talking to me about what went wrong over there, a new sports complex in Omaha that might be great or terrible, and more.
I've lost track of how many times Rep. Don Bacon has come on my show to defend himself against angry MAGAs!
Former SWAT and narcotics officer Paul Milone (author of "RAM ONE") offers his perspective on the giant "carfentanil" bust in Omaha this week.
Many are not happy with Rep. Bacon and Sen. Grassley for their recent Congressional action on President Trump's tariffs. And they're not happy with me for welcoming them to the fight (which is what they better be doing here). We also talk about the Nazi pic from a small Nebraska town, Gov. Pillen's war on taxpayer-purchased pop, the closing of a beloved Ralson landmark, and more.
After nearly 40 years, the band behind "On the Dark Side" and all the great songs from the Eddie and the Cruisers movies is out with a new album. I hope they didn't rush it.
Aimee Melton's challenger in Omaha's District 7 got a speaking spot at the latest anti-Trump rally this weekend, and made the F####NG most of it! Then, we turned our attention to more wholesome topics like Dennis the Menace, watered-down grades in Millard and Gretna, and that darn stock market.
How long is this uncertainty going to last, how much will it cost, how much patience do we have to deal with it, and what does Sen. Deb Fischer think? We attempt to answer all of these questions today.
I know you think everyone wants to see this. They don't. And, they won't let you be mayor anymore.
Since those unelected war criminals cut our funding to build more targets (I mean, "Teslas"), we need to raise a lot of money to keep this valuable broadcasting on the air! [Airdate: April 1st, 2025]
A downtown business owner joined me on the radio last week to complain about the repeat criminal offenders within Omaha's homeless population, and the city's lack of appropriate response. Police Chief Todd Schmaderer joined me this morning to discuss.
A large number of large payments went out from the Biden Administration after the election to NGOs like Lutheran Family Services. LFS of Nebraska was one recipient, raising questions from Elon Musk and DOGE, which cut off payments. I talk about this with LFS-NE CEO Chris Tonniges.
From the protesters at the Kid Rock concert to the co-author of a new book about Johnny Carson -- and that's just the first half of today's show!
Kirt Trivedi owns several hotel and apartment buildings downtown, and has watched Omaha's homeless community get larger and more dangerous over the years.
Yes, I understand the double meaning of that title! But it's all in fun, as is my conversation with "Huge D" Jeremy Aspen, the lifelong Republican who tells us why he registered yesterday as a Democrat. After that interesting conversation, Lucy and I turn our attention to other matters, like a strange arrest finally made in Bennington, the JFK files, the Trump-Putin call, and more.
Quite a weekend for the Trump Administration and those trying to stop them. We discuss before turning our attention to Omaha's ridiculous ranking among the best cities for St. Patrick's Day.
All I wanted to do five years ago today was watch the second half of the Creighton game. But noooooooooooo.
We talk to the legendary Dion DiMucci about his hits (and the impact they've had on girls named Sue), his faith, and his new book ("Dion: The Rock & Roll Philosopher").
Would you let your senior (high school or retirement community) play this game? Lucy "Big But" Chapman wouldn't. We bicker about that before turning our attention to major foreign affairs issues (not Ukraine or the Middle East; "misgendering" someone), the Omaha mayoral race, and more.
He got kicked out for it, but let's give Rep. Al Green credit for being the only Democrat who stood during President Trump's speech! The podcast is the alleged highlights from my stints on KFAB today (I filled in for Emery in the afternoon) dealing with the fallout from weather and poltical blizzards.
Our comments on "what happened; what's next" on the Trump-Zelensky meeting (including talking with Sen. Grassley about all this), Michelle Root discussing the capture of the man accused of killing her daughter 9 years ago, my thoughts on the Academy Awards, and more.
Talking with TJ Miller ("Deadpool," "Extract," "Silicon Valley," etc) is like wrangling a rodeo bull. A sarcastic, hilarious rodeo bull. Knowing that was coming, the radio show leading up to that conversation was similarly goofy and sporadic.
A good conversation from KFAB's Morning News (I was filling in for Jim Rose), discussing how Trump gets his Peace Prize they'll never give him.
The Ag. Sec. has his ideas; I have mine (and mine are better despite being scientifically questionable).
The Nebraska native talks about how great Gene Hackman was before revealing the poignant and person reason he's supporting the upcoming Art & Soup fundraiser for the Visiting Nurse Association.
Fig owner Clare Watson Bartolomei unveils the menu for this special NewsRadio 1110 KFAB Gourmet Club event, which includes admission to the Kiewit Luminarium!
What the heck happened with this incident from Omaha to Chicago yesterday, and is this kind of thing happening more often than usual? We discuss with aviation expert Jay Ratliff.
The legendary and patriotic Pat Boone joins me ahead of his Omaha events in late May with Ann-Margret and PatrioticProductions.org.
Two legends of their respective mediums join me in the studio: TV's John Knicely and radio's Gary Sadlemyer.
After discussing DOGE and "The Five Things You Accomplished Last Week," I mentioned that Red Bernie Sanders was in Omaha this weekend ... which led to me getting all worked up about what these lying pupateers did to ruin college and retirement.
That's what I heard, anyway. That came up amidst some firey rants about ... what the heck did I talk about today ... that former NFL kicker and his "MAGA" problem ... OPS' new reading standards ... my Britney Spears dream ... you know, the usual stuff.
Today's podcast is brought to you by Cobra Kai. It's the best ... around ... no one gonna ever keep it down.
Since the last couple of radio shows were not "podcast worthy" for whatever reason, there was a lot riding on today's show to be among the greatest broadcasts of all time. We ruined that within the first few seconds.
Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson fills in the blanks on a story in the local paper about this poor immigrant separated from his prenant wife in Lincoln, before discussing how local departments are working with ICE a little differently now than over the past four years.
Several years ago, Scott LeRette started jotting down notes about his incredibly unique son, Austin. That story, and this Red Oak family's journey, has become a major motion picture that debuts this month (with SHAZAM playing Scott!).
That pretty much sums up the scope of today's discussion, I think. I don't know. I'm sleep deprived today. Can you tell?
Was that REALLY the best slogan to use for this protest? We also talked today about an odd case of stolen identity in Iowa, the difficulty of getting started in "adultery," and sourdough starters.
What will be the impact of Trump's latest tariff threats? You better get your enriched uranium TODAY!
But am I ever really "on"? Before I leave you for the rest of the week, we talk about the financial issues facing "these darn kids today," discuss Trump stuff with Sen. Grassley, tell you what I'm doing the rest of the week, and more.
This podcast starts with me on with Gary and Jim talking about our late friend Calvin Jones. Then, I make the mistake of telling Lucy I had a dream about her last night, which leads to conversations about psychics. Finally, I have a bittersweet conversation with Michelle Root about her daughter, Sarah, for whom "Sarah's Law" is named and was finally passed this week.
What else did you expect him to do? And Biden did one more classic Biden move on his way out yesterday, which was a major slap in the face to the FBI. But we talked about a lot more today, including parting gifts from Hamas, snow near the Gulf of America, and a tribute to Walt Peffer.
A range of emotions throught today's show as we honor "Team Jack" Hoffman with tears, honor Bob Uecker with laughs, and honor President's Biden's "farewell address" with gritted teeth.
Bryce has been hoping to meet his biological father for 30 years. I talk with him about that lifelong search, and what happened with this story in the past year.
How did we get to this point with Trump and a NY courtroom, and what happens now? Also, here's my conversation with Sen. Deb Fischer about -- among other things -- the controversy surrounding her husband and the "snub" of Vice President Harris.
Anything ever happen on this date in recent history, January 6th? We review that before discussing zombie children, the zombie president, and the song "Zombie" by the Cranberries (ok, we didn't do that one, but we probably will someday because somebody has to talk about their tanks and their bombs and their bombs and their guns).
Today's batch is soaked in eggnog and myrrh. Topics include being trapped by trains in Council Bluffs, trapped by homeless urea in Omaha, and trapped by striking Amazon drivers for Christmas. You know, the holilday staples. All here. All free.
And those are just the first two topics in today's show, which also touched on everything from announcing your own death on Facebook to new costs for EV drivers in NE.
We talk with Mayor Stothert about the city's response (and her opponents' criticism) to the weekend's ice storm, the latest on the drones, a long-overdue celebration of "The Rain," wondering what it's like to be the deposed Syrian dictator, and more.
We start with the latest on the UHC murder, and end with the new UNC coach trolling for more college girls to date.
Apparently. We also talk here about everything from coyotes loose in Omaha to the return of a great '90s nightspot here in town.
That "More" includes flammable homeless encampments and juvenile crime in this conversation with Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson.
The knee-jerk reaction by way too many in the wake of the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder is ignorant and misguided. I give you plenty of reasons why before we move on to a few other things, including the latest on Omaha's streetcar that will snarl traffic right around the time we're voting for mayor!
Lucy and I raise a glass (of eggnog) and discuss various local and national stories of cold-case notoriety. Then, I lay out my plans for getting obese and then skinny again, thanks to President Biden and LOTS of taxpayer dollars.
Right after an emailer instructs me to "be nice to Lucy," I go and do this. When I'm murdered someday, Lucy will be the number-one suspect and no jury will convict her.
The world-renowned diva talks with us about being "the original Christine" before that was an oft-used phrase, what she's thinking about while singing, whether she's seen "Step Brothers," and her upcoming "A Christmas Symphony" show here in Omaha on Dec. 1st.
Great to talk with these fellow golf addicts about a special event in Omaha on Dec. 6th featuring these two accomplished broadcasters!
Today's batch smells like the reality of "mass deportations" from Omaha, OPS kids missing a lot of school ("I wouldn't say I've been missing it, Bob"), the long overdue "Do They Know It's Christmas" rant you never knew we needed, and much, much more!
They wouldn't REALLY resort to that, would they? Also on today's show: The Tyson fight, AI wants us to die, and "Parks and Recreation" star Jim O'Heir has a new book out for fans of the show.
I hope RFK Jr. is able to take a look at this podcast, because I'm pretty sure it's bad for your health.
Danica McKellar is disappointed in my recollection of how "The Wonder Years" ended. She rebounded after this much-deserved scolding, bringing us all closer to the Christmas spirit ahead of her new movie on Great American Family, "A Cinderella Christmas Ball."
Andrew Sullivan with the Omaha Chapter for Sons of the American Revolution talks about this effort, and how you can be a part of it.
We talk today about all the ADULT-AGED college students and professors turning to therapy ducks and hot cocoa to deal with election anxiety, some disturbing text messages going around the country blamed on MAGA, and -- finally -- end this week in the most atonal-but-appropriate way possible.
Interesting now that the politicians and media that have been so divisive over the campaign suddenly want to take the high road and find harmony. Is that what their followers want? This show today includes a lot of that discussion, as well as a side step down candy cane lane for a fun conversation with Candace Cameron Bure!
A lot of races, a lot of reasons, and a lot of "shoes to try on" as we examine the election results.
We talk about what might happen tonight, what should happen tonight, and how those with TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) might cope either way with Brandon Straka of the #WalkAway movement.
Is there any chance we could cast ballots in this election that aren't marinated in anger and spite? Lucy and I talk about that, what happens when you try to swat away spam political texts, and check in with Sen. Grassley on this shock presidential poll out of Iowa.
PottCo Sheriff Andy Brown explaining what they do there differently from DoCo that keeps them off the sanctuary county list that Omaha's on.
Forget the Blue Dot Congressional race, this Fischer-Osborn race could decide the balance of power in the Senate. I talk about that and more with NewsNation's Leland Vitter.
Ok, it's really not that scary (though I do sing for a moment today). Today's varied conversations include a pro-life attorney defending Initiative 434 against some pro-life voices, Omaha native Yolonda Ross promoting her new film ("Absolution" with Liam Neeson), Lucy and I mocking this "Beggers' Night" madness in Des Moines, PottCo Sheriff Andy Brown explaining what they do there different from DoCo that keeps them off the sanctuary county list, and more!
At least, that would probably be the assessment of President Biden, based on what he said yesterday that VP Kamala Harris is SAYING she disagrees with. Also, we talked today with William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys about their new album and his thoughts on the significance of this election.
After a few minutes with Rep. Mike Flood (talking Bacon and meat), Lucy and I examine these polls showing America is afraid of violence after the election.
Omaha Chamber President and CEO Heath Mello tries to allay my "philosophical differences" with these bond issues before voters Nov. 5th.
I welcomed both Sen. Deb Fischer and challenger Dan Osborn on the program today, in these separate interviews.
Today's mostly political talk also includes a popular new Halloween costume and what happens in election season if I die.
David Zebolsky of Nebraskans Embracing Life says it doesn't go far enough. Sarah Louise Peterson and Dan Witt contend it's what Nebraska needs right now.
And we didn't forget that chess controversy. Huge news, and that's included (buried) here, too.
Because it's not just about Benson. It's part of what's happening at several metro schools related to sports, socialization, and school pride.
More like "Sanctuary County," actually, and -- yes -- we are. But also, no, we're not. I try to clear all of this up here, as well as talk about the Sick Leave initiative on Nebraska's ballot and leave you with a Trumpdate.
Turns out, someone didn't heed his plea to erase this part of his lecture from the tape! ReadLion.com executive editor Michael Ryan reports.
We talk about his book "Synergy of Influence," which -- much to my surprise -- is NOT what I described it to be on the radio earlier this week.
This Team Rubicon worker talks about where to start when it comes to providing relief after a hurricane.
Live from Israel, Ken tells Dave Nabity and me the wonderful and often scary realities of what it's like to live in that nation.
I sincerely apologize to Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer for turning his new book into a late-night Cinemax movie. Of course, if I were REALLY sorry, I wouldn't have posted this podcast...
Today's batch contains the aromas of Sen. Ricketts, Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, longshoremen, and more.
"The Problem with People" is not only the name of Paul Reiser's latest film, it's most voters' assessment of the state of politics these days. But was that really what was on display during last night's debate?
And he's at Steelhouse this Sunday! Then, I spend a few minutes honoring Team Jack Day in Nebraska.
From Crossroads to "wet cake" to the latest moves towards WWIII, there's a lot to clean up! Once we fixed all of that, we announced the next NewsRadio 1110 KFAB Gourmet Club.
I break the news to Trump about a couple of things, dwell on this Winner Take All topic a bit longer, then scold you for what you're watching on Netflix.
Which is the nicest thing anyone has ever said about my radio show. Let's see, we talked about Winner Take All, Kamala's bloodlust with a gun in her hand, and a bunch of other stuff which often devolved into Lucy and me just goofing off. Total pros.
Today's explosive podcast also features Bill Williams (Patriotic Productions) and Randy J. Goodwin (Fallen Giant Films) to discuss -- among other things -- the movies "Am I Racist?" and "Blazing Saddles."
Why is the Douglas County Sheriff at the border? Like he says, 'We're all in a border town now.'
I guess there's too much free speech coming from that threat to democracy, so he needs to be stopped.
It's all about safety today, whether it has to do with 9/11, the border, schools, Bon Jovi, that fancy new bypass in Blair no one is using, or knowing whether you've just started an IG Live session before engaging in "off-field incidents."
I give you my biggest takeaways from last night (and some people's disappointment in the debate), before getting the thoughts of Kat Timpf (Fox News and author of the new book "I Used to Like You Until..." and Grant "BDE" Mussman ("Blue Dot Energy").
Terri Cunningham-Swanson was just appointed to the state library board, months after being recalled from a local school board.
I think this could be Episode 781 of a series with that title. Here's the latest reason why, followed by -- among many other things -- a live performance by Jimmy Weber before this month's fundraising event for Warhawk PTSD Service Dogs.
VP Harris is running ads on KFAB? Did she really work at McDonald's? Why are North Korean IT spies and Putin flourishing under this administration?
I can't really see most of this actually happening, but there's smoke on the water and a fire in the sky, so I discussed this dished dirt dramatically. Then we talked about the Huskers, stuffing crying babies in airplane bathrooms, and more.
You told your supporters you believe we should do this, and that you would absolutely do it, and then quickly changed your mind upon learning it wasn't politically viable, but you still believe we should do it, but you won't do it even if those who support you think we should do this thing you think we should do, but won't. Right?
While the actor has been working steadily both before and after this 90s FOX show I loved (I got yelled at by a lot of Stargate fans for not bringing up that show), I bother Corin about "Parker Lewis," hanging with "Terry," and being inspired by "The Goonies." We also talk about his two latest films, "Place of Bones" and "I Feel Fine."
I had a great time hanging out before our two KFAB-winners-only screenings of the new movie "Reagan" at the Marcus Majestic Theater, talking about the movie, the man and whatever else came up with our special guests throughout the evening!
I hope that listening to this podcast is like the joyous feeling you had when you ran downstairs on Christmas morning and found a water buffalo under the tree.
Dr. Benjamin Aaron knew about as much as the rest of the nation when he heard President Reagan had possibly been shot. What he would learn in the minutes that followed was that the situation was much worse than anyone else knew.
I talk with USAF vet Felix Ungerman about how President Reagan influenced him, how the special session blew it on property taxes, and why he's running for a District Three seat in the legislature.
Here are the parts of this morning's show where I was especially wound up and almost focused.
And we would love for you to join the Kim Foundation, John Ondrasik, and me at this Sept. 12th event at Steelhouse!
What the heck happened between State Sen. Slama and Gov. Pillen before and during this Special Session, and what did taxpayers get in the wake of it? The District 1 representative provides her thoughts.
If you're wondering what SNL alum Victoria Jackson has to do with the Democratic National Convention, my thoughts on what should happen to school bus drivers who fail to do the bare minimum of their jobs, and what's happening in school bathrooms, then you've come to the right place!
Pastor Ed King with The Hope Center for Kids has been working with Omaha's teens for nearly 30 years, working to give them a better path for their lives. What does he think about the recent crime trends, and what can be done to help these youth, their families, and our community? (Sadly, a technical glitch prevented us from capturing the last few minutes of our conversation this morning, but here is most of it.)
Today, we take on a SCORTCHING HOT grammar issue, stolen valor, the uselessness of this special legislative session, and more.
We respond to the breaking news about a big business leaving Omaha, update on power outage/storm debris details, take a quick look at a former Nebraskan picked as Co-President Harris' running mate, and talk with Fab of Milli Vanilli to answer my decades-old burning questions about that controversy.
Many still without power ... more questions about debris collection ... the Middle East is about to explode ... the stock market is imploding ... and, worst of all, it's Monday. We either laugh or cry; today, we laughed and ate donuts.
We've been so focused on the nationa stuff lately (for good reason), let's not let these local stories fall through the cracks: Council fights, senate debate snubs, 72nd and Dodge details, etc.
Today's delightful batch reeks of new car smell, Schoolhouse Rocks, a Trumpdate, and whatever it is that Cass County smells like.
Lisa from High Heel and Brian from Southern Nights perform together here in advance of their bands' shows this Saturday in Carter Lake.
As we process the continued impact of VP Harris suddenly being in this new position, the director of the Secret Service (finally) resigns.
Sometimes, you're the last one to know. How did we get to yesterday's decision, and what happens now? Plus, while we digest this, we're also watching the House hearing with the director of the Secret Service in the wake of last weekend's attempt on Trump's life.
The legend joins us for a few minutes before the Boys are back here for this weekend's concert.
Former "Lutheran Hour" host Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz joins me to talk about his work in DC with the Lutheran Center of Religious Liberties, and preview his presentation here in Omaha next weekend.
Whether it's storms, fireworks, or political bombshells, we have a lot to make us duck-and-cover.
What did the Supreme Court just decide on presidential immunity, and what are the practical impacts on Trump? We jibber jabber about that, Steve Bannon, those who seemingly want to tie a tragedy in Crete to Trump, and the sad case of my stolen shoes on vacation.
Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson is covering a lot of topics from this nationwide meeting of sheriffs!
This pro-life group says that other pro-life group in Nebraska doesn't go nearly far enough to protect the unborn.
Based on my attempt at parenting last night (which totally worked), I verify what you already expected to be true: I am a miserable husband.
An NU Regent took a moment to suggest that Husker fans could be interred under Memorial Stadium. I took over an hour to discuss every conceivable angle to this fantastic idea.
We attempt to answer that question from New York Magazine. Later, two members of the Nebraska Family Alliance promote their "Protect Women and Children" initiative.
The President is trying again on illegal immigration policies as a judge tells Iowa to stop trying to do something about it. We also talk about the alarming number of foster kids in juvenile detention (and who's fault it is), racism earning jail time in Spain, the Pope using the "f-word," and more.
The greatest Intercontinental Champion in WWF history is coming to Omaha next week to hit you with a guitar!
The title of today's episode refers to the variety of topics discussed, as well as the name of the vintage store we celebrate later in the program.
WARNING: This episode is ridiculous and probably not worth listening to. Don't say I didn't warn you.
In Nebraska for the opening of our new Vietnam Veterans Memorial, I take it easy on the diplomat by only asking him to solve SOME of all the world's problems during our short conversation.
Here are several conversations from across the morning (Scott filled in for Gary this morning = More Voorhees!): D-Day commemoration in Omaha, Sheriff Hanson stops in to support our Camp + Care Radiothon, Sarpy County homeowners get their valuations, and Crista Eggers with Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana is coming down the home stretch in her years-long effort.
Taste: A sheepish clarification about yesterday's show everyone hated.
Taxes: A push for the EPIC Tax.
Talent: Omaha native Kevyn Morrow leaves the stage and screen for a moment to join us in the studio.
We also talk road construction, streetcars, Little River Band, and more!
Stephanie Olson of the Set Me Free Project knows that this big event in Omaha this month brings more than baseball fans to the area.
I can't believe they sent this jury home! But there's a lot about this trial I can't believe. After that discussion, we turn our attention to a few local crime stories (including with a machete!), being attacked by your neighbor's tree, and a few other things before a live performance by the band Southern Nights!
The title of this podcast refers to the latest downpours we've received, the dangerous situation for those living on the streets, and the fact that Lucy is mentally washed out from being on the radio all night. Also, we share the fascinating story of the lady who got bitten by a priest!
I came back from a few days off with just two things to say. After that, a public service announcement to those who maybe haven't gotten around to something the rest of us have been doing for 2+ months.
They didn't endorse any incumbents ahead of the Republican primary. Each of them won, handily. How does the leader of the state GOP assess the results? We asked him.
Today's show features the six Omaha city charter amendments (especially the 4th one), Israeli Lt. Ido Ofri describing his heroics on Oct. 7th, America's Power CEO Michelle Bloodworth on the EPA's latest attempt at overreach, and more.
After I try to decrease voter turnout, we have a Trumpdate, protests against a beloved comedian, snakes in a car, and more.
A more professional person steeped in maturity would ignore this salacious political/courtroom theater playing out between Trump and Stormy.
I am not that person.
I talk with Bettie Denny about her book, "In the Wake of Madness," which is not only historical and deeply personal, but has a lot to say about what's going on in the world today.
After spending some quality time with comedian, businessman, and philanthropist Elliott Threatt (one of my favorite people on the planet), I turn my attention to Trump saying he's ready to go to jail ... over this Stormy Daniels thing?!?
Am I the only one who finds this highly entertaining on some level? Joining the discussion midway through today's program is Kate Anderson of the Daily Caller News Foundation with details on what's next for students at these schools.
This podcast gets that title because it's the first of May ... and that's also what I was thinking after starting down the wrong road with Nancy Grace later in the show! Before that, we spent some more time on storm fallout, talked about the college occupiers later, and closed the show with the announcement of the next NewsRadio 1110 KFAB Gourmet Club!
The Omaha area "only" got EF-3s Friday. Mayor Stothert is using a cane. Gov. Noem will kill any animal in sight. These are broken sentences meant to signify what we talked about on today's show.
Easier said than done, but that's exactly what's being done in neighborhoods and towns across the area following Friday's storms.
I talk with Nebraska's 2nd District Congressman about foreign defense spending, Trump and Biden, and a lot more ahead of his May 14th primary challenge.
After sailing away with Philly Ocean of Yachtley Crew ahead of their upcoming show at the Steelhouse, I talk with one of the neighbors who said this gang and guns party near 190th and Giles the other night is not an isolated incident.
Meet your headline at the Funny Bone this weekend: Aaron Weber of the "Nateland" podcast with Nate Bargatze.
Dee Dee Gatson of Q.U.E.E.N.S Butterfly House works with previously incarcerated women like herself, and has been hoping for this action by the Unicameral -- even if she won't benefit from it for several years.
There's still a lot of dead horse to beat with this story of the substitute teacher, and I'm just the horrible man to do it. (That's not all we talked about.)
Sarah and Dan present their problems with a petition drive that would create a state constitutional amendment on a women's right to choose. After a lot of great conversation about that, I move on to the REAL outrages in society: Girls in star-spangled outfits, CBS cutting off the Piano Man, and more.
After laughing at Sheila Jackson Lee doubling down on dumb, we get the breaking news that The Juice has died ... which ended up being part of our conversation with Larry the Cable Guy.
Gov. Pillen responds to last night's rally by Charlie Kirk, the Daily Wire responds to the Unicameral's failure to keep men out of women's locker rooms, and I respond to the response of Wall Street to the inflation numbers. I hope you respond to today's podcast. Has anyone seen my thesaurus?
I review the eclipse before discussing Nebraska's Electoral College irregularity with Matt Barros of Nebraska Freedom Coalition (and, later, Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA). Retired Omaha police officer Paul Milone also joins me on today's show to discuss his years working with the local SWAT team, chronicled in his new book, "Ram One."
Every now and then during today's lead-up to the Total Eclipse of the (Heart) Sun, I talk about the failed attempt to keep guys out of girls' locker rooms in Nebraska, Trump allegedly pressuring a Nebraska state senator, and a big gun control debate happening this week featuring Spike Cohen (who joins us for the discussion). And, of course, a lot of jibber-jabber about the eclipse ... and Sir Mix-a-Lot songs.
Ten years after starting a political wildfire that some say burned Lee Terry, Dan Frei is back to take on Don Bacon.
From a keynote speaker who went off-script at a local event, to a new Republican, to a decision on the Unicameral's least-favorite storytime reader, the political winds were humming yesterday!
I talk with Brad Balukjian about his new book, "The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Wrestlemania."
Murrary from "Stranger Things" had plenty of time to write a book, since they take SO DAMN LONG between releasing new seasons of the Netflix series!
Nickelback guitarist Ryan Peake talks about playing to sold-out arenas while an Internet full of trolls accuses them of being sell-outs.
My favorite email of the morning came from Jennifer: "I am appreciative of you even having Dane on your show. While you were flippant, at least the conversation took place."
While starting to deal with more fallout from the latest hysterics at the Unicameral, NU turned on the breaking news fire hose related to both the AD and President positions. I needed help to deal with this, and called in Jim Rose and Gary Sadlemyer at different points in the morning.
The hottest comic team in the country right now is the NCAA selection committee. Then, I question why I'm the only one questioning why the President speaking at a big Women's Leadership Conference isn't a problem. Finally, we discuss a little report that a major Omaha bridge is "falling apart."
What happens when the former lead guitarist for Newsboys steps up to the mic to sing lead? Lincoln's Bryan Olesen is showing how it's done this season on NBC's "The Voice."
No, that's not ALL we talked about today. We also discussed Aaron Rodgers, Katie Britt, Karen gangs in Omaha (pronunciation is everything), and more.
In the stage production of "The Lion King" at the Orpheum, there's a lot going on under the costumes, as there's a level of humanity beneath the kingdom you see rising up the actors. Such is the case with "Old Simba," Darian Sanders.
Especially if you find the concept of "safe spaces" asinine. If not ... well ... I hope you enjoy these conversations about President Biden's memory (I both support and am critical of him in this latest report) and needing "safe spaces" at a national medical conference (with Kate Anderson of the Daily Caller News Foundation).
Here's today's review of more of the ways they're trying to divide us, whether it's the Academy Awards, Saturday Night Live, or the air we breathe (for reals).
Time to pack that Supreme Court, right? Some think so, and they're also upset about what Ben Sasse just did at Florida and I said about teens with anxiety in this show.
A correlation made by a local TV station in a story about law enforcement set me off a little bit. I calmed down by the time I told Lucy about an interesting business I saw in Omaha this week.
Today's tasteless topics included something weird at Creighton, the President's physical, disappearing mail and princesses, socialism in disguise, and more.
Plus, HGTV's Shane Duffy of "Build It Forward" is on our show today, just a few days before his appearance this weekend at the Omaha Home and Garden Expo.
Whether it was anti-Semitism or just really poor journalism, Sasha decided to say something about what noticed in the Westside High School student paper. This is not the first time she has called out local education, and I hope it's not the last.
Lisa Downs joins me to celebrate 40 years of this great 80s movie, and details the documentary she created about it that she's bringing to Omaha next week.
What an appropriate title for this podcast. Not only did we talk about the misfire of an important missile during this show, and my general attitude throughout the program misfired on being a consummate professional in talking about things like the Creighton game, but the entire show misfired on actually being posted to this podcast link! So, this is Wednesday's radio show, posted here on Thursday, right after Thursday's show was posted before this one. Make sense ... or did I misfire? (Oh, and Nancy Travis is on this show!)
Today, we chit-chat about people freaking out with this cell phone outage, my optimism that America isn't coming to an end (for a rather unusual reason, I admit, but stay with me here), a very unusual "take your daughter to work" story, this impressive display of stubborness over a kid's hair, and we get to spend a few minutes with the great Jackee Harry.
Scott is playing the parts of both "Tired" and "Goofy" in this show, with weird looks provided by Lucy. The topics today: The ridiculousness of Marvel movies, people offended they offended someone who had the nerve to be offended by it, last night's "Clown Show" in Omaha, and more. Oh yeah: And Lucy's favorite nude scene.
On today's show, we yapped about the latest things happening in the legislature ($70, slapping food out yo' mouth, Slammin' Slama), a Taylor Swift story to justify the title of this podcast, McFlation, and more.
Today's conversations involve this issue between the Mayor's office and a City Council member, the best love song of all time (with JC Fisher of the Texas Tenors), the next OPS superintendent (with board president Spencer Head), and more.
How is this a responsible solution to Omaha's homeless population? Then, speaking of feeding people, I respond to Gov. Pillen's backtracking on "starving poor kids." Finally, we talk about "Chiefs," "Brave Tuesday," and more.
President and CEO of the Omaha Economic Development Corporation Michaeal Maroney talks with me about legislative and neighborhood criticism in the wake of the recent announcement of this proposed business park near Eppley.
The chair of the Sarpy County Republicans explains why they're upset with the Republicans on the Papillion-La Vista School Board. Then, we take a look at a local state senator's problems with the old tweets of the new state DHHS director.
The big business park proposed near Eppley has over one hundred problems: The people in that neighborhood who don't want to leave. We talk with a spokesperson for that group of property owners, before turning our attention to criticized comments from a Nebraska school superintendent, Nebraska's outgoing tourism slogan, and more.
Nebraska is about to spend $1 billion on a bandage, while ignoring the root causes of this major issue impacing our rural communities. We also talked about Elmo (America's Twitter Therapist), the Swift-Kelce conspiracies, and more.
We have a new councilmember, new property tax "relief," old issues related to homelessness and crime, new music from "Freddie Mercury," and excellent music for a great cause in the studio.
My conversation with Terri Cunningham Swanson, who has been a subject of two recalls in Plattsmouth for her actions on the school board there.
After being inspired by the Canadian wildfires to want to burn Omaha's businesses to the ground, I also provide a Boys Town update before talking with one of our local Proud Boys about the Jan. 6th sentences. Finally, we welcome on a man who is leading an event on Saturday to honor the first responders on Sept. 11th.
That's not my locker combination, it relates to today's topics: 911 service disrupted again; celebrities who died in 3s over the weekend; and the first lady getting COVID-19. We also discussed OPOA's latest FB post, the LGBTQ parade issue in Essex, IA, gender reveal parties, and more.
After I spent some of yesterday's diatribe about the Council's vote for a Climate Action Plan questioning why she would vote for it after criticizing it so accurately, Aimee Melton joins me on KFAB's Morning News to respond.
I take us back to being a kid home sick from school at 10 a.m. in front of our favorite TV game show, take you to last night's event featuring America's most demonized swimmer, and take another shot at discussing the situation at Boys Town.
An email to local and state officials suggested Nebraska could learn something from this "Stick Talk" organization. Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson and I go through their principles to see what we learn.
A memo to staff at the legendary institution founded by Father Flanagan has me and others asking a lot of questions -- especially in the wake of this surprising news that Father Boes is stepping down.
Quest Forward Academy Omaha's Michael Brown is in the same "wait and see" mode a lot of private school directors find themselves in following the passage -- and attempted repeal -- of LB753.
I talked about that debate in the first hour. Blah blah blah. Here's the second hour, about Russian Revolution II, Biden's 90 minute power workout, the heat, and more.
Sorry I haven't posted a podcast in a few days, but I've been too upset that President Biden "lost his house" in a fire 20 years ago. We talk about that today, as well as the tragic death of a little girl at a local childcare facility, Carter leaving NU, Omaha's racist streets, and more.
If you don't want to put up with my endless yammering on the subject of how OPS is failing these kids, then skip ahead a little and listen to my phone call with a now-former OPS SPED teacher about the things she faced that caused her to leave the district. Later, Bill Williams of Patriotic Productions joins me to announce a few more big names that are now part of this Riley Gaines event in Omaha on August 27th.
Listeners are yelling at me for not posting Friday's 10a hour. I don't remember much about the hour (I was severly sleep deprived and wiped out after hosting Gary's show most of the week), except that I intended to do a "real" talk radio show in this hour. As I recall, that intent was derailed quickly.
After a quick prelude featuring a conversation from KFAB's Morning News (I'm in early for Gary this week), here's the "real show": The latest OPS issue before the school year starts, "great" inflation numbers, Hunter Biden, Sinead O'Connor, comic Brad Upton and more!
An overview of the crazy stories of crazy people here in Omaha (and some from around the country), as well as conversations about "FU, MC," stripper Barbie, and -- of course -- Ricky Skaggs.
The incredible singer/songwriter talks with me about the band's new album (and broke the news about the title), the foreign dignataries inappropriately crowd-surfing at their shows, and ignoring me in favor of talking to my friend, Shan (and I don't blame him).
Stop me if you've heard this one before, but OPS doesn't have enough bus drivers. Not even close. Or enough teachers. But they do have one type of taxpayer-funded employee in abundance!
We talk with the singer/songwriter ahead of the Doobie Brothers' 50th anniversary tour hitting the Pinewood Bowl on August 20th.
The NFIB's Holly Wade explains what Congress needs to do (or stop doing) to assist small business owners in Omaha and across the country.
I'm ready to take care of this issue that has plagued our community for two weeks, Mano a Maneatero. Then, we give another Trumpdate, talk about a potentially dangerous madman in Omaha (and the woman who seems to be standing by him), the latest "Driving While Black" assertion, and more.
Did this not get posted yesterday? (No, Scott, it didn't.) Sorry about that! Here is yesterday's hour with Jenni Benson, president of the Nebraska State Education Association, regarding their efforts to repeal the "Opportunity Scholarships Act" in the state.
A lot of animal stories in this hour, including the local lion, the last 24-hour vet restricting hours, and Bud Crawford (who is a BEAST).
Regarding this loose lion, Lucy wants to "Take it to the (City) Limit." I have other plans for it.
First, Mayor Stothert lays out her reasons for budgeting more for public safety in Omaha. Then, a supporter of Nebraska's Opportunity Scholarships asks you NOT to sign the petition about it. Then, after Lucy and I discuss the interesting life and career of Sinead O'Connor, Patriotic Productions' Bill Williams invites you to Saturday's Korean War remembrance (not controversial), and next month's Riley Gaines appearance in Omaha (VERY controversial!).
What a huge announcement yesterday that NO ONE is talking about (nor fact-checking ... nor mocking on late-night TV shows ... which are on strike anyway but you get my point ...). We also talk about today's Hunter court appearance, Kevin Spacey, my golf trip with my dad, and more.
Today, we talk about Tony Bennett, Jason Aldean, a grown man in Lincoln posing as a high school student, a husband almost getting away with murder while his wife is oblivious to it, and more.
And details about the upcoming Omaha Comedy Fest (use code "OCFKFAB" for ticket discounts at OmahaComedyFest.com).
Today's batch reeks of this morning's storm (and our inability to navigate four-way flashing reds), Biden's granddaughter, a negative Google review for a local restaurant, and Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa.
MAFA (Make Americans Free Again) is assisting some Creighton students who have engaged in a legal fight over the school's vaccine mandates during the pandemic. I talk with the group's co-founder here, as well as a local representative.
The broadcast legend lays out why he should be the next President of the United States.
We shake off the sweet morning-after haze of sulfer and talk about fireworks, gun amnesty, my most recent parenting failure, and more.
Today, we discuss citizens fighting back against crime (at the risk of being thrown out of a moving car), a "Free Speech America" event this weekend in CB, how to get a plane all to yourself this holiday weekend, Bud Light's free beer promotion, and more.
Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson contends that some of these organizations established to "help" Omaha's homeless population may be doing more harm than good.
We address the OPS "root causes" discipline review, safety concerns for the sub that go back several years, a demon in Bellevue, and more.
Here's my live broadcast from inside the new Hy-Vee in Gretna, a grocery store so massive they had be set up right between the deli and the space station.
Andre Davis shares stories of being behind-the-scenes for some of the most legendary events in Omaha's history ... and I have never hated the Manhattan Transfer more!
And maybe we had one the other day (though I highly doubt it, it's tastelessly fun to speculate about).
The national radio host (heard evenings 9-midnight on KFAB) joins us for an always-outspoken few minutes of whatever is on Jesse's mind!
Here's a patchwork quilt of talk radio interviews from this morning's show (including my live broadcast from Fashion Cleaners): A rep from the Media Research Center on the latest ways conservatives are being targeted by the government, former Congressman Jason Chaffetz talking about "The Puppeteers," presidential candidate Ryan Binkley defending his longshot campaign, and Fashion Cleaners owner Kermit Engh putting up with my inane questions about his life's work.
Wanna get a-weighed? We discuss that, talk with Sen. Grassley about our nation's debt, look at Gov. Pillen's fatherhood awareness initiative, and more (all while eating little chocolate donuts).
Nikki's husband, Chris, was taken from her nearly two years ago. Amber's daughter, Karly, was killed last November. Working to turn tragedy into meaningful change, the two women talk about changes we need to see here in Omaha so more families don't have to go through this.
Newly elected Douglas County Assessor Walt Peffer hears you: Your valuations skyrocketed this past year. Though death and taxes are still unavoidable, there may be something you can do about these particular taxes.
The 2020 Libertarian VP candidate joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about government spending, social issues, and more.
Amber Wood and Brian Riley discuss root causes, and potential solutions, of Omaha's crime problems -- particularly with youth.
I get to spend a few minutes with Bellevue West grad Lauren Johnson before "Hairspray" hits the Orpheum stage next week in her hometown.
Patriotic Productions has organized another great Memorial Day weekend schedule of events. After Bill Williams tells us about that, Lucy and I address haunted houses (why not?), Norris' "hot for teacher" allegations, and more.
After spending some time rooting for the federal government's demise (but not without giving them some great options to stay open), we turn our attention to the passing of a music legend.
After examing how Target (and other corporations) got themselves into hot water while sporting a tuck-friendly bathing suit, we talk with Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson about a solution to this ongoing problem of criminals removing their ankle monitors.
My knee-jerk assessment of an accident last night seems to be wrong (this time). Then, we turn our attention to OPS' latest excuses for the fleeing staff members from that district, ugly comments at the Unicameral, Voter ID, "anxiety," and more.
After the latest look at the laughable loons in Lincoln, we turn our attention to an Omaha landmark coming down (with the most ridiculous timing imaginable) and the potential harm Sports Illustrated is doing to young men.
I talk with author Joe Sexton about his book detailing two names that live on in Omaha: Jake Gardner and James Scurlock.
Take a whiff of today's batch of effervescent goodness. It smells like accusations against Trump and Biden, a mysterious resignation in Gretna, a guy getting tossed from the Shareholders Meeting, the best house listing ever (in Yutan!), and more.
Where are all of those protesters for this Omaha story? (Crickets)
We also talk here about infiltrating Mexican drug cartels and poisoning your husband. You know -- good, wholesome topics.
Is that phrase trademarked? If so, please mentally change this podcast title to "The REMAINDER ... of the Story." (We talked today about the parts of these stories in Texas and NYC the media refuses to point out, as well as other huge issues like a new dating app that is either a great or a terrible idea, depending on your ego.)
After a bit about the NYC chokehold and the Proud Boys, we examined various things that you're not allowed to point out as being "woke."
Oh, we talked about plenty of other things. But -- between this and that whole Metallica t-shirt thing -- this was the really important stuff we covered.
Today's topics: Asking your neighbor to stop firing his rifle, the latest on Vinny Palermo, buying/selling body parts on Facebook, a Chinese man finally released from a Wuhan jail, and more.
OPA President Joan Squires is excited to welcome "The Killers" to Omaha next week to open our newest entertaiment venue downtown.
The Nebraska Humane Society "accidentally" put a dog down, a local notorious beekeeper purposefully murdered 50,000 bees, and Kathy Ireland has gone from the cover of the Swimsuit Edition to taking up the cause of hopelessness in teenagers.
State Sen. Merv Riepe co-sponsored the "Heartbeat Bill." Then, when it could have overcome a filibuster with his vote ... he didn't vote. What happened here, and what could happen next? (And what else did we talk about today? Stupid world records, Casey Thompson leaving, a poor kid sitting there not getting drafted, and some other stuff.)
A few minutes the the Daily Show/Colbert comedy writer and stand-up comic who is coming to Omaha's Funny Bone next weekend to settle the biggest issues of the day: Dogs and hobos.
The latest on all things Palermo, as well as constitutional carry and the "spontaneous" student protest this week at UNO.
What more could come out about Omaha's most Capone-esque (by his own characterization) city councilmember? Turns out there's plenty.
We also talked about Biden 'finishing the job,' Tucker, Lemon, Rodgers, and more.
Following Friday's arrest and indictment of an Omaha City Council representative and three other men, we're going to have a long, drawn-out battle in the Court of Public Opinion before we ever get any resolution from the courts.
A conversation with Lincoln mayoral candidate Suzanne Geist about crime and other issues (but mostly crime).
Omaha's Scott Gutschewski has battled injuries, the best golfers on the planet, and Father Time (did I mention he's really old?) during his pro golf career. Yesterday's victory was more about a hot putter on the weekend, it was a lesson from a father to his children about perseverance.
After addressing some local crime issues (including one from 50+ years ago), we honor the 60th anniversary of a popular soap opera in a way so unusual that Jim Rose barges into the studio and demands to be a part of it.
Talking until I'm blue in the face on juvenile justice (the mob of girls who led to a woman's miscarriage in South O), gay books (in Fremont), political beer and more.
The "Shen Yun" musical got me thinking about whether that story about China will be America's future. Then, we discussed this argument in Fremont over a gay book (it must be a gay book, it's called "This Book is Gay") and whether MTG was right in her recent name-calling.
When Ander addressed the Lincoln City Council in September of 2020, he started a movement that warmed our hearts and stomachs. This past Friday, we decided a few minutes of his impassioned plea to the Council wasn't enough ... so we gave "The Saucy Nugs Guy" four hours!
The push for EVs will lead to "Cash for Clunkers 2," Bud Light just made it so you can't even drink a freakin' beer in this country without a political argument, and comedian Craig Gass came back to entertain us with stories and watch me whiff on my interview with the CEO of the Babylon Bee (more on that tomorrow!).
I received several emails today along the lines of, "Never before, Scott, have we heard you lose control of a conversation so quickly!"
Two-thirds of Nelson (don't tell Matthew I said that) joins us to promote their upcoming show at the Slowdown on April 22nd.
From grandmas having grandkids (not in the way you think ... and not in THAT way, either, you weirdo) to spiritual leaders asking children to "suck my tongue," we turned another page on the calendar hoping things would be less nuts and the calendar page said "Hold my beer and watch this."
Amber Wood lost her daughter in what appears to have been a highly preventable murder last November. With Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson by her side this morning, they hope for jutice reform to prevent more families from dealing with this level of unneccessary grief.
Where we talk about the Council denying the Taste of Omaha a liquor license, charges dropped against Mickey Joseph, local fights (in middle schools and with fireworks), and more.
In what will probably be 99.9% hype and .1% substance, the former President learns of the charges against him today. Was "it" worth all this trouble? We discuss that question midway through the show, and finish up with an unrelated conversation about the 300+ acts of vandelism against Catholic churches in America over the past 3 years, and why you probably haven't heard anything about it.
Even though we're Omaha-based (and Omaha-biased), we're always willing to extend our arms across the Midwest. In today's case, that means talking about Iowa's near-championship season (and controversies during/after the game), and talking with Stan Parker, candidate for Mayor of Lincoln.
Trump (supporters) were indicted, Mayor Stothert talked diversity/potholes/streetcar/Crossroads, and the director of the Working Cat Project gave us an update on a Nebraska town overrun by stray kitties.
As a pandemic "comes to an end," we're still in a state of national emergency (one that each of us can control for ourselves, if we stop picking fights with people and AI about everything). Also, we talked a lot about seagulls.
Larry's nephew was the individual killed by police at a West Omaha department store earlier this year. His family's struggle to provide for that individual's (and the public's) safety is shared by far too many families.
Omaha Police Officers Association President Tony Conner stops in to discuss what the department is currently doing to address the issue, and what the city needs to do now so things don't get worse.
The legislature, the county commission, and Susie Buffett don't seem to think we have a problem in Omaha. They're wrong, and our community is in danger because they're so wrong.
Yes, Communism (what I see being mined in SE Nebraska), Criminal Courts (an arrest warrant for Putin?!?), and Comics (Mad TV's Aries Spears and Community's Yvette Nicole Brown). I could also include COVID (from raccoon dogs!) and Cocaine (Bear).
If I may be so bold, this show is much more entertaining than the title of this podcast suggests.
I ended up jumping back on the radio during today's 2pm hour, because this morning's show was so bad that if I didn't actually put in some effort today, I wasn't going to get paid.
After a wide-ranging conversation with the presidential candidate, I turn my attention to one of the Biden Administration's "International Women's Day" awards, Iowa's "anti-LGBTQ" action, Spring Break with alcoholic Sunny D, Creed III, and more.
Today, we talk the waste of $376K by the City Council (with Councilperson Melton), the alleged preschool to prison pipeline in Nebraska, streetcar "answers," how you can kiss Lucy Chapman, and more.
Our live broadcast during Hy-Vee's Smokin' Pork Sale includes thoughts on the latest true-crime murder trial I'm only vaguely aware of, odd tales of survival and correctional facility monkey business, and trying not to end up in the Boston Butt Roast.
That solves two of the problems we discuss today. Then, as an oasis between these and other conversations, we also talk with former major leaguer Bronson Arroyo about asking Eddie Vedder to listen to his rock demos!
While Omaha Police Union President Tony Conner agrees with a lot of what this bill is trying to achieve in Nebraska, he lays out his concerns on a few key points.
The recent Millard North grad who became the first Nebraskan to earn the national title joins us in the studio ahead of Nebraska's pageant weekend.
The "L.A. Law" and "Major League" star explores our "Journey of Faith" in this new docu-series.
At least, we think it's her favorite park until we learn later about the seedy underbelly of this location!
After expressing my surprise at what happened during the Slam Dunk Contest, we address the President's surprise visit to Ukraine and my lack of surprise at yesterday's OWH report on classroom disruptions.
After filling in for Gary all week, I was a little burnt out today. I could either turn that into a series of crabby rants, or just goof around. Lucy and I chose to goof around ... "Believe It Or Not."
And it's about time! Here's our super-early 5:30 a.m. segment from today's edition of KFAB's Morning News, which is usually pretty interesting as I show up all bleary-eyed filling in for Gary.
We spend a few minutes with Bob Loblaw, Attorney-at-Law (of the popular Bob Loblaw Law Blog).
"Compute This" host Thor Schrock tries to explain Artificial Intelligence to me, a guy with very low intelligence.
From Scout on the silver screen as a child to Mrs. Dubose on stage in Omaha next month as an adult, we talk about six decaces of "Mockingbird" with Mary Badham.
We mock the Doomsday Clock, talk with more dead people, address a sad local story with no good ending in sight, discuss "Bunny Boilers," and more.
After spending an unconscionable amount of time on the Best Picture nominees, we talk about streetcars and the "Moment of Silence Bill" until finding something REALLY ridiculous: A new app that lets you chat with dead people!
Well, that's why my detractors are going to say, so I may as well save them the trouble and just title the podcast that way.
I'm going to push back on that title a little bit: Your emails of topic suggestions had me entertained and mentally hopping from place-to-place along with you all morning! I would have needed a 42-hour show to get to all of them (at my annoyingly leisurely pace this morning, anyway).
"We don't know what it was, but we KNOW it wasn't that." We also talk about the latest "racist" word that has been banned, the price of eggs, and City Councilman Elvis Palermo.
Our bluegrass-infused show provides a Trumpdate (a sad Trumpdate), Biden's classified documents, 6-year-olds with guns, Lucy's dangerous gas stove, and more.
And, of course, my issues with Lois Lane. This may have been the most important radio show I have ever done. (It may have been, that is, had I taken it more seriously.)
*Yeah, almost. Rolling Stone missed some really good ones, though, and had a few others way too high on the list!
Lucy and I try to remember how to do this show after so much time off for the holidays.
Email of the day: "Omaha's superintendent is leaving at the end of the school year. She'd leave now, but she's waiting on a school bus to pick her up."
Being a part of Friday night's event at the Holland Center was like being in a fairy tale ... if that fairy tale is "The Princess Bride."
The talented singer playing Jane Seymour is this production explains what Omaha audiences will see next month at the Orpheum.
Here's a "two shows for the price of one" combo of some of the radio chatter from the past two days.
Does it sound like I'm sticking up for domestic terrorists? I'm not. But, if I were to support terrorists, it would be domestic terrorists. USA! USA! USA! (We talk about lots of other stuff today, too.)
After KFAB's Sean Callahan talks with me about yesterday's shocking arrest, we take your calls.
We also talk about a guy who proved in court he shouldn't have been fired for an odd reason, men and friends, my son's classic rap knowledge, and more.
I provide my VERY offensive thoughts on seasonal separation, talk with "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" actress McKenna Grace, highlight the ABIDE/Mobility for Humanity partnership (and congratulate "dad" Josh Dotzler), tell you how Friday night's "Songs and Stories" concert went, and more on this Monday of a holiday week.
Ethan was transitioning into Crystal at a very young age when he changed his mind. Does he feel like he (and maybe others) got pushed in that direction by irresponsible adults?
Due to the ongoing, annoying transmitter issues this morning, many listeners weren't able to hear this broadcast. Now, thanks to amazing podcast technology ... you'll realize you didn't really miss anything!
I can't believe what they're doing to this student-athlete, and start the show with that story. Then, we discuss climate change activists, "The Jews," a rare parenting attempt by me to my son, and this alleged snow allegedly heading towards Omaha (allegedly).
Lucy and I hosted the entire stretch today from 5 to 11 a.m. I posted an early segment to show that things went off the rails right away, and then the traditional "Pack of Lies" show, which included Republicans voting for Democrats, Trump being Trump, climate change, Gallagher, and more.
While the parents involved here are famous, I wonder how many parents (including those still together) battle over this issue with their children.
A packed show today with the latest give-and-take between former Douglas County Sheriff Tim Dunning and the Democratic contender Greg Gonzales, Hailie McAnally saying she was denied a World-Herald community award due to her conservative views, an introduction to Libertarian candidate for governor Scott Zimmerman (and running mate Jason Blumenthal), and brilliant conservative radio host Larry Elder ("The Black Face of White Supremacy").
We also talk about local parents standing up for their attacked kids, what Kanye did now, Lucy's snakes, and more.
The President made this announcement today to give American families "more breathing room." It caused me to launch into a breathless rant.
This attention paid to the state of our public schools has created a new political alliance. After that discussion (working COVID and RSV into the conversation), we move on to "Ye," "Whoopi," and "Other Stuff."
After talking about yesterday's scary moments around the area for those impacted by the wildfires, we also talk about the ongoing school bus driver shortage in Omaha, Trump heading to the Jan. 6th committee, some teachers who made a wildly dumb decision, my son's horrible taste in music, and more.
Also, I provide you the world's longest setup with the least funny punchline, more accusations against a beloved comic actor, and more.
I told you on Friday's show these stories would start coming out. Here's the first one (along with all the reasons I can see why "they" don't want you paying attention right now).
The descendent of Lon and Lon Jr. talks with me about his frightening family tree ahead of next week's screening of "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein" here in Omaha.
I talk with the actor portraying Berry Gordy in this show about The Temptations coming next week to the Orpheum.
Never before has there been such a great for-and-against argument for a $15 minimum wage in Nebraska -- and it came from the same person! Also discussed today: Wasted vaccines (that you paid for), shooting teens for eating burgers (not quite), and DD Perks (it's not what you think, you perv).
Brian J. Corey hosts "Historic Haunted Heartland" this Saturday night in Benson, and gives us a preview.
I wonder how much of this social-media-driven culture is going to get idiots killed in Florida this week. We also talk today about churches who want to look through your phone, a nonprofit controversy in Lincoln, and more.
I wonder how much of this social-media-driven culture is going to get idiots killed in Florida this week. We also talk today about churches who want to look through your phone, a nonprofit controversy in Lincoln, and more.
Ashley Elliott shared her story of why she got into so many fights as part of this burgeoning legion of violent middle-school girls. But she and Lauren Garcia (like Ashley, part of the American Federation for Children) talked about how this issue could be resolved via school choice options in Nebraska.
, Future Leaders Fellowship Coordinator, American Federation for Children
Ashley Elliott shared her story of why she got into so many fights as part of this burgeoning legion of violent middle-school girls. But she and Lauren Garcia (like Ashley, part of the American Federation for Children) talked about how this issue could be resolved via school choice options in Nebraska.
, Future Leaders Fellowship Coordinator, American Federation for Children
Lindsey Rai Kortan and Jonathan Leymaster join me in-studio before tonight's disco-themed "Wings and Wheels" fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House to sing like the Bee Gee's and fess up about things we've shoplifted.
Lindsey Rai Kortan and Jonathan Leymaster join me in-studio before tonight's disco-themed "Wings and Wheels" fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House to sing like the Bee Gee's and fess up about things we've shoplifted.
The seeds that sprouted into last night's murder spree in Memphis have already been planted here, and too many local officials are watering them.
The seeds that sprouted into last night's murder spree in Memphis have already been planted here, and too many local officials are watering them.
I jumped out of an airplane at 10 a.m. Saturday morning ... something I didn't know I would be doing when I woke up that morning.
I jumped out of an airplane at 10 a.m. Saturday morning ... something I didn't know I would be doing when I woke up that morning.
I talk with the "two-chord" guitarist about now being associated with Clay & Buck's show ahead of the band's concert this Friday with 311 and Eve 6 at the Shadow Ridge Music Festival.
I talk with the "two-chord" guitarist about now being associated with Clay & Buck's show ahead of the band's concert this Friday with 311 and Eve 6 at the Shadow Ridge Music Festival.
You mean like ... scholarships they already get? (We also talk about a new LGBTQ-oriented healthcare facility, the Monkees vs the FBI, and my first trip to a strip club.)
Matt Innis and his library card go to work explaining this odd tweet from the Nebraska Republican Party over the weekend.
Jay Miralles and Peggy Ullom tell us why they're walking from Lincoln to Omaha this weekend.
I remembered the "banana" issue from a few days ago! Then, we talk about everything from ways we're being treated like children to what "nuclear information" Trump may have had at Mar-a-Lago.
Questions lead to answers which lead to more questions for this small Nebraska town. I talked today with a member of the State Patrol about the arrest made, as well as a community member in Laurel who said something very telling about the house of the alleged murderer.
Everything about how to behave during a radio show I learned from Sesame Street (most of that was from our guest today, "Maria," but clearly I learned a lot from Oscar, too).
After taking some twists and turns in discussing the death of the latest top terrorist, we get the breaking news that Speaker Pelosi has indeed created an international incident.
At one point during today's show, I remarked that there was no way I was going to post today's show to the podcast. I meant it at the time, but ... here it is anyway!
Thanks for teaching kids how to steal cars, TikTok. And, what do you think of a) This letter from local pediatricians, and b) Gov. DeSantis going after "drag shows for kids"?
At least, that's the name of a song I took a breathless crack at towards the end of the show. Before that, we talked about the attempt on a Republican's life (most of the media doesn't care about), the Jan. 6th hearings, the "ruralization of drugs," and more.
I don't know which is worse: That politicians are distracting from inflation/gas/crime/border issues with this nonsense that Republicans want to end interracial marriage ... or that there are people who believe it.
If it weren't for Ring doorbells, Lucy and I wouldn't have anything to talk or sing about on today's show.
It jumped up a notch at the usually-boring Nebraska Republican Party annual state convention, with Matt Innis being voted in as a delegate from a jail cell! Matt joins us to tell his side of the story. I share more of my thoughts later in the program, after Sen. Grassley calls in to discuss the President blaming him and other Republicans for stonewalling 'his plans.'
Hootie and the Blowfish's James "Soni" Sonefeld talks with us about overcoming addictions and finding God while performing with one of the biggest bands of the past 30 years.
Nathan Cunneen and Lauren Garcia with American Federation for Children share their ideas before heading out to convince Nebraska's GOP at their annual state convention.
As Nebraska's Governor has his home address displayed over Dodge St., Utah's Governor issues the best comments yet about the week-long debate the Court officially launched last Friday.
A timeless classic doesn't age, and -- as we found out in talking with two of the film's stars -- their appreciation of what they created is as fresh as ever. Today, on the 30th anniversary of the film's release, we talk with Tracy "Betty Spaghetti" Reiner and Megan "Marla Hooch" Cavanagh. (My full, unedited interviews with both actresses are also found here on my podcast page.)
What I was able to air during this morning's tribute to "A League of Their Own" was only part of my conversation with Tracy Reiner. Here in the full conversation, she talks more about the original players she was able to work with, the impact of the movie on women's sports, and more about growing up with Rob Reiner and his friends.
You heard about a third of my conversation with "Marla Hooch" this morning. Here's the whole interview, where we talked more about the film, her "Drunk" impression of Penny, and working with Mel Brooks.
Between SCOTUS rulings, special elections, the death of "The Magician," and everything else going on, I bet you didn't even see this one coming. Thank goodness Lucy and I are here to tell you about it!
aka, "Thanks, Scott, that's just what we need right now -- a man's perspective on a 'women's health' issue." That said, I give it my best effort.
Just a few minutes into today's show, we get the breaking news so many people have been waiting so long for. After joining Fox News for their coverage of this historic moment outside the Court, we take your reactions via phone, email, and our iHeartRadio Talkback Mic.
I just took a big whiff of this batch, and it smells like SCOTUS, rolled ice cream, and Pennywise.
He's heading back out on the road with new music and an homage to 40 years of "Working Class Dog."
Anything we here in Husker Nation can do to promote American pride (and stick it to the Longhorns), we're happy to allow!
How do I review what I saw in Lincoln Saturday night? Step One: We can have lots of fun.
Hobie talks about the band's roots (thanks, Ed!), his favorite piano players, and the song that endeared them to a legion of Husker fans over 25 years ago.
Representatives from OPPD, NPPD, and the Southwest Power Pool join me to see how dire these predictions are.
This podcast is titled as such because -- not only are we shooting the breeze on this "summer" day about things like shrinkflation, cremation, and ... uh ... otherstuffation -- but we also pay respect to the "Summer Breeze" band and reveal something about them most did not know.
We have a few more racist, sexist, and homophobic situations to add to the list of those things that are offensive these days.
We're here for you with conversation about how the emotionally challenged are probably ruining their support animals' lives. We also talk about Omaha's attempt at environmental justice before talking with Sen. Grassley about guns, gas, and the gobs of money we're sending Ukraine.
Today's batch smells of frickindiculous property assessments/taxes, the Gov's response to an AR question, Elon Musk, and more.
A non-traditional student in all the best senses of the term, Ashlea will address her fellow Bellevue University grads this weekend.
Gov. Ricketts unveiled Nebraska's new license plate design (which is actually, I'm now told, the “Genius of Creative Energy” mosaic ... whatever that is), and I can't stop talking about it no matter how much I try.
Today's guests are Westside superintendent Dr. Mike Lucas for a wide-ranging conversation about education, State Sen. Suzanne Geist and Sgt. Aaron Hanson on prison reform, and Gold Star Wife Miriam Hamilton along with Patriotic Productions' president Bill Williams on the significance of Memorial Day (and Omaha's local events honoring our fallen).
After spending A LOT more time on this subject than I'd planned, we also get into the growing reality of nationally-based landlords buying up single-family homes in Omaha.
After empathizing with the creatures from the movies, I take an honest look at this fake abortion debate in our country ... because that's often the type of ground we can cover within any given swath of broadcast time on this radio program. Variety, the spice of life.
The title of today's podcast is because I do enjoy doing this radio show where I get to talk about a variety of subjects (today it was a relationship dilemma and my accidental conclusion that "Blacks Only" water fountains might be a great idea [you'll have to hear me out on that one]). But it's also the title of one of the novelty '80s rap songs I introduced Lucy to throughout the morning ... a tour of awesomeness I'm not sure she fully appreciated.
Sure, there are some genuine outrages I need to get out of my system (like this baby formula mess), but nothing compares to my ire about the SI Swimsuit Edition and Top Gun: Maverick!
Emily joins us before their show in Omaha next week to try to tell me somethin' 'bout her life, career, and a great song that makes so many of us suddenly feel like college kids again.
Well, the first part of this post is more like feeding sheep to wolves. Then, the second half is almost literally about feeding cats to snakes thanks to Lucy's deranged mind.
I don't usually post things I do during KFAB's Morning News while guest-hosting for Gary Sadlemyer, but several listeners demanded that I make this segment available.
Dr. Elina Newman shares with us her story that has shaped her political views (and why some on social media couldn't deal with that).
Longtime percussionist Tyler Stewart of Barenaked Ladies talks with me about drumming in such a musically diverse band, whipping drum sticks at chicks, and whether a certain former band member will ever rejoin the group.
After blowing off some steam after the media's reactions to America's latest shootings, I turn to the controversial topics of mulch and my wife's new high-school boyfriend.
Most of today's show is spent weaving a talk radio tapestry that's about half inspiring stories, and half uninspiring stories. Well, probably more like 40-60.
Today's batch smells of a few more thoughts on the primary, a passionate COVID rant, CNN's David Gergen, sending nudes to aliens, and more.
As it turns out, plenty (especially after Gov. Ricketts called KFAB's Morning News just before 9 a.m. today).
The "race" for Douglas County Sheriff got national attention this weekend when one of the Republicans (George Merithew) got a speeding ticket for allegedly going 107mph. I talk with him, as well as his GOP competitor, Aaron Hanson. In between those conversations, Sen. Grassley talks inflation and Justice intimidation, and I talk about how I ruined a perfectly good Friday night this past weekend.
Today, we talk with Republican gubernatorial candidates Theresa Thibodeau and Michael Connely (as well as a newbie running for school board), while also mixing in promotion for a cool Omaha bar/music venue and an update on what that crazy wife of mine did now.
After talking with two gubernatorial candidates ahead of Tuesday's primary (Democrat Carol Blood and Republican Charles W. Herbster), I welcomed "Field of Dreams" star Dwier Brown onto the show ahead of his appearance in Omaha next weekend.
Another Republican running for Secretary of State lays out his concerns about the 2020 election before I launch into more abortion ("morbortion," get it?) talk.
I'd talked for a few minutes last week about a friend we'd lost, and one of her dear friends asked that I post it so she could share it with others.
I'm getting really hung up on this word used in yesterday's news conference. At least I only let it distract me from other stories for MOST of today's show.
Lucy proves she's still the conspiracy queen of KFAB during this discussion about supply chain issues and exploding food processing plants. Later, we talk about Gov. Ricketts the 1980s WWF wrestler, Adventureland's ongoing sad problem, and more.
Whereas I'd only posted my conversation with Graham of Air Supply earlier, here's the entire show. We covered the passing of a beloved Nebraska political figure, shared a few more of our thoughts on the Herbster accusations, then talked with Graham Russell before finishing with a bit more on Brad Ashford.
After the two principals in this bombshell political story talked with KFAB's Ian Swanson yesterday afternoon, we re-convene the Court of Public Opinion on this matter.
What are the allegations against Charles W. Herbster? Who is making them? What are the allegations against those leveling the accusations? What does he have to say for himself?
Who is this news source printing the story? What will Republican voters do in a few weeks on primary election day? I do my best to fairly address each of these questions, and more, during my assessment of these serious charges.
OPS' solution for the constant fighting within the school district: 'Stop fighting back.' As a "middle-aged man," I find that deplorable.
Don't say "ladies and gentlemen" at Creighton anymore, it seems. Also, we address another pit bull attack in Omaha, who's getting blamed for high gas prices, Kmart, and more.
Omaha Police Officers Association President Tony Conner takes our questions during this round of "Ask (an Esteemed Member of Law Enforcement) Anything."
But the City Council has decided the authoritarian approach isn't for Omaha, rightfully so. We also talked about COVID nostalgia, more Furries, the ghost from "Three Men and a Baby," and more.
It has been too long since we've done of of these, so we made it extra special by inviting Jim Flowers to join the PCT Girls (Zoey Alex, Leah, and Mute Gloria) for this rousing edition of a Petty Complaint Thursday.
Daily Wire journalist Luke Rosiak talks with me about his new book, highlighting the lowlights of public education in this country.
Today's show covered how CB wants in on this amazing streetcar concept (as long as it's as expensive as possible), Gov. Ricketts stood up for taxpayers, science doesn't love the new booster timing, an Elkhorn homeowner thanks the community for the assistance after a house fire (God bless Hobbes!), a bit more on the Will Smith / Chris Rock thing, and more!
After listening slack-jawed to a member of the Unicameral go off about litter boxes in classrooms (and relating a bit more Will Smith v Chris Rock info), we talk with Thireena Yuki Connely, who is "ticked" and running for Congress in District 1.
I talk with his longtime senior advisor for his reaction. Later topics in this show include an argument against Judge Jackson, online ire towards Ice-T, and me wondering what you're doing to the gas pumps lately.
We examine some of the good, bad, and scientifically confusing from Judge Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing, as well as address the push to COVID-vaccinate newborns, the weather in Ukraine (it's important), and more.
After attempting to come to grips with Lucy's diabolical plot to give me the fastest case of diabetes ever, we talk about last night's Old Market brawl, COVID spikes, Ukraine, and more.
Clarice Jackson is my guest today, speaking about the state of local public education, whether the Learning Community has been a positive thing for the metro, CRT, and more.
After disarming the ridiculous arguments made yesterday at a "scary" legislative session, we turn our attention to what happens when everyone drives an electric car, tonight's comedy show with KFAB's Dave Kious and Elliott Threatt, the death of "Luis," and more.
Please understand that I'm not endorsing whether we go to war here. I'm looking at the arguments and possibilities from all sides of this reality, whether we accept it or not.
The History Channel's Adam Richman serves up a great new series on the flavors and brands the made the 1980s the best decade ever for everything.
Liz and Mike tell us about their daughter, Taryn, who was killed a few months ago by something the DEA is quite familiar with, but young people (and we as parents) don't know as much about: Fentanyl.
We also talked about Daylight Savings killing us, the Freedom Convoy(s), a lost box that Denver authorities are very concerned about, and more.
We talk about a US Senator's call for a world leader's assassination, the Russians attempting a Chernobyl sequel, people getting lost near 72nd and SPAULDING in Omaha, Diablo Cove, and more ... all while I'm perhaps a bit more unfiltered than normal.
The comic/actress/dancer/author talks with me ahead of revealing to Omaha "Who Do I Think I Am" next month at the Holland Center.
I talked this morning with Kellen, a Nebraska native who has lived the past 11 years in Ukraine. About a month ago, he came back home for business reasons while his wife remained in Kyiv. Since then, everything has changed.
I present my thoughts along with those of Sec. Pompeo, Gov. Noem and others before Rep. Bacon joins us towards the end of the program.
Nebraska Family Alliance executive director Karen Bowling joins me to discuss what this new ordinance passed by the Lincoln City Council is supposed to do ... and who it might target with steep fines.
He's the DJ ... I'm the talker. We talk about "Bel-Air" (and Jeff's new podcast for fans of the drama series), knowing Will Smith when he was broke, and getting the people dancin' and shakin' and movin' and jumpin' and spinnin' and clappin'.
She was 12 when she won "America's Got Talent." Now a woman-of-the-world at the old age of 16, the ventriloquist/singer talks with me ahead of her March 6th performance at the Orpheum.
After blistering your eardrums with our latest song, we talk about who still has to wear masks around here, engage in "the greatest turkey discussion ever," play a message from "The President" on the Canadian truckers situation, and more.
Our short, musical tribute to the end of Omaha's mask mandate (with apologies to Johnny Paycheck and your ears).
After another round of "Fun with COVID Numbers" and the details about the baby born on a cold sidewalk in Omaha the other day, #WalkAway's Brandon Straka joins us for the first time since he was labeled an insurrectionist after Jan. 6th, 2021.
Great game, legendary halftime show, and quality commercials (but I still find a few things to rant about regarding last night's game).
We also run through a big list of idiots who made the news and looked at "Super" Valentine weekend.
That's the accusation involving a local company, and the online mob is foaming at the mouth already. We examine some potential truths here, before turning our attention to the probably-not-ending mask mandate, SCIENCE!, and more. And Lucy is back today!
Let's find out if you're a domestic terrorist: Do you think anti-maskers shouldn't be on a No Fly List? Do you think 'Black History Month' is a poor excuse for not wearing a mask? Do you have no problem with how Awkwafina talks? Then, for those reasons and more we document here, you might be a domestic terrorist! (We also talk with Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley today.)
It seems President Trump directed his insurrectionists to storm this butterfly sanctuary in Texas ... or something.
We review Susan Sarandon's asinine tweet about law enforcement, talk with Iowa State Sen. Carlin about his primary challenge to Sen. Grassley, reveal more international pressure to move past COVID, give advice to Megan Fox, and more.
Kinda feels like that with COVID, huh? Not in Denmark anymore, and -- according to a new poll -- Americans are ready to move on. We also talk about Neil, Joni, Whoopi, Penzey and much more.
I also discussed the would-be transplant recipient who has been denied over his vaccine stance.
State Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha was on KFAB's Morning News criticizing the tax plan associated with last week's announcement of a new Mutual of Omaha HQ and streetcar. Mayor Jean Stothert joined me to respond.
Neil Young wanted me to say all of this stuff (including what I was doing while vacationing last week).
Yes, this is the podcast that features Lucy and me unabashedly singing "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" -- listen at your own risk (it's at the end of this podcast)!
Take a big whiff of today's mix, that contains the aroma of one big unspoken reason we have teacher/healthcare shortages, what we often fail to realize about our different COVID experiences, the Olympic boycott idea, Vape-O-Rub, Michael Keaton, and more.
I didn't intend to creep out one of the best comics working today ... but Lucy says that's exactly what happened...
School Board member Mike Kennedy talks with me about this crystal-ball-esque change to the school calendar in the weeks ahead.
We relate the concern of parents who say their kids aren't getting the same educational opportunities in Omaha as other kids, before discussing the mask mandate, what President Biden's election/filibuster push is really all about, paying homage to Ronnie Spector and more.
I've tried to understand where Dr. Huse is coming from with this unilateral action, and here's my assessment.
I hope you're sitting down for this: I talk with a comedian who is more interested in entertaining you than lecturing you and getting bogged down in politics. (And, she's coming to Omaha next month!)
This is Tuesday's show, where we talked a lot of COVID (shocker!) and other stuff until we found out what the county health director was doing and switched gears.
Today, I shoot off my Muppet-sized mouth about the jobs numbers, cars that think it's 2002, Sidney Poitier, and -- off course -- COVID.
After looking at today's "infamous anniversary," it's on to asymptomatic people getting tested, the latest push for the return of Omaha's mask mandate, France likening cars to cigarettes, and more.
After spending some quality time with the legendary Darryl McDaniels of RUN-DMC, we divert our attention to the Novak Djokovic controversy, the latest teacher walkout in Chicago, a disturbing payout at Chadron State, and more.
On today's show: The media's already excited for the Jan. 6th anniversary, Sen. Grassley on inflation and spending, the saga of my son and me trying to see a basketball game in Denver, and more.
In hosting KFAB's Morning News with Lucy the past couple of days (hence the double-entendre name of this podcast ... clever, no?), here are a few segments that sound like the kind of hot garbage I produce during my regular 9 to 11 AM time slot -- including conversations about the VEEP, COVID, and more things that aren't generally abbreviated with capital letters.
My annual post of the years-ago diatribe after watching the Christmas classic with my kids for the first time since I saw it when I was a kid.
He took full responsibility for last night's snafu that scared the daylights out of everyone, and came on the radio with me to apologize. Then, we talk about a fantastic CNBC headline, a revelation about a popular 80s song, good news on our gas tax, and more.
I swear I posted this yesterday, but it never showed up among my podcast offerings. Ok ... trying again...
With the latest incident involving a student attacking a local high school principal, many teachers have had enough and won't return after Christmas break. We also address the President and NE Governor's actions on COVID and more during today's show.
After evaluating the aftermath of yesterday's historic storm, we find ourselves right back in a familiar spot: Another mask mandate threat for Omaha.
Before the Big Blow today, we talk about Elon's response to Elizabeth, yesterday's white supremacy meeting in Omaha, and more.
Today's program takes on the teacher shortage and youth behavioral health issues (bringing Boys Town's Fr. Boes into the conversation midway though the show), as well as everything from Jussie to why Jagger freaked me out as a kid.
I talk with CHI Health's Dr. Renuga "Dr. V" Vivekanandan about a range of COVID-related issues: Hyping shots for healthy kids vs pushing boosters for at-risk adults, vaccine efficacy for transmission and death, major staffing concerns, the number of youth in ICU currently with MIS-C and where that may come from, and more.
I talk with the gifted singer/actresses ahead of their appearance with Clint in Omaha this weekend.
In a very short time, Theresa Thibodeau has gone from running mate to challenger in Nebraska's governor's race.
First, we talk with one of the most prolific drummers in the pop-rock era. Then, we talk about one of the most prolific offensive weapons in Husker history.
Certainly, there is some reason for concern with some of the COVID reports locally this week, but there are other reports that are ... "misleading" (at best).
Wide disparities between hype and reality on so much about this virus, especially this new variant.
Legendary KFAB voices like Lyell "Mr. Football" Bremser and Ken Hedrick guide us to and through the 1971 Thanksgiving matchup that lived up to the hype.
I instruct you on the three things you must do to have a great Thanksgiving with your family, upset everyone who still loves libraries over the age of 8, talk with actor/comic TJ Miller ("Deadpool," "Office Christmas Party"), and then reveal that I will be dining with terrorists tomorrow.
Stop me if you've heard this one before: Families and friends grieve after a man who should have been in prison was let out to continue being a violent criminal.
We checked: No area malls or department stores employ this guy. Nor has any attorney verified his "implied consent" allegations.
This is Part 516 in the ongoing COVID series which could be titled "Numbers Don't Lie."
Finally, someone gave these reasonable viewpoints some consideration (of course, it was a "fringe website" and an "evil talk radio station" doing it, but ....).
Some clips from me filling in for Ian on Friday (featuring Guitars for Vets and Papillion Mayor David Black talking about a new Veterans memorial for the town), as well as my "Well, this isn't going to make the podcast!" screw-up from my show Monday morning (culminating in the story of why I got so angry Sunday night).
Justin was nearly killed in action 10 years ago this week, so his wife, Rachel, wanted to do something special for her favorite Marine.
None of this is an accident: The lack of punishment and accountability (Sgt. Aaron Hanson talks with us about that), rapidly increasing energy/gas costs, how the media reports news, etc. -- it's all to create a dystopia of ignoramuses dependent on whatever government says we need.
From my "modest proposal" on the media ignoring violence against teachers, to my assessment of Big Bird's push for the vaccine, I think I'm with Sen. Rubio on this: The daylight savings time change causes a lot of problems for people. That's my excuse today.
We took listener calls all morning in response to the executive action by the President that will impact our nation on Jan. 4th.
After I "correct the record" on a claim made my Lincoln's mayor, we talk with attorney/author Jonathan W. Emord about his book, "The Authoritarians."
We squeeze out one more day of my favorite month with new leftist literature in OPS, Sen. Grassley on his grilling of the A.G., more and more cancelled flights, and more.
After no podcasts earlier in the week (let's just pretend I was on vacation), we attempt to claw our way back with a local gubernatorial fight, door-to-door insurrectionists, child abuse vs the vaccine, and more.
Hy-Vee's Plattsmouth location has a Guinness representative on hand for this record-breaking attempt this morning. Why? How? And can I have some?
Patrice was on track to graduate in the Spring from Creighton Dental, until this semester's vaccine mandate (for students; not staff) denied her religious exemption request.
Started off with an always-interesting conversation with former Iowa Rep. Steve King, and then talked about a few other issues in the news. Not rocking the boat too much. Then, midway through the show, I may have started a rumor about the newly pregnant elephants at the zoo and Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing.
The first two lines of the public service announcement that played right before I went on the air lit my already-short fuse this morning! You can hear those words, and my reaction, at the start of this podcast that also includes the Southwest Airlines mess, a guest who says masks don't work, Columbus Day, and more.
We start up our favorite month with Kellyanne Conway, more fighting over an empty mothers' room, sage advice for not scalding your pets, runaway zebras, and more!
We also talk about what local pediatricians are dealing with now due to school rules, Rep. Axne's latest ignorant comments, Critical Race Theory and "The Wonder Years," and the insane Ecuadorian prison riot.
While everyone has been talking about her revelations this week about being in a long-term relationship with a woman, I was more fascinated here by her story of an attempted romance with one of my very favorite comic-actors of all time!
Whether talking about allegations against a West Omaha bar, drama at the Unicameral over an empty room, or different mandates for different people with local schools, Scott continuously reveals himself to be "mentally barren."
A billboard in Omaha paid for by the Gardner family was removed as quickly as it began this week.
I enjoyed this entire conversation with the gospel-influenced country legend of The Gatlin Brothers, but his thoughts on our nation were beautiful.
First, I offer up my aggressive plan to stop aggressive drivers in Omaha. Then, Quisha King speaks out against Critical Race Theory. Finally, we wrap up with -- among other things -- local volleyball players threatened with the end of their season if their parents (and grandparents) don't comply!
And a close examination of Rolling Stone's "10 Best Songs" list, or whatever this thing is.
Today, we address a local mom's battle with her son's school (over masks, of course), Minaj vs Fauci, Gen. Milley, and how the whole country is suffering from The Carbonaro Effect.
I talked with those who served and worked with him: PJ Morgan, Jim Cavanaugh, and Hal Daub. Then, I discussed the President's vaccine mandates and Afghan decisions with Sen. Grassley, revealed anti-mask problems in local Catholic schools, and chatted with Lucy about why I really wanted to be around people this past weekend.
I aske a LOT of questions about yesterday's announcement by the President ... which I'm able to do this morning while surrounded by donuts at Hy-Vee in Papillion! But we start this show with a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, who will be escorting today's sad-but-patriotic homecoming for Cpl. Page.
We also address President Biden's possible pandemic plans, "Coughing Karen," and what happens when you rely on the government to do things for you.
We also address a fully vaccinated second-timer with COVID, noise complaints in a West O neighborhood, and the mysterious situation in my garage.
Today's batch smells like the state board of education meeting, the Miss America pageant, Husker booty calls, and Shrek Porn.
Matt Innis provides us this update before tomorrow's meeting of the state school board.
Plus, we look a little deeper at the CDC's numbers related to mask efficacy in schools.
From the inbox this morning: "Scott and Lucy, everything you guys are saying about the pull out of Afghanistan is spot on. As a veteran, we feel exactly the same. Thank you for being our voice." --Jason
I talk with with Papillion senior Caleb, who says he joined the protest this morning after being escorted -- maskless -- out of class today by law enforcement.
Rep. Bacon's deputy chief of staff served our country in Afghanistan, and is now working to get innocent people there out of harm's way.
What started as a blog for this local family became a book. Now, that book is becoming a major motion picture.
WARNING: Rant Ahead (based on what was said during last night's Elkhorn School Board meeting).
The Taliban move back in, and I seem to be about as concerned about that as the Afghan "military." Then, Abby Kossow, State Sen. Mike McDonnell, and Sgt. Aaron Hanson talk about their Project Reset initiative to get at-risk youth jobs. Finally, why we all needed that concert at Memorial Stadium Saturday night.
First, Dr. Harris Frankel of Nebraska Medicine explains why they are among the eight local healthcare systems mandating vaccines among their employees. Then, Allie French and Tim Davis discuss why they're leading the protests against these mandates.
I wonder what the "4 out of 5 doctors" stats are on this mandate, and it it's going to lead to the same healthcare worker shortages we're seeing across the country.
Jen Mann is the NY Times bestselling author of this book series, even though we learn in this hard-hitting interview that she has never actually punched anyone in the throat.
An email from Jeremy asked me, "Are you going to be lecturing and scolding us all morning about the virus and masks again?" I explained to him over several paragraphs that I don't lecture, and chastised him for the suggestion that I scold people. (I did manage to discuss a few other things throughout the show today, like Bisexual Robin and the biggest idiot in sports this week.)
Concerned parent Kathleen Kauth talks about the confusing situation students face at UNL this month, I respond to the emotional arguments at last night's OPS meeting, I'm rendered speechless by the actions at Wisconsin involving a rock, Rep. Fortenberry checks in from the border, and a member of a local "extremist group" responds.
Omaha faced another monsoon the other night, as OPS looks at a mask mandate today and alleged journalists feed us vague details or out-and-out misinformation.
I talk first with gubernatorial candidate Charles W. Herbster and his advisor, former Trump aide Kellyanne Conway. Then, an illumination of this next attempt at sex ed. standards in Nebraska with Dr. Sue Greenwald.
We cover all the hard-hitting news of the day: the two worst Olympians, DaBaby (and Peabo), Disney vs Scarlet J. Johansson, and more.
One of our favorite, local singer/songwriters performs live in the studio to celebrate old cars, grandfathers, and the end of the week.
Lucy and I were on the radio together for six hours this morning. It always gets a little weird at the end of the show. This is that end of the show.
Mayor Stothert responds to storm cleanup critics (and talks property tax relief and COVID), Jeff Bezos must have suffered an oxygen shortage in space to say something this stupid, the "West Wing" creator is treated to the best break-up critique ever, and more in today's show.
Thor Schrock explains whether President Biden is reading our texts, misinformation everywhere on the COVID front, a LEGEND of singing talent has passed away, and Jeff Bergman (Bugs Bunny, Yogi Bear) joins us to talk Space Jam 2 and Jellystone.
Millard School Board member Mike Kennedy joins us about halfway through today's podcast on this topic.
Today, I encourage OPPD crew to electrocute ingrates and their pets, tell Scheels employees to stop asking me the same question, wonder which well-intentioned worker's situation is worse, and more.
My buddy Austin is guest-hosting afternoons on KFAB this week, and started down this road talking about the Ranch Bowl that brought back a lot of great memories for a lot of great people!
Is it really "neighbors helping neighbors," or "guys love using chainsaws"? Then, Sean Callahan reacts to the breaking news about Nebraska's new A.D. Finally, I tell Lucy how much she needs to pay me for my children via Biden's latest stimulus program.
We talk about storm debris sites getting "full," "voluntary" vaccine passports at UNL, and Matt Barros' freedom vs. David Harbour's "kindergarten socialism."
Today, we pull a controversial conversation with a pro golfer out of the archives, talk about the human side of law enforcement with author John DiGirolamo, learn that Satan conspires with white people, and more.
After mocking the windfall savings this holiday weekend the White House is excited about, and griping about things that aren't supposed to go in the dishwasher, I welcome in one of my favorite singer/songwriters to kick off 4th of July weekend.
We examine/mock that claim, find out why James Corden is to blame for Asian Hate, take a look at some interesting homeowners in Millard, and more.
Between 911 responses and "male responses," our friends here have some problems. They came to the right place for answers.
Pastor Sherrill with Free Speech America tells me what they're doing at Westfair this Sunday, and why they're doing it.
After attempting to come to terms with alt-rock songs from my teens playing over the speakers at Hy-Vee, we examine this new Netflix series and the phrase "Lookism."
Now we know that the woman who said she just birthed 10 kids may be crazy, and the guy with 38 wives has passed away. (And knowing is half the battle.)
I point out that NOT ONE person asked this about Jon Rahm, how the "freedom event' in NYC wasn't free, that Victoria's Secret and Black Widow don't get to redefine sexiness, and more.
Rian Kanouff tells us why he leapt out of a plane 60 times over Weeping Water on Wednesday ... naked.
First, Doug Kagan of Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom says the Learning Community is working to teach Critical Race Theory to kids as young as three. Then, a concerned parent is upset with Omaha's Catholic schools over their mask policy. Next, we talk with "Afraid" who woke up with repeat offender "Naked" in her bed. Finally, my thoughts on our newest federal holiday: Juneteenth.
We also touch on how employment issues expected to get worse, Woke Coke goes down thanks to a POC, and why I had bull fries for breakfast.
The plot of one of the greatest movies of all time played out in my home over the weekend.
Also, we address the Houston hospital workers threatened with their jobs if they don't get the vaccine. Is that following the SCIENCE?
By popular demand, here is the conversation the other day between KFAB guest host Chip Maxwell and KFAB fan favorite Dr. Lee Merritt -- enjoy!
I also respond to the KXL cancelation, try to get Lucy to join me in a ransomware business, and much more.
We find some more black lives that Black Lives Matter doesn't care about, dangerous anti-cop bias in "Dear Amy," mixed up dead people in Detroit, a dump truck embedded in a home in West O, and more.
Omaha's pools can't fully open, and fast-food restaurants have to close their doors early some nights -- all due to a lack of staff. Why aren't teenagers working these jobs?
After tirades about the push to get black people to do what white Democrats tell them to and the phony outrage about the new class of Douglas County sheriff's deputies, I calm down and welcome my "Light Up the Night" co-stars Lindsey Rai Kortan and Jonathan Leymaster to talk about the Ronald McDonald House and laying eggs in Jon Secada.
Douglas County's next Health Director picks up where the last one left off, West Virginians are getting guns with their vaccines (HEY!), COVID-laden river whales are killing people, and more in today's soon-to-be-award-winning podcast. (And we corrected that Jan. 20th 2020 gaff ... but I don't think that portion of today's radio show made it on to the podcast ... CHECK YOUR FACTS, FOOL!)
Today, we assess Ryan Larsen's sister's message to the "experts," the hackers trying to stop meat production, how much I'd hate to be living in Tulsa right now, and more.
We learn today that America's gang problem is solved, the Bellevue Library has given up on people reading, and "You'll Never Steal Our Pumpkins."
The SNAP "compassion" argument ... defending a couple of local killers ... "What are you doing for Memorial Day weekend?" -- everything is setting me off today!
How's that for a podcast title? We address the "animal" issue at Ralston, proposed sex ed. standards in Nebraska's public schools (with gubernatorial candidate Breland Ridenour), America's youngest MENSA member, and more.
Today's (mixed with yesterday's) batch smells like severed pig heads, the end of Omaha's mask mandate, Richard Marx, and more.
Justin Dougherty with the Autism Action Partnership addresses the issues involved when a child on the spectrum goes missing. Then, I talk with Lucy (and Randy Mack!) about mask anxiety, shoddy bridge inspectors, and much more ... all while trying to get Garth Brooks tickets.
Also, we learn that Millard West students are treated to an awkward pause during the Pledge, Demi is now a They, and Charles Grodin was awesome.
Gov. Ricketts shuts down the Bard, Dr. Sue Greenwald details her battle over Critical Race Theory with the Board, and AOC wants to keep gang members on this side of the Border.
That question was posed by an esteemed listener during today's diatribes, which covered gas hoarding, dead whales, infrastructure, BLM, the Rock Hall, and more.
James Golden, aka Bo Snerdley, talks with us about working with the most popular talk radio personality of all time. His podcast, "Rush Limbaugh: The Man Behind the Golden EIB Microphone" debuts May 12th on iHeartRadio.
That thought occurs to me as Sen. Paul and Dr. Fauci are engaging in another of their testy give-and-takes this morning.
Today's batch hits you across the mental nostrils with the scent of Birthing Person's Day, now-useless pipelines, happy little trees, Tawny and the Monkees, and more.
Thank you to Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert and RJ Neary for joining our panel of journalists (Julia Bertino, Terry Leahy, and Brian Mastre) for this important conversation about the future of Omaha ahead of Tuesday's city elections.
The question of whether to defund the police has come up in two Council races, thanks in part to Tony Conner of the Omaha Police Officers Association (and he's been called racist for this part in it). He joins me to address all of this. Also, does anyone read these descriptions? Are you reading this right now? If so, and you want two tickets to Junkstock in Waterloo this weekend, send me an e-mail (scott@kfab.com) and you MIGHT win a pair! I will e-mail you back if you're randomly selected among the responses I get to this exercise in curiosity. Deadline to e-mail for the chance of winning is 2:30 p.m. today, May 6th, 2021. Good luck -- and thanks for reading!
From KFAB's Morning News: I think I made Jim Rose uncharacteristically uncomfortable with my across-the-board stance on this cultural wedge issue of transgenderism.
Dr. Sue Greenwald of the Protect Nebraska Children Coalition explains her reasons why proposed sex ed. standards in Nebraska would be harmful for children and families. Then, Lucy and I discuss Facebook banning Trump, Biden welcoming refugees, and the latest rift in the Omaha mayoral race ... not necessarily in that order.
We listened in on a crazy woman's assertions about the world's most patient police officer, attempted to determine who the CIA is trying to hire vs. who they're trying to stop, realized our assumptions were correct about a shooting in CB, and more and more and more.
Snow White isn't woke enough. Elizabeth Warren calls Democrats sexist. Governors and college presidents fight over who is willing to get sued over mask mandates. Etc etc etc.
Why isn't the Spring Game sold out? Why are we still led to believe Biden is the most popular President ever? Why do we think a dog can smell the coronavirus? These are just a few of the burning questions we mock in today's show.
Not really; not anytime soon, certainly, no matter what the Council says. Also, why aren't doctors telling women about this particular side effect of the vaccine?
With help from Steve Cropper, Josh Kelley, some artists who passed this week, a song that works as my "reset button," and a final song for the show that I hope KFAB Nation appreciates, I needed this 'music therapy' session this morning.
After talking with her mayoral challenger yesterday, Jean Stothert addressed many of the same topics during today's conversation. The two will debate on 1110 KFAB at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 6th.
Ralston City Administrator Rick Hoppe describes how a security officer's request for mask compliance turned into a yelling, cussing scene at this past weekend's Omaha Beef game at Ralston Arena.
I talk with the Omaha mayoral challenger about public safety and gun control in our town, along with those usual city election topics of taxes, streets, and trash pickup, ahead of KFAB's Mayoral Debate on May 6th (and the general election on the 11th).
When the shooting happened this Saturday, this Omaha man's thoughts were of his family with him in the mall and how his concealed weapon could protect them and others. So, he went TOWARDS from where everyone was running.
Black Lives Matter doesn't care about George Floyd, either. At least, they didn't until they learned they could turn his name into cash. But where does this money go and why doesn't it translate into attention for the country's George Floyds BEFORE they wind up dead?
After responding to cries of "JUSTICE!" in Minnesota, I tell Omaha police they're barking up the wrong neo-nazi tree. Then, I choose to celebrate the GOOD news on the virus rather than looking for new ways to scare people. Finally ... I hope I remembered not to include that crummy part of the show where I said it definitely wasn't going on the podcast ...
Plural pronouns for singular individuals. Reparations to the least deserving in the lineage. My hair. All of these things (and more) are grinding my gears today.
Today's batch contains the effervescent scents of Ricketts being called a racist, an examination of our national's spending habits (and the attitude it fosters in us), slave-trading classmates, and more.
And why are we welcoming volleyball players and fans to Omaha with stories like THIS?!?
Also, Sen. Grassley talks about President Biden's infrastructure spending, racial minorities in Omaha aren't doing what they're told with vaccines (and I think it's funny), and more.
After addressing the latest unattainable new COVID goals, we switch gears entirely (and thankfully) as comic Ty Barnett joins us in the studio ahead of tonight's fun fundraiser for the Set Me Free Project.
Recently appointed to the City Council, "The Nebraska Democrat" came to a realization during this primary election process that came to a head this morning when I asked her whether it was time for her to drop that political affiliation.
If you say "Jim Crow of the 21st century" enough times, that makes it true, right? We also look at the argument in favor of vaccine passports, ecologically friendly Google directions, and Super Cher.
Gov. Ricketts doesn't like the idea of these -- even UNL is telling staff not to ask about vaccines. We also discuss the latest on the NYC attack of an Asian-American woman (and how that story is changing), President Biden's infrastructure plans, and play some Aretha (by listener request).
Like kids to the ice cream truck, "mobile vaccine units" are coming to North and South Omaha. We also talk today with Stephanie Olson of the Set Me Free Project about human trafficking before swerving into highly important conversations about Brittany Speaks and G. Gordon Liddy.
Perhaps we saw an example of this at an Omaha junior high yesterday, as a little girl was handcuffed and taken away. Later, we address other issues like vaccine passports, SuezCanalaphobia, and Clapton's birthday.
Also, President Trump crashes a wedding reception, Mayor Stothert shares more painful details about her husband's death, and a church launches a full week of giving back to Omaha leading up to Easter.
Today's batch smells like Omaha's best basketball player, Biden's press conference, homeless people in Omaha's tunnels, and more.
I went with that title because "Dumb observations while watching basketball" wasn't as compelling (and that song featured prominently in today's show, so what not?).
Sen. Rand Paul and Dr. Fauci get into it, we address the latest news about Dr. Stothert, learn new terms like "toxic positivity" and "petro-masculinity," and Lucy needs a feel-good song.
Rather than focusing on "academies and pathways," local employers say OPS should stress these three things. Then, a closer look at this brand new statue that lead to a felony charge for a former local football coach. Finally, the story of the "rigged election" in Florida that was actually investigated!
Also, we discuss the Mayor's comments scheduled for this afternoon, Maroon 5, Florida needing an apology from the national media, and more.
In this conversation from May in 2017, Dr. Stothert came in to ask voters to cast a ballot for his wife, Mayor Jean Stothert, but he ended up sharing some really funny and heart-warming details about how they met and the life they shared. We lost Dr. Stothert earlier this month, and I'm glad we have this conversation to remember him by.
This Omaha police officer would have been justified to shoot this guy at the Westroads Friday afternoon ... so why didn't he?
Maybe it was her relentless positivity, maybe it was the donut she brought me, but I do feel better after talking with her on this one year anniversary of the pandemic (a lot better than I felt last night listening to the President).
Today, we examine this controversial gender expression plan in Nebraska's schools, respond to Gov. Ricketts' assertion that legalizing marijuana kills kids, take a look at Norfolk's "probation" for racism, sing about Warren Buffett, and more!
I lost my mind several times today, on the topics of the royal family, Loessfest cancelled, fake meat, the stimulus bill...
This impressive young mom is not interested in what others tell her she's supposed to think because she's a young, black, woman.
And Burger King is apologizing because some little babies didn't understand their satire. Never apologize for that!
Colleen Brennan talks about her hopes to get this done as other Democrats are advocating wearing TWO masks.
The man we lost a few days ago was much more than the Mayor's husband or a tragic statistic. As a trauma surgeon, Dr. Stothert saved so many lives, including this Von Maur victim who joined me today to celebrate what he means to so many he helped.
The legislature debates guns and new state holidays; Creighton has three options in front of them today.
With a great mix of '80s vibe and positivity, Bonnie Tyler proclaims "The Best is Yet to Come" with her new album.
Thrasher Foundation Repair president Dan Thrasher knows there are a lot of basements having first-time problems right now. Here's some help.
What a luxury it must be for all of these people who are criticizing Creighton's coach. They obviously have never said something out-of-character they instantly regret. Something that their lifetime of actions runs counter to.
This is a tough loss, but I know what Andy would say if he could join me on the radio again: "Hey, can you spare a couple of bucks for the Team Jack Foundation?" Let's honor him by doing that.
Scott's even more crabby than normal today, so Lucy makes a suggestion of something they could do to cheer him up (not that, you perv). Scott waits until nearly the end of the show to do it, and wishes he would have taken her up on this idea much earlier!
This fall, incoming freshman will have to decide whether they want to go to school with their friends, or follow their career goals (as if they know what those are at the age of 14). This is crazytown, it starts in a few months, teachers weren't consulted, and parents have no idea.
The iconic guitarist talks Toto, how he "found the sun again," and how he's anxiously awaiting his new "package" from Amazon.
While the local paper has a front-page article about racist acts at Nebraska high school sporting events, they didn't include this ugly story about what happened to a ref the other day. Then, Lincoln bans something that I can't tell whether it exists in the form they say it does.
Then, we learn what we're supposed to be offended by today (that hasn't been a problem for decades).
Papio NRD GM John Winkler looks at the current conditions, assesses where the problems could occur soon, and resists my urging to start carpet bombing the ice jams.
Today's batch contains the aroma of a local teacher who used the no-no word, vaccine distribution issues, and Glenn's tribute to Rush.
Still frustrated and still cold! (And there's one e-mailer who has some VERY INTERESTING thoughts on what's happening with the wind/weather in this country.)
Is political influence on power grids as much to blame for the rolling blackouts as the temperature? I talk first with OPPD CEO Tim Burke, and then take comments from KFAB Nation during the coldest temperatures in 25 years.
The Nebraska Senator was one of a handful of Republicans who voted to convict President Trump this past weekend. Sen. Sasse talks with me about that vote, and the criticism he has received because of it.
After talking with former Globetrotter Pee Wee Harrison, we address a few points made in a diversity study about Omaha and Nebraska. Then, my frustration about COVID boils over when looking at vaccine and death statistics. Finally, I calm down and issue my annual Valentine's plea to couples everywhere.
After addressing two items from yesterday's show (hence the title of today's podcast entry), we move on to Gina Carano, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Marley, and other items that can't be summed up with a celebrity's name.
And my opinion on the National Anthem that I now believe was dead wrong (and I'll post about that on my KFAB.com page today).
Also, teachers being allowed to pummel youngsters, a guy in Florida is able to poison the water supply from his computer, and Scott sings Rockwell.
And other observations from last night's game (which suuuuucked for Chiefs fans like me). While we swerve into talking about the cold and a really sad story for Omaha, I come back to talking about the "inspiration" that was the first female ref in a Super Bowl.
I don't know this freshman Congresswoman from Georgia, but it seems to me the media and Democrats are putting some words in her mouth that I can't find evidence of her actually saying. Also, we learn a bit more about the Hitler quote at Westside Middle School, and determine whether this "racist" country star needs to be canceled.
Sorry about the title of this podcast, I love alliteration. We talked with State Sen. Bruce Bostelman about accusations of a toxic emission from a Mead ethanol plant. Then, Don McLean discussed 50 years of American Pie on the 62nd anniversary of the song's subject. Finally, I ranted about yesterday's mask-mandate debate at the Council meeting and an odd source for an inspirational quote at Westside Middle School.
Olympia, Chicago schools, anti-vaxxers, fears of opening a Trump Library, pepper-sprayed children ... nothing to see here!
After stringing student-athletes along for months, not only does OPS leave them hanging -- but they BLAME THE STUDENTS for this decision!
And emergency parking declaration complaints and "several" mask mandate prosecutions and all of our favorite people named Cloris and testing the phones with Gary and and and...
When technical issues in our studio forced me to improvise this morning, I quickly looked for a "Vintage Voorhees" segment that I could get on the air. When I noticed this call from February 2013 in the archives, I knew it was the perfect thing to re-air today.
At measuring the historical significance of yesterday's snowfall, we swerve quickly towards the arrest of Brandon Straka, Biden's transgender military policy, and super important issues like what my son is listening to on his iPod.
Some examples of how journalism has gotten a lot more optimistic in the past few days, amidst the snow coverage this morning.
Moms for American president Kimberly Fletcher discusses what she saw at the Capitol during that infamous day last week. Then, Congressman Don Bacon talks about why he didn't vote for impeachment.
And what else did we talk about today ... the President handing medals of freedom out like candy at a parade ... Jake from State Farm's shirts ... a vaccine ultimatum for kids in LA ... and more.
More impeachment articles, pushing the 25th Amendment, supporting Big Tech censorship ... I'm starting to get the impression that they don't like President Trump very much.
Why did that happen on Wednesday?!? We've only been collectively building towards this for years!
My 4 cents first on what happened yesterday, followed by the full variety of opinions from callers on yesterday's incident at the Capitol.
Also, I respond to yesterday's Georgia election and today's Congressional certification of the electoral results.
As well as the latest contingency against Omaha's newest councilmember, GA and D.C. battles, bringing a Bond Girl back to life, and more.
Jason Birnstihl shares the conversations Omaha's real estate agents are having in the wake of Mickey Sodoro's death.
The Congressman seems a little bewildered now by the President's lack of support for this measure.
Colleen "The Nebraska Democrat" Brennan gets to hang out on the Council until the spring elections, and she hopes to be more than just a warm body. (She's one of my favorite people, too, not just one of my favorite Democrats!)
I don't know whether that title makes any sense, based on the content of today's podcast. We talked about the crazy difference in Omaha's COVID deaths among different ethnic groups, the Vatican's vaccine comments, an anti-mask strip club attack, and more.
We attempt to figure out what Solar Winds does, how much it might cost to blow up Trump's old casino in Atlantic City, and pay tribute to a Star Wars favorite before celebrating Christmas with Gunnar Nelson.
An explanation has been offered on the transfer of local CARES Act funds to the juvenile justice center (a $3 million explanation), Nebraska gets shorted on COVID vaccines, and Chris Christie wants you to wear a mask.
Today's batch has the aroma of Omaha's new juvenile justice center (partly paid for with COVID money), Ben Stiller calming down, Tom Cruise freaking out, and Ralphie's chaw.
Several parents and taxpayers are not happy about a new student organization at Millard West High School -- but is trying to shut it down the best response?
After detailing the current standoff on COVID stimulus from Congress, Rep. Bacon addresses supporters of President Trump directly in telling them why he doesn't back this suit by Texas and several other states to press the courts to review potential election fraud.
Habitat Omaha executive director Amanda Brewer details what her organization does to help people and our community through sweat equity.
CHI Health's Mike Tiesi responds to the couple of allergic reaction issues that came up after the first day of vaccines in Britain.
Well, it certainly seems like she has written every song ever. I'm elated to pick the brain of this songwriting legend.
"The Girl from the GMC Commercial" is an Omaha girl first and foremost, and we're glad she didn't choose to be "The Girl at the Lingerie News Desk."
Blue Moon Fitness owner Joel Potter is shutting down a Michigan location, and he has strong feelings about the politicians there that he says led him to his decision.
The actress/entertainer/now-"Weakest Link" host is out with a new Christmas album -- and it SWINGS, baby!
We have a segment of Omaha largely uninterested in getting the vaccine (and interesting comments from one of their elected reps), moms with little kids getting kicked out of local basketball games by the COVID Cops, a mad-as-hell restaurant owner in Los Angeles -- and that's just part of what we discuss in today's offering.
Also, Gretna wants students back in class, whether President Trump said anything yesterday, and emotional support bluegill are discussed.
Today's batch fills the air with the aroma of Bellevue's mask "resolution," the CHI Health Center Center, Nebraska's fake Antifa Craiglist post, Elliot Page, a pampered seahorse, and more.
Also, we talk about the latest COVID reactions (including getting kids back in school), and how the STAND ALONE former Best Buy building has been knocked down (not their current location in the old Toys R Us -- that's still standing!).
Four weeks ago we were told it would be two weeks until the hospitals were overwhelmed. Three weeks ago we were told it would be three weeks. Now we're told it will be two weeks. Aren't these the same people who told us "two weeks to flatten the curve" nearly 9 months ago?
We also talk about the first local business cited for being in violation of the Omaha mask ordinance, Alyssa Milano's olive branch, and the inspiration for Danny Noonan.
Mayoral candidate Jasmine Harris and I talk about the latest police shooting and protests. Then, Lucy and I discuss the shocking Sonic shooting. Finally, we look at the plight of our Cornhuskers.
Today's batch smells of race-baiting journalism, the President's lawyers, Dongdong, and whatever the Pope likes on Instagram.
Or something like that. We address this weird story, and other local/national headlines, amidst an (incredibly successful, thank you!) radiothon.
Citing everything from vague threats to an "irresponsible" message, it didn't take much for this group's freedom of speech to be silenced ... a trend that may only be picking up steam.
Don't worry, just drop your pre-schooler off at the front door of the gym. I'm sure somebody will find him eventually.
Or are the accusations about election shenanigans going to be limited to a few Trump tweets?
Remember when you e-mailed me when we were on the radio having a good time about something silly, and you mocked me with "Wow, must be a slow news day, huh"? Now, wouldn't you prefer we were talking about best burgers in town or first kiss stories or something stupid rather than the reality of millions of Americans losing faith in our system?
Don't listen to this podcast. Those who listened to this show this morning have given me an earful about having a defeatist attitude. I thought my attitude was rather upbeat, maybe even healthy!
Yes, the pollsters got it wrong, but it looks like those who packed MAGA rallies may have been missing the big picture, too.
We discuss the "Fire Fauci" chant, talk with Dennis Quaid, wonder why the Biden Bus story gets more attention than the NYC anti-Trump brawl, and more on this day before Election 2020.
Even though he didn't understand my smartass question about the title of his song, it was great having Dennis Quaid on to talk about the theme of this ditty (and who his favorite President is, among other things).
With Halloween tomorrow and the election Tuesday, we combine the two by asking you "What scares you the most about what might happen with the election?"
Yes, there are certain people who should not get this virus, but you can't convince me the reaction to COVID and the reports about "overwhelmed" hospitals aren't political in nature. Here's what the actual numbers say in Douglas County.
Sorry it took so long to get this podcast posted today. It was waiting on a shuttle bus.
Philadelphia radio host Chris Stigall talks about the violent protests in his town last night, President Trum's son-in-law is accused of a racist statement, Councilman Gray wants to extend the mask mandate for-probably-for-freakin'-ever, and the media is already whining about what Justice Amy Coney Barrett may do in the weeks ahead.
The Democrats excommunicated him, and some Republicans like what he says about President Trump more than the GOP candidate does. So who votes for Chris Janicek? (In comments that didn't survive the "dump button" during the broadcast at the 14:40 mark here, Chris said "Anyone who gives a s--- about America.")
The beloved editorial cartoonist talks about his years with the World-Herald with the touch of class that were reflected in his drawings over three decades.
Reactions to last night's presidential debate from local Log Cabin Republican chair Tim Davis, Chris Baker, and me.
This podcast is out-of-order from this morning's show, with #WalkAway's Brandon Straka reacting to Cyndi Lauper telling him he's not the right shade of gay. Then, Sen. Grassley on the Judge Barrett hearings, Lucy and I make terribly dark jokes, and more.
Dr. Maulik M. Trivedi discusses the troubling link between those with intellectual and developmental disorders (IDDs) and COVID-19. Rep. Bacon responds to accusations he knew about this coronavirus last November, Elkhorn South's principal defends some "racist"/"patriotic" students, and Lucy and I try to inform about Jeffrey Toobin's "ZDI" incident without giggling too much.
Today's pre-election batch smells like the "racists" at Elkhorn South, Netflix fighting the power, and an effervescent combination of the Beach Boys, Ice Cube, and Springsteen.
Today's guests are Henry Winkler NOT talking about anything political, followed by Gambling the Good Life's Pat Loontjer, GOP strategist Jessica Flanigan, NE GOP exec. dir. Ryan Hamilton, and -- back to no politics -- Kaylyn Sahs with a debut performance of her latest beautiful song.
Thank you, Dr. Adi Pour, for giving us permission to carve pumpkins in our own homes with our own families. This will definitely be the best Halloween ever.
"JFK" responds to Don Kleine leaving the party, the role activists are taking to vet candidates, how much Sen. Sasse is going to win by, and what the nation would be like under four more years of President Trump, among other things.
I talk with local screenwriter Pat Stibbs about his horror movie "The Call" as it gets nationwide attention. Then, Verve Pipe lead singer Brian Vander Ark talks with me before his concert in Omaha next week. (Sorry for the tech issues with the latter interview, but -- aside from that -- it was a great conversation!)
Jake and James had previous run-ins. James was texting about some really terrible things before he died. The special prosecutor lied about Jake's texts to get the grand jury to bring charges. And that's just some of what Jake's friend, Ben, laid out on the radio with me here.
After a weekend's worth of hearing all the nonsense about the President's COVID treatments, I guess I just wasn't in the mood to take this morning's show too seriously. So, I didn't. (Except for that stuff about Rick Moranis' attacker: I will seriously take the piano wire to that guy.)
Unfortunately, he had to test positive for the coronavirus to do it. Today's show is broadcast from Bucky's Convenience Store in Elkhorn!
Marti tells us about the "classy" note a neighbor left her due to her Trump sign in the yard, we hear the President denounce racists over and over again, and I tell you about a Bellevue East student who is being threatened over her posts of support for President Trump.
After highlighting the biggest non-answer from last night's presidential debate, we shift gears to Omaha's mask mandate as Councilmember Aimee Melton talks about her concerns for how long this could be in effect.
That's not a politically charged accusation -- they just voted to do as much this past weekend!
We had two attorneys make comments about the grand jury cases before them -- who got it right, and who got it wrong?
Returning to a hometown she has mixed feelings about, Jake Gardner's aunt addresses the realities, rumors, and lies about her nephew.
Update: The special prosecutor in the Gardner case canceled his "planned statement" this afternoon. Good!
This polarizing chapter in Omaha's history seems to have come to an end ... but were we ever given the prelude to this story?
Between the cowardly ambush of two L.A. LEOs, no Nebraska football, Captain America's peen, and Everclear's "brave" Omaha concert, I was definitely in a glass case of emotion this past weekend.
I get to hang out with my friends this morning in advance of tonight's fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House we're doing. We talk about that, some heartwarming 9/11 memories on this 19th anniversary date, and try to induce labor.
And, another metro school district gets kids in class while OPS is still hiding, a few stories about people who are cray-cray, and I nearly killed the wrong celebrity.
From the Zongkers Custom Woods Inbox: "Dear Scott, is the football rant all you're going to do today? Because if the football rant is all you're going to do today... I'm good with that. RANT ON!! --John" (We talked about other stuff, too ... eventually.)
Dr. John Fleming with the White House COVID task force gives us the details on what appears to be a strong possibility. Then, Lucy and I talk false positives, America's newest billionaire, the armed teen in Kenosha, and more.
The Douglas County Health Director's goals for stopping the spread are ri-damn-diculous.
Reaction to the Husker basketball team selective outrage, the two best parts of the President's speech last night, my daughter and her friends heading to G.I. to murder someone, and more.
Talking about what the networks ignored last night, what Nebraska's legislators ignored last session, what the CDC just changed, etc.
If they haven't all had perfect 20/20 hindsight for the past several months, maybe I'd give Omaha Public Schools a pass for their blind foresight we're seeing across the district this morning.
The former television personality is now running as a Republican in Iowa's 1st District; she tells us why.
Dr. Jack Stark was the Huskers' team psychologist during the championship runs of the '90s. How would COVID-94 have gone over in the '95 locker room, and what about the schoolkids facing another few months without school or socialization?
Rachel is upset her son likely won't be playing football this fall. She speaks for many parents across the district, and nation. In this show, I also address the ICU nurse telling teachers to suck it up and get to work, BLM's demands of NU, Biden's latest odd statement, and more.
NewsRadio 1110 KFAB's Sean Callahan joins me to go over the breaking news this morning.
For all those whining about their bonus being cut off: How long did you think it was going to last, anyway?
He's dropping out of the Regent's race to stick with Millard schools -- why? And what can parents expect in the days and months ahead in that district?
How long would it take for Herman's COVID death to be politicized? Unfortunately, it was done at the same speed it took a warm grin to come over Mr. Cain's face when you'd meet him.
Ward Connerly was a strong voice convincing voters in 2008 to ban affirmative action in Nebraska. Now, as various elected officials are talking about repealing the ban, does Mr. Connerly feel differently in this new wave of Black Lives Matter?
"Nebraska Red" heads up the local chapter of a national group that has been routinely cast as a hate group.
Today's batch of talk radio potpourri is hard to smell with the mask on, but it does present the aroma of secret police vs mask police, Sen. Grassley, new "artwork" coming to downtown Omaha, and more.
Ernie Chambers' latest attempt to tick everyone off (it always works), my Facebook post that ticked several people off (never my goal), and much more covered in today's show.
And we also discuss problems in Portland, whether Roger Stone called a guy a Negro, and "Saturday the 14th."
While I would have liked to have heard JaKeen rationalize his support for the Dallas shooter to one of his victims, Shetamia's is the story that is more deserving to be told anyway. I'm honored she joined me on the radio this morning to tell it.
The three-time Terminator hero talks with us about her latest "disgusting" film role ... and her role in making Nebraska super-creepy back in the '80s!
After learning what the "Justice for James Omaha" leader posted about killing cops on Twitter, the mayor no longer wants him on one of her advisory boards.
On another day that is NOT a slow news day, it's a toss-up as to what to address first: The racial issues, or the virus? (But not tuberculosis, we can continue to ignore that.)
And, I jacked up what "Redtails" means. Today's radio show was a little ... discombobulated.
Back the Blue vs What YOUth Can Do in Omaha, the media uses the word "Redskins" more in 24 hours than the past 24 years, 13-year-olds everywhere need to beware the upcoming swimsuit edition, and more.
Organizer Bill Williams details what will happen tomorrow ... and what WON'T be happening tomorrow, in response to a Creighton professor's tweet.
Ok, so I didn't actually call today's podcast "For Crap's Sake" as I said I would on the air this morning. The title of today's podcast is meant to reflect the fact that I got really lippy about OPS' new distance learning e-mail, Beto's death cult, and the new Wonder Years reboot ... and the show is literally presented here out of order, with the 10am hour presented first and the 9am hour after. (Because I thought the second hour was better, but didn't hate the first, so ... here you go.)
As the President pushes to open public schools next month, we have a test case right here in Nebraska with our daycare facilities.
This effervescent batch smells like whipping posts, people being shot by not-cops, Kanye running for president, and more.
She heard my conversation with a member of James Scurlock's family yesterday, and decided she wanted to have her say, too.
Based on the e-mails I received during this conversation with Learning Community board member Tonya Ward, KFAB Nation was really impressed with her for the first half of the interview about the LC's role in today's civil situation ... and that largely changed as we moved into protests, police, and Justice for James.
Private schools are really showing their value right now. Of course, you can always home-school your tyke, and plop them in front of NewsRadio 1110 KFAB each morning between 9 and 11:00. Two hours of home schooling, for free!
Also: Tina Fey learned/remembered yesterday that blackface is bad, the man who put nipples on the Batsuit has died, and Democrats now love John Bolton.
I talk with the organizer of the protests outside of County Attorney Kleine's neighborhood, take a call from one of Jake Gardner's relatives, address the closing of a longtime Omaha business in the wake of BLM protests, and more.
That's what the Douglas County Health Director said just as we hit the air this morning.
After discussing the finer points of discrimination in its many forms, Congressman Don Bacon joins the program to talk about removing Confederate names from American military installations.
The 11-Worth Cafe is still closed after protesters gathered there over the weekend, and a longtime CWS staple is closing for good after COVID-19 led to the cancellation of the series this year.
"Looting" is now racist. "Domestic terrorism" is now patriotic. Kids can't swim in a pool full of chlorine that would kill coronavirus (right?). And the "A" in Lady A doesn't mean what you think it means.
I finally admitted during this show that I felt like one of the hypothetical monkeys with a typewriter, endlessly banging away at the keys until I accidentally wrote the great American novel. All week, I've been trying to say the right thing that will bring peace and harmony to all people everywhere. How hard can that be? Today, we talked about the Seattle "Autonomous Zone," the Chauvin-Floyd personal connection, "Gone With the Wind" vs. "Family Guy" on race relations, and more.
We convene the court of public opinion in the matter of social media vs the "hard-core racist" Old Market bar owner. We also address the argument of "Black Lives Matter" vs "All Lives Matter," and look at how some businesses and individuals are handling this racially tense tightrope.
Today's batch has the effervescent aroma of local schools trying to figure out what to do this fall, Hawkeyes telling their football fans what to do, a Trumpdate, my accidental demeaning of a Pointer Sister, and more.
There are those using the current civil unrest and coronavirus as a test run for eroding your 1st and 2nd Amendment rights, as well as your self-accountability and self-reliance.
(Full disclosure: There are some who have taken exception to my comments towards the end of this show, focusing on James Scurlock's choices that evening of the shooting and not Jake Gardner's. This criticism is entirely justified, and my excuse of "Well, I talked about that last week" means nothing if all you heard was today's show. Also, the timing of bringing this up on the day when I'm told James' family is burying the young man is regrettable to say the least.)
Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine talks about video showing James Scurlock trashing an Old Market business in the moments leading up to the shooter where Scurlock lost his life.
In rewind conversations from October 2006 and July 2007, here are portions of my discussions about Omaha's racial issues with Bill Cosby and Public Enemy's Chuck D.
(The title of this podcast is just a nicer way of saying, "Something herein is probably going to offend you. Neither of us has a right NOT to be offended.")
She was there for the alleged "you people" comment. She's been asked to resign for a retort on FB. She engaged with the demonstrators at City Hall yesterday. And she's facing the end of the initial state of emergency this evening, including the curfew. We discuss all of this with Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert.
Tony Conner speaks about the tension in Omaha from the perspective of being a member of law enforcement, being a good cop, serving as president of the Omaha Police Officer's Association, and being black.
State Sen. Justin Wayne is working as a representative for James Scurlock's family, and provides their perspective after yesterday's announcement there would be no charges against the man who shot James Saturday night in the Old Market.
Peyton Zyla is a citizen journalist who streamed Friday's and Saturday's demonstrations in Omaha and joins me in-studio to talk about what he's seen, and what we'd all like to see moving forward.
Nine years ago today, Robert Wagner was at the bottom of a dog-pile of police officers outside an Omaha hospital. We get his thoughts on the death of an unarmed black man in police custody, and the riots that have followed.
Prep grad Bob Wiltfong just has that look that says, "I'm honestly and sincerely full of s--t." He parlayed it into gigs with Chappelle, Conan, "The Daily Show," and his new book "The BS Dictionary."
And other things happening that reflect the continuing deterioration of our patience with all of this.
The first round is on Governor Ricketts* when Nebraska's bars open back up on June 1st. Also, we talk about Joe "Black Like Me" Biden, the change of heart in the Jamal Khashoggi saga, and more.
(*Ok, that's not true, but it should be.)
*Unless some gets restored while I take a few days off next Monday through Wednesday. But it's certainly not there again today, and I'm increasingly not alone in this feeling.
This case of the guy who killed a neighborhood sex offender is really, really twisted. We discuss, and then move into the nursing home outbreaks and all of the questions in the wake of these cases.
Today's edition of "listen to me lose my mind" radio includes Rep. Steve King, sanitation overkill in our schools, hydroxychloroquine, and more.
There's a lot of criticism of Sen. Sasse's recorded speech to the Fremont High graduates. Once they wake up this afternoon and stop eating, I'd be curious what they think of it.
No one seems to care that the curve is flattened, but our collective frustration is spiking!
Now, we're keeping businesses and schools closed until there's a VACCINE?!? Also, the coronavirus is racist, porn stars say they can help get us out of this shutdown, and Rep. Don Bacon joins us to address piling unemployment and debt.
After picking apart the biased "journalism" from the Post, I turn my attention to Bryan Adams, Sen. Rand Paul, and a bunch of other stuff. (If you're looking for the Kara Eastman interview from today's show, that is a separate podcast.)
The sequel is set for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district race. If Democrat Kara Eastman wins, what's she going to DO to us?!?
Today's pleasing scent is a mix of Nebraska's primary, the Governor's little league restrictions, Sen. Grassley's svelte 175-pound frame, and more.
U.S. economic advisers tell us things are going to get worse, Rolling Stone says it's because of what didn't happen on Feb. 29th, and Bono gifts us with 60 songs that saved his life -- among several other things we cover in this edition of the ongoing series "Coronavirus: Now What?!?"
"How come THEY get to open, but I can't?!?" we rightfully shout like 4-yr-olds across the country.
Oh, and angry feminists (are there any other kinds?), "dangerous" new drivers in Georgia, a neutered Prince, and more.
Despite my proclamation that I've already won this year's unique event, Dr. Dan Anderson knows it's still beneficial for you to participate in it.
For those of you who patronized businesses that just opened this week, what were your experiences?
So says this asinine bit of "journalism" published this morning. Also, we address chicken poo, Jordan, Japanese eels, and more.
Face masks on airplanes, the applauding of restaurants able to do 25% of their business, and a whole bunch of weird crime stories that have nothing to do with coronavirus shows that we're getting back to normal ... albeit very, very slowly.
Is it too much to ask for a fair assessment of what we've done when this is all over, without political posturing being involved?
What more description do you need beyond that title? Ok, fine: We inhaled the President's comments yesterday (and the media's reaction), talked to Nebraska Crossing's developer about today's "soft opening," wondered if our soda pop was flat, and more.
Also, the mayor of Vegas' much-maligned CNN interview, the sand-filled skate park in CA, and more.
Also, the CDC says the second wave will be worse, some e-mailers are out of patience, Idaho's not screwing around, and more.
Today's edition includes AOC rooting against our economy, Georgia taking the lead (and hopefully knowing what they're doing), my much-maligned thoughts about masks, and more.
If you can tell a lot about a man by how he plays golf, Rick Reilly hasn't appreciated what he's seen in President Trump's game!
After talking to the South Carolina Republican about his conversation with the President about reopening the nation, and reading a few e-mails from guys talking about their wives, I have some reservations about this "new normal" too many people want us to have.
More and more people are starting to lose their sanity right now, and I admit I didn't have much of it to begin with...
Obviously, I'm having a hard time getting over this story! (We talk about a lot of other things, too, including herd immunity, people losing their minds working from home, and -- because why not? -- John Waite.)
Today, we address what the media is ignoring about the President's "#FireFauci" retweet, the mixed messages to parishioners, social distancing in its purest form earning citations in Omaha, and more.
Not "Getting;" "Seeking." Big difference. (And we talk about a bunch of other things, too!)
We're hearing a lot about both of these things lately -- but how much about what you hear is true? Also, we talk with Sen. Grassley, talk about Mayor Stothert closing the parks, and wonder how Bruce Willis is getting away with what he's been doing during quarantine.
We also discuss whether you can get COVID-19 from your pet tiger (or cat), what a "you'll never guess who" celebrity just said about our relationship with the Lord, and a few stories that -- amazingly -- DON'T have anything to do with the coronavirus!
Some (like State Sen. Justin Wayne, who joins us during this program) are concerned about the lack of social distancing witnessed around town. How far should we take this?
During today's edition of "Coronavirus: Now What?!?", we get a lot of great answers about being newly unemployed from Commissioner John Albin of the Nebraska Dept. of Labor, pay our respects to a soul legend, discuss the threats against Pour, Fauci, and Trump, and plenty of other topics, too.
While there is a frustrating lack of clarity on some of these new issues for many Americans, we do know a few things about what your newly furloughed status means for unemployment benefits.
For you fellow Dittoheads, Colleen's thoughts here are maybe not what you'd expect to hear!
We also talk about "coronavirus deniers," China's healthcare system, how we're going to pay the rent/mortgage in 120 days when four months comes due at once, and a lot more.
Thankfully, I managed to will myself to a better mood by the end of the show. "John Deere Green" helped!
Today's batch blends former Survivor hit-maker Jim Peterik and his "Empty Arena," #WalkAway founder Brandon Straka on "TDS" in the time of COVID-19, and Dr. Roger D. Klein on whether we're making more of this than necessary, relative to the flu.
The former NFL star talks about young athletes relegated to the sidelines right now (and addresses a few of my annoying questions about Tom Brady). Then, we try to figure out when we get our money, and how much!
Congressman Fortenberry provides some details about what's in this package, what we hope ISN'T in it, and when we'll get our checks in the mail.
We discuss the Mayor's reasoning for that, the push for tests in general, the President's latest timeline, Kenny Rogers, Bozo the Clown ... yes, we cover a lot of ground in today's show.
What went into last NIGHT'S direction from the Governor to make sure Nebraskans can get beer during these days of isolation?
Today's batch smells like weddings, funerals, sacrifice, a possible hoax, and Michael Stipe.
When do we defeat COVID-19, or -- probably more accurately -- when do we no longer care?
There's so much to address with this issue, and we did our best this morning to cover a lot of that ground.
Today's edition of "Coronavirus: Now What?!?" includes scant details on our new patients around here, a full list of the latest cancellations, and tablet-sized toilet paper.
What is God's name are these traders doing, and why? Actually, I think we've all seen this before...
Comic Paul Mecurio faces a daunting task: How do you get people to go out in public and laugh when everyone seems nervous about crowds and the news is all miserable?
Coronavirus at the local Special Olympics, trading is paused on Wall Street, Ted Cruz is in self-quarantine, etc...
Here are the things we covered this morning before we'd learn this afternoon that coronavirus is already here in Omaha.
What's behind this spiked death rate from the WHO? What can be done about this guy who broke self-quarantine rules to hit a party? Can we give it to or get it from our pets? Should we worry about touching money? Etc. etc. etc.
Always a pleasure to pick the brain of the governor, and we covered a lot of cerebral ground this morning.
Not long ago, Jason Jordan's biggest concern was how he could get back to Omaha for the Olympic Swim Trials. Now, the town where he lives in Italy is looking more and more like martial law due to the coronavirus.
Do you know why this is called "COVID-19"? Because there have been 18 strains before it, and we're still alive. I'm more worried about the 19th Fast and Furious movie than this latest coronavirus sequel.
The 2nd-District Congressional candidate differentiates herself from her opponents in this race for a seat recently held by her husband, Brad Ashford.
Is it time to panic? "Omaha's Retirement Strategist," Darrell Bryant, lends his professional perspective.
Bernie gets booed, Bloomberg is accused of killing babies, Biden thinks about half the U.S. population has been killed by gun violence ...
I talk with the host and author about last night's Democratic debate and her new book, "Unknown Valor."
It takes a lot of balance to run the talk radio option with these legends of Nebraska football and daredevil stunts.
These two (maybe three) examples from the weekend gave me hope that maybe my career as a professional athlete could still be out there waiting for me!
When you look at the opposition to the new "public charge" rule, and the complaining about this bartender's paycheck, the numbers don't add up.
Fremont is accused of being a gym full of racists, because ... Trump hats? Is that really all you got?
I never thought a Democratic debate would have me googling "horse-faced lesbian," but here we are.
We address the case of the vandalized hunk of colonialism and the seat-reclining lady who had the wrong d-bag sitting behind her.
Whether he's describing the awful health news he has been battling, or promoting the new album "Weather," it's an honor to talk once again with this power-pop/rock-and-roll legend.
If you have that kind of money to spend (like, if you win the Publisher's Clearing House sweepstakes), you can hang out with President Trump tomorrow night.
Zoey Alex and Leah drop in with their thoughts on what women want -- and don't want -- when it comes to V-D.
I couldn't remember who I was stealing material from as I read this story about made-up names, but it just occurred to me as I'm posting this: George Carlin! (When it doubt, always credit George Carlin.)
How many times do the voters have to decide this issue? It has come up again, and Jim Rose explains to us why THIS time it should pass.
Sen. Grassley got a lot of attention from President Trump last night. He talks with us about that, and tells the other 49 states what they can do with their hope that Iowa will lose their first-in-the-nation caucus status.
Today's batch blends the effervescent aroma of the jobs report, Trump slapping food out of kids' mouths, Yang, Warren, and VP Hillary.
I certainly can't condemn Sen. Romney for his vote yesterday -- that's who he is. But Americans needed someone unafraid to get his wingtips dirty in doing a filthy job, and that's not who Mitt is. That's who Trump is.
My annual review of the ads, the biased messages, the halftime show, the singing of our anthem, and -- oh, yeah -- the game.
Iowa's 4th District representative talks with me about the Super Bowl, the caucuses, and impeachment.
Is this a great way to deal with an unruly tot ... or have you just sent the poor kid to a therapist for the rest of his life?
From decorating the White House for Christmas to her candidacy for Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, Amber Conroy shares her interesting stories ... all while trying to keep her son, Hudson, quiet in the background!
Israel’s Consul General to the Midwest shares his thoughts on the Middle East proposal President Trump laid out this week.
Republican Matt Innis is running against Sen. Sasse in the primary this spring, and takes exception to a mailing Nebraskans received from the Sasse campaign the other day. But it was the accusations about Sasse and our meat supply that I found most interesting.
Trump likes it. Israel is good with it. The Palestinian area more than doubles. Do you think the Palestinian leaders are on board? ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Before her $200 million bond issue proposal gets its first reading by the Council today, Mayor Stothert joins me in the studio to go in-depth on how we arrived at this plan and why it's necessary.
I talk with the S.O.B. (South Omaha Boy) about street maintenance and snow plows ... and that little tax problem that caused him some headline headaches at the end of last year.
We have senators falling asleep, talking to ghosts, and taking notes during the 24 hours (!!!) of Rep. Adam Schiff making the case for removing the President from office.
The date was January 16th, 2020. The topic was a new candle. The world will never be the same.
The Presidential Daughter-in-Law is heading across Iowa in a bus later this week, balancing the rigors of a new baby and a yuuge presidential campaign!
I stop everything and give my undivided attention to the two biggest stories in the world: The Academy Award nominations, and the rift in the Royal Family.
Dan O'Brien, his staff, a live jazz band, and a cajuntastic array of entree options await you at the next NewsRadio 1110 KFAB Gourmet Club, Jan. 28th, 6:30pm, at Acadian Grille - Dundee. The event is sold out, but you can hear all the details here!
Here's my response to Iran's response before the President gave his response. #Response
As well as kids throwing snowballs at cars, defenseless uniformed personnel at Offutt, George Lopez, and more.
We sent a flock of seagulls (I can't help the Gen. X references, sorry) over to deal with Iran's "evil bastard." Mission accomplished, Mr. Cusack.
I don't like what this couple did on their wedding day, I don't like what this family is apparently going to do with their daughter, I don't like Iran, I don't like embassies, I don't like anyone groping the Pope...
The KFAB Radio News team provide this year-end retrospective on the biggest local story of 2019.
My friends Courtney Vacanti-Birnstihl and Jason Birnstihl step in so I can spend the holidays away with my family. Thanks, guys!
My review of the Christianity Today editorial pleading for the President's removal from office.
Allie and Rachel of Mulberry Lane have been performing the Christmas Eve service downtown for years -- what's it like to worship the Lord on one of the holiest of nights in front of standing-room-only crowds?
In discussing the legacy of the franchise, we have two Gen. Xers who grew up with it (one who like it, one who doesn't), and a millennial who has been playing catch up.
Like a guy swearing off turkey for a week before Thanksgiving so he could indulge properly on the big day, I haven't talked much about impeachment all week so I could tear into it today. And I did, and I feel bloated and tired -- just like after Thanksgiving.
The third-generation restaurateur reflects on a lifetime of Petrow's at 60th and Dodge just a few days before the legacy comes to a conclusion this weekend.
These parents pushing their 9-yr-old to graduate college before the age of 10 leads to a bit of a tirade.
The Omaha native who added '80s synth to the holidays talks about 35 years of hall-decking.
One local Walmart seems to have more weirdos in police situations than all of the others in Omaha combined. Also, what is so special about this web address that an Iowa man got shot over it?
With his brother, Matthew Nelson continued a legacy in entertainment that goes back three generations now. He tells us about that lineage in discussing this Friday's "Christmas With the Nelsons" show at Iowa Western.
"Hey Scott! I don’t see the iguana portion of Friday’s show on Vintage Voorhees, can you PLEASE put it your podcast?? I laughed so hard I cried and want to share it with my friends. Thank you!
--Tammy" (We take requests! Enjoy, Tammy and Friends!)
Scott Robison didn't live as long as those who knew him had hoped, but he made a lasting impact on everyone who was lucky enough to meet him.
Dr. Wendall Gaston, like everyone else in Sidney, has been talking about that Fox News story the other night about Cabela's, a GOP donor, and Sen. Sasse. He shares his thoughts with us here.
What was REALLY behind the motivation by the Fox News host to tear into a high-profile GOP donor, and Sen. Sasse, in spotlighting the woes of a small Nebraska town?
The reactions to the latest moves from Sen. Harris and VP Biden are pretty entertaining (to me)!
And we learn a few other entertaining thoughts from the President about the congressman leading the impeachment charge. Then, do you want a facial scan to travel to and from the USA?
I talk with Sen. Grassley about football, impeachment, prescription drug costs, and more.
The Girl Scouts say that forcing your kids to hug relatives over the holidays is not ok, and teaches them to just submit their bodies for whatever purpose to whomever later in life. Because everything has to be a BIG, FREAKIN' DEAL these days.
"In the navy, yes, you can sail the seven seas. In the navy, yes, you can put your mind at ease." --Village People
A 14-yr-old robs an Omaha bakery, and his mommy gets upset when the bakery owner chases him down, tackles him, and holds him until the cops arrive!
Creighton conflict resolution expert Mary Lee Brock tells us how to calm down on Thanksgiving when the insufferable little puke across the table gives you an "Ok, Boomer" and laughs in your face.
Courtney Donohoe with Bloomberg addresses the big news about a Schwab-Ameritrade merger, and what that could mean for all the jobs here in Omaha. Then, Schiff's thoughts on the next steps for impeachment cause ME to bug out my eyes.
After considering all the evidence, I've decided Schiff needs to go and a football referee needs to be brought in to wrap this up.
Former Florida congressman Lt. Col. Allen West joins me for a few minutes on a variety of topics, including the actions of Trump and Obama when it comes to their decisions on a few key members of the military.
I talk with Alex Berenson, the author of "Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence."
Today's brand-slappin' new batch smells like Nebraska's DNC chair responding to Day 1 of the impeachment hearings, illegal immigrants at UNO, Creighton saying "I'm good," our Hope for the Hungry radiothon, and more!
The Cancel Culture sets its sights on the Husker coach, Canadian commentator, and Commander-in-Chief.
As proof that one can go from radio to fame and fortune, Cindy Morgan reveals how she went from weather reports to one of the most iconic roles in movie history.
Colleen Brennan of The Nebraska Democrat blog stops in to talk impeachment and Sen. Sasse's new country boy persona.
After a spontaneous rant inspired by Back to the Future II, we swerve into the glitch texts so many received this week before asking Lucy to put her judge's robe on and decide the two cases of the bad dads.
With the latest installment in theaters, Michael looks back at the franchise ahead of his appearance in Omaha this weekend.
Everyone thinks this group of innocent Americans was targeted, but -- for whatever reason -- I'm still not completely seeing it.
WOWT's chief meteorologist joins us to preview the metro's winter forecast. Your move, December.
Beef and ice cream are my two favorite foods, and they're both featured at our next event!
Ok, it's not actually Stevie. But it's an incredibly reasonable facsimile thereof -- part of Saturday night's 70's Legends Tribute Show.
I tell you who this whistleblower REPORTEDLY is, and I have no problem telling you why I'm revealing this information.
We'd been warned for our entire lives that madmen are constantly putting razor blades in the Halloween candy. But it NEVER happens ... until last night! But this madman's explanation is perfectly understandable.
Calm down, I'm not doing it. But it ticks me off that he can't. (I don't think this segment contains the e-mail that corrected me about Steph Curry's parents, but that guess about them on my part was wrong. Other than that, enjoy this podcast!"
After taking a few minutes to constantly interrupt Speaker Pelosi (because I dressed like a jerk for Halloween), I offer my loud, unsolicited opinion on what I wish would happen with this impeachment mess today.
What a California middle school did to combat suicide was (pardon the phrase) overkill.
Today's batch smells like gender reveal parties, text warning alerts, letting child attackers out of jail REALLY early, and more.
Sorry, not a "terrorist." As we learned later in the show from the Washington Post, he was an "austere religious scholar." (Sen. Grassley's segment is also part of this post.)
Twenty years ago today, golfer Payne Stewart lost his life in a plane accident. I swore that day I'd never get in one of those small planes again. That solemn vow, as it turned out, lasted about 8 hours.
Are Nebraskans going to have the opportunity next November to vote ourselves property tax relief? Dr. Ed Truemper wants us to -- but several Democrats and Republicans are against him.
While I love her response to this story ("When I threaten someone, they'll know it"), she should have NEVER been put in this situation in the first place by her husband.
How did the Republicans get away with this? Didn't they see the "NO BOYS ALLOWED!" sign on the door?
In this latest installment of "What is This World Coming To?": We now have to create tampons for men, and have men face jail time if they call women "the b-word."
What alternative are they providing to President Trump? Getting more upset about his "lynching" comment than the multiple examples of "artistic" violence against the President -- including at Times Square right now? Firing black guys for using the "n word"? No genders? Skyrocketing taxes/healthcare costs? Demonizing success?
He's no Carlos Danger, but Pierre Delecto is pretty funny. Also, we discuss Trump's Doral departure, dropping Dem poll numbers, and more.
It took nearly 90 years, but society has finally gotten too trashy for "Family Circle" magazine.
The same politicians decrying the movement of U.S. troops out of Syria would NEVER demand they be sent to Hong Kong.
Her boobs are fake; her personality is real. Ashli (Baby on the) Brehm stops in to talk about serial killer owls, absurd school reactions to threats, and her new book, "Wear the Damn Swimsuit."
Everything Joe lays out here about the relationship of America, the Kurds, and Turkey sounds incredibly plausible and according to a master plan ... so why aren't any of the politicians standing with the President on this?
I do enjoy the story about "Pentagon officials are shocked they weren't consulted by the President on this matter." Well, quit being a bunch of swampy leakers and maybe he'll talk to you!
We've enjoyed previewing this new restaurant concept this week, especially broadcasting live during today's grand opening!
I'm doing my best to eat all of the gourmet cuisine these culinary experts bring me at Inner Rail. I have a pretty hard life! You get to experience Inner Rail when it opens tomorrow at Aksarben Village!
Does this mean Reggie Bush gets his Heisman back? And what's up with that picture of Biden and Biden and the Ukrainian energy guy that the former VP said he never met?
This new cuisine concept debuts Thursday at Aksarben Village; developer Jay Noddle shows us around here in our special live broadcast from this fascinating food hall.
Sen. Sasse's GOP challenger doesn't like what the Senator has said about the President in this whistleblower controversy -- nor does he like what Rep. Schiff did last week.
Community leader Preston Love Jr. joins me for a look back at the lynching of Will Brown 100 years ago this weekend, which many cite as the reason for the Omaha Race Riots of 1919 ... or was it?
After Lucy and I act out the Trump-Ukraine transcript (with no bad attempts at accents), KFAB Nation makes its voice heard on whether there's anything impeachable over this latest outrage over something the President reportedly did.
After a diatribe about Mr. Tee the Escapee, I welcome Sen. Grassley AND Rep. Bacon onto the show to talk about the latest allegations that Trump is a power-hungry monster. Finally, a review of the Husker game and Antonio Brown's problems.
From a Lincoln coffee shop to a Saudi oil field to the latest Trump outrage -- here are where today's battle lines are being drawn.
The puppeteers behind these school shooting PSAs and hoodies have my attention, but what is it they are prepared to do in the name of safety?
I didn't realize the big-eyed dude with the bad shirts on the Verizon commercials was so interesting!
Councilman Palermo's response to a reporter's questions yesterday was jaw-dropping. And why did it take nearly a year to file charges against the guy with the exploding dry cleaning business?!?
Did you know the former veep brought a chain to a knife fight against a feared gang leader who liked to go swimming with a bathing cap? Either did I!
Upon hearing of his passing this morning, we replay this conversation we had with Eddie from October 1st, 2008 -- and I share the story about how he almost didn't take the stage that week in Omaha.
I planned on talking about the recent vaping deaths and my review of "Hamilton." That third topic kinda came out of nowhere, and KFAB Nation was more than happy to play along!
Our guests today include "Trump and Jews" author David Rubin, former American Airlines emergency response coordinator Ken Jenkins, First Responders Foundation CEO Maj. Gen. Allen Batschelet, and Omaha Fire Dept. Assistant Chief Tim McCaw.
When will this program remember how to win? Jim Rose joins me for analysis (and a few comments about Antonio Brown).
NET's Bill Kelly has been covering the historic flood all year, and previews his documentary about it that airs this weekend on Nebraska Public Television.
We have literally let the therapy horse out of the barn, and now it's on a damn airplane!
Hurricane names are stupid, Facebook's new slogan is stupid, bereavement leave for the loss of a pet is stupid, and I lost my thesaurus.
From the stank coming out of the faucets in West Point to the trickle coming out of my new shower head, we have a lot of watery issues to dive into.
The Omaha city council member previews today's (hopefully final) session related to our town's trash collection contract.
It doesn't matter how old they are or what position of power they're in, men will act like little kids when there are women involved -- as we've seen in the wake of the G7 summit.
I had so much fun "camping out" these past couple of weeks at the Hy-Vee locations at 180th and Q and Shadow Lake Towne Center! Today, we addressed the tragic loss of a Papillion 5th-grader, what our sister station KAT 103 is doing to fund miracles, what Bernie Sanders is doing to bankrupt America, and more.
Politicians say this all the time, and everyone dumbly says, "Yeah, we need that." But has anyone ever stopped and thought about this campaign promise? I did!
I don't care if it's coupons, cookie dough, or -- in this case -- an AM-15, this pimping out of our children for fundraisers needs to end!
Today's batch smells like unfair criticism of Omaha police, high-tech porta-potties, snake oil jet fuel, and more!
Omaha's trash collection issue isn't about money for me; it's about space in my garage and a bunch of big, ugly trash carts out front of your neighbors' houses!
How would YOU like to tell YOUR grandmother that your well-publicized trip to come see her was just a lie? We also talk here about Trump's new, fat friend and Epstein's alleged madam.
Tsan tstops by to tell us about this weekend's "Azalea's Voice" event ... and tshare with us the worst date she ever went on.
I weigh out all the facts and conspiracies surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death and find that ... nothing about this really makes sense.
As a professional flame-fanner, I diagnose just where the flames are coming from and who is responsible for all the fanning when it comes to the latest mass shooting discourse.
Yesterday morning, I wondered aloud on the radio who owns that barn along the Interstate near Ashland with the huge TRUMP sign on it. 24 hours later, I'm talking to him!
While Sen. Sasse has yet to announce a re-election bid, former Lancaster County Republican Party official Matt Innis says Nebraskans -- and President Trump -- deserve better leadership in announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on NewsRadio 1110 KFAB this morning.
He's a friend to many interesting birds, including Uncle Sam ... Hedwig ... President Trump ...
Today's batch smells like Delta advocating suicide, children and adults behaving badly, and throwing a kidney at your ex.
The latest round of Democratic Debates featured Bernie, Warren, and a bunch of others who are desperate for attention.
Why do we continue to let security hold us up, boss us around, make us walk through metal detectors, search our bags -- when it's largely done to keep THEM from getting sued, not US from getting shot?
Will the President ever have to give up his tax returns? Author David Thomas Roberts sure hopes not, for reasons other than potential embarrassment to the President.
I share (too much of) "What I Learned on My Summer Vacation," to avoid you making the same mistake I made!
We present a variety of different topics that all -- per usual -- revolve around the President.
FINALLY: After decades of clamoring, "Weird Al" is on tour with a full symphony orchestra! He talks with me before he brings this spectacle to Lincoln on July 31st.
This past year has been the stuff of dreams for a golf pro, winning the PGA Professionals Championship and being on the leaderboard at the PGA Championship. Now, the Omaha native tees it up in this weekend's Pinnacle Bank Championship.
In the wake of the passing last week of Violet (Denise Nickerson), fellow "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" actress Julie Dawn Cole joins me to talk about her friend, her role of Veruca Salt in the iconic film, and the sweet role Gene Wilder took on in her life during filming.
What happened on Bob the Bridge Tuesday night? Everyone on social media thinks he or she knows, and I certainly had my knee-jerk reaction, but maybe it was just a God Thing and we leave it at that.
I received a lot of negative feedback for my portrayal of this new health clinic in West Omaha. But, as a father, I couldn't bring myself to look at it any differently when it comes to MY kid.
NET's Bill Kelly discusses his latest documentary, profiling the big-city realities for Nebraska's small-town law enforcement officers.
She's a young, female, pro-LGBT, #metoo'er Democrat. She has to HATE President Trump, right? Her friends were shocked when they saw what this local woman posted on Facebook this week.
Would you ever think something like this could happen in small-town Nebraska? Stephanie Olson, director of the Set Me Free Project, explains what might lead young women to a life like this, and what might get them out.
I attempt to give the fairest assessment I can muster to AOC's border complaints and Colin Kaepernick's Nike complaints.
Enzo Zurlo and I invite you to join us at Enzo's Italian in Florence on Tuesday, July 16th for the next NewsRadio 1110 KFAB Gourmet Club!
Biden is told to pass the torch. Kamala goes on the attack. Bernie is nuckin' futz. Here are all the clips and commentary you need to feel like you watched the second Democratic presidential debate.
How do all these topics fit together? They probably don't, except that they're all addressed in this podcast.
Today, our assessment of Warren, Booker, Beto, and the other Democrats on stage last night (including the most dangerous, scientifically asinine and saddest moments). Tomorrow, Biden, Bernie, and the rest.
Most guys in this situation would be weighing the cost of an emergency room visit vs. the cost of a divorce.
I don't want to pay the ticket I was issued, I don't want to pay back the student loans I took out, I don't want to be deported, etc.
The star of one of the '80s greatest cult classics faced a career crossroads between when the phone stopped ringing and Seth MacFarlane called about "Ted." That story Sam told us is almost as amazing as Queen's "Flash Gordon" soundtrack!
Today's odorous batch reeks of I-29's bathrooms, Kara Eastman's advice for criminals marked for deportation, Hope Hicks, Biden's segregationist buddies, and more.
Their names haven't been officially released yet, but we know these girls: They're our daughters, our friends, or ourselves.
What is this going to look like (in reality, not what TDS-sufferers think it will look like)?
With some Sarah Sanders, sad find in an AZ desert that proves Trump right, charges in the Hollis case, and more thrown in between.
A review of the latest "so's your face" style insults from Trump and Biden, as well as trying to figure out why Jon Stewart is so outraged and why Democrats are rallying around perverts in Virginia and New York.
When Wendy Townley's husband was battling opioid addiction, she talked about it openly and honestly with a patient, non-judgmental, loving, trusted friend: Barley, her dog.
Rocket scientist (and American Ninja Warrior contestant!) Kevin J. DeBruin thinks we can, should, and will go back to the moon.
RNC Press Secretary Liz Harrington joins me a few hours before President Trump arrives in the metro for a tour of an ethanol facility in Council Bluffs.
You ever see one of those radar pictures that looks like a storm, but it's cicadas or something? That's how the satellite imagery looks for Iowa right now, but these pests may be more dangerous. Also, we address the disturbing news out of Lincoln (if you're a TMNT).
Joe filled in for Scott on Friday, June 7th, and did such a great job that everyone was disappointed Scott came back to work on Monday.
We hear from the son of the man for whom Omaha Beach is named, President Trump from Normandy, and a 90-year-old vet who has the #1 song in the UK right now.
Steve and Christine with the Omaha Press Club invite you to the next NewsRadio 1110 KFAB Gourmet Club!
Nebraska's 2nd District Congressman explains his thinking behind his vote on the DREAMers ... which hasn't gone over well with some KFAB listeners.
The Arkansas Republican talks with me about the floods, Mexican tariffs, and his new book, "Sacred Duty: A Soldier's Tour at Arlington National Cemetery."
Who is Mindy, and why did she leave her soy latte in Charista's husband's car? We must know!!!
A new book covers the legendary ups-and-downs of our favorite comic actors of the '80s: Steve Martin; Chevy Chase; Bill Murray; Eddie Murphy and more.
Don't be fooled: The President's decision on tariffs against Mexico yesterday was hardly a "surprise."
Erin Sullivan and her Ironhawk Juniors partners need volunteers to help hundreds of local young women this summer in the junior triathlon.
Amazon may be creating human drones, your smart speaker will help you dissolve bodies, and I may never get into a bar again after that KC incident in 1999.
Mike Straub and his son, Adam, left Millard West today on a road trip. This one is a little different, though ... and a lot longer!
The "Aliens" and "Terminator" star joins me in the studio a few days after being a guest on the phone -- and we had a lot more to talk about!
After I was rather dismissive (to put it mildly) of their demonstration a few weeks ago, Creighton students Mike and Aidan bring their climate change fight to the KFAB studios to educate me.
Like a "Trumpdate," I guess, but more effervescent. Today's batch includes Trumpy topics like telling AOC to impeach him, the latest stupid thing he's being blamed for, and Wiig v. Georgia, as well as non-Trumpy topics like GOT, Stranger Things 3, and human composting.
After examining why Omaha is in the midst of a debate over 10% of 0.3% of our solid waste, we turn our attention to the entitled graduates who are mad at Oprah.
The actor talks about growing up in Lincoln, how he learned to fight aliens, and how touch Arnold is just days before he comes to Omaha for Bruce Crawford's screening of "Aliens."
The diatribes today are aimed at the latest celebrity death threat against the President, Trump's issues with Alabama, a sign of our illegal immigration issue in France, and more.
Jamie Jeffries is a tireless advocate for the unborn, and provides her thoughtful, compassionate views in the wake of this week's noteworthy round of the ongoing abortion debate.
Actions this week in Alabama and Missouri have again pushed this conversation into the national discourse ... leading to some people saying some pretty ridiculous things.
Today's effervescent batch smells like Alyssa Milano, Harvard Law telling lawyers not to be lawyers, IHOP, and more.
So many KFAB listeners forwarded me Alyssa Ahlgren's commentary this week about opportunity vs. entitlement that I had to beg her to join me on the radio for a discussion (and she was nice enough to do so!). Then, Lucy and I put on our safety helmets and await the onslaught of public scooters in Omaha.
I guess there's a reason why we know so much about the shooter just a few hours after the violence, but not much about the heroes. Then, we address this morning's attempt by the House to get the A.G. to break the law while accusing the President of violating the Constitution by not letting the A.G. break the law at the Democrats' request. (Make any sense to you?)
Young Republican leader Derek Oden talks with me about his tweet that got Ann Ashford upset, then I address the latest blackface controversy -- this one at Doane.
WOWT's Rusty Lord and I take a look at what last night's storms did throughout the area, then KFAB's resident horse-racing expert Roger Olson places a bet on whether the Derby officials will withdraw the DQ.
So many of us grew up with Fun-Plex here in Omaha, but not quite like Katie Anderson did.
Omaha police worked with US Marshalls and the ATF to apprehend dangerous criminals. One judge apparently decided these were just good boys who deserved a break.
Kris and George stop in to warn Omaha women about the impending growth of lady ticklers (for a good cause).
About ten years ago, Adam Carolla wrote a book called "In 50 Years We'll All Be Chicks." I thought I needed to add some proof he was right ... and we're a decade closer to his prediction.
Bloomberg financial reporter Courtney Donohoe joined Gary, Jim, and invited guests for this special live Q&A session in the KFAB Listener Lounge.
Sen. Grassley updates on flood assessments before previewing the upcoming Barr testimony.
After musing about how that 56/17 relationship may have worked, I take on the Creighton climate change protesters ... and nearly hurt myself on the dismount.
We talk about the allegations against the Dundee teacher, and cover a few other stories of teachers who snapped recently.
He was nearly whacked by Pesci before being celebrated by Valli, and now Michael Longoria returns to Omaha with his fellow "Midtown Men" this weekend for performances with the Omaha Symphony.
Omaha residents spoke out yesterday to the City Council, protesting the new trash collection proposal. Councilmember Aimee Melton talked with me this morning about it after yesterday's 4.5 hour (!!!) session.
It's been ten years since movie audiences were introduced to their story of taking in a young man who would go on to be a 1st-round NFL draft pick. Next month, Omaha audiences will have a chance to listen to them speak at the D.J.'s Heroes Awards Luncheon.
I'm sure I've written that headline sarcastically a few times before, but I'm happy to say that Erin Konecky truly is deserving of this honor. She tells us how she's turned her personal tragedies related to miscarriage and loss of a newborn into a positive effort for other moms who have experienced loss.
The President drops a "bullsh--" in his tweeted response, Mad Maxine says there are clear grounds for impeachment, and Adam Schiff suggests the President could be impeached because he's "unpatriotic." Such is the state of politics within 24 hours of the Mueller Report release.
It didn't occur to me that a) There are pricing levels similar to air travel when sneaking into America, and b) Someone born after Columbine would be obsessed with it to this dangerous level.
From the hallowed-yet-charred remains of "Our Lady" in Paris to the hollowed-yet-charred character of "She's no lady" in Sarpy County, today's podcast runs le gamme.
Mike McPadden has reviewed 350 (350?!?) of the teen films of the 70s, 80s, and early 90s for his book "Teen Movie Hell." He talks with me about the good, the bad, and the H.O.T.S.
"I’m not old enough to have seen Tiger Woods play in his prime, but after watching him this weekend, that guy has real potential and he’ll be very good someday!" --Ethan
From Elton and Orbison to Counting Crows and Spinal Tap, T Bone has worked with them all. He shares some stories and new music with us today.
Brandi was one of those students who walked out of class yesterday to protest what she says is a boy who is unfairly allowed to use the girls' bathroom at Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs. She talks with us about how this issue started and how it's now so out of control that threats forced her and other students to stay home from school today.
On Spring Game Eve, we talk with two local prep stars who either went on to play for the Huskers (Luke) or was lured by the dark side (Harrison). Both are hosting charity events in Omaha, though!
The comedy legends talk with me about Carson, reveal what happens backstage after the show, and take plenty of shots at each other before their Omaha appearance on April 18th.
I thought the Mayor's news conference yesterday was trashy (and now the puns can stop as we discuss the new waste collection proposal).
One of my favorite things about the Henry Doorly Zoo is how you can see all the great animals there while never being kidnapped by Ugandan gunmen.
Nebraska's junior Senator and 2nd-District Congressman take some time to address the flooding, Democrat obstruction, jobs report, border issues, and more.
I re-aired this interview with Lee and Bill Sapp from 8/18/11 to celebrate their legacy upon Lee's passing at the age of 90.
Today's batch has the pleasant aroma of a variety of local issues: The DoCo Board doesn't want to hear from you anymore, Mayor Stothert doesn't think you're funny, Sen. Slama doesn't want to be called "a woman," a strip club doesn't care that you don't want them to open in your West O neighborhood, and a flooded resident doesn't live in a "flood plain."
My first inkling of "This is the kind of thing I want to do with my life" was when I started writing a column in the school newspaper at the age of 17. I wanted to be like Dave Barry. Today, I had the pleasure of talking with him!
Scott Cernik grew up in Skateland and SkateDaze, as his father started the roller-skating empire in this area. This weekend, he'll turn off the lights and music for the last time.
This segments goes from my thoughts on why President Trump did what he did with bump stocks to talking with his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump.
Today's talk radio potpourri also smells like the McMinimum wage, a tornado drill, lost faith in humanity, and more.
A Bellevue church is convinced there are several "undocumented victims" out there, afraid to ask for flood assistance because of their immigration status.
"Oooh, I like this movie. Great music. Compelling story. Marvelous acting. Just get rid of all that gay stuff and we'll show it in our theaters." --China's Minister of #NoHomo
Lombardo's owner Noreen Thelen invites you to join us on April 8th for the next NewsRadio 1110 KFAB Gourmet Club.
If you missed my friend, Chris Stigall, filling in for me the past few days, please enjoy his "Mueller Monday" response to the end of the most fake-newsy witch-hunt in political history.
Not enough. Or, if we learned anything, we didn't act on it. Joe Herring joins me for this review of the government's response to flooding then (2011) and now (2019).
Our update today includes Agriculture.com's Bill Spiegel's report on why the flooding was so historically worse this year, Sen. Ben Sasse on the V.P. coming to the area and details on federal disaster relief, and WOWT-6's Mike McKnight on the experiences he's shared with flood victims out on the airboats the past few days.
Today's stories from across the flooded plains involve a pilot acting as an "Uber pilot" for those who can't get in or out of towns by car, a water damage expert giving homeowners a head's up on what to look for when they get back to their homes, a Salvation Army rep talking about the most pressing needs, and more.
The aroma of today's batch reeks of college admission schemes, Dick's Sporting Goods, potholes (of course), and revenge porn.
I point a few things out about Gov. Ricketts' anti-Semite ex-staffer, Speaker Pelosi's admission about impeachment, and the Ethiopian plane crash. I probably should have kept a few of those Ethiopian thoughts to myself.
I'd invited Mayor Stothert on the radio this morning to talk about the significance of her being Omaha's first female mayor (today is International Women's Day), but comments by our fill-in host on KFAB's Morning News this morning needed to be addressed first!
We know the past: Full Metal Jacket; Men in Black; Jurassic World; Law & Order: Criminal Intent; and so many more. The future hits theaters tomorrow in the form of his directorial debut, "The Kid."
The punk pioneer of Black Flag and Rollins Band fame (somewhat reluctantly) reflects on his legacy in music.
We talked today about ... well ... all of those things I put in the title of this podcast. Duh.
On today's show: R. Kelly unravels before our eyes, Democrats continue to turn their backs on Israel, prisoners are just walking away from jail here in Omaha, and much more.
They say we lose things in threes, and they are right. Also, we talk today about the disturbing e-mail Buffett Middle School parents received last night (and what I'm willing to reveal about it), a local family getting a conspiracy theorist to shut up, and more.
Ok, here's the deal: I'm reposting this interview we did the day after Prince died in April of 2016 with my friend Elliott Threatt (Prince's "stand in" during filming of Purple Rain), because his daughter is doing a report about Prince and wanted to hear this. (It seems to me her dad could have just told her all about his experiences, but ...)
Example #3,283 how today's kids are completely different from how we were: Contacting their friends for "play dates."
Today, we cover the WORST hazing story EVER, a building in downtown Omaha that may or may not collapse today, and Robert Kraft's awesome "not guilty" plea.
Michael Cohen took over 30 minutes in his attempt to destroy the President. I only need 2 min. and 21 seconds to point out why I'm underwhelmed.
Sen. Grassley addresses the President's domestic and foreign policy moves these past few days, as well as the latest controversy surrounding the NRA.
Dr. Ally Dering-Anderson of UNMC educates me about smoking vs. vaping and nicotine vs. caffeine.
Sara talks with me about exposing the silent, swampy coup against the President, Russian collusion, and braving the snow to get to Omaha tomorrow night.
Are you one of these types of drivers when it snows? Then I look forward to pushing you into a ditch!
We talked today about the #MeToo Generation trying to erase an iconic image from the Greatest Generation, nutjobs mourning a dead tree, hundreds gathering in Nebraska for a Bigfoot conference, and more!
Brandon #WalkAway Straka says this Jussie Smollett story is "my favorite thing that has ever happened in my life!"
"Where's the fire, Mr. President?" --Every other 'firefighter' who ignored this problem
I spread the love on Valentine's Day (and explain why my daughter and I were at a bar all last night).
Today's batch smells like "racist" Papio cops/Joslyn artwork/MAGA attack against Juicy Jussie, the national debt, Howard Schultz, and Elton John.
The "Better Off Dead" and "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" actress now comes full circle with "Amityville," going from playing the daughter to playing the mom.
I will allow Guster to perform with the Omaha Symphony Friday night ... after I can finally remember who I saw them perform with in Omaha about 20 years ago.
Tonight, the President will welcome a kid who has been bullied for having the last name "Trump." As the President's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump certainly knows what that's like.
There are two bills in the legislature dealing with this matter -- here are the "for" and "against" arguments.
Andy Hoffman describes the experience he and Jack had at the Super Bowl as guests of Husker/Patriot Rex Burkhead.
There is no corn syrup in this podcast ... because, apparently, that matters or something.
Hillary dismissed it as "scare tactics," but Trump predicted during this 2016 debate exactly what is happening right now in New York, Virginia, and other states.
It has been three years since Sarah Root was killed; what is the status of the common-sense legislation against illegal immigrants that bears her name? Not only is it still stalled, but a new proposal in Nebraska would make it take a big step backwards.
How long with Gladys sing? How many tweets will the President issue? These are just a few of the creative bets that can be made on the Rams-Patriots game.
What will be the real-world ramifications of the bills and proposals in New York, Virginia, and elsewhere?
Today's batch reeks of emotional support animals, cable TV bills, racist coal miners, and a fantastic ICE raid. Take a big whiff!
From military exercises to working in freezers to waterskiing amidst the throes of hypothermia for booze, KFAB Nation provided these stories to rival the polar vortex.
"Winston" has had talks with the people behind the new Ghostbusters film, aaaaand.......
I think I make some great points about why today's metro students don't go to school sporting events anymore ... but I realize it also sounds like a cranky old man complaining about these darn kids walking across his lawn. I'd be happy about the kids on my lawn, though -- at least they'd be outside!
Rep. Bacon addresses the current level of bickering in D.C., as well as the comments from some Trump admin. officials that critics say display no empathy for the workers affected by the shutdown.
What a legislature we have: Cavanaugh is breast-feeding as Chambers is singing her baby to sleep.
This will be part of new-employee training now, after this Igor-looking nutjob decided the patient in a vegetative state was coming on to him.
North Omaha state senator Ernie Chambers borrowed this Lesley Gore classic today when addressing Rep. Pelosi's stance towards President Trump.
"The media regurgitated a narrative that fit what they want to believe." --Jim Rose, KFAB's Morning News
The Native American says he felt like the white mob around him was going to tear him apart. The media will not allow any other version of this story be told, so, I guess he's right.
If you listen to the media, you'd think this has never happened ever in the history of evers.
From NC State to Paraguay to the Washington Generals to that loveable team from Harlem, Zeus has taken a strange road to the world of blindfolded dunks and three-man weaves.
The Native American says he felt like the white mob around him was going to tear him apart. The media will not allow any other version of this story be told, so, I guess he's right.
Franklin Thompson talks with me about race relations, social justice, and being a black conservative.
I don't blame the SCHOOLS for canceling class today for NOTHING. I think there's plenty of blame to go around.
These were the issues we faced in the late 70s and through the 80s that today's kids could never even fathom!
Clinton Greenspan and Lissa deGuzman get off the magic carpet long enough to stop by and talk to KFAB for a few minutes while in town with "Aladdin" at the Orpheum.
This group is trying to link states with high gun ownership to suicide because ... guns.
Noted political analyst and scholar Cardi B puts down a book long enough to opine on the government shutdown.
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson responds to this legislative push for medical marijuana in the state.
It may be harder to get Rick Moranis involved in this than Harold Ramis, but Ivan Reitman's son says there will be a third installment of this beloved franchise. Also beloved: "Family Guy," but I don't like that they're talking about giving a "protected group" a pass.
Put down that sandwich and don't step into that national park until you've heard these scary ways "they" saw the government shutdown will lead to our untimely deaths.
Gillette says today's men are not "The Best a Man Can Get." But ... as I walk out alone on very thin ice ... what about today's women?
The Iowa senator attempts to end the government shutdown, and addresses the most recent controversy surrounding Iowa Congressman Steve King.
Someone needs to land on this guy's house, pick-ax his way through the roof, sneak through the levels of the home to the basement, and talk some sense into him before the eye of the storm closes. (How are my Fortnite references? I've watched this game played for a total of 1 minute and 45 seconds.)
A 13-year-old girl who has been missing for three months in the wake of her parents murder has been found alive. This almost never happens.
Can you imagine if one of President Trump's sons said about him what Speaker Pelosi's daughter said about her on CNN yesterday?
Also covered here are "Socialist Rescue Dogs in California" and "Worst Guard Dog Ever."
I had a great time this morning learning Brandon's story, thoughts, and how to pronounce his name.
aka, "The Urine Review 2018," featuring the best rants, guests, musical performances, and call of the year.
After we name today's winter "storm," we examine the potential problems of the 23andMe DNA ancestry kits.
And another thing: Why was Santa going to CANCEL Christmas? Couldn't he have just POSTPONED it for a day or two?
Rep. Gutierrez gave us so many pearls of wisdom in his 5-and-a-half minutes of berating Sec. Nielsen, I needed an hour to respond.
This ridiculous e-mail about something that may or may not even exist is the first thing that set me off this morning. I have "Patience Insecurity."
"They" say overeating and driving is just as dangerous as drinking and driving. "They" are frickin' idiots.
My biggest problem with this story is that Omaha's Finest didn't lay waste to this gang member when they had the chance. That, and how I'm appalled gangs don't offer decent health insurance among their benefits package.
Sgt. Powell from Die Hard 1 & 2 settles the question of whether those movies are "Christmas movies."
The people who get upset when they see the commercials featuring rich couples getting each other expensive cars for Christmas must be REALLY mad at what this pastor did.
My man would like you to listen to this podcast in the business of where your company is located and ask yourself, "How would I have reacted if I received this e-mail?"
According to one e-mailer, "I don’t know why I listen to you sometimes cause you point out things like student loan forgiveness that just PISS ME OFF."
Our ancestors traversed the wild frontier with nothing more than prayer and intestinal fortitude. Now, we can't fly from Omaha to Orlando without our comfort kittens sitting on our laps?!?
If the Oscars host and the Heisman winner are getting pilloried for things they said on Twitter YEARS ago, what about this local community organizer who told HBO she felt segregated in Omaha ... so she needed to come to a retreat with no white people around (????)?
Sen. Grassley responds to Nebraska's senators claiming his bill would have violent criminals running loose in the streets.
Ryan, Matthew, and Billy McGuigan are at the Omaha Community Playhouse this month with their spectacular Beatles show, "Yesterday and Today."
Pat, Vince, and Eddie with A Late Fall give us as acoustic taste of the show they're doing in Benson for Larry and the Pine Ridge Reservation tomorrow night.
Ahead of their show in Omaha next week, Kurt explains how a phone call from a director no one had ever heard of led to their playing with Stevie Wonder at halftime of the Super Bowl.
My love for "Jay" is ticking clock, BERSERKER! (And, if you get that reference, you may listen to this podcast.)
An Elkhorn principal is on leave after trying to keep Christmas out of Manchester Elementary.
What they did to those poor chickens is just awful ... and now I'm hungry for fried chicken.
Yes, yes -- there are many wonderful, busy people who need online classes to better their lives and all that. I'm clearly not talking about those people (stop yelling at me).
Doesn't anyone remember how they assaulted his character by making the "Willie Horton ad" into something it wasn't?
I popped off about these horrible things yesterday. Today, KFAB Nation gets its say, as does Omaha's head traffic engineer.
What's it like growing up with a father who is the Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan? Jvonne Hubbard knows.
This is clearly a form of population control, because I believe this evil new traffic light function will kill all of us.
Starbucks wants less porn. Iowa prisoners want more porn. Will America survive the turmoil?
We lost an area teen a drunk driving accident, and the Blame Game has gotten a little out of hand.
Should you really call 911 if your neighbor's dogs are barking in the cold? One Omaha resident did.
So, the government just told us to chuck out an entire food supply, and we did it with no questions asked?
To hear the media describe it, Trump was personally filling tear gas canisters and bouncing them off children's heads over the weekend. Obama CERTAINLY never did anything like this ... did he?
The beloved "Cosby Show" actress joins us for this look back at growing up in front of the cameras, as well as a look forward to her new Lifetime film, "Jingle Belle."
I present a fair assessment of the President's "raking leaves" comments in comparing California and Finland's wildfire situations.
The Lord and Lady of Essex (and the Jester of KFAB) invite you to join us for the NewsRadio 1110 KFAB Gourmet Club / "Madrigal Feaste" on Dec. 4th! Dwayne and Ariel with the production join me here to proclaim the event far and wide.
Mike McKnight talks about his compelling conversation with the homeless couple living in a wooded area near the Westroads.
"Y Fight" is not a question, but I have several questions after hearing about this fight at an Omaha Y.
Lucy helps me rank what level of degenerate these people in the news are, starting with Michael Avenatti.
Whether acting in "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" or "Valley Girl," voicing Rugrats or Powerpuffs, or singing in "Better Off Dead" or The Voice, E.G. Daily has displayed her versatile talents. She joined us this morning to promote her new single, "So Pretty."
No, these kids shouldn't have been doing this. And, yes, prescription drug abuse is a serious thing. But there are other elements of this story at Papillion-La Vista South H.S. that need to be addressed.
Even via a bad phone connection, Jack McBrayer ("30 Rock," "The Middle," and "Wreck it Ralph") still comes through as one of the nicest guys in the world.
Pointed questions and common ground here in this conversation with Amanda, who is transgender and much happier that way.
It's like America woke up today hungover, saying "I did WHAT last night? I put Republicans in the Senate and the Democrats in the House? Whoa, dude -- I was HAMMERED!"
The President's son reveals how his father is working much younger staffers under the table during this last-minute blitz ahead of today's Midterms.
A political mailing in Blair suggests a chiropractor candidate is coming for your lady parts.
Jessica Shelburn of Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (Against) and State Sen. Adam Morfeld with Insure the Good Life (For) discuss Initiative 427 in Nebraska, a measure that -- if approved -- would expand Medicaid to more recipients in the state.
Actor Harry Waters Jr. talks about being cast in "Back to the Future," his first impressions of Michael J. Fox, and coming to Omaha next week for the screening of this '80s classic.
My advice: Rep. King needs to sue MSNBC and Rep. Fortenberry needs to have a "serious chat" with his chief of staff.
They're protesting by walking off their jobs at Google today, under the headline of #MeToo, leading to yet another chapter in my ongoing series, titled "Women: What Do You Want?!?"
This stream-of-conscientiousness flows from Halloween to raking leaves to an allegedly offensive political mailing.
RNC spokesperson Kayleigh McEnany reveals what (and who) spooks her the most on this Halloween a few days before the midterms.
Psychic Vincent Genna knows the significance of Oct. 31st. Even though he may not agree with me that it will be "Dogs and cats living together," he explains our strong connection to the spirit world today.
Actor Peyton Crim tells us about "The Play that Goes Wrong," and then tells us about how a play he was in went very wrong.
Jimmy Meeks leans on his years in law enforcement -- and ministry -- to address the issue of armed security in places of worship.
Best argument ever: "Well, they're not any more likely to abduct your children on Halloween than any OTHER night, so ..."
I'm not a big conspiracy theorist (I'm not even sure I spelled "theorist" correctly), but there's something odd about these mail "bombs." Also in this podcast: The migrant caravan has doubled in size, a serious discussion about BB&B coupons, and Putin talking smack about our Seal.
What was Sen. Chuck Grassley thinking when Judge Kavanaugh launched into his angry, political comments during the hearings? We discuss that, as well as the migrant caravan, Medicare For All, and more.
It seems there's bipartisan agreement: Obamacare has failed. But what to do about it doesn't even have agreement within the Republican party. Congressman Don Bacon addresses this, and a variety of other topics.
Lucy and I are intrigued by this annual survey that purports to show what frightens Americans the most.
Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse joins me in the studio for a wide-ranging conversation on his mixed feelings for the President, the state of personal politics today, the migrant caravan, the death of the Saudi journalist, giant killer ants, the Huskers, and more.
The director of the Global Faith Institute grew up around the Muslim Brotherhood, and wonders why people are so shocked by this story when there's so much more going on than just a dead reporter.
Lisa explains how the tragic loss of her son in the summer of 2016 is leading to a wonderful effort the community can partner in throughout the month of November in Aspen Seemann's memory.
Bob's coming to Omaha Nov. 9th for the screening of this 1985 classic. He talks with me about what he would change in the film, the five wasted weeks of filming it with the wrong actor, and what's next for the franchise.
From chart-topping hits to remote-controlled toilets, Nate talks with me about his career, eating wings with the Pope, and his new show on DIY Network, "Hit Properties."
She's coming to Omaha next month to talk with your dead grandmother! Theresa talks with me about "coming out" to her family, the lack of privacy in being surrounded by spirits, and dealing with skeptics.
The Never-Trumpers whine so much, it's hard to take them seriously when they may have a legitimate complaint (like why a President feels the need to call anyone "Horseface").
A conversation with my 8-yr-old Sunday night sounds surprisingly similar to what we're hearing from Saudi Arabia (and a certain Omaha dry cleaner, too).
Angrily mowed Saturday after we decided to lose that game; thought I'd have to shovel the driveway yesterday. Why do we live here again?
Am I wrong for thinking that, in that corner of the world, everybody be killing everybody over anything? So, why is this shocking that the Saudis may have decided a reporter needed to die?
Sen. Warren's father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate once met a Native American, or something.
In talking about the lack of impact "#BeKind" seems to be having in the wake of the stabbing at Burke, a parent says her students were told they could be suspended if caught talking about the incident with other students.
Wait: The mayor of Lincoln threatened the city council with JAIL TIME if they didn't approve his budget?!?
A guy wanted to blow up D.C. over "sortition," which -- as I've now learned -- is not only NOT a pizza restaurant in Ralston, but it's also NOT a bad idea! (Sortition, not the explosion.)
The President put on quite a show last night for all the Nebraskans who invaded Iowa to be there!
Yeah ... so? Do we forget what a non-story this would have been in 1985? Coach McDonald would have put this punk through a window at Ralston High School and they would have made the punk pay for a new window.
Liberals have updated the talking points: Conservatives are racist, sexist, homophic, war-mongering Xenophobes who are now also sex offenders and wouldn't believe their own daughter if she told them she was assaulted.
Based on what Councilman Ben Gray said yesterday, I think it's clear that racism is dead in my hometown!
Another day, another mountain of new things to talk about in this potentially never-ending saga.
Huddle up, Huskers. I need to have a word with you ... especially the "rotten" ones who haven't left yet.
From the Georgetown professor to this Illinois Times cartoonist to what you've undoubtedly seen on Facebook, nearly all of the anti-Trump/Kavanaugh arguments are profane and slanderous.
Kyle Anderson from Baela Rose in Dundee lays out the "just ducky" menu for our next NewsRadio 1110 KFAB Gourmet Club on Oct. 16th.
Joe Herring guest-hosts this program about the important issue of the Medicaid Expansion vote on the November ballot in Nebraska.
Ok, not ALL of my time, but the goal of this morning's broadcast was to get as many of YOUR opinions on as possible -- and there were plenty to choose from on this Kavanaugh mess.
In going over the forthcoming "optics" of Accuser #1's testimony tomorrow, we learn more details about the new Accuser #3.
According to Stormy Daniels' attorney, the new accusation that Brett Kavanaugh was waving his peen in a girl's face at Yale will be the least shocking thing we hear about this Justice-in-waiting this week.
The local singer/songwriter stops by with her new song "Joyride" ahead of tomorrow's performance at the Sgt. Peffer's anniversary/tailgate/block party and her Oct. 5th show at the Bourbon Saloon.
Or, is the better question, "Would those who demonize Brett Kavanaugh believe him if the politics involved were different?"
"Tater" talks with me just before his appearances in Omaha at the Orpheum and on your Netflix, and he doesn't seem too worried about offending ANYONE (which is just the way we like him).
The Nebraska Republican Party insinuates that Democratic candidate for governor Bob Krist is a drunk ... by releasing videos showing him NOT drinking.
Even though I couldn't watch Saturday's game, I know exactly what happened. Coach told me later that night.
"No class" when commenting on today's story about -- and response from -- state auditor Charlie Janssen.
This is the closest we get these days to Moses coming down the mountain with the Commandments.
This huge story has been around for a few weeks (at least, the latest version of it), but I wasn't prompted to talk about it until I saw this headline this morning.
"Strong winds and a lot of water" you know about. But what about the manure lagoons? And what about the sharks?!?
Cheryl's young son was diagnosed with cancer last year, and she talks about how Angels Among Us has stepped in and helped her family in the months during his treatments.
AAU Executive Director Susie Nelson talks about the organization we're raising funds for today, and the families we're helping with this effort.
Sen. Sasse says the White House is a reality show, and neither political party represents what the American people need in government.
My friend Jon has told me for years my job is so easy, even an idiot could do it. This morning, he proved himself right! (Jon and his guest Justin Wayne did a great job, and I'm grateful to them for stepping in so I could attend a funeral this morning.)
He held up a license plate in 1995, and achieved local Internet stardom in 2018! I talk with "Bucky" about the plate (it's a fraud!) and his years of dealing with Colorado football fans.
The Omaha native starred with Burt in the Smokey and the Bandit films, with Paul in the hilarious role of "Little Enos."
On Saturday, Sept. 22nd, Sgt. Peffer's and NewsRadio 1110 KFAB invite you to join us in an Anniversary/BlockParty/GourmetClub/Tailgate/FootballWatchin' Extravaganza!
Michelle, Brad, and I talk about Sunday's event for local girls ... which my daughter has to win by any means necessary.
From the anonymous NYT op-ed to the celebration of an anthem kneeler -- where is the courage in this country?
I like what Sen. Sasse said yesterday: "This drivel is patently absurd." Every day, Senator! Every flippin' day!
The second of the First Sons talks with me about Nike, the Woodward book, and how his father would have reacted if he behaved like these disrupters at the Kavanaugh hearings.
What would you have done differently during Saturday night's "Frost Delay"? Because it may happen again this Saturday, considering the forecast for the Colorado game!
Warning: Today's batch of talk radio potpourri covers none of the really important matters of the day.
A new concept in "houses of ill repute" is set to open in Toronto, where the workers are all real dolls. Literally: Real Dolls. I have ... questions ...
Since I know you're busy, I'll write your complaint e-mail for you: "Scott, how dare you criticize this young man for his decision. After all, he's just a KID! Sincerely, _____."
When Sen. McCain was a guest on my show on this day, it was one day after MoveOn.org smeared Gen. Petraeus and six years to the day after the Sept. 11th terror attacks. From 9-11-07.
In the presidential election that resulted in Obamacare, Sen. McCain addressed the issue of healthcare in this conversation on KFAB from Oct. 10th, 2007.
Sioux City's Col. Bud Day recalled his time spent as a POW in Vietnam with John McCain. From October 27th, 2007.
The crowd who claims every school shooting is Republicans' fault says to stop politicizing the Mollie Tibbetts story.
Now it comes out that the employer of Mollie Tibbetts' (alleged) killer DIDN'T use E-Verify, which frustrates me on many levels about this entire, messed up, broken system.
The comic/actor/director's latest work takes another look at his 1991 film "The Five Heartbeats." We talk about the legacy of that movie, as well as working with names like Carson, Eddie, Cosby, and Denzel.
In case you heard about me getting a little worked up during this show, the rant in question is probably the one that begins at the 40:48 mark of this podcast.
The Iowa student missing since July 18th has been found ... but it's not a happy ending to this ongoing story.
There are two 100-yr old things different today than they were yesterday. One at UNC, and one on store shelves.
Today's batch of talk radio potpourri smells like triggered snowflakes, Rudy Giuliani, Sen. Grassley, and lots and lots and lots of rain.
NET's Mike Forsberg discusses his 55-day, 1300-mile trek across Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska ... following a single drop of water.
We talked about a few other things during this show (Gov. Cuomo, a racist getting yelled at by his dad, an 11-yr-old kneeling activist), but always kept coming back to Aretha.
An American pastor is in one, possibly because his daughter took a picture of some food.
We would learn later this morning that Carey Dean Moore's statement wouldn't say anything to, for, or about his victims or their families, while whining about how he thinks some men on death row are innocent. A cowardly a-hole, right to the end.
There are things America can learn from Italy. There are a multitude of things Italy can learn from America (specifically, the people at Xlerator).
The warning about "biting the hand that feeds you" was pre-emptively created for this hole that Omarosa is now digging.
Billy and Tara invite you to their new show at the Omaha Community Playhouse, "Rock Twist."
This Trumpdate includes the economic news, the latest Cohen allegations, and Willy Wonka as the host of The Price is Right.
Omaha just cut the ribbon on this wondrous new thing they're very proud of. I'm not impressed.
The permanently triggered don't like Ron Brown coming back to Nebraska, and they think Nebraska's schools are racist (they are -- just ask Standing Bear!).
Did Sacha Baron Cohen take advantage of a mentally ill man, or is this guy just a moron?
Are there racist Nazis coming out of the sprinklers around here, or is there something else at play?
The former Congressman talks with me about the TWITTER WAR WITH IRAN, North Korea, Russia, and "Democratic Socialism."
Now, whether you read the title of this podcast as "Iran is threatening" or "Trump is dangerously threatening Iran" depends on your politics.
The Papillion native is back in Nebraska for the first time since she was crowned Miss USA in May.
Nick/Nicholas won't make Prep's 20-yr reunion this year; he's too busy starring in NBC's "Trial and Error."
What did I miss in yesterday's Trump-Putin comments that was so wrong, besides the healthy media bias and liberal hypocrisy?
A woman was given three minutes to address the Fremont City Council. Four minutes and 20 seconds later, she was arrested.
Maybe being on the road "350 Days" a year and getting whipped with a chain by Rowdy Roddy Piper wasn't as glamorous as it seemed when I watched it as a kid!
These teens from Iowa impressed me with a few songs from before their parents were probably born!
Sen. Fischer has been a very pro-life politician, as have several of her fellow conservatives. Will this finally translate into a federal abortion ban with this Supreme Court pick?
This latest leak goes back to last August, when everyone around the President was apparently horrified that he was about to drop bombs and soldiers on Venezuela.
What can't we do anymore that we used to be able to do around here? Grab a pack of smokes, throw your friends in the bed of your truck, and let's listen to this podcast while we cruise Dodge.
This new leader of Mexico should have handed out hats that say "Make Mexican Drug Lords Great Again."
David Victor has truly lived the life of a "rock star." At least, the rock star from that Mark Wahlberg movie!
With the perpetually outraged getting more and more unhinged -- and encouraged -- I'm worried the retirement of Justice Kennedy may push them over the edge. Here's why.
With Survivor, Mickey and Starship headline tomorrow night's "Metro Credit Union Celebrates America" free concert at Memorial Park.
Try to listen to this podcast over the sound of fireworks. Then, try to remember how much fun you thought fireworks were as a kid before taking them away from today's kids.
Some flooding is already underway, but what happens over the next few weeks is crucial.
My day of roller coasters, waterslides, and watching teens make out in front of my kids was almost stopped at the gate by my dangerous and potentially deadly behavior.
They couldn't win an election, so the temper-tantrum is now seeing Trump admin. figures harassed at restaurants, movie theaters, and in their own homes.
Our arena will soon be named "CHI Health Center Omaha." The CHI Health Centers will also be called CHI Health Centers, but will feature real doctors, not Drs. Dre, Hook, and Feelgood.
If you tuned into the MTV Movie Awards expecting a lot of De Niro-style "F--- Trump!" stuff, you certainly didn't get it from Chris Pratt. Not even close.
One of the Parkland survivors calls the show to talk about why these students are going across the country, including today's stop in Omaha.
Sarah Herrmann with the American Battle Monuments Commission details this awesome story for us.
How these kids are being dealt with at our southern border really depends on who the President is, apparently.
Today's batch smells like illegal immigrants, NONtendo games, and crazy ex-girlfriends. Take a big whiff!
Not sure if I'm for or against this revitalization plan yet, but I (and many KFAB listeners) have lots of questions!
Col. Warren Wiedhahn is a Korean combat veteran who had to doubt he'd ever live to see the day American and North Korean leaders would agree on peace and bringing our POWs and MIA soldiers home.