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A biweekly dive into the stories and people that make up Omaha‘s most pressing issues.
Produced by Chris Bowling.
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As Nebraska’s Latino Voting Bloc Grows, District 2 Candidates Fight for Their Support
Latinos are the second-largest group of voters and the fastest-growing demographic in Nebraska. As they grow in political power, candidates in the 2nd Congressional District fight for their support. Elizabeth Rembert, a reporter with Nebraska Public Media News, reports in collaboration with The Reader's Bridget Fogarty. This is audio news story was first published by Nebraska Public Media News.
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Fangs for the Memories
Back when vampires didn’t sparkle and downtown Omaha gave its oddballs room to play, a crew set out to hunt a Midwestern monster.
Listen to our reading of Gabriella Martinez-Garro's October story about the '90s Omaha vampire flick that's finding new life on YouTube.
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Omaha’s Little Shop of Oddities
On a special Halloween episode of Reader Radio, Lynn Sanchez reads our story on Derek Everhart. The local business owner finds calm and community in the strange. For him, opening his business, Voodoo's Odd Shop on the corner of 13th and Martha Streets is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream he never thought possible.
Read the story by Annie Albin.
This episode was produced by Lynn Sanchez.
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Musicians with Ambitions — Episode 6: The Showcase
The grand finale approaches. Over 40 hours of instruction condensed into five days prepare the campers to perform for a crowd of over one hundred at the Slowdown. Plus, Lucy, Ollie and Renee reflect on their experience.
This is the final episode in The Omaha Reader's six-part series spending a week with Omaha Girls Rock in July 2022.
This episode was recorded and produced by Isa Luzarraga.
Additional editing by Chris Bowling.
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Musicians with Ambitions — Episode 5: Inspiration
Excitement and nerves are at an all-time high as the campers prepare for dress rehearsal. Lucy, Ollie and Renne must overcome obstacles to get their songs completed and performance-ready. Renee has an unfortunate encounter during kickball.
This is the fifth episode in The Omaha Reader's six-part series spending a week in July 2022 with Omaha Girls Rock.
This episode was recorded and produced by Isa Luzarraga.
Additionally editing by Chris Bowling.
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Musicians with Ambitions — Episode 4: A Conversation with Kat Ludwick
This is the fourth episode in The Omaha Reader's six-part series about Omaha Girls Rock, a nonprofit that empowers young girls and femmes with music, teamwork and performance. We spent a week in July 2022 hearing the campers stories. Today we sit down with program director Kat Ludwick.
Ludwick is no stranger to the stage. The frontwoman and guitarist of former folk band The Black Squirrels, she has always embraced the community and creativity that comes with making music. However, her exposure to OGR occurred somewhat surreptitiously.
This episode was recorded and produced by Isa Luzarraga.
Additionally editing by Chris Bowling.
Music by Jon Rix (https://naturalistic.bandcamp.com/)