Becka's Talking

Tom Becka
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A weekly podcast featuring everyday people with an interesting story to tell.

  1. DEC 2

    Furniture for Families in Need

    Omaha Firefighter Drew Gerken saw a need 13 years ago when he found a family living in an empty apartment. His effort to provide them with furniture has led to The Furniture Project, a non-profit that provides furniture for needy families.

    33 min

  2. NOV 25

    A Nun Who Went to Jail

    Omaha author Mary Kay Leatherman provides a glimpse into her new book about her own aunt called Her Religious Conviction.

    32 min

  3. NOV 18

    Challenges Facing North Omaha

    Community Organizer, Leo Louis II, joins the podcast to share about his efforts to improve life in North Omaha.

    53 min

  4. NOV 11

    Don Bacon Takes on Hot Button Issues

    Congressman Don Bacon (R) joins the podcast to share his efforts to end the government shutdown and to discuss other topics including immigration, tariffs, and his future in politics.

    35 min

  5. NOV 4

    Medical Marijuana in Nebraska

    Dominic Gillen continues to push for access to medical cannabis in Nebraska to help his son who suffers from multiple seizures every day.

    49 min

  6. OCT 28

    Helping refugee women integrate into society in Omaha

    Pam Font-Gabel, executive director of Refugee Women Rising, explains how her Omaha-based non-profit is helping hundreds of refugee women to get settled and thrive in America.

    40 min

  7. OCT 21

    Creston, Iowa Native and World-Renowned Drummer Brings Band to Omaha

    John “JR” Robinson has played drums on some of the biggest hits of the past 50 years. He joins the podcast this week along with fellow Iowa-born musician Mitch Towne to talk about their musical trio called the JR Robinson Band.

    42 min

  8. OCT 14

    Human Trafficking Survivor and Advocate

    Julie Shrader is the founder and CEO of Innocence Freed, a faith-based nonprofit working to help children and adults escape human trafficking and other types of sexual exploitation.

    54 min
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A weekly podcast featuring everyday people with an interesting story to tell.

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  • Creator
    Tom Becka
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Becka's Talking
  • Show Website
    Becka's Talking

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