Weekend Shows

This week's show featured Dunham House executive director John Folsom previewing this forthcoming assisted living community for wounded combat veterans.  Then, National Down Syndrome Society CEO Kandi Pickard talked about the significance of October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

This week's show featured DEAR Diabetes president Lorie Lewis and “Biggest Loser” contestant Sonya Jones promoting a fundraiser for the organization on November 6th.  Then, Nebraska Community Blood Bank donor recruitment manager Kari Lundeen discussed the importance of blood donation.

This week's show featured Builder Foundation executive director Melissa Glenn discussing the work they do to inspire students to consider working in the construction trades, UNMC's Dr. Rebekah Gundry promoting fundraising opportunities for their center for heart and vascular research, and landscape architect David Meyer inviting the community to enjoy the new Greenways at Heartwood Preserve.

This week's show featured Capstone Behavioral Health of Nebraska's Dana Ritterbush discussing how employers and co-worker can help save lives from potential suicide.  Then, Boo Bazaar organizers Claire Caswell and John Clark invited the public to their annual event to support local artists.  Finally, Food Bank for the Heartland's Stephanie Sullivan promoted a donation match happening during this Hunger Action Month of September.

This week's show featured Reformation at the Crossroads president Kristine Bockerman, discussing their mission of empowering women experiencing trauma and addiction through personal growth.

This week's show featured Arbor Day Farm marketing manager Rachel Hrabik promoting the annual AppleJack Festival, Total Truck and Machine's Kevin Wehrli and Richard Miller inviting the public to their community event at their new showroom, and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention CEO Bob Gebbia discussing Suicide Prevention Month.

This week's show featured Kim Foundation executive director Molly Verble discussing their work to prevent suicide, OmahaHawks president Grant Schulte promoting their fundraising event for Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Paul & Neva Grace Foundation co-founder and executive director Kelly Sparr talking about their efforts to provide hospice care for those without the financial means to access the care they need.

This week's show featured Scouting America Mid-America Council CEO Chris Mehaffey discussing the benefits of scouting for young leaders.  Then, Rawle Andrews, Jr., executive director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, responded to a new survey finding most Americans want schools to provide mental health education.

This week's show featured Community Alliance president and CEO Aileen Brady promoting their annual “Breaking the Silence” event to combat the stigma of mental health, Dundee Day production manager Eric Kaplan inviting the public to their free community event on August 23rd in the heart of the city, and Alzheimer's Foundation of America president and CEO Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. discussing their free education conference at Bellevue University on September 17th.

This week's show featured 26.2 Step Mini-Marathon organizer Denise Ibsen Cole promoting the annual event that raises funds for cancer-related charities, Marilyn Lowery invited the public to the free “Pillage the Village” community event, Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley informed about CKM Syndrome, and Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson talked about a program that gets at-risk youth employment opportunities.

This week's show featured business coach, therapist and author Scott Anderson discussing tips for dealing with burnout and stress at work.

This week's show featured Carter Lake Fire Department training officer Nate Bradburn promoting a fundraising concert and food event for the department to purchase equipment and gear, First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue historian Betty Kieran inviting the public to a community event honoring the 175th anniversary of the church, and Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Omaha Mayor John Ewing discussing recent illegal immigration operations in the area.

This week's show featured CRE Summit founder Jerry Slusky discussing community development issues addressed at the annual event, Completely Kids marketing director Taylor McBreen promoting their golf fundraiser to benefit at-risk youth, and Innocence Freed CEO Julie Shrader and volunteer Amy Bodenner illuminating human trafficking issues in Omaha during the annual baseball championships.

This week's show featured Father-Son Golf Tournament organizers Ross and Dave Brenneman promoting this weekend of faith and fellowship among fathers and sons to strengthen relationships.  Then, therapist and employee wellness expert Dana Ritterbush of A Better Way Therapy discussed boosting retention and productivity by prioritizing mental health.

This week's show featured H.O.P.E. Heals Inc executive director Ellie Sorensen promoting her annual Walk for Hope event for suicide prevention, Dr. Luke Nordquist responding to the news of President Biden's prostate cancer, and Dr. Laila Tabatabai informing about osteoporosis.

This week's show featured Luann Rabe with the Munroe-Meyer Guild promoting their Garden Walk fundraiser for the MM Institute at UNMC, Food Bank for the Heartland's Stephanie Sullivan discussing the impact of recent spending cuts on local hunger issues, and Michael Elofson inviting the public to play in an annual golf fundraiser for local veterans and high school scholarships.

This week's show featured Heartland Family Service chief development officer Theresa Cassaday promoting their upcoming Strike a Chord event to raise funds for all the work they do to assist those in-need in our community.  Then, recording artist Dave Bray invited the public to a free concert to celebrate our military and first responders over Memorial Day weekend.

This week's show featured the Salvation Army spokesperson Todd Andrews inviting the public to their fundraiser and scholarship award luncheon on May 13th, Outlook Nebraska's Eric Stueckrath and Nina Rongisch discussing what they do to empower and employ the blind and visually impaired, and Bellevue Chamber director of community engagement Sarah Dighans describing how their “BellevueOpoloy” game connects residents and local nonprofits and businesses.

This week's show featured Taylor Ullom and David Mike with Hero's Encore describing their services for military and first responders, David Frolio and Chris Perry of the Florence Community Theater inviting the public to see their latest production from this nonprofit company that funds preservation of historic buildings, and Kari Lundeen with the Nebraska Community Blood Bank talking about their upcoming May 5th blood drive.

This week's show featured Radio Talking Book program director Ryan Osentowski promoting their service for the blind and visually impaired, SHARE Omaha executive director Teresa Mardesen discussing Do Good Days as part of National Volunteer Week later this month, and Gov. Jim Pillen talking about some of the early work done this session by the legislature.

This week's show featured Scouting America Mid-America Council CEO Chris Mehaffey and the United Way's Matt Wallen promoting their Scouting for Food partnership, Bikers Against Child Abuse members Phoenix, Pita, and Chubbs discussing what they do to help kids facing abuse, A Step Ahead's Ashley Mohr and Deb Van Ornam inviting the public to help with their annual diaper drive to benefit the Nebraska Diaper Bank, and Truck Center Companies' Chelsey Brooks providing details on their upcoming garage sale event to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.