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The Mississippi Valley Library District Board of Trustees has been caught up in culture war-like issues for the past two years. On Tuesday, three of its seven seats are open, and the winners will steer the board as it navigates aging facilities, staff unionization and more. STLPR's Will Bauer reports.

Fairmount Park in Collinsville will open soon for its 100th season. And with that anniversary, there will be major changes at the horse race track. St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer has a preview.

The broader St. Louis economy would not necessarily be left in turmoil if the Trump administration cuts some of the nearly 26,000 federal employees in the region, but there could be negative trickle-down effects. STLPR Metro East reporter Will Bauer and interim managing editor Jonathan Ahl discuss their reporting on this topic.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday compared President Donald Trump's “authoritarian playbook” to the Nazi movement as he unveiled a $55.2 billion spending plan that also saves the state more than $400 million by nixing a health care program for adults who lack legal status. STLPR Metro East reporter Will Bauer joins the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air to discuss Pritzker's address and budget proposal.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum sits down with Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin. The former head of the Minnesota Democratic Party made Missouri one of the stops on his first national tour since becoming DNC chairman. Rosenbaum also talked with Planned Parenthood Great Rivers' Nick Dunne about what's next for the abortion clinic after a judge struck down licensing requirements. And he also checks in with STLPR's Will Bauer about Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's State of the State and Budgetary address.

Illinois residents have until February 14th to cast their ballot in the contest to pick the state's next flag. St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer spoke with members of the flag commission and a flag design expert about the process, and why the details matter.

Prosecutors in Illinois are required by law to publicly release a report if they determine they won't bring charges against a police officer for killing someone. But Madison and St. Clair counties are some of the more populous counties in the state not doing so. St. Louis Public Radio Metro East reporter Will Bauer and Invisible Institute reporter Sam Stecklow discuss.

Democrats in St. Clair County in Illinois have previously enjoyed double-digit victories over their Republican opponents, but those margins of victory over the last three elections have crept into the single digits. STLPR Metro East reporter Will Bauer discusses his reporting on this topic.

Democrats used to win St. Clair County in the Metro East by double digit margins. But in the last few elections, that margin has gotten closer — leaving some to wonder: Can Republicans flip the county like most others in downstate Illinois? St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer reports.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum talks with UMSL's Anita Manion about the 2024 election results in Missouri. GOP candidates won up and down the ballot. But abortion rights backers won a seismic victory with the passage of Amendment 3. Also joining the program is STLPR's Sarah Kellogg, Rachel Lippmann and Will Bauer.

Belleville East and Belleville West high schools are in the postseason for the inaugural season of girls flag football in Illinois. STLPR Metro East reporter Will Bauer discusses how the sport arrived in Belleville and where it goes from here. Bauer also discusses his reporting from the regular season finale last Wednesday, when East squeezed out a nail-biting 13-12 overtime win against their crosstown rivals.

Over the last two years, agriculture in the United States has been riding the highs of elevated crop prices and record incomes. But farm income is projected to dip this year. St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer reports on what that means for farmers and the larger ag economy.

Bellleville East and Belleville West just wrapped up their first regular season of girls flag football. STLPR's Will Bauer brings us a look at how the first year has gone for the Metro East programs – and what it's meant for the girls playing. Plus, another story from the participants in the NPR Next Gen Radio project held in St. Louis. Today, how University City resident Jeff Perkins is most at home as a DJ.

One year ago today, Illinois got rid of cash bail under new legislation called the SAFE-T Act. Now, if the state or county want to keep someone in jail, prosecutors have to convince a judge that the accused criminal should remain detained at a pre-trial hearing. St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer sat down with Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson at the St. Clair County Courthouse to see how the new system has worked so far.

In about a month, the longtime arts center in Alton will be moving from its current building — with no official plan to return. What's led to the departure of the Jacoby Arts Center from that building has some Metro East residents worried about what's to come. St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer reports on the uncertainty for a staple of downtown Alton.

A nonprofit is building some of the first private housing in East St. Louis in decades. The religious organization plans to have 20 homes finished by the end of this summer. St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer spoke with one of the leaders of Landsdowne Up about their goals and the challenges facing East St. Louis.

While the work to get Missouri residents compensated for radiation exposure has gotten lots of attention, an effort to help victims in Venice, Madison and Granite City has largely gone unnoticed. St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer reports on what's being done and who's being impacted.

The Madison County Board approved a measure on Wednesday evening that will put a symbolic referendum to voters in November — asking if the Metro East county should secede from Illinois and create a new state. In advance of that vote, STLPR Metro East reporter Will Bauer discussed his reporting on this story.

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, won the GOP nomination in Illinois' 12th Congressional District for a sixth time earlier this week, warding off a challenge by former Illinois legislator Darren Bailey, R-Xenia. In the Madison County Republican primary for board chairman, treasurer Chris Slusser defeated the embattled incumbent, Kurt Prenzler. STLPR journalists Will Bauer and Brian Munoz discuss the results on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum discusses the Illinois primary results with STLPR's Will Bauer and Brian Munoz. Rosenbaum also chats with SLU's Steven Rogers and STLPR's Jo Mannies about the SLU/YouGov poll and what it could mean for the 2024 election cycle

Earlier this week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his annual budget address that outlined his priorities. Among the priorities in the $52.7 billion state spending plan are more money to address the migrant crisis and education, and tax hikes for businesses and for sports bettors. STLPR Metro East reporter Will Bauer discusses Pritzker's speech, and we include Pritzker's address in this episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.

Like most Illinois Republicans in Springfield, Sen. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, said she's largely skeptical of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's $52.7 billion proposed budget. And, Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly are limited in what they can do because they are in the super minority in both chambers. STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum and Will Bauer talk with Sen. Tracy on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.

It's goal setting time! Todays episode is all about setting goals that will help you become the person that God created you to be! Intro by Will Bauer.

Trevor Bauer has served his suspension and is a free agent who is eligible to sign with any team this offseason, but few seem to be interested. Will Bauer pitch in the big leagues again and should the Mets be the team who takes the PR hit to sign him? Host Ryan Finkelstein takes a look into the free agency of one of the most polarizing players in the game. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Empower yourself when you purchase a Jase Case, providing you with a personal supply of 5 antibiotics that treat 50+ infections. Get yours today at jasemedical.com and use code LOCKEDON to get $20 off your order.  Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trevor Bauer has served his suspension and is a free agent who is eligible to sign with any team this offseason, but few seem to be interested.Will Bauer pitch in the big leagues again and should the Mets be the team who takes the PR hit to sign him?Host Ryan Finkelstein takes a look into the free agency of one of the most polarizing players in the game.JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmetsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Jase MedicalEmpower yourself when you purchase a Jase Case, providing you with a personal supply of 5 antibiotics that treat 50+ infections. Get yours today at jasemedical.com and use code LOCKEDON to get $20 off your order. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023 was a year of change in St. Louis politics as Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner resigned from an office in turmoil and the Board of Aldermen was cut in half. STLPR journalists Jason Rosenbaum, Brian Munoz, Will Bauer, Rachel Lippmann and Sarah Kellogg break down the top political stories of the year.

In Madison County, Illinois, an apprenticeship program helps students with disabilities build skills for work – and life – after they graduate. The program has shown success, and now leaders hope their model gets implemented elsewhere. The coordinator of the program at Collinsville High School, a parent whose son went through the program, and STLPR reporter Will Bauer join the show.

This episode features an interview with long distance gaming buddy Will Bauer. We talk all things Levy and Campaign.As well, there are all the usual ramblings and mutterings, and a new segment for new players.Links to a few things mentioned in the podcast:Compass Games catalogueLock n Load post Heroes of Normandie postUnboxing Clash of CarriersUnboxing DownfallNot mentioned: Check out my latest Shelfie video!

The Catholic Diocese of Belleville underreported the number of clergy who sexually abused children. That's one of the findings of a 700-page report released by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. The report also details how the diocese enabled a pattern of abuse. STLPR Metro East reporter Will Bauer explains.

Missouri greenlit several dispensaries to sell recreational cannabis on Friday, February 3, 2023. St. Louis Public Radio's Metro East reporter Will Bauer joins the program to share what he heard from customers on that first day of recreational sales, the tax breakdown on both sides of the Mississippi River, and how Missouri and Illinois may be competing for consumers.

*Will Bauer, Metro East Reporter for St. Louis Public Radio, joins the show to give an end-of-year update on the IL counties that would like to secede from the state.  *Brett Chase from the Chicago Sun-Times brings a story about high lead levels found in paint at a CPS elementary school. *The Chicago Tribune's Gregory Pratt joins the show to chat about the mayoral tax returns that were released - and which one was not.  *Plus, ABC News Correspondent Justin Finch joins with the latest on the Jan 6th Committee's final public hearing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Will Bauer, Metro East Reporter for St. Louis Public Radio, joins the show to give an end-of-year update on the IL counties that would like to secede from the state.  *Brett Chase from the Chicago Sun-Times brings a story about high lead levels found in paint at a CPS elementary school. *The Chicago Tribune's Gregory Pratt joins the show to chat about the mayoral tax returns that were released - and which one was not.  *Plus, ABC News Correspondent Justin Finch joins with the latest on the Jan 6th Committee's final public hearing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast Description: The Amazon warehouse where six employees died in a tornado a year ago Saturday is nearly rebuilt. The plans don't include installing a tornado shelter. Instead, Amazon says they're taking other steps to keep employees safe such as training them on how to respond to extreme weather, and it hired a meteorologist. STLPR's Metro East reporter Will Bauer discusses this story.

Nebraska's head football coach is out. On Sunday, University of Nebraska-Lincoln athletic director Trev Alberts fired Scott Frost in his fifth season with the Huskers. Nebraska Public Media reporters Will Bauer and Aaron Bonderson reflect on what led up to Frost's departure and what's next for the program.

Quarterbacks fall down draft boards as Kenny Pickett is the only QB taken in the 1st round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In a draft most talent evaluators considered top heavy with questionable talent after the first 17 picks the Minnesota Vikings move back 20 spots in the 1st round to gain an extra 3rd round pick. Does Minnesota have a plan?  Los Angeles Rams Head Coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead caught off guard with the New England Patriots 1st round selection of OL Cole Strange. Did the Patriots reach on Strange two rounds too early? Early draft winners include the Detroit Lions and New York Jets. Did any organization in the NFL have a better first two days than the Jets and Lions? AJ and Hollywood Brown have new homes but 49ers WR Deebo Samuel stays put. What do the trade offers for Samuel say about what the league feels about the self proclaimed Wide Back? MLB gives Trevor Bauer a two year suspension. Will Bauer ever pitch again? The Golden State Warriors eliminate the Denver Nuggets but were the Warriors exposed on the boards? All that and more! 

We're back! For this first episode of our second season, congressional candidate Matt Fyfe joins us to discuss the recent House Bill 1134 pertaining to public education. We are then joined by Will Bauer, Director of Programming at 89.9 WBRO in Crawford County. He is also the founder of SINC - Southern Indiana Communication INC. Introducing the Blue Dot Annual Membership…click here for all the details! THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Parks Board pushes move to Wright Center to February... Support staff at South Harrison schools speak out… HB 1134 in Indiana… Find Matt Fyfe on Instagram and Facebook The Wall by John Lanchester The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Likewise app Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at bluedotharrisoncounty@gmail.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty BECOME A MEMBER Please know that this subscription is optional and the vast majority of our content will always be available free of charge. MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION WE ARE HUMBLED BY ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT AND ARE EXCITED TO KEEP GOING.

Driven by the Delta variant, COVID-19 trends are rising at an alarming rate statewide. Will Bauer of Nebraska Public Media News has more on this week's data update from the Department of Health and Human Services.On the other hand, the percent of positive tests dropped 1.5 percent this week. About 7 percent of tests taken came back positive this past week.Hospitalizations increased to 314 beds in Nebraska. That's just more than 7 percent of the state's hospital beds. However, hospitals in Lincoln and Omaha have said they are close to capacity because of regular procedures. If the previous DHM was in place, 10% would trigger restrictions. Currently, no DHM is in place.

Episode 1 - Dingers and Ks In this episode: It's live—Dingers and K's, for baseball fans by baseball fans! Jamal and Jeremy from Sportsbumz are starting a new podcast to discuss all things baseball. In this episode, we'll discuss updates about Home Run Derby and All-Star Game. Why is AL dominating? Is the All-Star Game feeling more NBA-ish? Will Shohei Ohtani's home run make him the face of today's baseball? Let's find out! [01:28] Dingers and Ks: about the show and its hosts, Jamal and Jeremy [03:48] Is Shohei Ohtani the face of baseball today? [09:59] Marketing the game by making it more inclusive [11:53] Favorite part of the Home Run Derby [19:24] Is there anything that disappointed you about the Home Run Derby? [21:49] Home Run Derby 2021 Updates [25:51] Why is AL dominating so much? Is the All-Star Game feeling more NBA-ish? [32:52] Opinions about the All-Star Game Jerseys? [36:11] There are guys who didn't make it there; who shouldn't be in the All-Star Game? [39:44] Will Bauer pitch again for Dodgers? Opinions about Houston not sending a guy at the game? [43:07] Jamal's blog: Brotha on Baseball - discussing All-Star's bad teams and discussion about Field Independent Pitching Meet The Hosts Dingers and Ks is a podcast for baseball fans of all ages—new ones or lifelong ones. You'll learn something new about the baseball scene with Jeremy and Jamal to give you perspective on what it means to be in the pro ball today. Jamal is a baseball blogger from Spotsbumz, a left-handed pitcher since high school, a lifelong fan of the game. Baseball is Jeremy's first love in high school, which helped him explore other sports and do shows. Find Jeremy and Jamal here Jamal's Blogs on Sportsbumz: https://sportbumz.com/brothaonbaseball/ Trade your sports teams like stocks here: https://simbull.app/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dingers-and-ks/support

COVID-19 cases are trending in the wrong direction, and Nebraska infectious disease experts point to the Delta variant as the lead suspect in the state. Will Bauer of Nebraska Public Media News reports. The pandemic had reached all-time lows just over one month ago. Cases stood in the high 20s, but now the Delta variant has come on strongly in the state. COVID cases are up 42% in the past week. From over one month ago, cases are up 440%. Dr. Angela Hewlett is the Medical Director of the Nebraska Biocontainment

COVID-19 cases are trending in the wrong direction, and Nebraska infectious disease experts point to the Delta variant as the lead suspect in the state. Will Bauer of Nebraska Public Media News reports. The pandemic had reached all-time lows just over one month ago. Cases stood in the high 20s, but now the Delta variant has come on strongly in the state. COVID cases are up 42% in the past week. From over one month ago, cases are up 440%. Dr. Angela Hewlett is the Medical Director of the Nebraska Biocontainment

It's once again time to Bust the Slump and enjoy another episode of the Slumpbuster podcast! Joining us this week is Megan Ellis & Pam Wilinski of the Ballpark Vibes baseball blog. Megan, Pam & Ju-Ju talk some of the biggest stories from the Major League Baseball's first half on this episode! Starting off the show we look at the MLB trade market. What are some names that are being talked about in negotiations? Who will be buyers and sellers by the end of July? Will Max Scherzer, Nelson Cruz, Kris Bryant and others find new homes on contenders? #MLB Our next story revolves around Rob Manfred's handling of the 'Sticky Stuff' situation in the season's early going. Did the MLB get it right in taking on this situation? Do players like Tyler Glasnow have a point in criticizing the enforcement against foreign substances? Trevor Bauer has been in the news recently following accusations of misconduct in the bedroom. Have the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB handled the Bauer situation properly to this point? Will Bauer take the mound again in 2021? #TrevorBauer We are finally at the MLB All-Star break in Colorado. Who will win the 2021 Home Run Derby? Will the American League make it 8 straight victories over their National League counterparts? Was the game better when it dictated home field advantage in the World Series? #MLBAllStarGame Is Shohei Ohtani the favorite for the AL MVP? Will Jacob DeGrom secure the NL MVP? The crew gives their predictions! Enjoy the Show! Recorded: Sunday, July 11, 2021 Music: 'Flama' by Lalo Production Beats Host: Julian "Ju-Ju" Martinez Ig: @jujutalkssports | Twitter: @jujutalkssports Featuring: Megan Ellis Pam Wilinski Ball Park Vibes & Home Sweet Ballpark Ig: @ballparkvibes | Twitter: @ballparkvibes Ig: @meganmarieee19 | Twitter: @megaanmarie Ig: @PamxRenee | Twitter: @pamxRenee Ig: @homesweetballpark | Twitter: @homesweetbllprk Websites: https://www.homesweetballpark.com/ https://ballparkvibes.com/ Buy some great merch and save 10% off with Promo Code SLUMP at homesweetballpark.com Sponsors: Caveman Coffee Co. PROMO CODE : SLUMP Social Media: IG: @slumpbusterpodcast | Twitter: @slumpbusterpod Website : https://www.theslumpbuster.com/

Eight days after canceling the state Covid-19 dashboard, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services says it hopes to resume publishing some pandemic data next week. Will Bauer of Nebraska Public Media News has more. A DHHS spokesperson says the agency will hopefully publish brief snapshots and trends of Covid data sometime next week. DHHS had been doing so far more extensively on its dashboard since last spring. But that ended last week when Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts also ended the State of Emergency declaration. The emergency declaration suspended some normal rules during the brunt of the pandemic. Publishing Covid data was one of them. DHHS said last week the data would be available via a public records request. However, all media requests for the data was denied

Today (Thursday) marks a big change in college athletics: It's the first day student athletes can monetize their name, image or likeness. In today's Signature Story, Will Bauer of Nebraska Public Media News has more on what it means and what it will look like in the state. The idea wasn't new in Nebraska, but it's now possible here and everywhere else. Student athletes, under interim NCAA bylaws, are now able to monetize their name, image and likeness. It's uncharted waters for everyone involved.BLAKE LAWRENCE 1: “When name image and likeness legislation changes go into effect, it'll forever change college athletics.”That's Blake Lawrence. He's a former Nebraska football player and now CEO of Opendorse, a Lincoln-based company that works with athletes all over the country with endorsements and social media. He's been at the heart of name, image and likeness or NIL since he founded his company in 2012. For Lawrence, the obvious impact on the horizon of college athletics? What makes it unique: recruiting.

West Nile season is back in Nebraska – and sooner than usual, as Iowa has already reported one case. Nebraska Public Media’s Will Bauer has details. The Douglas County Health Department, in Omaha, had planned to hold off messaging “Usually, we see our first cases in July or August, but we do know that our friends in Iowa already have a case this year. As I may have suggested earlier, we never really know what to expect, but we do know how to address it.”That’s Douglas County Health Department spokesman Phil Rooney. According to the CDC, about 1 in 5 people infected with West Nile develops symptoms. About 1 in 150 develops serious – and sometimes fatal – illnesses. Rooney says to make sure to wear bug spray with DEET, a chemical that repels mosquitoes, think about long sleeves when outdoors near dusk or dawn and report standing water to the health department for treatment. The disease is sometimes perplexing for public health officials. Three years ago, Nebraska led the nation with 251 human cases. The last two years, however, the state saw significant drops – as has the rest of the country. Rooney 2: “So, it really is a mystery. It’s maybe where the flocks of birds fly because the birds carry it, the mosquitoes feed off them and the mosquitoes take it from birds to us. So, it really remains a mystery.”

With some companies in Nebraska’s most populous cities moving out of offices during the pandemic, some worry what will happen to the barren buildings now that life is returning to normal. But, as Nebraska Public Media’s Will Bauer reports, the vacant spaces don’t necessarily mean gloom and doom for downtowns in the state’s biggest cities.Todd Ogden’s standing on the corner of 13th and N streets in Lincoln. There are some empty buildings in capital city’s downtown, with lease signs in windows nearby. It’s changing, he says. But’s it’s not a change that worries the head of Lincoln’s Downton Association because what’s leaving is being replaced – just in a new way. In a post pandemic world, many businesses are reconsidering their traditional office spaces. Real estate brokers and experts say this is a pivotal moment for the future of office and work life. A lot of companies are to be determined on the future of their physical space. And that still leaves questions about what impacts that could have on cities – and, particularly, downtown areas. If the trend continues – and many companies decide to ditch an expensive lease – what happens to a bustling downtown over lunch hour?

With some companies in Nebraska’s most populous cities moving out of offices during the pandemic, some worry what will happen to the barren buildings now that life is returning to normal. But, as Nebraska Public Media’s Will Bauer reports, the vacant spaces don’t necessarily mean gloom and doom for downtowns in the state’s biggest cities.Todd Ogden’s standing on the corner of 13th and N streets in Lincoln. There are some empty buildings in capital city’s downtown, with lease signs in windows nearby. It’s changing, he says. But’s it’s not a change that worries the head of Lincoln’s Downton Association because what’s leaving is being replaced – just in a new way. In a post pandemic world, many businesses are reconsidering their traditional office spaces. Real estate brokers and experts say this is a pivotal moment for the future of office and work life. A lot of companies are to be determined on the future of their physical space. And that still leaves questions about what impacts that could have on cities – and, particularly, downtown areas. If the trend continues – and many companies decide to ditch an expensive lease – what happens to a bustling downtown over lunch hour?

Wow. There is a lot to cover in this episode. The guys discuss the current NBA moves. AD signing an extension and Russ is swapped for John Wall. Vandy has female kicker for the time being and Notre Dame is sitting pretty in their new conference. The guys talk about the MLB offseason as it stands and which players were just non-tendered. Uncle Steve Cohen is off to a hot start but can anybody like him land Kyle Schwarber? There are some big names left on the market. Dom then gets into it with Zig over the Steelers vs Chiefs. Tune in to catch all the action. Who is your power ranked number one team? Will Bauer sign anytime soon? How will the Ravens make the playoffs?

He seems to be the most driven, business-minded person out there, according to this most recent video, and that's got Jeff talking with Doug about Trevor Bauer. What would a conversation between Bauer and Mat Latos look like? Will Bauer stick to his one-year contracts idea? And then looking at this new proposal for the MLB Draft...why? Find out on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices