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Leanne Prewitt on Omaha's '26 business outlook, advancing through chaos & shedding things that no longer serve

Leanne Prewitt is the CEO and President of Ervin & Smith marketing consultancy.ALSO…* Omaha firefighters battle ‘difficult’ fire at recycling center - from KETV* Former Nebraska Medicine CEO raises concerns over university’s $800M takeover plan - from KMTV* Omaha Westside district celebrates opening of new Westgate Elementary building - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Van Jensen on releasing 'Godfall' globally, The Battle of Blue Water & a sequel sneak peek

Van Jensen is an acclaimed novelist, screenwriter and comic book writer.Godfall, his debut novel, is out today and is in development as a TV series with Academy Award winner Ron Howard attached to direct. As a comic book and graphic novel writer, Jensen has written world-renowned characters, including Superman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Godzilla, and James Bond.To order Godfall, click here.To check out Van’s Substack, On Storytelling, click here.To listen to part one of Van’s episode, click here.To listen to Van’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one and here for part two.ALSO…* Omaha port authority makes key hires, moves toward $90M state-funded business park project - from Nebraska Examiner* 21-year-old accused of hitting, killing woman with vehicle after disturbance in Omaha held on bond - from KETV* Council Bluffs Police Chief addresses concerns about immigration enforcement - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

PART II: Jewel Rodgers on a Champion's mindset, the BlackBerry Peach Poetry Slam & NOMA

Jewel Rodgers is the Nebraska State Poet, a 2025 Academy of American Poets Fellowship recipient and a 2025 AIRIES Fellow.To listen to the first part of Jewel’s episode, click here. For more information on NOMA, click here. ALSO…* Creighton to name new athletic facility after longtime donor - from WOWT* The goal behind UNO’s new Skills Lab - from KETV* Town and Country sees 30% jump in pet surrenders amid housing challenges - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Greg Ablett on combative social infrastructure, longevity science/medicine & his life-changing epiphany

Greg Ablett is CEO and co-founder of the Re-New Institute. To listen to Kaleb Duncan’s episode on the Men of Omaha men’s group that’s referenced, click here.For more information on the Men of Omaha men’s group, contact Kaleb here.ALSO…* Nebraska Medicine speaks out against $800M buyout as Regents delay vote - from WOWT* Developer sues City of Omaha over claims of missed construction deadlines - from KMTV* OPS says staffing levels are recovering - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Sarah Iverson on effective resolution strategies, figuring out your motivation factor & having a mindful + contemplative 2026

Sarah Iverson is Owner and Play Alchemist for Curious Sunshine.To listen to Sarah’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one, and here for part two.ALSO…* Omaha 18-year-old sentenced in deadly stabbing of a teenager - from KETV* ‘Respect Nebraska Voters’ effort begins signature gathering, meets early pushback - from Nebraska Examiner* New affordable housing complex breaks ground in Omaha next week - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe