Becka's Talking
A weekly podcast featuring everyday people with an interesting story to tell.
Podcasting since 2024 • 14 episodes
Becka's Talking
Latest Episodes
From Shoeshine Boy to Bank CEO: Omaha Philanthropist Michael Yanney
The Chairman Emeritus of Burlington Capital, Michael Yanney, shares some of the lessons he has learned while building a multi-billion dollar investment banking firm.
September 10, 2024
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Episode 14
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35:05
Omaha Performing Arts: A Little Something for Everyone
Tom sits down with Joan Squires, president of Omaha Performing Arts, to talk about what is available these days at OPA venues like the Holland Center, Orpheum Theater and Steelhouse Omaha.
September 03, 2024
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Episode 13
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23:35
Fighting Youth Homelessness in Omaha: Helping Couch Surfers Find a Permanent Home
Homeless youth and young adults may not always be living on the streets. Kalisha Reed, executive director of Youth Emergency Services in Omaha, shares how she and her team are working to get youth in crisis the help and housing that they need.
August 27, 2024
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Episode 12
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31:25
Three Years to Life: Does Prison Time Change Hearts and Minds?
Former director of the Nebraska Department of Corrections Bob Houston shares about his experience inside the prison system. Overcrowding, recidivism, and transitioning back into society are just a few of the challenges he shares with Tom Becka ...
August 20, 2024
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Episode 11
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43:02
Counter Terrorism Research Right Here in Omaha
The National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology and Innovation Center (NCITE) is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is based at the University of Nebraska Omaha. The center's director shares her insights into what they do...
August 13, 2024
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Episode 10
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41:12