News

Reporting on Poverty

A'Jamal Byndon talks with Omaha World-Herald reporter Cindy Gonzalez, who helped produce the recent in-depth newspaper report on poverty in Omaha's black community.

Lush Life explores the legendary artistic legacy of Duke Ellington's co-composer

By Chris Cooke

Omaha, Nebraska – Many jazz fans know that Billy Strayhorn was Duke Ellington's celebrated co-composer who wrote such celebrated gems "Take the A-Train" and "Passion Flower".

A radio documentary, Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life acquaints jazz fans with much more of the life and music of the landmark American songwriter and Ellington confidant.

Programs will add to the KIOS evening jazz lineup

By Chris Cooke

Omaha, Nebraska – Fans of music shows heard on KIOS during the early afternoon can look for them at a new time starting the week of Monday, July 2.

Starting that week, Beale Street Caravan(Mondays), Brazilian Hour(Tuesdays), Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz(Wednesdays) and Jazz Profiles(Thursdays) will move to 8:00pm on their respective broadcast days. These programs will be followed by Jazz with Bob Parlocha at 9:00pm weeknights, Mondays-Thursdays.

Alegent Diversity

A'Jamal Byndon talks with Joe Gerstandt, director of diversity for Alegent Health, about diversity and cultural competence in the workplace.

Ears and Cochlear Implants

A'Jamal Byndon talks with E.N.T. Dr. Britt Thedinger about ear problems and treatments, particularly for children.

Great Plains Theatre Conference

Michael Lyon interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee, along with Joanne McDowell, president of Metropolitan Community College.

Sgt. Pepper's 40th Anniversary

Creighton English professor and pop-culture expert Robert Dornsife returns to talk with Cindy Workman about the making of the Beatles album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". It's been 20 years since "it was 20 years ago today".

Small Business/Entrepreneurship

A'Jamal Byndon talks with Teri D. Sanders, who started her own decorating and event-planning business, about issues associated with a small business.

Broadcasting Courses

Michael Lyon talks with Keith Neisler, Carol Tschampl-Diesing and Doug Walker about the radio and television programs at OPS. Later, Michael talks to Fullerton Magnet Center teacher Karen Smith and some of her 3rd grade students, who recently visited Omaha Public Radio KIOS-FM.

Legal Aid of Nebraska

A'Jamal Byndon talks with Muirne Heaney, managing attorney for the Omaha office of Legal Aid of Nebraska, about helping low-income families.