Curious Nebraska
Curious Nebraska
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Curious Nebraska is producer Andy Hermann's quest to figure out what makes Nebraska, Nebraska.
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The podcast explores diverse topics related to Nebraska's identity, history, and local traditions, including episodes about the invention of the VISE-GRIP tool, the myth of Kearney being the center of the U.S., the enduring legacy of Glur's Tavern, the cultural phenomenon of ranch dressing, and the significance of wool in Nebraska agriculture.
Curious Nebraska is producer Andy Hermann’s quest to figure out what makes Nebraska, Nebraska.
It’s an undisputed fact that the Reuben sandwich was first put together in Nebraska. But what’s the story? And who gets credit for its invention?? Nebraska Public Media producer Andy Hermann digs into the story. Guests, in order of appearance: Sarah Baker Hansen, food writer, Flatwater Free Press; Mary Bernstein, youngest daughter, Bernard Schimmel; Connie Shapiro, middle daughter Bernard Schimmel; Judy Weil, oldest daughter, Bernard Schimmel; Ed Kully, great-great nephew, Reuben Kulakofsky; Jay Kulakofsky, great-great-great nephew, Reuben Kulakofsky; Janie Kulakofsky, great-great niece-in-law, Reuben Kulakofsky. Music: “Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)” by The Hombres. Additional audio: “Quiz Show” (1994).
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