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.
You’ve probably seen them in taverns across Nebraska… those small cards with pull tabs for instant winnings. In this report for Curious Nebraska, producer Andy Hermann set out to find how they came to be called pickle cards. Guests, in order of appearance: Evan Schrodek, new Nebraskan and pickle card enthusiast; Brian Rockey, Director, Nebraska Lottery and Charitable Gaming Division; Arlis Steiner, accounting and finance, Technik Mfg.; Doug Obal, sales and marketing, Technik Mfg.; John Adams, former regulator, Nebraska Department of Revenue & former general counsel, International Gamco.
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