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.
In most states, turning 18 means becoming a legal adult. It’s more complicated than that here in Nebraska when you’re a minor until you’re 19. Curious Nebraska producer Andy Hermann investigates why it’s like this and how it’s impacted real people. Guests, in order of appearance: Lauren McNeal, UNL honors thesis, An Examination of Nebraska’s Law Setting the Age of Majority at Nineteen (2020); Kent Rogert, former Nebraska state senator (2007-2011); Sheridan Macy, featured in Lauren McNeal’s thesis; Faith Walker, advocate for children.
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