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LINCOLN — The past meets the present in six stories from Nebraska and the Great Plains that began decades ago but still shape conversations. The second season of Nebraska Public Media’s “Once Again” history podcast premieres today, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes are released every Thursday.
Nebraska Public Media Senior Producer Bill Kelly is back, digging through archives, dusting off documents and uncovering compelling stories that matter – once again. Devoted history hunters and those who are casually curious will find “Once Again” episodes that revisit fascinating local history while drawing stunning parallels from the past to the present.
The six new “Once Again” podcast episodes and their release dates include:
July 16
The Invention That Changed Farming
The center pivot irrigation system transformed agriculture around the world, and it began with a Nebraska farmer looking for an easier way to water his crops.
July 23
Nebraska’s Unicameral Experiment
In 1937 Senator George Norris envisioned a Unicameral that would end partisanship and make government more accountable. Did he succeed?
July 30
TV Dinners: Made in Omaha!
One of Nebraska’s biggest food innovations, the TV dinner changed how Americans ate, but the famous origin story isn’t quite true.
Aug. 6
Nebraska’s Electric Chair
Once considered a humane alternative to hanging, the electric chair remained in use in Nebraska long after other states decided it was a cruel form of punishment.
Aug. 13
Ashland’s UFO
When an Ashland police officer reported an encounter with a mysterious craft in 1967, the story made national headlines and created a UFO mystery.
Aug. 20
Death of a Farmer
The tragic story of Arthur Kirk’s death during a 1984 standoff became intertwined with America's farm crisis, but the real story is more complicated.
The “Once Again” history podcast is a production of Nebraska Public Media News. It is available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast and YouTube.