Swing Left Nebraska

This week, we have the pleasure of having Cindy back to lead the discussion. She has a true gift for taking complex financial information and breaking it down into terms and concepts that are incredibly easy for...

In this episode, we'll start with a deep dive into last week's priority bills. After that, we'll shift our focus to next week, so you know what to expect.

This past week marked a critical juncture in the legislative session, essentially serving as basically the last week for the introduction of new bills. We'll be dissecting the most significant—and perhaps the most...

We have a lot of ground to cover as we delve into bills that had hearings last week, and bills that will have hearings next week.

I'm stoked you're tuning in to hear about what went down in the unicameral last week and what's on the docket for the upcoming week. One bill we discussed that had a hearing last week is LB 855 , introduced by Senator...

Today, we'll analyze the past week’s key developments, including: a controversial bill regulating weapons in the State Capitol, and a crucial bill that will override voters' approved minimum wage law. We’ll also preview...

I am excited you are here to tune! Cindy and I get into some great discussions about some bills that had hearings last week, and some that are being introduced next week.

This episode was recorded before the atrocious murder of Alex Pretti by ICE agents. The agency's sickening brutality must end. The deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good highlight a systemic problem we must confront and...

I am absolutely thrilled to share this conversation with the incredibly insightful Chris Backemyer.

We have a fantastic and insightful episode ahead as we unpack the unicameral with the truly amazing Cindy Maxwell Ostdiek. In this conversation, we cover a range of critical and timely topics that are currently shaping...

Michaela Conway is a dedicated community advocate and a passionate voice for change here in Nebraska. She has spent years working tirelessly on issues that matter most to our communities, and today, we're going to delve...

Thank you so much for joining Cindy and me as we take a deep dive into one of the most unique and fascinating aspects of our state's governance: the unicameral. Cindy has some incredible insights and background...

Today, I’m sitting down with an exceptional progressive voice: Erin Fichstinger . Erin is running for the Nebraska Legislature in District 8 . Erin's campaign is built on a powerful platform designed to uplift our...

Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek is back, and we’re looking forward to providing your ears with weekly unicameral updates every Sunday In these episodes, we'll break down what actually happened during the past week of the...

For two decades, James Leuschen served in influential senior staff positions in the U.S. House of Representatives, culminating as Policy Director to Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. An expert in economic policy...