Ep. 3 - Megan Hunt, Nebraska State Senator (Omaha)

Local Selection

"The courage given to others to do what feels scary, and uncomfortable, and unpopular."
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Megan Hunt, Nebraska State Senator for Nebraska's 8th District (Omaha)
Twitter: @NebraskaMegan
Instagram: @nebraskamegan (gov't)
@402meg (all purpose)
@shopfivenine (her business which you should totally check out because it is fabulous and also support small businesses!)
Intro
The swing district of Nebraska's 2nd Congressional district - which includes Megan Hunt's area - that sent one electoral college vote to Biden and very nearly was the deciding point for the entire election
A brief explainer of how Ernie Chambers, legendary Nebraska public servant, is responsible for that one electoral vote
The impact of local voices - like in Omaha and in Georgia - in shaping national politics
Interview
Food and housing insecurity amongst Nebraskans during COVID
"The Economy Is People"
Megan's thoughts on the dubious distinction of being the first LGBTQ+ state senator in Nebraska's history - and holding the door open for more representation in every sphere of life
Megan's legislation allowing NCAA athletes to profit on their own "name, image, and likeness", and the institutional racism behind keeping them poor
The legend and legacy of Ernie Chambers
Racism in Omaha policing during the summer's protests (and beyond)
Closing thoughts