Omaha Magazine Podcast

About Omaha Magazine Podcast

Inside Omaha with Gil Cohen" invites listeners into exclusive, one-on-one conversations with the city's most influential leaders, innovators, and visionaries. Gil uses his decades of local connections to go beyond headlines — sharing personal stories, insider insights, and practical lessons that help residents better understand, connect with, and improve life in the Omaha metro. Veteran Omaha Magazine executive Gil Cohen takes you behind the scenes with the people shaping our city — from mayors to musicians, CEOs to community advocates. Each episode delivers more than just stories; it's a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and the art of building a thriving community. Whether you're a business owner, civic-minded resident, or simply curious about the heartbeat of Omaha, you'll leave each episode with new insights, deeper appreciation, and ways to get involved.

Publisher

Performance Podcasts

Category

arts · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jul 2024

Latest episode

25 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Aug 2026

   From Nebraska Agriculture to the Global Economy with Jeff Schmid

   How does a conversation in Grand Island, Nebraska, help inform decisions about the national—and even global—economy? In Part 2 of his conversation with The Inner Circle host Gil Cohen, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid explains how the Fed connects with communities, business owners and industry leaders throughout its seven-state district. He shares what the Kansas City Fed learned during a recent visit to Grand Island, including the regional impact of the Lexington plant closure and the challenges facing housing, healthcare and agriculture. Schmid also previews the Kansas City Fed’s agricultural summit in Omaha, where experts examine the entire agricultural economy—from production and transportation to processing, credit and retail. The conversation then heads to Wyoming for an inside look at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. Now approaching its 50th year, the internationally recognized event brings together central bankers, policymakers and leading economists from around the world to discuss the forces shaping the global economy. From Nebraska’s agricultural communities to decisions with worldwide consequences, this episode reveals how local insight becomes part of a much larger economic conversation. A Performance Podcast Production. ©Walnut Media USA 2026

2. 

   18 Aug 2026

   Inside the Federal Reserve with Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid

   What does the Federal Reserve actually do—and how do its decisions affect your money, your business and your financial future? In Part 1 of this special two-part conversation, The Inner Circle host Gil Cohen sits down with Jeff Schmid, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. A Nebraska native, Schmid shares his journey from growing up in Papillion and beginning his career as an FDIC bank examiner to building community banks and eventually becoming one of the leaders helping shape monetary policy in the United States. Schmid takes us inside the Federal Reserve system, explaining how regional banks represent local economies, how interest-rate decisions are made and why the Fed’s independence matters. He also discusses inflation, employment, the nation’s payment system and the enormous responsibility that comes with decisions capable of affecting millions of Americans. Whether you’re a business owner, investor or simply trying to better understand the economy, this conversation offers a rare look behind the curtain of America’s central bank. A Performance Podcast Production. ©Walnut Media USA 2026

3. 

   19 May 2026

   What Most People Don't Know About Boys Town

   For more than 100 years, Boys Town has helped children and families rebuild their lives, but most people have no idea how far its impact truly reaches. In this episode of The Inner Circle, Gil Cohen sits down with Rod Kempkes, President and CEO of Boys Town, and Father Jeff Mollner, the organization's spiritual director, for a powerful conversation about the legacy, evolution, and future of one of America's most recognized nonprofits. From family reunification and mental health support to crisis intervention, education, healthcare, and faith, this episode reveals how Boys Town has expanded far beyond its Omaha campus while staying true to Father Flanagan's original mission of hope and healing. You'll also hear the remarkable story behind Boys Town's founding, why it became its own municipality, and what Father Flanagan's recent elevation to "Venerable" means in the path toward sainthood. If you think Boys Town is just a campus in Omaha, this conversation may completely change your perspective. Learn more about Boys Town on Facebook - Instagram - X - YouTube - LinkedIn or online at boystown.org (http://boystown.org). Follow Omaha Magazine on Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Twitter (https://twitter.com/omahamagazine). Visit us online at omahamagazine.com. This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.

Who has been a guest on Omaha Magazine Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jeff Beals
• Trenton Magid
• Chief Todd Schmaderer

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YouTube views

299,049

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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