Protests & Pandemic

Speaking of Nebraska

Air Date: 06/04/2020

Nebraska officials and community leaders discuss the protests about ongoing discussions about race in Nebraska and country following the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. In addition, Nebraska Public Media News speaks with Nebraskans who've had and recovered from COVID-19 and Nebraska expert about mental health impacts of the pandemic.

  • Leirion Gaylor Baird, Lincoln Mayor
  • John Harris, Minister and President, Encouragement Unlimted
  • Sen. Justin Wayne (Omaha)
  • Sheri Dawson, Director, DHHS Department of Behavioral Health
  • Lucas Billesbach, COVID-19 Recoveree
  • Dr. Jim Faylor, COVID-19 Recoveree


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