Mexican immigrants first arrived in Nebraska to harvest sugar beets in the early 1900s. For over 100 years, the demand for their labor and policies to turn them away have shaped parts of Nebraska's economy. In this episode of Once Again, we visit Scottsbuff to talk with those familiar with history and people who worked in the sugar beet fields.
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“Once Again” is a new history podcast from Nebraska Public Media where the past meets the present. Senior Producer Bill Kelly is on a mission: digging through archives, dusting off documents and uncovering compelling stories that matter – once again. Devoted history hunters and those who are casually curious about history will all find that each episode of “Once Again” revisits a fascinating chapter from recent Nebraska and Great Plains history and draws stunning parallels from the past to the present. The new Nebraska Public Media podcast features rich sound effects, music that is specific to the history of each episode and voice actors who make the stories come alive and create a picture for the podcast listener, much like a throwback to radio theater. The “Once Again” history podcast is a production of Nebraska Public Media News.
Nebraska Public Media has been dedicated to connecting Nebraskans through news, sports, education, and entertainment since 1954. Providing global news and compelling stories from PBS and NPR, Nebraska Public Media also produces award-winning original content.