A Conversation with John W. Ewing, Jr.: The First 100 Days as Omaha’s Mayor
John Ewing, Jr., Omaha’s newly sworn-in 52nd mayor, shares his vision, priorities, and early progress as he sets his course for the city’s future on the newest episode of Consider This.
- published: 2025/10/10
- contact: Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
- email: unonews@unomaha.edu
Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr. joins host Cathy Wyatt on Consider This to reflect on his first 100 days as Omaha’s 52nd mayor. Photo: Lyle Kwiatkowski, College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media (CFAM).
Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr. joins host Cathy Wyatt on Consider This to reflect on his first 100 days as Omaha’s 52nd mayor. Photo: Lyle Kwiatkowski, College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media (CFAM).
UNO students and faculty work in the control room during the production of Consider This, gaining hands-on broadcasting experience. Photo: Lyle Kwiatkowski, College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media (CFAM).
In this episode: Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr. joins host Cathy Wyatt to reflect on his first 100 days in office. As Omaha’s 52nd mayor, Ewing discusses how he plans to approach key city challenges.
📺 Watch the episode: Season 29, Episode 1 – A Conversation with Mayor John Ewing, Jr.
💡 Why it matters: Omaha is growing, and its leadership decisions today will shape how the city evolves. Nebraskans watching this episode will learn how their urban center is planning for the future and how city priorities might influence state and regional development.
🎞️ About Consider This: Consider This is a weekly half-hour program on Nebraska Public Media, now in its 29th season. Produced in UNO’s television studio as part of a production class led by Michael Pacholski, episodes give UNO School of Communication students hands-on media experience while offering Nebraskans insightful coverage of timely issues. Hosted by Cathy Wyatt, the show brings together expert guests to help viewers understand what’s happening across their communities.
About the University of Nebraska at Omaha
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