# Senator John Cavanaugh on dark money attacks, Trump, the Blue Dot, Denise Powell, Brinker Harding & medical can'tabis

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Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.omapod.com/p/senator-john-cavanaugh-on-dark-money
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## Resource

Senator John Cavanaugh is a state senator in his second term representing the 9th district and a candidate for the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District seat. For more information on his campaign, click here . To listen to Senator Cavanaugh’s previous OMAPOD appearances: click here for part one, here for part two, and here for part three. With Governor Martin O’Malley at the Social Security Town Hall that’s referenced in this episode, here . On the government shutdown and filing his medical cannabis complaint, click here . ALSO… * Omaha family says boy slashed during attempted kidnapping at Walmart expected to survive his injuries - from KETV * Trump gives ‘Total Endorsement’ to Brinker Harding in NE-02 - from Nebraska Examiner * City council approves land purchase for a new North Downtown pro soccer stadium and entertainment district - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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