# 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
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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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