Enjoyed by viewers across the state for its feature-based, character-driven storytelling, “Nebraska Stories” covers art, science, history, sports, performance, nature and more. New episodes air Thursdays at 8 p.m., repeating at 9 p.m. Mondays on Nebraska Public Media and at 8:30 a.m. Fridays on World, and are also viewable online at https://nebraskastories.org/.

The May 11 episode features a special online interactive simulcast livestream via Facebook Live at 8pm, at https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaStories/

“Nebraska Stories” producers Kay Hall and Michele Wolford will answer questions and share behind-the-scenes insights during the livestream of a new episode of “Nebraska Stories.”

Stories in this episode include:

“Portraits of Humanity” – A Scottish-born artist creates portraits in the realm of medical humanities, including about the uncertainty of dementia for patients and caregivers.

“Lessons from Connie” – A path-breaking collegiate athlete becomes a Division 1 softball coach and spends 40 years advocating for equity for her female student athletes.