Weekdays 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Kate Brennan always thought she would end up in sports broadcasting. She co-anchored her high school’s morning announcements and later spent college football game days in the broadcast booth. Then she took a few detours—including sports marketing, college admissions, bartending and teaching preschool—before radio found her.
Kate got her first opportunity during a remote broadcast at a bar when someone mentioned the station was hiring. She thought, “Why not?” More than 17 years later, she is still doing what she loves: playing great music, telling stories and making listeners laugh.
Originally from Topeka, Kate has called Nebraska home for years. She is married to Monty, mom to daughters Finley and Elliott, and completely wrapped around the paw of their dog, Winnie.
Outside the studio, Kate enjoys reading, audiobooks, movies, pool time and buying more books than she could possibly need. She also has an impressive memory for song lyrics, movie quotes and random sports trivia.
Start your day with Kate, great country music and plenty of laughs on Country One 106.9.
Weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Ritch Cassidy is excited to be back home on Omaha radio, playing Nashville’s biggest stars while you work.
A CMA Award winner, Ritch has worked in country entertainment since 1997, interviewing legends and current stars including George Jones, Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, Eric Church and Dolly Parton. He has also hosted events for CMT television and radio, written for country music publications and collaborated with artists on social media projects.
Ritch’s country music journey began when he sang on the Grand Ole Opry at age five. Today, his daily Cassidy Country video series averages two million views each week.
Outside the Country One studio, Ritch enjoys time with his wife, their three boys and his faithful sidekick, Boonie. Join him each weekday for great country music and an entertaining ride through his one-of-a-kind mind.
Weekdays 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
You know when you meet someone and immediately think, “Yep, definitely a middle child”? That’s Meg.
An Omaha native and proud UNO graduate, Meg loves the Huskers, Pittsburgh sports and—most of all—country music.
Meg has spent the past 13 years in radio and winner of NE Broadcast Association’s Best Local Radio Show two years in a row 2025-2026. She is engaged to be married, loves spending time with her stepson and shares her home with two spicy-but-sweet cats, Prudence Marie and Poppy Mae.
She comes from a close-knit Italian family with amazing parents, siblings and the best niece. When everyone gets together—which is often—it’s never quiet or dull.
Spend your afternoons with Meg, enjoying today’s best country music on Country One 106.9.
Weekday Nights 7:00 p.m. to Midnight
Derek Beck has built his career around radio, country music and the communities of Nebraska.
A longtime broadcaster and programmer, Derek previously managed Hometown Radio in North Platte before becoming operations manager for Eagle Media’s North Platte stations. He also hosted mornings on Q Country Classic 107.3 FM, where his show earned a Nebraska Broadcasters Association Silver Pinnacle Award for Best Local Radio Show.
Derek’s passion for broadcasting extends beyond the studio. He is co-owner of Your Ag Network, delivering agricultural market reports to stations across the Midwest. He also produces rodeo programming, including the Territorial Rodeo Update.
Today, Derek serves as program director of Country One 106.9, using his experience and love of country music to shape the station’s sound and create entertaining, local radio that connects with listeners.