Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast
By Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Episodes: 122
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In this bi-weekly podcast, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette senior editor Rex Nelson sits down with fellow civic-minded Arkansans to discuss ways to foster growth in the Natural State. Along the way, Rex and his guests chat about all things Arkansas — its people, places, food, music, history and more.
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Talking maternal health with Dr. Manning of UAMS
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Part 2 of Talking Public Education with Dr. Glen Fenter
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May 29, 2026 |
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Talking Public Education with Dr. Glen Fenter
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May 15, 2026 |
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Wine and Dining with Red Oak’s Maître D Ken Lipsmeyer and Saracen’s Carlton Saffa
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May 01, 2026 |
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Saracen’s Carton Saffa and the gamble of opening a casino
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Mental health for Arkansas mothers with Dr. Coker and Dr. Ray-Griffith of UAMS
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Performing arts education with Stage 13’s Alyson Courtney
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Venues and visitors with Gina Gemberling and Nick Roye
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Little Rock real estate investment with Attorney Bryan Hosto
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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More on Wildwood with Christina Munoz and Holly Judd
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Hockey and Opera with Wildwood Parks Director Bevan Keating
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Looking ahead to 2026 with Skip Rutherford
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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2025 Year in Review with Skip Rutherford
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Looking to the future of higher education with ASU Chancellor Todd Shields
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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South, Towards Home with author Porter Briggs
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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Seeing (Michelin) stars in Little Rock with Chef Jennifer Maune
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Arkansas bike trails and cycling events with Michael Spivey
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Keeping Little Rock beautiful with Capi Peck and Norm Berner
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Science and STEM with Bentonville Amazeum CEO Sam Dean
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Architecture history, innovations and technology in Arkansas with Dean Peter MacKeith
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Hearing loss dangers, treatments and innovations with Dr. Susan Emmett
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Conway's creative scene and Art Walk with Jessica Crum and Katie Wilson
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Population trends and updates on the state census with Skip Rutherford
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Workforce development and Arkansas' key industries with Randy Zook
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Talking Arkansas' water with Tad Bohannon
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Using open dialogue to reshape Arkansas with Andy McNeill and Matt Duffield
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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The state of religion, church and Arkansas' private colleges and universities with Rex Horne
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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On politics, restaurant development and achieving “business legend” status with Jim Keet
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May 30, 2025 |
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Inside the transformation of the Brooks Building with Attorney General Tim Griffin
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May 16, 2025 |
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The Clinton Foundation's impact and future with Stephanie Streett
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May 02, 2025 |
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Talking real estate and downtown renovation with Chris Moses and George Friedmann
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Digging Into Arkansas Barbecue with Kat Robinson
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Cybersecurity, defense, and the future of AI in Arkansas with Lee Watson
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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The future of downtown Little Rock with Gabe Holmstrom
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Renovating Christ Episcopal Church in Downtown Little Rock with Rush Deacon and Mark Grobmyer
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Little Rock's tourism industry and tourist offerings with Gina Gimberling
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Industry, healthcare and education booms with Jay Chessir
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Economic investment and development with Jack Thomas
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Workforce and manufacturing expansion with Brian Day
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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End of Year Wrap-Up: Economic growth and challenges across the state with Skip Rutherford
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Post-election chat with Skip Rutherford
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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Miguel Lopez on boosting political and financial engagement in state's Hispanic community
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Investing in Arkansas' economic future through research and collaboration with Bryan Barnhouse
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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The recent history and cultural importance of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre with Will Trice and Ruth Shepherd
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Rockin', rollin' and concert promoting with Michael Marion
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Filling the state's educational gaps with Melissa Taverner
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Fostering community through youth sports with Lance Restum
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Talking trash with Capi Peck and Norm Berner
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Real estate developments in North Little Rock's Argenta district with Allen Engstrom
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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Economic growth and fostering community across Arkansas with Graham Cobb
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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Steel, aerospace, and economic developments in Mississippi County with County Judge John Alan Nelson
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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The Arkansas Travelers and professional baseball with Rusty Meeks
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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More on Little Rock’s Master Plan and the city’s neighborhoods with Gabe Holmstrom
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Little Rock’s new downtown Master Plan and reviving the city center with Jimmy Moses
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May 31, 2024 |
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The current state of Arkansas' economy with Randy Zook
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May 17, 2024 |
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Remembering U.S. Sen. David Pryor and state politics with Skip Rutherford
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May 03, 2024 |
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Little Rock’s litter and graffiti problem with Capi Peck
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Outdoor amenities and quality of life with Samuel Ellis
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Little Rock's parks and recreation with Leland Couch and Mason Ellis
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Arkansas' timber and paper mill industries with Ray Dillon
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Trail development and architectural restoration with Mason Ellis
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Tackling litter and pollution with Suzanne Hirrel and Norm Berner
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Arkansas' civic and political health and engagement with Janet Harris
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Innovation and entrepreneurship with Arthur Orduña
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Economic and educational developments in The Natural State with Skip Rutherford
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Helping students and training civic leaders with Jennifer Cobb
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Conservation and wetlands protection with Reed Green and Norm Berner
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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Politics, education and public service with Victoria DeFrancesco Soto
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Learning the ways of a Scout with Shanna Richardson
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Talking timber and forestry with Peter MacKeith and Michael Blazier
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Exploring the outdoors in Arkansas with Mike Spivey
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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Growth and new developments in central Arkansas with Jay Chesshir
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Barbeque family traditions with Phillip McClard
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Little Rock’s Museum of Discovery with CEO Kelley Bass
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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Cancer care in Arkansas with CARTI CEO Adam Head
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Arkansas' workforce with Randy Zook
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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Discussing AMFA’s reopening with Victoria Ramirez
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr.
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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Arkansas economic roundup with Skip Rutherford
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Community baseball in Arkansas with Lance Restum
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May 05, 2023 |
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Politics, presidents and progress in Arkansas with Skip Rutherford
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Elizabeth Anderson discusses the Lonoke Business Academy, rural community development
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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Exploring Little Rock’s Tourism Master Plan with Gina Gemberling
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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The state of education in Arkansas
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Preserving nature in the Natural State with Austin Booth
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Downtown Little Rock’s Big Bad resurgence
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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Lyon’s Little Rock expansion with President Melissa Taverner
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Little Rock’s economic growth in 2023
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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Year in review, 2023 predictions with Skip Rutherford
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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Seven decades of Arkansas governors with former Justice Robert Brown
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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Former Arkansas Justice Robert Brown on his latest book
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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The Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation at 40
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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Football's future at War Memorial
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Victoria DeFrancesco Soto talks the Clinton School, politics
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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Rotary Club 99 President Denver Peacock discusses civic engagement in Little Rock
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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The Southern Fried Podcast: Scouting in the Natural State
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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The Southern Fried Podcast: The rebirth of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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The Southern Fried Podcast: Politics and public service with Skip Rutherford
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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The Southern Fried podcast: Tourism in the Natural State
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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The Southern Fried Podcast: Talking Delta with Judge Raymond Abramson
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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The Southern Fried podcast: Exploring Arkansas with Secretary Stacy Hurst
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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The Southern Fried Podcast: Downtown Little Rock’s development with Rett Tucker
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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The Southern Fried Podcast: Election analysis with Skip Rutherford
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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The Southern Fried Podcast: Bringing Little Rock's hospitality and tourism industry out of the pandemic
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May 20, 2022 |
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The Southern Fried Podcast: Kathryn Tucker discusses Arkansas’ filmmaking industry
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May 06, 2022 |
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The Southern Fried Podcast: Jimmy Moses talks growth in Little Rock
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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The Southern Fried Podcast: Talking baseball with Travelers CEO Rusty Meeks
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: John Kirk discusses Winthrop Rockefeller book
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: John Flake discusses crime in Little Rock
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Simmons Bank Arena GM Michael Marion on the return of live shows
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Little Rock Superintendent Mike Poore
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Baseball and philanthropy
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: 2022 predictions with Skip Rutherford
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Wayne Miller of the Venture Center
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Downtown Little Rock
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Economic growth in Little Rock
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Growing rural Arkansas
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Technology and duck hunting with Brent Birch
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Oct 08, 2021 |
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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Bryan Day and the Port of Little Rock
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Sep 24, 2021 |
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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Growing Central Arkansas
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Hometown libraries
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Aug 28, 2021 |
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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Rebuilding Little Rock
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Aug 13, 2021 |