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Free Arkansas is a podcast dedicated to fostering a free market of ideas in the Natural State. We bring open, honest, and sometimes uncomfortable conversations to the forefront, tackling the issues that matter most to Arkansans. Through thought-provoking discussions, in-depth analysis, and engaging interviews with a diverse range of voices, we challenge conventional wisdom and encourage independent thought and critical thinking. Whether you're looking for fresh perspectives or a platform that values truth over ideology, Free Arkansas is your space for bold, unfiltered dialogue.
Free Arkansas hosts Free Arkansas, a news show with 92 episodes published.
On this episode of Free Arkansas, Andy McNeill talks with Roby Brock, CEO of Natural State Media and longtime host of Talk Business & Politics, about Arkansas media, politics and the future of local news. Brock reflects
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson joins Andy McNeill for a wide-ranging conversation about public service, leadership and where Arkansas, and the country, go from here.Hutchinson reflects on growing up on a farm near G
On this episode of Free Arkansas, Andy McNeill talks with Robin Wallis Atkinson, founder and CEO of Upkept, about what it takes to build a company at the intersection of fashion, repair, sustainability, labor and entrepr
George Dunklin has spent decades at the center of duck hunting and conservation in Arkansas, from leading Ducks Unlimited to chairing the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to building Five Oaks into one of the most respe
Congressman French Hill joins Andy McNeill for a wide-ranging conversation that connects Washington policy to real life in Arkansas, tracing his path from building a bank from scratch to shaping national financial policy
In this episode of Free Arkansas, host Andy McNeill sits down with Sharmila Makhija, MD, MBA, the Founding Dean and Chief Executive Officer of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, to talk about the future of healthcar
What does it actually mean to be a capitalist in today’s world, and what happens when AI starts reshaping the economy faster than we can keep up? In this episode of Y’all Hear About This, Andy and Misty dig into both que
⚖️ What if the justice system actually worked to keep kids out of prison?In this episode of Free Arkansas, Andy sits down with Circuit Judge Troy Braswell, who’s taking a different approach to juvenile justice. Instead o
What does it actually look like to build a career, raise a family, and get ahead in Arkansas today?Andy sits down with Anna Beth Gorman, CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, for a wide-ranging conversation about wo
Today on Free Arkansas, we’re talking about the Buffalo River, one of the most iconic places in the state and the first national river in the United States. Andy McNeill sits down with Mike Mills, founder of the Buffalo
What does college actually look like for students right now?We hear a lot from administrators, lawmakers, and university leaders. But in this episode, we sit down with someone living it every day.🎓 Jaxon Hatfield is a f
In this episode of Free Arkansas, Andy McNeill talks with Jacob Lively about bringing AQ Chicken back to downtown Springdale and why the iconic Arkansas restaurant still means so much to people across the state. They dis
💡 What does it take to build a technology company in Arkansas — and keep building new ones decades later? In this episode of Free Arkansas, Andy McNeill sits down with Arkansas technology pioneer Charles Morgan, former
Andy sits down with Northwest Arkansas attorney Jennifer Standerfer to talk through the nuts and bolts of Arkansas government and election law.Jennifer is the founder of Waymack Standerfer Law, a former prosecutor and pu
Ever get to the ballot and hit a race you know nothing about? This week, Andy McNeill and Misty Hale break down a little known elected position and react to the latest State of the Union.👇 Here’s what y’all hear about t
Annabelle Wright and Kate McNeill sit down with Whit Nicholson, bar manager at Guisinger Cocktail Club, to talk about how Northwest Arkansas is building big-city hospitality right here at home.From launching a cocktail b
🚨 In this week’s Y’all Hear About That, Andy McNeill's talking politics and Misty Hale's still thinking about the Nancy Guthrie investigation. They also cover Arkansas early voting, new primary ballot rules, party dynam
🚨 Arkansas has one of the highest incarceration rates in America. So what’s behind it?Andy McNeill sits down with Fayetteville City Council member and Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition founder Sarah Moore to talk prison
Arkansas roads affect every one of us: safety, economic growth, travel, and daily life. So what actually goes into keeping the state moving?In this episode of Free Arkansas, Andy McNeill sits down with Arkansas Departmen
Annabelle Wright and Kate McNeill sit down with Arkansas singer-songwriter JD Clayton for an honest conversation about music, family, and the pull of home.JD talks about growing up in Fort Smith, leaving Arkansas to chas
French Hill
Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee
1 appearance on this show
Mike Mills
Managing Director (Service Providers) at Gamma · Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Charles Morgan
CoinWeek.com
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Moore
author of 'Peaceful Discipline' · Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition
1 appearance on this show
Jennifer James
MD, COO, and Head of Investor Relations and Marketing · University of Arkansas Research Rice Station
1 appearance on this show
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