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Hosted by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 126 episodes
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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.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette hosts Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast, a society show with 126 episodes published.
In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with Luminark Global’s co-founder, Mike Steely, about the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and how it factors into the workplace. Steely talks about the opportunities that AI prov
In this week's episode, Rex Nelson sits down with the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Dr. Lowry Barnes. Barnes talks about his journey from starting medical school as a freshman to becoming
In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with the President and CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation, Jessica Hughes Ford, about the foundation and its mission to protect, grow and direct charitable dollars in the state.
In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson sits down with Doug Schoenrock, director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, to talk about some of the commission’s initiatives. Schoenrock talks about his upbringing, the Boy Sco
In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with Dr. Nirvana Manning, head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UAMS, about maternal health in Arkansas. Manning discusses recent statistics on maternal health in the state and the
This week’s episode is the second half of a conversation between Rex Nelson and Marion School District Superintendent Glen Fenter about public education. Fenter discusses the LEARNS act and how it has changed the landsca
This week’s episode is the first of a two part series in which Rex Nelson talks with Marion School District Superintendent Glen Fenter about public education. Fenter discusses the legislature's role in education and its
In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with Saracen Casino’s Chief Marketing Officer, Carlton Saffa and Red Oak Steakhouse’s Maître D, Ken Lipsmeyer, about wine and food. Lipsmeyer talks about his journey to becoming a
In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with Saracen Casino’s Chief Marketing Officer Carlton Saffa about his journey and how the casino came to be. Saffa discusses the casino's inception and reminisces about the initia
In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with a psychiatrist at the UAMS women’s mental health clinic, Dr. Jessica Coker and the UAMS outpatient director of the women’s mental health program, Dr. Shona Ray-Griffith, abou
On this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with Co-Executive Director of Stage 13 Alyson Courtney. Stage 13 is a nonprofit in Little Rock that emphasizes the value of performing arts education. Courtney talks about theater
In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with the Little Rock Convention and Visitor Bureau President and CEO, Gina Gemberling and Finance Committee Chair Nick Roye to talk about the development of the venues in downtown
In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with Little Rock Attorney Bryan Hosto about commercial real estate development in Central Arkansas. Hosto talks about how he got into real estate and what motivates his continued
In this week's episode, Rex Nelson sits down with Christina Munoz and Holly Judd to talk about the development of Wildwood Park in Little Rock. They discuss upcoming shows and developments in Wildwood, and what patrons c
In this episode, Rex Nelson sits down with Wildwood Parks' Executive Director, Bevan Keating. Bevan talks with Rex about his journey from London, Ontario in Canada to Little Rock. Rex also discusses Bevan’s struggles wit
In this episode, Rex Nelson sits down with Skip Rutherford to discuss the new year and the changes it may bring to Arkansas. Rex discusses Arkansas politics with Skip, noting the changing landscape amid turmoil between t
In this episode, Rex Nelson and Skip Rutherford review events and happenings in Arkansas in 2025. Rex also talks with Skip about revitalization in downtown Little Rock and the amount of work to be done in central Arkansa
On this week’s episode, Rex Nelson sits down with Arkansas State University Chancellor Todd Shields to talk about the economic upswing of Northeast Arkansas. Todd cites his desire to build as a factor in his decision to
In this week's episode, Rex sits down with Porter Briggs to talk about his new book "South, Towards Home: An Unexpected Love Story." Porter, a Little Rock native, says he considers his adult life to have started when he
In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson sits down with former Master Chef contestant, Jennifer Maune, to talk about her new restaurant, Restaurant Fleur, set to open in downtown Little Rock next year. Jennifer tells Rex about
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Katie Wilson
writer, painter, event speaker · Australian Catholic University
1 appearance on this show
Tim Griffin
Dean of Students and University Pastor at Grand Canyon University · RMF Engineering
1 appearance on this show
Jack Thomas
Music Therapist · The Royal Children's Hospital
1 appearance on this show
Brian Day
1 appearance on this show
Elizabeth Anderson
CEO and co-founder · Digital Poverty Alliance
1 appearance on this show
Robert Brown
former global executive and SCORE Houston mentor · Association of the United States Army
2 appearances on this show
Kathryn Tucker
attorney and yoga instructor
1 appearance on this show
Mike Steely
Luminark Global
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Lowry Barnes
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 appearance on this show
Jessica Hughes Ford
Arkansas Community Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Secretary Stacy Hurst
Arkansas
1 appearance on this show
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