Speaking of Arkansas

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The Speaking of Arkansas podcast features interviews with people who are driving and responding to change in Northwest Arkansas and, occasionally, the state as a whole. Its host is Greg Harton, editorial page editor of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

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Civic love in Eureka Springs

Speaking of Arkansas

01/27/23 • 33 min

Just how much do you love where you live? To what extent does that love extend to fellow residents who profess to love the same place you do? Does it affect the way you interact with people who hold different perspectives than you? Questions like that have inspired Main Street Eureka Springs to devote the month of August to what it's calling "civic love," with a series of events examining what love of where one lives looks like and whether people can take steps to grow the love and pride they feel for the place they call home. On this episode of Speaking of Arkansas, Jacqueline Wolven, who has served as executive director of Main Street Eureka Springs for 15 years, joins host Greg Harton of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Wolven discusses a series of events scheduled in February to explore the concept of civic love, which she suggests is needed in communities across Arkansas. ••• In addition to this site, Speaking of Arkansas is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and other podcast platforms. Be sure to subscribe so you'll know when each episode is released. Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/ Support your local news by subscribing at: nwaonline.com/subscribe

01/27/23 • 33 min

A case for approving new taxes for the Benton County Jail expansion

Speaking of Arkansas

10/18/22 • 54 min

Benton County proposes an expansion of its jail to deal with crowding. Benton County Judge Barry Moehring, Benton County Sheriff Shawn Holloway and Prosecuting Attorney Nathan Smith are advocating for voters to approve a temporary sales tax for construction and a permanent sales tax for operation.

10/18/22 • 54 min

An Argument Against Washington County Jail Expansion

Speaking of Arkansas

10/05/22 • 46 min

Voters in Benton and Washington counties will be asked on Nov. 8 to support new taxes to pay for jail expansions.

This episode of the Speaking of Arkansas podcast features Sarah Moore, executive director of the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition, and Mac Mayfield, a board member of the coalition and a leader of a new group called Neighbors Against New Taxation. They oppose jail expansions in both counties, advocating instead for judicial system reforms they say can hold people accountable while also addressing the root causes of their involvement in the judicial system.

To listen to an argument for the Washington County jail expansion, visit: nwaonline.com/105forjail/

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10/05/22 • 46 min

An Argument For Washington County Jail Expansion

Speaking of Arkansas

10/05/22 • 49 min

Voters in Benton and Washington counties will be asked on Nov. 8 to support new taxes to pay for jail expansions.
In this episode of the Speaking of Arkansas podcast, Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder and Chief Deputy Jay Cantrell, who becomes the sheriff in January, discuss the expansion proposal in Washington County.

To listen to an argument against jail expansion in Washington and Benton Counties, visit: https://www.nwaonline.com/105againstjail/

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10/05/22 • 49 min

Charting a path for arts in Fayetteville with Joanna Bell

Speaking of Arkansas

09/06/22 • 36 min

On this episode of Speaking of Arkansas, Joanna Bell discusses her new role as the city of Fayetteville's arts and culture director as well as The Ramble, the city's voter-approved cultural arts corridor project. Join host Greg Harton, editorial page editor of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, as they discuss charting a path for promoting and producing the arts in Fayetteville.

09/06/22 • 36 min

What's the future of the Clinton House Museum in Fayetteville?

Speaking of Arkansas

06/17/22 • 28 min

Bill Clinton's presidency ended more than 20 years ago, but he remains the first and only Arkansan to have made it to the political Mount Everest, the White House. Well before he and Hillary Clinton were residents at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., they got married inside a small brick house at 930 California Drive in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Today, the house is the Clinton House Museum, a local effort to preserve and commemorate the place where the couple joined friends and supporters to plot out the early days of Bill Clinton's political journey. A house in Hope, Arkansas, is where William Jefferson Blythe was born, but it could be said this house in Fayetteville became the birthplace of his political success, the setting for his first successful run for public office to become Arkansas' attorney general.
The house is owned by the University of Arkansas, which also owns a number of other older houses in the area adjacent to the UA campus. The university leases the home to the board of directors of the Clinton House Museum, which is working to ensure the property's future as a stop on the so-called "Billgramage" is preserved. In this episode of Speaking of Arkansas, that board's president, former UA professor Stephen Smith, discusses the museum's future, the house's place in political history and the efforts to build an endowment to fund operation of the small museum.
For additional information, visit clintonhousemuseum.org. The museum at 930 W. Clinton Drive is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

06/17/22 • 28 min

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on his final months in office

Speaking of Arkansas

03/16/22 • 46 min

On this episode of the "Speaking of Arkansas" podcast, Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaks about: • Sarah Huckabee Sanders, viewed as his likely replacement in 2023, and her qualities as a potential governor. • Issues he plans to work on during his remaining months in office. • Jail and prison overcrowding and whether Arkansas over-incarcerates its population. • His advice on how to approach Ukraine and Russia. • Mobile sports betting's entry into Arkansas. • His nephew Jim Hendren's Common Ground Arkansas organization. • Whether anti-intellectualism is an problem in Arkansas. • Arkansas' positioning to be heavily involved in the future of transportation. Join hosts Greg Harton and Rusty Turner of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette as the governor covers a multitude of topics, including his post-gubernatorial plans (can you say "New Hampshire?).

03/16/22 • 46 min

Climate change and Fayetteville's response: Will all cities need to prepare for "climate resiliency?"

Speaking of Arkansas

12/22/21 • 29 min

Will climate change adversely affect Northwest Arkansas so much that cities need specific plans for the meteorological, environmental and ecological effects? Fayetteville City Council member Teresa Turk believes so, and now isn't necessarily too soon to map out a strategy. The City Council recently adopted a resolution she offered to build "climate resilience" into the city's future. It will set aside $100,000 next year for the city staff or a consultant to draft a new chapter of city code to inform future city actions that impact environmental and ecosystem issues; to expand the footprint of lands of high ecological value; and to create a permanent capital improvement project budget for the purchase of lands with high environmental or ecological value. To read a copy of Turk's resolutions, click here. Turk was our recent guest on the "Speaking of Arkansas" podcast to discuss the resolution, the plan she hopes it produces and whether anything about it might complicate new development within the city.

12/22/21 • 29 min

What form of public transportation works best in Northwest Arkansas?

Speaking of Arkansas

08/05/21 • 43 min

As more people and businesses make Northwest Arkansas their home, regional planners and decision-makers ponder what role public transit will play. Can it become a true alternative that inspires automobile owners to leave their cars parked for the ease of letting someone else do the driving? Can a robust bus system diminish the number of vehicles on the region's crowded highways? In this episode of "Speaking of Arkansas," host Greg Harton speaks with Joel Gardner, executive director of the Ozark Regional Transit Authority, which serves as the bus system in urban and rural areas of Washington, Benton, Carroll and Madison counties. Jeff Hatley, the authority's public information officer, also sat in on the discussion about today's mass transit system, its shortcomings and the opportunities that exist to address transportation challenges as the region grows. Ozark Regional Transit Authority - https://www.ozark.org/ Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission 10-year transit development plan —https://www.nwarpc.org/transit/connect-northwest-arkansas/

08/05/21 • 43 min

The new $37 million Fayetteville police headquarters

Speaking of Arkansas

04/21/23 • 35 min

On this episode of Speaking of Arkansas: A new police headquarters in Fayetteville Fayetteville Police Chief Mike Reynolds, in a tour of Fayetteville's new $37 million police headquarters, describes some of the building's key features and how they apply to the law enforcement demands and expectations of the 21st century. Join host Greg Harton to discover more about a building Reynolds says will give Fayetteville a boost in recruiting new officers and training their entire force. Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/ Support you local news, subscribe at: https://www.nwaonline.com/podcast23/

04/21/23 • 35 min

FAQ

How many episodes does Speaking of Arkansas have?

Speaking of Arkansas currently has 26 episodes available.

What topics does Speaking of Arkansas cover?

The podcast is about News, News Commentary, Podcasts and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on Speaking of Arkansas?

The episode title 'Civic love in Eureka Springs' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Speaking of Arkansas?

The average episode length on Speaking of Arkansas is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of Speaking of Arkansas released?

Episodes of Speaking of Arkansas are typically released every 1 day, 5 hours.

When was the first episode of Speaking of Arkansas?

The first episode of Speaking of Arkansas was released on Oct 13, 2020.

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