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Speaking of Arkansas

Speaking of Arkansas

Greg Harton

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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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Speaking of Arkansas episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Speaking of Arkansas for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Speaking of Arkansas episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

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.
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Speaking of Arkansas - William Harris Interview

William Harris Interview

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10/21/20 • 40 min

William Harris, who lists a variety of past jobs before moving to Fayetteville and working as an author, is running for the mayor of Fayetteville. In 2016, he ran for Washington County constable in District 2. The mayor’s race also includes candidates Ron Baucom, Lioneld Jordan and Tom Terminella. Baucom did not respond to requests for an interview.

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Speaking of Arkansas - Jon Comstock Interview

Jon Comstock Interview

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10/14/20 • 40 min

Jon Comstock of Rogers is a Democratic candidate for District 96 of the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. Comstock is an attorney and mediator who previously served as legal counsel to Walmart Stores Inc. He served an appointed term as a circuit court judge in the 19th Judicial District West. District 96 was formerly served by Rep. Grant Hodges, who stepped down earlier this year and did not seek re-election. Comstock faces Republican Josh Bryant for the District 96 post.

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Speaking of Arkansas - Lou Reed Sharp Interview

Lou Reed Sharp Interview

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10/13/20 • 30 min

Lou Reed Sharp of Washington County near Tontitown is a Democratic candidate for District 80 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Sharp is a retired nurse who co-founded the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. Sharp faces Republican incumbent Charlene Fite of Van Buren.

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Speaking of Arkansas - Charting a path for arts in Fayetteville with Joanna Bell
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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.

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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.
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Speaking of Arkansas - An Argument Against Washington County Jail Expansion
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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/

Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/

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Speaking of Arkansas - An Argument For Washington County Jail Expansion
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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/

Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/

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Speaking of Arkansas - Gov. Asa Hutchinson on his final months in office
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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?).
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March is observed as Arkansas Archeology Month. In this episode of Speaking of Arkansas, host Greg Harton speaks with Dr. Mel Zabecki, the state archeologist in Arkansas since 2021. She’s only the third person to hold that position since it was created in 1967. The interview covers how Zabecki went from archeological digs in Egypt to promotion of preservation in Arkansas. We discuss her views on threats to historical preservation arising from development, the harm posed by amateur treasure hunters scouring lands for souvenirs or private collections and the kind of people who might want to consider careers in archeology. Additional links for information include: • Arkansas Archeological Survey calendar of events — https://archeology.uark.edu/learn-discover/eventscalendar/ • Arkansas Archeological Society — https://www.arkarch.org/ • Read more about Arkansas Archeology Month here. In the podcast, Zabecki mentions the archeological dig for the Arkansas Highway 112 project at Greathouse Springs. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist Fran Alexander wrote a column about the project in August 2023 at https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2023/aug/15/opinion-fran-alexander-arkansas-112-project/
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How many episodes does Speaking of Arkansas have?

Speaking of Arkansas currently has 29 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 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of Speaking of Arkansas released?

Episodes of Speaking of Arkansas are typically released every 13 days, 1 hour.

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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