Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast

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 ...more

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March 21, 2025 00:33:40
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Cybersecurity, defense, and the future of AI in Arkansas with Lee Watson

On this week's episode, Rex is joined by Lee Watson, founder and CEO of the Forge Institute, to discuss how his organization is helping...

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March 07, 2025 00:32:17
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The future of downtown Little Rock with Gabe Holmstrom

In this week's episode, Gabe Holmstrom, Executive Director of the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, joins Rex to provide updates on the implementation of the...

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February 21, 2025 00:31:34
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Renovating Christ Episcopal Church in Downtown Little Rock with Rush Deacon and Mark Grobmyer

In this week's episode, Rex is joined by Rush Deacon, the Co-chair of the Capital Campaign for Christ Episcopal Church, and Mark Grobmyer, the...

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February 07, 2025 00:32:00
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Little Rock's tourism industry and tourist offerings with Gina Gimberling

On this episode of the podcast, Rex welcomes back to the show, Gina Gimberling, President and CEO of the Little Rock Convention and Visitors...

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January 24, 2025 00:35:00
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Industry, healthcare and education booms with Jay Chessir

In this episode, Rex welcomes Jay Chessir, President and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, back to the show to discuss...

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January 10, 2025 00:30:54
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Economic investment and development with Jack Thomas

On this week’s episode, Jack Thomas, vice president of economic development with the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, joins Rex to discuss Central...

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