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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September 05, 2025 00:30:25
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Hearing loss dangers, treatments and innovations with Dr. Susan Emmett

In this week's episode, Rex talks with otolaryngologist Dr. Susan Emmett from UAMS about the dangers of hearing loss and the need for specialized...

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August 22, 2025 00:26:15
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Conway's creative scene and Art Walk with Jessica Crum and Katie Wilson

In this week's episode, Rex sits down with Create Conway's founder, Jessica Crum, and its Executive Director, Katie Wilson, to discuss the growing arts...

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August 08, 2025 00:32:49
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Population trends and updates on the state census with Skip Rutherford

This week, Rex is once again joined by old friend and frequent guest Skip Rutherford, the initial president of the Clinton Foundation and former...

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July 25, 2025 00:33:53
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Workforce development and Arkansas' key industries with Randy Zook

In this episode of the podcast, Randy Zook, President and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, returns to the show to converse...

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July 11, 2025 00:34:46
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Talking Arkansas' water with Tad Bohannon

In this week’s episode, Rex sits down with Tad Bohannon, CEO of Central Arkansas Water, to discuss the region’s most valuable natural resource: water....

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June 27, 2025 00:37:48
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Using open dialogue to reshape Arkansas with Andy McNeill and Matt Duffield

In this week’s episode, Rex sits down with entrepreneur Andy McNeill and State Rep. Matt Duffield, R-Russellville, co-hosts of the Free Arkansas podcast, to...

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