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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November 28, 2025 00:27:36
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South, Towards Home with author Porter Briggs

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,...

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November 14, 2025 00:32:25
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Seeing (Michelin) stars in Little Rock with Chef Jennifer Maune

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...

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October 31, 2025 00:35:34
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Arkansas bike trails and cycling events with Michael Spivey

On this week’s episode, Rex Nelson sits down with the president and CEO of the Ozark Foundation, Michael Spivey, to talk about the non-profit’s...

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October 17, 2025 00:33:10
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Keeping Little Rock beautiful with Capi Peck and Norm Berner

In this week’s episode, Rex talks with Little Rock City Director Capi Peck and Friends of Fourche Creek board member Norm Berner about Little...

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October 03, 2025 00:34:32
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Science and STEM with Bentonville Amazeum CEO Sam Dean

In this week’s episode, Rex talks with Sam Dean, Executive Director and CEO of the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville, about the hands-on approach...

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September 19, 2025 00:32:50
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Architecture history, innovations and technology in Arkansas with Dean Peter MacKeith

In this week's episode, Rex talks with Peter MacKeith, Dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas' Fayetteville campus,...

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