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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April 17, 2026 00:38:05
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Saracen’s Carton Saffa and the gamble of opening a casino

In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with Saracen Casino’s Chief Marketing Officer Carlton Saffa about his journey and how the casino came to...

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April 03, 2026 00:30:58
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Mental health for Arkansas mothers with Dr. Coker and Dr. Ray-Griffith of UAMS

In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with a psychiatrist at the UAMS women’s mental health clinic, Dr. Jessica Coker and the UAMS outpatient...

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March 20, 2026 00:32:39
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Performing arts education with Stage 13’s Alyson Courtney

On this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with Co-Executive Director of Stage 13 Alyson Courtney. Stage 13 is a nonprofit in Little Rock that...

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March 06, 2026 00:34:22
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Venues and visitors with Gina Gemberling and Nick Roye

In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with the Little Rock Convention and Visitor Bureau President and CEO, Gina Gemberling and Finance Committee Chair...

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February 20, 2026 00:35:18
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Little Rock real estate investment with Attorney Bryan Hosto

In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with Little Rock Attorney Bryan Hosto about commercial real estate development in Central Arkansas. Hosto talks about...

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February 06, 2026 00:32:27
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More on Wildwood with Christina Munoz and Holly Judd

In this week's episode, Rex Nelson sits down with Christina Munoz and Holly Judd to talk about the development of Wildwood Park in Little...

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