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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June 12, 2026 00:29:50
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Talking maternal health with Dr. Manning of UAMS

In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with Dr. Nirvana Manning, head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UAMS, about maternal health in Arkansas. Manning...

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May 29, 2026 00:33:57
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Part 2 of Talking Public Education with Dr. Glen Fenter

This week’s episode is the second half of a conversation between Rex Nelson and Marion School District Superintendent Glen Fenter about public education. Fenter...

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May 15, 2026 00:36:58
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Talking Public Education with Dr. Glen Fenter

This week’s episode is the first of a two part series in which Rex Nelson talks with Marion School District Superintendent Glen Fenter about...

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May 01, 2026 00:34:29
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Wine and Dining with Red Oak’s Maître D Ken Lipsmeyer and Saracen’s Carlton Saffa

In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with Saracen Casino’s Chief Marketing Officer, Carlton Saffa and Red Oak Steakhouse’s Maître D, Ken Lipsmeyer, about...

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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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