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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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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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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