Politics, presidents and progress in Arkansas with Skip Rutherford

Episode 42 April 21, 2023 00:36:41
Politics, presidents and progress in Arkansas with Skip Rutherford
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast
Politics, presidents and progress in Arkansas with Skip Rutherford

Apr 21 2023 | 00:36:41

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Show Notes

Skip Rutherford’s back for his first 2023 appearance on the Southern Fried Podcast. 

On the heels of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ 100th day in office and the close of a whirlwind Legislative session, Skip and Rex Nelson discuss the highlights of the new administration thus far. 

With former Gov. Asa Hutchinson set to officially kick-off his presidential campaign, Rex and Skip analyze the field of White House hopefuls. They also discuss past presidential bids by Arkansans, including former President Bill Clinton’s improbable rise to the Oval Office. 

Shifting gears, Rex and Skip round out the episode with a look at recent economic developments across Arkansas.

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