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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March 11, 2022 00:30:40
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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: John Flake discusses crime in Little Rock

Real estate developer John Flake recently wrote an opinion article in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette addressing the uptick of crime in Little Rock. In it,...

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March 01, 2022 00:32:38
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Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Simmons Bank Arena GM Michael Marion on the return of live shows

For nearly 25 years, Michael Marion has been the general manager of Simmons Bank Arena. On this episode of the Southern Fried Podcast, Marion...

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February 11, 2022 00:33:14
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Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Little Rock Superintendent Mike Poore

After six years as superintendent of the Little Rock School District, Mike Poore says he’s ready to spend more time with his family. In...

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January 28, 2022 00:30:23
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Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Baseball and philanthropy

With baseball season on the horizon, Rex Nelson talks with Lance Restum, executive director of the Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation and long-time on-field emcee...

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January 14, 2022 00:30:28
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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: 2022 predictions with Skip Rutherford

Skip Rutherford is back in the first episode of the new year. Rex and Skip share their 2022 predictions for sports, politics, economic growth...

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December 03, 2021 00:31:44
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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Wayne Miller of the Venture Center

In the latest episode of the Southern Fried podcast, host Rex Nelson sits down with Wayne Miller, executive director of the Venture Center in...

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