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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November 17, 2023 00:30:00
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Conservation and wetlands protection with Reed Green and Norm Berner

On this week's episode, Rex sits down with Reed Green and Norm Berner of the Friends of Fourche Creek, a group dedicated to conservation...

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November 03, 2023 00:32:46
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Politics, education and public service with Victoria DeFrancesco Soto

This week, Rex chats with Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, dean of the Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas, about the institution's...

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October 20, 2023 00:32:26
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Learning the ways of a Scout with Shanna Richardson

On this week's episode, Rex sits down with Shanna Richardson, CEO of the Little Rock-based Quapaw Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America....

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October 06, 2023 00:33:27
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Talking timber and forestry with Peter MacKeith and Michael Blazier

Peter MacKeith, dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and Michael Blazier, the dean...

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September 22, 2023 00:32:46
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Exploring the outdoors in Arkansas with Mike Spivey

Mike Spivey, president and CEO of the Ozark Foundation, chats with Rex about the growth in outdoor recreation and activities in various parts of...

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September 08, 2023 00:36:15
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Growth and new developments in central Arkansas with Jay Chesshir

President and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce Jay Chesshir talks with Rex about economic and cultural developments in central Arkansas...

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