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 22, 2024 00:34:40
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Little Rock's parks and recreation with Leland Couch and Mason Ellis

Leland Couch, the Director of Little Rock Parks and Recreation, and architect Mason Ellis, board member and past president of Preserve Arkansas, join Rex...

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March 08, 2024 00:32:31
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Arkansas' timber and paper mill industries with Ray Dillon

This week, Rex sits down with one of The Natural State's leading authorities on the timber industry, Ray Dillon, who formerly served as President...

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February 23, 2024 00:28:14
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Trail development and architectural restoration with Mason Ellis

On this week’s episode, Rex speaks with Mason Ellis of WER Architects, an Arkansas firm that specializes in historic preservation and restoration. Not only...

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February 09, 2024 00:31:44
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Tackling litter and pollution with Suzanne Hirrel and Norm Berner

On this week’s episode, Rex sits down with Suzanne Hirrel and Norm Berner of Keep Little Rock Beautiful to “talk about trash.” The primary...

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January 26, 2024 00:31:09
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Arkansas' civic and political health and engagement with Janet Harris

On this week's episode, Rex sits down and chats with Janet Harris, Executive Director and CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, to discuss how...

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January 12, 2024 00:32:54
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Innovation and entrepreneurship with Arthur Orduña

In the first episode of the New Year, Rex talks innovation and entrepreneurship with Arthur Orduña, Executive Director of The Venture Center and long-time...

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