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Talk Business & Politics: Olivia Walton, columnist Rex Nelson
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Maternal health has made progress in the legislative session, but there is more to do for families and children. Talk Business & Politics host Roby Brock met with Olivia Walton, with Ingeborg Investments, who has been a leader on this issue in Arkansas has ideas for the state and federal level. Roby then talks with Arkansas Democrat-Gazette senior editor Rex Nelson chimes in on a variety of topics in the Natural State. Talk Business & Politics airs Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on FOX 16. For more coverage, head to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-05-2025
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Talk Business & Politics: ASU Pres. Dr. Brendan Kelly, columnist John Brummett
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Last fall, Dr. Brendan Kelly became the third president of the Arkansas State University System, which covers campuses from Jonesboro to Mountain Home and Malvern. Talk Business & Politics host Roby Brock met with Kelly to find out the appeal for him to come to Arkansas and what his vision for the future is for the A-State system. Roby then talks with Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist John Brummett to discuss this week's most high-profile political movements in the Natural State. Talk Business & Politics airs Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on FOX 16. For more coverage, head to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-04-2025
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Talk Business & Politics: Conversation with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders as legislative session wraps up
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The 95th Arkansas General Assembly wrapped up this week, with many bills completed with the Arkansas governor signing them into law. Talk Business & Politics host Roby Brock met with Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to discuss highlighted legislation this session. Gov. Sanders talks about advancing education, building up business in the state and the outlook for prison funding looking ahead. Talk Business & Politics airs Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on FOX 16. For more coverage, head to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-04-2025
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Talk Business & Politics: State Sen. Jonathan Dismang, CEO Denise Thomas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – It was a busy 12th week of the 95th Arkansas General Assembly, after returning from an off-week for spring break. Talk Business & Politics host Roby Brock met with State Sen. Jonathan Dismang (R-Searcy), architect of many bills this session, sat down to talk about prison funding and the current state of the economy. Roby then talks with World Trade Center for Arkansas CEO Denise Thomas, who is on her way to a conference in France. She discusses what topics are up for discussion and how President Trump's new tariffs could have an impact. Talk Business & Politics airs Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on FOX 16. For more coverage, head to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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01-04-2025
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Talk Business & Politics: Arkansas Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald & Keesa Smith-Brantley
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – While a lot of different headlines have been grabbing attention during this legislative session, a series of bills have helped the state's economic capabilities navigate the corridors of the capitol. Talk Business & Politics host Roby Brock met with Arkansas Secretary of Commerce, Hugh McDonald, to talk about the impact of tariff decisions coming out of Washington D.C. and perspective on legislation passed so far in Arkansas that affect the Natural State's economy. Roby then talks with Washington Regional Medical Center CEO Larry Shackelford to talk about health care in Arkansas. Talk Business & Politics airs Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on FOX 16. For more coverage, head to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.