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Free Arkansas

Free Arkansas is a podcast dedicated to fostering a free market of ideas in the Natural State. We bring open, honest, and sometimes uncomfortable conversations to the forefront, tackling the issues that matter most to Arkansans. Through thought-provoking discussions, in-depth analysis, and engaging interviews with a diverse range of voices, we challenge conventional wisdom and encourage independent thought and critical thinking. Whether you"re looking for fresh perspectives or a platform that values

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🎙️ Free State Arkansas | Dr. Robert Maranto on...

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/23

In this thought-provoking episode of Free Arkansas, Andy McNeill sits down with Dr. Robert Maranto from the University of Arkansas to cover everything from school choice and education reform to postmodernism, bureaucracy, and campus free speech.🚨 Dr. Maranto pulls no punches. A self-described “center-right academic,” he talks candidly about:- Growing up working in his family’s business in inner-city Baltimore- Why charter schools and school choice can work—especially for low-income families- His

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00:06:50

☀️ Summer Solstice & Arkansas Headlines | Arkansas...

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/20

☀️ Summer Solstice & Arkansas Headlines | Arkansas Daily Briefing – June 20, 2025Happy Summer Solstice! It’s the longest day of the year in Arkansas — and we’ve got a packed Daily Briefing to match. Here’s what’s making news this Friday, June 20:🚨 Fayetteville vs. ICE?A state lawmaker is asking the Attorney General whether Fayetteville is violating Arkansas’ anti-sanctuary law. The mayor says the city doesn’t help ICE — but local officials say that doesn’t make them a sanctuary city. We’ll

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00:07:19

🎙️ Thursday, June 19 – Arkansas Daily Briefing

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/19

Today on the Arkansas Daily Briefing:🎯 Nearly $1M for Student Loan Help?A controversial $917K contract to help state employees navigate student loan forgiveness moves forward. The full Arkansas Legislative Council votes Friday.⚖️ AG Griffin: Don't Pay LawyerThe AG is asking the courts to block payment to a board-hired attorney who helped sue the governor.🚨 Prison Needs Fort Smith's WaterThe proposed 3,000-bed Franklin County prison could draw up to 500,000 gallons of water a day. Fort

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🎧 June 18 — Arkansas Daily Briefing

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/18

Good morning, Arkansas! From missing persons to political shakeups, school choice funding, and Razorback baseball in Omaha. Let’s get into it ⬇️🔍 MISSING IN ARKANSASArkansas ranks 8th in the nation for open missing persons cases — and over 100 children are still missing statewide. We break down the numbers, new alert systems, and how the state is modernizing the way cases are handled.🗳️ SENATE DISTRICT 15 HEATS UPA third Democrat has jumped into the race to replace Sen. Fred Love. Educator Dr

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00:11:25

Arkansas Daily Briefing: June 17, 2025

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/17

📢 Today on the Arkansas Daily Briefing – June 17, 2025🧑‍⚖️ Library Book Law Back in CourtThe state is appealing a federal judge’s ruling that struck down parts of Act 372, Arkansas’ controversial library materials law. Attorney General Tim Griffin says the decision was overbroad and that the state has a right to regulate obscene materials for minors.⚖️ Corrections Board Drama Heats UpThe Arkansas Board of Corrections votes to open settlement talks over its lawsuit with AG Griffin—but Griffin fires

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00:34:29

🏗️ Inside Northwest Arkansas Growth with Marshall...

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/17

In this episode of Free Enterprise Arkansas, host Andy McNeill sits down with Marshall Saviers — CEO of Sage Partners and co-founder of Natural Capital Partners — for a deep dive into what’s fueling the explosive growth of Northwest Arkansas.🌆 What’s Covered:Why office space in NWA is booming — with record-low vacancy ratesThe rise of Centerton and outlying towns, and the infrastructure crunch that’s followingWhy Northwest Arkansas is beating national trends on real estate, jobs, and

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00:10:40

🎙️ Arkansas Daily Briefing – Friday, June 13, 2025

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/13

It’s Friday the 13th, and we’re covering everything from spooky superstitions to serious headlines across Arkansas.🐕Pitbulls are the culprits in 15-year-old's death in Saline County.🪦 Little Rock is ordered to follow the law after removing a Confederate monument.🚨 A murderer stabs two jail deputies with a homemade spear.🏈 A Quitman coach suspended after locker room harassment fallout.🐊 And if you want to hunt a gator this fall, applications open Saturday.Quick, sharp, and all Arkansas

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00:07:22

📺 Arkansas Daily Briefing – June 13, 2025

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/12

Today’s episode covers major news from across the state — from legal battles and political spats to tragedy and baseball.⛪ Ten Commandments Lawsuit Hits Federal CourtA group of Arkansas families is suing to block Act 573, the new state law requiring public schools and libraries to display the Ten Commandments. ⚖️ Newsom vs. Sanders: Homicide Stats and Political FireAfter Gov. Sarah Sanders criticized California’s handling of unrest, Gov. Gavin Newsom hit back on X — pointing out that Arkansas'

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00:11:51

🎙️ Arkansas Daily Briefing – June 11, 2025

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/11

Full Moon, Full News Cycle 🌕🍓On today’s episode:🍬 Arkansas becomes one of the first states approved to ban junk food, soda, and candy from SNAP benefits. ⚖️ Senator Fred Love’s lawsuit against Pulaski County gets tossed. 🗳️ Meanwhile, the race for Love’s open Senate seat is heating up — his wife ShaRhonda is running, but so is Rep. Tara Shephard.📲 Watch your phone: scam texts are circulating across Arkansas pretending to collect traffic fines. Spoiler: there’s no such thing as the Arkansas

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00:09:32

Arkansas Daily Briefing: June 9, 2025

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/11

📢 Arkansas ranks 45th in child well-being — again. We break down the brutal stats in this year’s Kids Count report. Plus:⚾ Razorbacks are headed to Omaha after a huge win over Tennessee💰 Lobbyist spending hits a record $1.6M — and it wasn’t just about pharmacy laws🚨 Escaped killer Grant Hardin found just 1.5 miles from prison🗺️ Federal court rules Arkansas’s congressional map is legal⚖️ Audit reveals $230K in unpaid legal bills in lawsuit against Gov. Sanders🔫 Third arrest in Conway park mass

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00:45:10

Free State Arkansas: Rep. Lee Johnson

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/11

From the ER to the State Capitol — Arkansas Rep. Dr. Lee Johnson joins Free Arkansas for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense look at the state of healthcare in Arkansas.📉 Arkansas ranks 47th in overall healthcare — and Dr. Johnson explains exactly why. From sky-high obesity and smoking rates to rural hospital closures and critical provider shortages, we break down the root causes and what can be done.💡 Topics include:Why Arkansas can’t retain rural hospitals — and what local communities are doing to keep

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00:09:36

🎙️ Arkansas Daily Briefing – June 5, 2025

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/05

Beige Book Breakdown, Medicaid Reform, Outdoor School, and MoreIn today’s episode, we’re breaking down the latest Federal Reserve Beige Book report — and what it says about Arkansas’ economic outlook. Spoiler: we’re holding steady, but there’s plenty of warning signs.Plus:📉 Arkansas businesses brace for higher tariffs and rising costs🛒 Consumer spending shifts and retail slowdowns🏭 Manufacturing and real estate trends🌾 “Friendshoring” takes hold in supply chainsAlso in this episode:🚨 Manhunt

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00:09:32

🎧 Arkansas Daily Briefing – June 4, 2025

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/04

Today’s top stories in Arkansas:🗳️ Arkansas ranked #1 for election integrity🌬️ Newton County bans wind and solar farms🌊 Conway County farmers warn: levees are failing⚖️ AG Griffin refuses race-based Ethics Commission appointment📉 Math teacher prep gets national praise — but scores still lag🦌 AGFC deer hunt permits now open📅 Aired: June 4, 2025

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00:07:29

Arkansas Daily Briefing: June 3, 2025

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/03

Today’s episode covers the biggest stories happening across Arkansas — no spin, just facts you won’t hear anywhere else:🚔 A massage parlor in Hot Springs raided in a human trafficking sting — part of what the AG calls “gray zone warfare”🛒 16 people arrested in a retail theft sweep tied to big-box stores across Jonesboro🌫️ Wildfire smoke from Canada brings breathing warnings and hazy skies to Central Arkansas🍔 The Big Daddy Burger from Melbourne wins Arkansas’ Best Burger⚖️ The state’s lawsuit

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00:06:06

🎧 Arkansas Daily Briefing – June 2, 2025

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/02

Omaha dreams, political shakeups, and a manhunt still underway — here’s what’s happening across the Natural State.In today’s episode of Free News Arkansas, we break down:⚾️ UALR’s Cinderella run: Two big wins in one day, including an upset over LSU🐗 Razorbacks roll through the regional with home run power and a dominant Gage Wood🗳️ Two new challengers take aim at Rep. Steve Womack and Rep. French Hill🚨 Eight days and counting — convicted murderer Grant Hardin still on the run🧪 Tontitown

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00:45:43

Free Enterprise Arkansas w Troy Wells: The Business —...

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/02

In this episode of Free Arkansas, host Andy McNeill sits down with Troy Wells, President & CEO of Baptist Health, for a wide-ranging conversation on the challenges and innovations shaping Arkansas’s largest healthcare provider.With 11,000 employees and 12 hospitals, Baptist Health plays a massive role in the state’s economy — and in the daily lives of thousands of Arkansans. But as Troy explains, leading a nonprofit hospital system in the lowest-reimbursed state in the nation comes with serious

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00:11:27

Free News Arkansas: May 30, 2025

Free Arkansas ·

2025/05/30

In today’s episode of Free News Arkansas – Daily Briefing (May 30, 2025), we’re covering the biggest stories shaping the Natural State:🛑 $57 million approved for designing a new mega-prison in Franklin County — but lawmakers haven’t even funded the prison yet. What’s going on behind the scenes?💊 Prescription drug giants CVS and Express Scripts are suing Arkansas over a new law banning PBMs from owning pharmacies. Is this about patient access — or protecting profits?📉 The state dissolves the

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00:07:58

Free News Arkansas Daily Briefing: May 29, 2025

Free Arkansas ·

2025/05/29

Welcome back to your trusted Arkansas news roundup — no spin, no fluff, just the headlines that matter across the Natural State.In today’s episode:🩺 Medicaid Mess — Over 145,000 Arkansans on Medicaid don’t have a primary care doctor. Lawmakers are pushing for urgent care access and system reforms.🌾 Foreign Land Ownership Crackdown — A Chinese-owned ag facility in Craighead County has been sold after Arkansas enforced its new foreign land ban.⚖️ Jeremy Hutchinson Pardoned — The former state senator

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00:41:09

🎙️ Free Enterprise Arkansas | Pro Soccer Comes to the...

Free Arkansas ·

2025/05/28

In this episode of Free Arkansas, host Andy McNeill sits down with Chris Martinovich, founder of Ozark United — a startup professional soccer club working to bring USL Championship-level play to Northwest Arkansas.From economic impact to community pride, Chris lays out his vision for what a soccer team (and entertainment district around it) could mean for the region — and how it’s already attracting national attention and private investment.Along the way, Andy and Chris talk about:⚽️ Why pro soccer

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00:09:06

🎙️ Arkansas Daily Briefing – May 28, 2025

Free Arkansas ·

2025/05/28

Today’s episode dives into some of the biggest stories unfolding across the Natural State:🔋 Lithium Royalty Showdown in Magnolia🧃 SNAP Junk Food Ban Still Pending🦃 Game & Fish Restores Veteran Hunt + Eyes Big Changes🗳️ 2026 Campaigns Begin⚾ Razorbacks Host Regional🌩️ Remembering Ed Buckner📍Stay informed with Free News Arkansas — no fluff, no spin, just what matters.🎧 Subscribe for more daily briefings, political updates, and policy breakdowns.#ArkansasNews #Lithium #SNAP #ArkansasPolitics

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