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Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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 all things Arkansas — its people, places, food, music, history and more.

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00:32:00

Little Rock's tourism industry and tourist offerings...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/02/07

On this episode of the podcast, Rex welcomes back to the show, Gina Gimberling, President and CEO of the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau (LRCVB), to talk about all things tourism in The Natural State's capital city. Rex and Gina begin by discussing the importance and necessity of the Tourism Master Plan, which was launched shortly after the conclusion of the covid-19 pandemic, and which has greatly helped the LRCVB rethink its strategy for tourism and tourist

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00:35:00

Industry, healthcare and education booms with Jay...

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2025/01/24

In this episode, Rex welcomes Jay Chessir, President and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, back to the show to discuss a slew of new activity being supported by the Chamber in the new year. To begin, Rex and Jay focus on the importance of the 2017-2018 "Love Little Rock" campaign, which helped bring Amazon's 3.6 million-square-foot facility at the Port of Little Rock to Central Arkansas. The inclusion and significance of Amazon in the area helped lure other

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00:35:00

Industry, healthcare and education booms with Jay...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/01/24

In this episode, Rex welcomes Jay Chessir, President and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, back to the show to discuss a slew of new activity being supported by the Chamber in the new year. To begin, Rex and Jay focus on the importance of the 2017-2018 "Love Little Rock" campaign, which helped bring Amazon's 3.6 million-square-foot facility at the Port of Little Rock to Central Arkansas. The inclusion and significance of Amazon in the area helped lure other

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00:30:54

Economic investment and development with Jack Thomas

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/01/10

On this week’s episode, Jack Thomas, vice president of economic development with the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, joins Rex to discuss Central Arkansas’ growing role as a national hub for manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. Jack highlights the impressive economic expansion in the area, with the chamber working on 42 major projects since 2020, and which includes over 11,000 jobs, $470 million in new payroll, and more than $2 billion in total capital

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00:30:54

Economic investment and development with Jack Thomas

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/01/10

On this week’s episode, Jack Thomas, vice president of economic development with the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, joins Rex to discuss Central Arkansas’ growing role as a national hub for manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. Jack highlights the impressive economic expansion in the area, with the chamber working on 42 major projects since 2020, and which includes over 11,000 jobs, $470 million in new payroll, and more than $2 billion in total capital

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00:30:53

Workforce and manufacturing expansion with Brian Day

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/12/27

In this week's episode, Rex welcomes Bryan Day, executive director of the Little Rock Port Authority, back to the show to catch up on new developments in Central Arkansas' economic sector. The two begin their chat by focusing on two related announcements made in October: Faymonville Group, a European-based transportation manufacturing company, recently selected Little Rock as the location for its first U.S. production facility, bringing hundreds of jobs to the area, while line

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00:30:53

Workforce and manufacturing expansion with Brian Day

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/12/27

In this week's episode, Rex welcomes Bryan Day, executive director of the Little Rock Port Authority, back to the show to catch up on new developments in Central Arkansas' economic sector. The two begin their chat by focusing on two related announcements made in October: Faymonville Group, a European-based transportation manufacturing company, recently selected Little Rock as the location for its first U.S. production facility, bringing hundreds of jobs to the area, while line

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00:33:14

End of Year Wrap-Up: Economic growth and challenges...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/12/13

In this week’s episode, Skip Rutherford, dean emeritus of the Clinton School for Public Service, joins Rex once again for an end of year wrap-up on Arkansas’s evolving economy. Rex and Skip discuss key industries across the state, from the steel boom in the northeast and the lithium business in the southwest portion of the state as well as the $500 million timber processing project in southeast Arkansas. They also touch on the defense industry’s growth in Camden, and the state’s

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00:33:14

End of Year Wrap-Up: Economic growth and challenges...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/12/13

In this week’s episode, Skip Rutherford, dean emeritus of the Clinton School for Public Service, joins Rex once again for an end of year wrap-up on Arkansas’s evolving economy. Rex and Skip discuss key industries across the state, from the steel boom in the northeast and the lithium business in the southwest portion of the state as well as the $500 million timber processing project in southeast Arkansas. They also touch on the defense industry’s growth in Camden, and the state’s

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00:32:00

Post-election chat with Skip Rutherford

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/11/29

On this week’s episode, Rex invites return guest Skip Rutherford, dean emeritus of the Clinton School of Public Service, to discuss Arkansas politics, focusing on recent elections, ballot issues, and the state’s shifting political landscape. The two also briefly talk about the potential impacts that national election results may have on the state in the upcoming months and years. Skip and Rex discuss significant issues that did and did not make it onto this year’s ballot, with

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00:32:00

Post-election chat with Skip Rutherford

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/11/29

On this week’s episode, Rex invites return guest Skip Rutherford, dean emeritus of the Clinton School of Public Service, to discuss Arkansas politics, focusing on recent elections, ballot issues, and the state’s shifting political landscape. The two also briefly talk about the potential impacts that national election results may have on the state in the upcoming months and years. Skip and Rex discuss significant issues that did and did not make it onto this year’s ballot, with

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00:27:12

Miguel Lopez on boosting political and financial...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/11/15

In this week's episode, Miguel Lopez, lead for Hispanic and Latino market outreach at Southern Bancorp, shares his immigration story. From Guadalajara, Mexico, to Arkansas, Lopez discusses how his family opened their now-thriving Mexican grocery store, Mercado El Valle, in Sherwood. Rex and Miguel also chat about how Arkansas now has the fourth fastest-growing Hispanic population in the country. Miguel emphasizes the need for banks to build trust with this community by using

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00:27:12

Miguel Lopez on boosting political and financial...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/11/15

In this week's episode, Miguel Lopez, lead for Hispanic and Latino market outreach at Southern Bancorp, shares his immigration story. From Guadalajara, Mexico, to Arkansas, Lopez discusses how his family opened their now-thriving Mexican grocery store, Mercado El Valle, in Sherwood. Rex and Miguel also chat about how Arkansas now has the fourth fastest-growing Hispanic population in the country. Miguel emphasizes the need for banks to build trust with this community by using

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00:35:48

Investing in Arkansas' economic future through...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/11/01

On this week's episode, Bryan Barnhouse, the President and CEO of the Arkansas Research Alliance, joins Rex in the studio to discuss the organization's efforts to invest in research opportunities that drive scientific discovery, engineering breakthroughs, and economic development across the state. Following a brief overview of the alliance and their initiaitives, Bryan tells Rex about the alliance's Scholar and Fellows programs designed to connect the state's top research

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00:35:48

Investing in Arkansas' economic future through...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/11/01

On this week's episode, Bryan Barnhouse, the President and CEO of the Arkansas Research Alliance, joins Rex in the studio to discuss the organization's efforts to invest in research opportunities that drive scientific discovery, engineering breakthroughs, and economic development across the state. Following a brief overview of the alliance and their initiaitives, Bryan tells Rex about the alliance's Scholar and Fellows programs designed to connect the state's top research

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00:34:31

The recent history and cultural importance of the...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/10/18

Rex is joined by two key members of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre – commonly known as "The Rep" – on this week's episode of the podcast. Executive Director Will Trice and longtime board member Ruth Shepherd are on-hand to share their vast knowledge of regional theater and some of their more memorable experiences while working at "The Rep" in this episode. Will tells Rex about his upbringing as a young actor and how those experiences influenced his New York stage career as well

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00:34:31

The recent history and cultural importance of the...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/10/18

Rex is joined by two key members of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre – commonly known as "The Rep" – on this week's episode of the podcast. Executive Director Will Trice and longtime board member Ruth Shepherd are on-hand to share their vast knowledge of regional theater and some of their more memorable experiences while working at "The Rep" in this episode. Will tells Rex about his upbringing as a young actor and how those experiences influenced his New York stage career as well

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00:31:18

Rockin', rollin' and concert promoting with Michael...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/10/04

This week, Rex welcomes Michael Marion back to the podcast. The longtime general manager of North Little Rock's Simmons Bank Arena, Michael is a former Los Angeles-based music agent and promoter who shares his insight into the entertainment industry on this episode of the program. The Simmons Bank Arena, whch opened to the public in October 1999 as the Allel Arena, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and stands as the largest and most prominent entertainment spot in

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00:31:18

Rockin', rollin' and concert promoting with Michael...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/10/04

This week, Rex welcomes Michael Marion back to the podcast. The longtime general manager of North Little Rock's Simmons Bank Arena, Michael is a former Los Angeles-based music agent and promoter who shares his insight into the entertainment industry on this episode of the program. The Simmons Bank Arena, whch opened to the public in October 1999 as the Allel Arena, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and stands as the largest and most prominent entertainment spot in

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00:31:45

Filling the state's educational gaps with Melissa...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2024/09/20

Melissa Taverner, President of Lyon College in Batesville, returns to the studio to update Rex on several of the school's recent and upcoming projects. Melissa highlights the university's strong enrollment and residential occupancy for the upcoming year. She also announces that the college has secured a $1.95 million Title III Grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will fund the Thriving Scot Program, a five-year initiative aimed at enhancing learning communities to

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