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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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00:35:34

Arkansas bike trails and cycling events with Michael...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/10/31

On this week’s episode, Rex Nelson sits down with the president and CEO of the Ozark Foundation, Michael Spivey, to talk about the non-profit’s mission of ‘positioning our state as a premier outdoor recreation destination’ Rex discusses with Michael the challenges the organization faced at its inception during the covid-19 pandemic and how it has grown beyond them. Michael also shares with Rex the events the organization has planned in the near future and

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00:33:10

Keeping Little Rock beautiful with Capi Peck and Norm...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/10/17

In this week’s episode, Rex talks with Little Rock City Director Capi Peck and Friends of Fourche Creek board member Norm Berner about Little Rock’s litter problem. Rex talks with Capi about the Keep Little Rock Beautiful nonprofit and its mission to empower residents and businesses to prevent litter and beautify the central Arkansas area. Rex also talks with Norm about Fourche Creek and the natural beauty it offers the Little Rock metro area, as well as

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00:33:10

Keeping Little Rock beautiful with Capi Peck and Norm...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/10/17

In this week’s episode, Rex talks with Little Rock City Director Capi Peck and Friends of Fourche Creek board member Norm Berner about Little Rock’s litter problem. Rex talks with Capi about the Keep Little Rock Beautiful nonprofit and its mission to empower residents and businesses to prevent litter and beautify the central Arkansas area. Rex also talks with Norm about Fourche Creek and the natural beauty it offers the Little Rock metro area, as well as

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00:34:32

Science and STEM with Bentonville Amazeum CEO Sam Dean

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/10/03

In this week’s episode, Rex talks with Sam Dean, Executive Director and CEO of the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville, about the hands-on approach that Amazeum and other science museums take in getting young people interested and engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Sam discusses how science museums can not only engage kids in hands-on STEM activities but also spark a lifelong interest in STEM fields that are accelerating

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00:34:32

Science and STEM with Bentonville Amazeum CEO Sam Dean

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/10/03

In this week’s episode, Rex talks with Sam Dean, Executive Director and CEO of the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville, about the hands-on approach that Amazeum and other science museums take in getting young people interested and engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Sam discusses how science museums can not only engage kids in hands-on STEM activities but also spark a lifelong interest in STEM fields that are accelerating

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00:32:50

Architecture history, innovations and technology in...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/09/19

In this week's episode, Rex talks with Peter MacKeith, Dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas' Fayetteville campus, about the development of Arkansas' forest economy in building material sustainability and the programs the university is implementing to increase that sustainability. The episode also addresses the benefit that the school of architecture can provide to the state through outreach, research and collaboration

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00:32:50

Architecture history, innovations and technology in...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/09/19

In this week's episode, Rex talks with Peter MacKeith, Dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas' Fayetteville campus, about the development of Arkansas' forest economy in building material sustainability and the programs the university is implementing to increase that sustainability. The episode also addresses the benefit that the school of architecture can provide to the state through outreach, research and collaboration

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00:30:25

Hearing loss dangers, treatments and innovations with...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/09/05

In this week's episode, Rex talks with otolaryngologist Dr. Susan Emmett from UAMS about the dangers of hearing loss and the need for specialized care in rural communities throughout Arkansas, especially for K-12 students. The conversation begins with Susan telling Rex about her journey to become an otolaryngologist and how she worked on Capitol Hill with former Tennessee Senator Bill Frist before attending Duke University's School of Medicine. Susan

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00:30:25

Hearing loss dangers, treatments and innovations with...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/09/05

In this week's episode, Rex talks with otolaryngologist Dr. Susan Emmett from UAMS about the dangers of hearing loss and the need for specialized care in rural communities throughout Arkansas, especially for K-12 students. The conversation begins with Susan telling Rex about her journey to become an otolaryngologist and how she worked on Capitol Hill with former Tennessee Senator Bill Frist before attending Duke University's School of Medicine. Susan

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00:26:15

Conway's creative scene and Art Walk with Jessica...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/08/22

In this week's episode, Rex sits down with Create Conway's founder, Jessica Crum, and its Executive Director, Katie Wilson, to discuss the growing arts scene in downtown Conway as well as the city's thriving arts community.The conversation begins with an overview of Conway's art scene and how Create Conway's focus is to "put creatives on display." Jessica, a Pine Bluff native who moved to Los Angeles, Calif., for a time as a fashion and graphic designer,

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00:26:15

Conway's creative scene and Art Walk with Jessica...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/08/22

In this week's episode, Rex sits down with Create Conway's founder, Jessica Crum, and its Executive Director, Katie Wilson, to discuss the growing arts scene in downtown Conway as well as the city's thriving arts community.The conversation begins with an overview of Conway's art scene and how Create Conway's focus is to "put creatives on display." Jessica, a Pine Bluff native who moved to Los Angeles, Calif., for a time as a fashion and graphic designer,

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00:32:49

Population trends and updates on the state census...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/08/08

This week, Rex is once again joined by old friend and frequent guest Skip Rutherford, the initial president of the Clinton Foundation and former Dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. On this episode, however, the duo largely avoid a conversation about politics or education in favor of an in-depth look at recent information released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas State Data Center on population trends across the

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00:32:49

Population trends and updates on the state census...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/08/08

This week, Rex is once again joined by old friend and frequent guest Skip Rutherford, the initial president of the Clinton Foundation and former Dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. On this episode, however, the duo largely avoid a conversation about politics or education in favor of an in-depth look at recent information released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas State Data Center on population trends across the

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00:33:53

Workforce development and Arkansas' key industries...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/07/25

In this episode of the podcast, Randy Zook, President and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, returns to the show to converse with Rex about various aspects of workforce development, manufacturing and production, and the growing industrial sectors in the state. As an old friend and longtime associate of the host's, the conversation covers a number of topics related to the Arkansas' workforce and economic developments. To begin, the pair

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00:33:53

Workforce development and Arkansas' key industries...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/07/25

In this episode of the podcast, Randy Zook, President and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, returns to the show to converse with Rex about various aspects of workforce development, manufacturing and production, and the growing industrial sectors in the state. As an old friend and longtime associate of the host's, the conversation covers a number of topics related to the Arkansas' workforce and economic developments. To begin, the pair

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00:34:46

Talking Arkansas' water with Tad Bohannon

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/07/11

In this week’s episode, Rex sits down with Tad Bohannon, CEO of Central Arkansas Water, to discuss the region’s most valuable natural resource: water. From watershed preservation to infrastructure upgrades, the pair’s conversation dives into the strategic steps being taken to secure water quality and quantity for future generations. Tad explains how Central Arkansas Water intentionally operates far below federal contamination limits to ensure

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00:34:46

Talking Arkansas' water with Tad Bohannon

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/07/11

In this week’s episode, Rex sits down with Tad Bohannon, CEO of Central Arkansas Water, to discuss the region’s most valuable natural resource: water. From watershed preservation to infrastructure upgrades, the pair’s conversation dives into the strategic steps being taken to secure water quality and quantity for future generations. Tad explains how Central Arkansas Water intentionally operates far below federal contamination limits to ensure

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00:37:48

Using open dialogue to reshape Arkansas with Andy...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/06/27

In this week’s episode, Rex sits down with entrepreneur Andy McNeill and State Rep. Matt Duffield, R-Russellville, co-hosts of the Free Arkansas podcast, to discuss how open dialogue and practical policymaking could shape the state’s future. Through their Free Arkansas podcast, the pair aim to challenge the status quo by fostering conversation, examining the state’s rankings across key sectors and identifying tangible steps toward progress. Matt, who

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00:37:48

Using open dialogue to reshape Arkansas with Andy...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/06/27

In this week’s episode, Rex sits down with entrepreneur Andy McNeill and State Rep. Matt Duffield, R-Russellville, co-hosts of the Free Arkansas podcast, to discuss how open dialogue and practical policymaking could shape the state’s future. Through their Free Arkansas podcast, the pair aim to challenge the status quo by fostering conversation, examining the state’s rankings across key sectors and identifying tangible steps toward progress. Matt, who

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00:30:05

The state of religion, church and Arkansas' private...

Rex Nelson"s Southern Fried Podcast ·

2025/06/13

On this episode of the podcast, Rex sits down for an in-depth discussion with one of his longtime religious mentors and a man he says many refer to as "Arkansas' pastor," Rex Horne, the outgoing executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. With Horne's decades-long career as a prominent Baptist leader, educator and administrator, the two cover a range of topics related to faith, ministry and leadership in this installment of the

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