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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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00:16:37

🎃 Halloween in Arkansas: Filibuster history,...

Free Arkansas ·

2025/10/31

Happy Halloween, Arkansas! Grab some candy and jump in.⚖️ Filibuster fightShould 51 votes be enough to pass laws or keep the 60 vote rule?We kick around differing options on the filibuster.💵 Childcare funding pullbackPandemic money is drying up and that's impact childcare subsidies.We talk expectations, budgets, and why “temporary” government programs never feel temporary.🏈 Dierks just won a million dollarsYep. A million. For their football field. Small town Arkansas shows up for each other.🚌

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00:17:33

🤖 The Scary Truth About AI

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2025/10/31

🤖⚠️ AI is moving faster than any tech in history… and the future might be a little scarier than we think.Andy breaks down where AI is heading, why the U.S. has to win this race, and what the world looks like when machines get smarter than the smartest humans.This is not sci-fi… it is happening now.

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00:39:28

🐾 BLACK PANTHER SIGHTINGS IN ARKANSAS?! You sent more...

Free Arkansas ·

2025/10/31

Arkansas, we need to talk about your woods. 👀🌲We asked for Black Panther stories and y’all absolutely delivered. From the Ozarks to the Delta, deer camps, farm roads, lake shores, hollers, porches, and midnight fishing trips… Arkansans have seen things.🎙️ On this episode:• Misty reads your wildest Black Panther encounters• Hunters, farmers, night-fishermen, and old-timers speak up• The scream in the woods stories return• A Black Panther tried to come through a cat door (yes, really)•

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00:15:29

🍂 Fall, Football & Funny Videos | Y’all Hear About This?

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2025/10/27

Fall has finally hit Arkansas! Andy and Misty talk about fall weather, college football chaos, and what the new NIL world means for schools like Arkansas.Then, it’s on to filing season — candidate filings open November 3 — plus a look back at the four Republicans running for the District 52 House seat. Andy shares what stood out from those interviews and how voters can actually get to know their candidates.And… the black panther sightings just keep rolling in. Nearly 40 stories from all across

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00:47:29

🗳️ Meet the Candidates: District 52 Republican Primary

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2025/10/27

Four candidates. One open seat. The race to replace the retiring Rep. Marcus Richmond is gearing up in Arkansas House District 52 — and we’ve got them all right here.🎙️ In this episode, Andy McNeill sits down with Brent Montgomery, Crystal Malloy, Mike Jones, and Kristain Thompson for candid conversations on everything from privacy and education to healthcare and displaying the Ten Commandments in schools.🔒 Privacy and government overreach🎓 Education and local control❤️ Healthcare access in rural

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00:17:33

🎙️ Y’all Hear About That? | Bears, Black Panthers &...

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2025/10/21

Andy and Misty are back with another “Y’all Hear About That?” — a look at what’s happening across Arkansas this week.From bear attacks 🐻 to mountain lions, Misty’s got all the wild stories from around the state. Andy kicks things off with a look at what our Founding Fathers might think of modern America — and whether they’d be impressed or appalled.It’s Arkansas news, local life, and a few tall tales — the way only Free Arkansas can do it.👇 Tell us your story — have you ever seen a black panther

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00:40:06

🏋️‍♂️ Free Arkansas: Frank Lawrence on Building...

Free Arkansas ·

2025/10/20

In this episode, Andy sits down with Frank Lawrence, CEO and co-owner of The Athletic Clubs, to talk about how fitness, leadership, and community all intersect.They cover:💪 Frank’s journey from community banker to health club entrepreneur🏃‍♀️ How the clubs have become hubs for connection, not just fitness🎾 The rise of pickleball — and why Arkansas can’t get enough🧠 What strength training, wellness, and even AI mean for the future of fitness🤝 Leadership lessons from decades in business and

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00:17:51

🎙️ Y’all Hear About This? | Books, Bad Bunny & the...

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2025/10/14

Andy and Misty are back — and this week they’re talking about everything from falling test scores to football scores. 📚🏈Andy wonders if America’s reading less and thinking less (but don’t worry, he keeps it entertaining), while Misty breaks down why the NFL might be “Bud Lighting” itself with a Bad Bunny halftime show.Plus — the Hector Wildcats are 5-0 and running back Lucas Baker is lighting it up as one of the top players in Arkansas! 🐾🔥A little serious, a little silly — all Arkansas.

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00:32:25

🚜 From the Delta to Dynasty: The Life and Lessons of...

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2025/10/13

Free Arkansas Podcast | Hosted by Andy McNeillJohn L. Conner Jr. is one of Arkansas’ most accomplished farm entrepreneurs — from buying his first 520-acre farm in 1972 for $325 an acre to leading one of the state’s largest John Deere dealership networks and building a family dynasty that spans agriculture, fuel, construction, and more.In this episode, Andy McNeill sits down with Conner to talk about the realities of Arkansas farming in 2025 — the rising costs, shrinking margins, and generational

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00:16:35

🎙️ Fat Generals, College Compacts & Online Bullies |...

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2025/10/09

In this week’s episode of Free Arkansas, Andy and Misty tackle some of the biggest national headlines — and what they mean for Arkansas and beyond.🔥 Topics this week include:The new military fitness standards making waves — why Misty says it’s “exactly what’s needed,” and Andy thinks the rollout missed the mark.The White House’s proposed university compact — what it could mean for free speech, tuition, and admissions, and whether it helps or hurts students from small towns.A look at online civility

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00:49:16

Free Arkansas: Dr. Hunter Biram on Arkansas agriculture

Free Arkansas ·

2025/10/08

🌾 Arkansas farming is the backbone of our economy — but what does it really look like in 2025?In this episode, Andy McNeill talks with Dr. Hunter Biram, ag economist at the University of Arkansas, about the numbers behind farming and the people living it every day.✨ Topics we cover:📊 Agriculture makes up 8.5% of Arkansas GDP🌱 Why crop prices and input costs are squeezing producers🌧️ How heavy rains delayed planting and hurt yields🛡️ The truth about farm safety nets & crop insurance👩‍🌾

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00:44:23

🚢 Free Arkansas | Bryan Day on the Port of Little Rock

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2025/09/23

The Port of Little Rock isn’t just a dock on the river—it’s a 5,000-acre industrial hub that’s home to 53 businesses and more than 11,000 jobs. Executive Director Bryan Day joins Andy McNeill to talk about:How Arkansas’ inland river system moves grain, petroleum, steel, and more across the country 🌾⛽Why the port’s location—rail, river, and interstate all in one—is a game-changer for logistics 🚂🚛The pending arrival of a major data center and what it means for jobs and tax base in central Arkansas

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00:49:57

🚀 Free Arkansas Podcast | Bentonville’s Business Boom...

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2025/09/17

Northwest Arkansas is on the rise — and Bentonville is at the center of it all. In this episode, Andy McNeill sits down with Eric Howerton and Andy Wilson, the voices behind Doing Business in Bentonville, to talk Walmart, entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of one of America’s fastest-growing regions.🎙️ What you’ll hear in this episode:📈 Walmart’s explosive growth years and lessons in leadership🏙️ How Bentonville became a hub for culture, retail, and innovation🚲 Why biking trails, art

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00:39:13

⚡ Hugh McDonald: Powering Arkansas’ Future

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2025/08/25

Guest: Hugh McDonald, Arkansas Secretary of Commerce (former CEO of Entergy Arkansas)Arkansas is in an arms race for jobs ⚡️. Secretary Hugh McDonald joins Andy and Matt to talk about how the state is competing for data centers, reshoring manufacturers, and billions in new investment. From Act 373 to lithium incentives, aerospace growth in Camden to site development across the state—this is a candid look at what’s powering Arkansas forward. 🚀McDonald reflects on his decades at Entergy, why power

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00:49:22

🚀 Entrepreneurship in Arkansas: Jeff Amerine on...

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2025/08/18

What does it really take to start, scale, and survive as an entrepreneur in Arkansas? In this episode of Free Arkansas, Andy McNeill sits down with serial entrepreneur, investor, and Startup Junkie founder Jeff Amerine.💡 From his early ventures in international telecom to building one of the largest entrepreneurial support networks in the U.S., Jeff shares hard-earned lessons, big wins, and tough failures that shaped his career.📊 The conversation dives into:Why 85–100% of new jobs come from

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00:36:48

Judge Valarie Clark on the Lithium Boom

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2025/08/06

South Arkansas is on the verge of a lithium boom — and Lafayette County Judge Valarie Clark is at the center of it all.In this episode, Andy McNeill and Rep. Matt Duffield talk with Judge Clark about how multi-billion-dollar lithium projects from ExxonMobil, Standard Lithium, and Tetra Technologies could transform one of Arkansas’ smallest counties. From job creation and infrastructure upgrades to housing shortages and environmental concerns, we cover what this “Walmart effect” could mean for

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00:48:38

Free Arkansas: Todd Simmons from Simmons Foods

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2025/07/15

In this episode of Free Arkansas, Andy McNeill sits down with Todd Simmons, CEO of Simmons Foods — one of Arkansas’s largest private companies — for a deep dive into the intersection of business, community, and policy in the Natural State.From running a multi-billion-dollar food and pet supply company to investing in health clinics, scholarships, and arts organizations, Simmons offers insight into how business leaders can help shape the future of Arkansas. They cover everything from immigration

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00:47:21

Free Arkansas: Congressman Bruce Westerman on...

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/30

Congressman Bruce Westerman joins Andy McNeill for a wide-ranging conversation on immigration, the national debt, energy policy, and AI. They dig into Arkansas's economic growth challenges, the labor shortage, border security, and how federal policy impacts the state.👷‍♂️ Immigration & LaborWesterman discusses border security, guest worker programs, and a new proposal for a restitution-based path to legal status for undocumented workers.💰 National Debt & Entitlement SpendingThey break

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00:08:54

📅 June 24 — Arkansas Daily Briefing

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/24

What you need to know today: 🗳️ Fred Love Enters Governor’s RaceThe term-limited Democratic senator launches a 2026 bid.🔫 Bryant Family Triple HomicideA man is charged with killing his sister and parents.⚡ Second Lithium Deal ApprovedSaltwerx joins the lithium boom in Arkansas + why it matters.🐕 Another Dog Attack in Saline CountyA woman was attacked weeks after a teen’s death sparked debate over animal control laws.📲 Lawmaker Threatened Over Immigration ViewsA Bentonville man is charged after

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00:11:21

Arkansas Daily Briefing: June 23, 2025

Free Arkansas ·

2025/06/23

🗳️ Arkansas GOP Moves to Close Primaries, Student Loan Contract Rejected, & EFA Funding Approved — June 23⚠️ Arkansas Republican Party votes to block Democrats from GOP primaries.💰 Major hikes in candidate filing fees.📉 Legislative Council nixes $1M loan forgiveness contract.🏫 $90M greenlit for Education Freedom Accounts.🐶 Saline County dog attack prompts meeting on animal control.🚨 Sextortion cases skyrocket in Arkansas.🎙️ Bonus: Don’t miss our latest Free Arkansas podcast#ArkansasNews

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