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Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast — 127 episodes
Talking higher education and real world experience with Dr. Petersen of Hendrix College
Talking AI in the workforce with Mike Steely
Talking medical education with UAMS Chancellor Dr. Lowry Barnes
Talking non-profit with Arkansas Community Foundation CEO Jessica Hughes Ford
Talking game and fish with Doug Schoenrock
Talking maternal health with Dr. Manning of UAMS
Part 2 of Talking Public Education with Dr. Glen Fenter
Talking Public Education with Dr. Glen Fenter
Wine and Dining with Red Oak’s Maître D Ken Lipsmeyer and Saracen’s Carlton Saffa
Saracen’s Carton Saffa and the gamble of opening a casino
Mental health for Arkansas mothers with Dr. Coker and Dr. Ray-Griffith of UAMS
Performing arts education with Stage 13’s Alyson Courtney
Venues and visitors with Gina Gemberling and Nick Roye
Little Rock real estate investment with Attorney Bryan Hosto
More on Wildwood with Christina Munoz and Holly Judd
Hockey and Opera with Wildwood Parks Director Bevan Keating
Looking ahead to 2026 with Skip Rutherford
2025 Year in Review with Skip Rutherford
Looking to the future of higher education with ASU Chancellor Todd Shields
South, Towards Home with author Porter Briggs
Seeing (Michelin) stars in Little Rock with Chef Jennifer Maune
Arkansas bike trails and cycling events with Michael Spivey
Keeping Little Rock beautiful with Capi Peck and Norm Berner
Science and STEM with Bentonville Amazeum CEO Sam Dean
Architecture history, innovations and technology in Arkansas with Dean Peter MacKeith
Hearing loss dangers, treatments and innovations with Dr. Susan Emmett
Conway's creative scene and Art Walk with Jessica Crum and Katie Wilson
Population trends and updates on the state census with Skip Rutherford
Workforce development and Arkansas' key industries with Randy Zook
Talking Arkansas' water with Tad Bohannon
Using open dialogue to reshape Arkansas with Andy McNeill and Matt Duffield
The state of religion, church and Arkansas' private colleges and universities with Rex Horne
On politics, restaurant development and achieving “business legend” status with Jim Keet
Inside the transformation of the Brooks Building with Attorney General Tim Griffin
The Clinton Foundation's impact and future with Stephanie Streett
Talking real estate and downtown renovation with Chris Moses and George Friedmann
Digging Into Arkansas Barbecue with Kat Robinson
Cybersecurity, defense, and the future of AI in Arkansas with Lee Watson
The future of downtown Little Rock with Gabe Holmstrom
Renovating Christ Episcopal Church in Downtown Little Rock with Rush Deacon and Mark Grobmyer
Little Rock's tourism industry and tourist offerings with Gina Gimberling
Industry, healthcare and education booms with Jay Chessir
Economic investment and development with Jack Thomas
Workforce and manufacturing expansion with Brian Day
End of Year Wrap-Up: Economic growth and challenges across the state with Skip Rutherford
Post-election chat with Skip Rutherford
Miguel Lopez on boosting political and financial engagement in state's Hispanic community
Investing in Arkansas' economic future through research and collaboration with Bryan Barnhouse
The recent history and cultural importance of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre with Will Trice and Ruth Shepherd
Rockin', rollin' and concert promoting with Michael Marion
Filling the state's educational gaps with Melissa Taverner
Fostering community through youth sports with Lance Restum
Talking trash with Capi Peck and Norm Berner
Real estate developments in North Little Rock's Argenta district with Allen Engstrom
Economic growth and fostering community across Arkansas with Graham Cobb
Steel, aerospace, and economic developments in Mississippi County with County Judge John Alan Nelson
The Arkansas Travelers and professional baseball with Rusty Meeks
More on Little Rock’s Master Plan and the city’s neighborhoods with Gabe Holmstrom
Little Rock’s new downtown Master Plan and reviving the city center with Jimmy Moses
The current state of Arkansas' economy with Randy Zook
Remembering U.S. Sen. David Pryor and state politics with Skip Rutherford
Little Rock’s litter and graffiti problem with Capi Peck
Outdoor amenities and quality of life with Samuel Ellis
Little Rock's parks and recreation with Leland Couch and Mason Ellis
Arkansas' timber and paper mill industries with Ray Dillon
Trail development and architectural restoration with Mason Ellis
Tackling litter and pollution with Suzanne Hirrel and Norm Berner
Arkansas' civic and political health and engagement with Janet Harris
Innovation and entrepreneurship with Arthur Orduña
Economic and educational developments in The Natural State with Skip Rutherford
Helping students and training civic leaders with Jennifer Cobb
Conservation and wetlands protection with Reed Green and Norm Berner
Politics, education and public service with Victoria DeFrancesco Soto
Learning the ways of a Scout with Shanna Richardson
Talking timber and forestry with Peter MacKeith and Michael Blazier
Exploring the outdoors in Arkansas with Mike Spivey
Growth and new developments in central Arkansas with Jay Chesshir
Barbeque family traditions with Phillip McClard
Little Rock’s Museum of Discovery with CEO Kelley Bass
Cancer care in Arkansas with CARTI CEO Adam Head
Arkansas' workforce with Randy Zook
Discussing AMFA’s reopening with Victoria Ramirez
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr.
Arkansas economic roundup with Skip Rutherford
Community baseball in Arkansas with Lance Restum
Politics, presidents and progress in Arkansas with Skip Rutherford
Elizabeth Anderson discusses the Lonoke Business Academy, rural community development
Exploring Little Rock’s Tourism Master Plan with Gina Gemberling
The state of education in Arkansas
Preserving nature in the Natural State with Austin Booth
Downtown Little Rock’s Big Bad resurgence
Lyon’s Little Rock expansion with President Melissa Taverner
Little Rock’s economic growth in 2023
Year in review, 2023 predictions with Skip Rutherford
Seven decades of Arkansas governors with former Justice Robert Brown
Former Arkansas Justice Robert Brown on his latest book
The Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation at 40
Football's future at War Memorial
Victoria DeFrancesco Soto talks the Clinton School, politics
Rotary Club 99 President Denver Peacock discusses civic engagement in Little Rock
The Southern Fried Podcast: Scouting in the Natural State
The Southern Fried Podcast: The rebirth of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
The Southern Fried Podcast: Politics and public service with Skip Rutherford
The Southern Fried podcast: Tourism in the Natural State
The Southern Fried Podcast: Talking Delta with Judge Raymond Abramson
The Southern Fried podcast: Exploring Arkansas with Secretary Stacy Hurst
The Southern Fried Podcast: Downtown Little Rock’s development with Rett Tucker
The Southern Fried Podcast: Election analysis with Skip Rutherford
The Southern Fried Podcast: Bringing Little Rock's hospitality and tourism industry out of the pandemic
The Southern Fried Podcast: Kathryn Tucker discusses Arkansas’ filmmaking industry
The Southern Fried Podcast: Jimmy Moses talks growth in Little Rock
The Southern Fried Podcast: Talking baseball with Travelers CEO Rusty Meeks
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: John Kirk discusses Winthrop Rockefeller book
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: John Flake discusses crime in Little Rock
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Simmons Bank Arena GM Michael Marion on the return of live shows
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Little Rock Superintendent Mike Poore
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Baseball and philanthropy
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: 2022 predictions with Skip Rutherford
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Wayne Miller of the Venture Center
Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast: Downtown Little Rock
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Economic growth in Little Rock
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Growing rural Arkansas
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Technology and duck hunting with Brent Birch
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Bryan Day and the Port of Little Rock
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Growing Central Arkansas
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Hometown libraries
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Rebuilding Little Rock