Talk Business & Politics
Mondays & Fridays, 6:51am; Wednesdays 5:20pm
Talk Business & Politics is a multi-media news organization focusing on Arkansas news and information. Content is driven by Roby Brock, who has interviewed more than 2,000 business and political leaders. Brock is the host of Talk Business & Politics which airs Sunday mornings at 9 am on KATV Channel 7. He also moderates a radio program which airs on NPR affiliates statewide. Supporting staff, contributors, and content partners represent the most knowledgeable and experienced in their fields. Learn more at talkbusiness.net.
News
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Sixteen individuals arrested in Jonesboro retail theft operation; over 60 charges filed, including drug and forgery offenses. -
Sen. Tom Cotton discusses Senate reconciliation plans, Iran nuclear talks, Ukraine conflict, and Pine Bluff Arsenal's role in defense production. -
Speaker Brian Evans indicates Arkansas tax cuts will wait amid Medicaid funding uncertainty. -
Arkansas tax revenue for FY 2025 is slightly ahead of forecast despite a 3% decline in the first nine months, with a surplus of $278.6 million. -
Ritter Communications announces the retirement of executive chairman Alan Morse, who led the company through significant growth and innovation since 2014. -
The Arkansas House State Agencies Committee narrows down constitutional amendment proposals, including voting rights, economic development, and victim’s rights for 2026. -
Justin Etter has been appointed as the next CEO of Craighead Electric Cooperative, effective January 1, 2026. -
The Arkansas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation is distributing a $1 per acre rebate, totaling $613,300, to cotton growers registered in the 2024 program. -
Arkansas farmers have started planting corn and preparing rice fields for the 2025 season, taking advantage of warm, dry conditions to kick off early planting. -
Riceland Foods COO Ben Noble stresses the urgency of passing a new Farm Bill to address farmers' financial strains and ensure agricultural stability.
Talk Business on KASU
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Congressman Steve Womack discusses federal spending cuts, government efficiency, and the Ukraine-Russia conflict. -
Annabeth Gorman discusses maternal health wins, childcare tax credits, and the impact of Senate Bill 3 on women's programs in Arkansas. -
Ben Noble of Riceland Foods joins Roby Brock to discuss Farm Bill delays, rising costs, and the urgent need for policy updates to support U.S. farmers. -
Arkansas AG Tim Griffin discusses nitrogen gas executions, legal issues with sports raffles, and his role in implementing state law. -
Rep. Bruce Westerman discusses federal parks in Arkansas, federal cuts, and the Presidential address to a joint session of Congress. -
Roby Brock and John Brummett cover recent Arkansas Supreme Court disputes, a food sales tax proposal, and Medicaid funding changes. -
Senator Bart Hester discusses grocery tax repeal, power generation debates, and looming Medicaid funding issues facing Arkansas lawmakers. -
John Brummett and Rep. Jeff Wardlaw discuss Arkansas legislative debates on higher education, Medicaid funding, and execution policy with Roby Brock. -
Rep. Keith Brooks discusses Hoops for Kids' Sake charity basketball and key Arkansas education reforms on Talk Business and Politics. -
Flywheel Energy's David Howald discusses Fayetteville Shale plans, focusing on asset consolidation, efficiency, well restoration, and a $25-30M investment.
Roby Brock is the Editor-in-Chief and Host of Talk Business & Politics.