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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Arkansas ends fiscal year with tax revenue above forecast, a 4% yearly drop, and a $367.9 million surplus. -
Rachel Bunch discusses Arkansas’s new employer-sponsored nursing schools and how they help grow the state’s healthcare workforce. -
John Brummett joins Roby Brock to discuss Trump’s handling of Middle East tensions, Iran’s nuclear threat, and U.S. immigration policy. -
Congressman Rick Crawford talks with Roby Brock about Israel-Iran tensions, cyber threats, diplomacy, and how the U.S. can avoid military entanglement. -
Rep. Rick Crawford supports targeted Iran strikes, praises U.S. Steel’s Nippon deal for Arkansas, and updates Farm Bill talks. -
Arkansas medical marijuana sales hit $121 million so far in 2025, with sales and tax revenue up. Patient cards and dispensary sales continue to grow. -
Arkansas child advocate Keesa Smith-Brantley discusses risks of Medicaid cuts, SNAP funding shifts, and child well-being in the state. -
Gov. Sanders appoints Janet Mann as new Arkansas DHS Secretary, succeeding Kristi Putnam, who returns to Kentucky after major reforms. -
French Hill talks about the Israel-Iran conflict, Trump’s military moves and cuts to public broadcasting. -
Lyon College has broken ground in Cabot on Arkansas’s first private veterinary school, aiming to address regional vet shortages and boost local education opportunities.
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Grant Tennille and Bill Vickery join Roby Brock to discuss Middle East tensions, California protests, and U.S. immigration policy. -
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.
Roby Brock is the Editor-in-Chief and Host of Talk Business & Politics.