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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Roby Brock talks with U.S. Rep. Steve Womack (R-Rogers) about his GOP primary win and focuses on the 2024 election, immigration, and securing the border against rivals.
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Analysis of Arkansas's tight 3rd District race, Supreme Court runoff, and voter behavior insights, featuring Robert Coon and Dr. Jay Barth.
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Host Roby Brock and John Brummett discuss predictable election results, including key races and a potential Trump vs. Biden rematch, focusing on voter behavior.
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Political strategists Bill Vickery and Joyce Elliot discuss the Supreme Court race, judiciary representation, and intra-party dynamics, emphasizing political engagement.
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Roby Brock and John Brummett explore Arkansas's primaries, focusing on the Chief Justice race and key amendments, including transparency in government.
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Roby Brock and Congressman Rick Crawford discuss immigration, shutdown risks, and policy critiques on border security and student loan debt.
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Michael Pakko runs for Arkansas Treasurer as Libertarian, focusing on transparency. The election includes John Thurston (R) and John Pagan (D) also running.
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Grant Tennille and John Burris discuss Arkansas' governance, critique $30 million in health funding, and debate an abortion amendment's future.
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POLITICO's Jonathan Martin discusses a potential Trump-Biden rematch, party dynamics, Congressional turmoil, and key political debates.
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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin approves changes to a medical marijuana amendment and rejects a proposal to alter the initiative and referendum process.
Talk Business on KASU
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Roby Brock and Bart Hester discuss Arkansas's $6 billion fiscal session, focusing on education, health, tax cuts, and the LEARNS Act's impact.
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Roby Brock and Dr. John Davis discuss Arkansas' political shift to republicanism in "Blue to Red", examining key causes and strategies from 2010-2014.
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Clint O'Neill & Esperanza Massana-Crane discuss aiding small businesses & entrepreneurs in Arkansas, focusing on tech, job creation, and minority enterprises.
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Roby Brock and CARTI CEO Adam Head discuss The Bridge, a new support facility, CARTI's growth in Arkansas, and future plans to enhance cancer care services statewide.
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Political strategists Michael Cook & Ann Clemmer discuss bipartisanship, party dynamics, and Arkansas ballot issues on voter turnout and education rights.
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Experts dive into Arkansas' fiscal session, focusing on education, prisons, and Medicaid. They discuss potential controversies and Governor Sanders' actions.
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Guests Bill Kopsky and April Reisma discusses the Arkansas Educational Rights Amendment 2024, which seeks equal funding for all schools.
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Host Roby Brock and columnist John Brummett discuss a Corrections contract issue and the removal of the 'X' gender marker on Arkansas licenses, questioning politics.
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Rep. Vought and Sen. Murdoch discuss Arkansas allocating $60M for health and special education and addresses Department of Corrections issues with new appointments.
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Scott Hamilton, and Sherman Tate discuss key issues in Arkansas: a historic protest, the LEARNS Act's impact, and mental health initiatives.