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
-
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. -
Rep. Steve Womack expresses confidence in Ebbing Air Base's F-35 training mission and discusses the complexities of U.S.-Russia negotiations over Ukraine. -
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.
Talk Business on KASU
-
Buddy Hasten discusses energy policy shifts, infrastructure upgrades, and the coal-to-gas transition on Talk Business and Politics. -
Roby Brock and Rex Nelson reflect on Jim Guy Tucker’s legacy, his political impact, and the controversies that shaped his career. -
John Brummett discusses Elon Musk's role in Trump's federal reorganization, raising concerns over foreign aid cuts, constitutional issues, and power balance. -
Sen. Mark Johnson & Rep. Fred Allen debate Arkansas' affirmative action bill & preview Hoops for Kids Sake on Talk Business and Politics. -
Frank Cuervo discusses NIL policy changes, in-house management, and athlete financial education in college sports on Talk Business and Politics. -
Host Roby Brock sits down with Congressman French Hill, who discusses his priorities as the new chair of the House Financial Services Committee. -
Roby Brock, Sylvester Smith, and Michael Cook discuss Arkansas Supreme Court conflicts, Amendment 80, and judicial reforms on Talk Business and Politics. -
Economist Mervin Jebaraj analyzes Arkansas’s economy, key industries, and national trends on Talk Business and Politics. -
Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge discusses Arkansas policies, the State of the State, and her role in the Senate on Talk Business and Politics. -
Aaron Pilkington & Ashley Hudson discuss Arkansas politics, bipartisanship, the grocery tax, higher ed reforms & more on Talk Business and Politics.
Roby Brock is the Editor-in-Chief and Host of Talk Business & Politics.