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 politicians praise the late David Pryor, an advocate for the elderly and poor, whose legacy lives on through his family and the Pryor Center.
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St. Bernards Pregnancy Clinic expands with new services and locations, funded by grants aimed at enhancing care for expectant mothers.
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Audit on Gov. Sanders' $19,000 lectern purchase set for release next week; hearing undecided, says Rep. Gazaway.
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AG Tim Griffin calls for immediate release of ATF raid footage and criticizes the Biden administration's approach to gun show loopholes.
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Amazon plans a new last-mile facility in Jonesboro to enhance delivery services, creating jobs and investing in the local economy. Launch and renovation details forthcoming.
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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.
Talk Business on KASU
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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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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.
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Roby Brock tackles Arkansas's worsened childcare crisis, discussing solutions with Randy Zook and Angela Duran to boost facilities and economic growth.
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Chris Jones from the Vortex Group, and Bill Vickery from Capital Advisors Group discuss recent developments within the House, focusing on failed impeachment of Homeland Secretary Mayorkas and struggles to find a new speaker.
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In this interview, Jen Standerfer from Arkansas Citizens for Transparency discusses potential upcoming ballot issues.
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Economist Mervin Jebaraj gives his perspectives on the state of the U.S. economy, and provides analysis on recent comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell concerning interest rates.
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Dr. Cam Patterson, Chancellor of UAMS, talks about the major milestones of UAMS. They have successfully met their $30 million goal towards obtaining the coveted National Cancer Institute designation.
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State Rep. Monte Hodges, D-Blytheville, discusses this week at the legislature and his Congressional campaign.
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State Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, discusses new budget hearings and changing faces in the legislature.