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Now displaying: January, 2018
Jan 29, 2018
Jan 29, 2018
On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics:



The great immigration debate. In the wake of a looming deadline for Dreamers, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., joins us to talk about areas where he sees compromise.

Round two with our executive roundtable. Ray Dillon, Marcy Doderer and Mike Preston discuss what they see on the economic horizon in 2018.

Plus, new numbers give us insight on the Arkansas economy. TB&P's Wes Brown takes a look several new reports that are out.

Jan 22, 2018
On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics:


DACA, Dreamers, a government shutdown, tax cuts and a budget overhaul - U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, is quizzed on what we can expect.

Here comes the sun. Solar power is on the uptick and Arkansas is benefitting, but a looming tariff deal could kill the momentum. Scenic Hill Solar CEO and former Lt. Gov. Bill Halter is our guest.

Plus, what to watch for in 2018 on the political front. TB&P contributor Tamika Edwards weighs in. And, we’ll run through the biggest headlines of the last week.

Jan 14, 2018
On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics:


U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, takes the reins of the House Budget Committee. What will be his top priorities?

Voters may get a choice on adding casinos with the goal of paying for highways. Nate Steel with Driving Arkansas Forward explains his group’s effort.

And we’ll talk politics with Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist Rex Nelson and Rep. Charles Blake, D-Little Rock. The President finds himself in hot water, again. Plus how will the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday be different this year?

Jan 8, 2018
On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics:


Three chief executives share their thoughts on the state’s business climate for 2018. Former Deltic Timber CEO Ray Dillon, Arkansas Children’s Marcy Doderer and AEDC’s Mike Preston are part of our executive roundtable.

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is cracking down on marijuana at the federal level. What might it mean for the state’s medical marijuana industry? Wright Lindsey Jennings Attorney Erika Gee offers analysis.

Plus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson draws a primary opponent in Jan Morgan. TB&P contributor Steve Brawner joins us to talk politics.
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