On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics:

As a fiscal session begins, the fate of Arkansas Works could be in the balance, especially in the Arkansas Senate where several yes votes have disappeared. What else should we be focusing on related to the state’s budget and could a special session be in the future?

The primary season heats up. Congress shuts down again and reopens again. Plus, governing in the age of Donald Trump. How challenging is it? Gov. Asa Hutchinson is our guest for the full half hour as we explore these questions and topics and much more.

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.

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.

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?

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.

The Alabama Senate race triggers reaction across the political spectrum. Are Republicans reeling? Are Democrats reinvigorated? Political animals Rex Nelson, Jessica DeLoach Sabin and Richard Bearden all weigh in.

Two newcomers join the political scene. Meet Democrats Jared Henderson for Governor and Chintan Desai for Congress. Why is the timing right for their candidacies?

Plus, what would you do with $40 million? We’ll go inside the numbers for a rundown of the biggest

From the state capitol, tax reform, highways, and the 2018 election landscape. State Sen. Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, joins us for a conversation.

There’s a new candidate in the race for Congress. Meet Gwen Combs. Plus, could there be more surprises in the near future?

And the business of college sports. It was the topic of conversation on the hill this week in Fayetteville. Paul Gatling with the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal talks contracts and coaching.

Sen. Tom Cotton to the CIA? Is it rumor or reality, and what could it do to the 2018 election cycle? TB&P contributors Jessica DeLoach Sabin and John Burris weigh in.

Remember Judge G. Thomas Eisele. Former U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge discusses the late federal judge’s legacy, plus he offers his take on the Mueller investigation and possible legislative indictments.

And, it was a tough season for Razorback football. It was an even tougher season for the economy that relies on the Razorbacks. Economist Mervin Jebaraj offers analysis on this and more.

On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics:

On this week's agenda, federal tax reform is front and center. Analysts say it's deficit busting, but State Chamber Chief Randy Zook says it will boost American businesses.

Sexual misconduct dominates the national political conversation. KATVs Janelle Lilly and Arkansas Advocates' Tamika Edwards offer their perspectives.

And who had the bigger earnings quarter, Walmart or Tyson Foods? Talk Business and Politics' Wes Brown weighs in.

Jeff Long out as the University of Arkansas Athletic Director. What happened and what happens next? 

We'll talk politics with Rex Nelson and Shane Broadway. 2018 is shaping up to be a banner year for campaigning. What predictions do these political animals have? 

And we'll crawl through the results of the Arkansas poll with University of Arkansas Professor Janine Perry.

Returning from China and Japan. Mike Preston, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, has returned from an Asian trade mission. What may be the fruit from this latest labor?

Tax reform grabbed headlines in the national news this past week, but so did health care, guns and more. We’ll talk politics with two Democratic candidates for Congress -- Hayden Shamel in the Fourth District and Paul Spencer in the Second District.

And, we’ll go inside the numbers for the latest look at the Arkansas Poll and the latest on the business front. 

A roundup of poll numbers from our latest Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll. Where do the governor and Arkansas’ two senators stand with voters?

Dr. Jay Barth of Hendrix College offers his analysis of our latest poll results. 

In our political roundtable, contributors John Burris and Jessica DeLoach Sabin talk Trump, tax cuts, and more.

On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics:

New polling numbers from TB&P and Hendrix College. What is President Donald Trump’s approval rating in Arkansas and do voters think the country and the state are headed in the right or wrong direction?

Mervin Jebaraj, economist with the Walton College offers insights on the economy, Amazon, and Chinese investments in Arkansas.

State Sen. Jim Hendren offers his take on the latest poll results, plus he updates us on tax reform and his new endeavor scrutinizing legislative report cards.

Plus, Arkansas Children’s CEO Marcy Doderer explains her current stance on health care reform and what’s in the works.

Donald Trump picks another fight; Sen. Cotton is at the center of speculation; and Little Rock responds to Amazon. TB&P's Wes Brown and Rex Nelson of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette talk politics.

There’s a lot changing on the health care front, faster than you can keep up with on most days. Arkansas Department of Human Services director Cindy Gillespie talks Medicaid, Arkansas Works, and federal health care.

And welcome to Arkansas. Tourism is on the rise. We’ll go inside the numbers for a closer look.

Congressman French Hill. What’s in store for tax reform? And is the Trump drama distracting Washington D.C.?

Two major forces come together in a unique alliance. UAMS interim chancellor Stephanie Gardner and Baptist Health CEO Troy Wells talk healthcare.

Plus, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist John Brummett unveils what he thinks the NRA is up to in the wake of the latest uproar.

On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics:

Sen. Tom Cotton. He offers his thoughts on Iran, North Korea, tax reform, gun laws, and health care.

The tragedy in Las Vegas. We’ll get Sen. Cotton’s thoughts on this, plus Democratic Party of Arkansas Chairman Rep. Michael John Gray and State Rep. Charlie Collins debate gun freedom and control.

They’ll also offer their thoughts on developments surrounding General Improvement Funds in the wake of new controversies and a Supreme Court ruling.

On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics:

Tax cuts and the economy. Will they stoke what has already been one of the longest economic expansions in U.S. history? UA Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj joins us to discuss.

A national award created to honor the late Frank Broyles gets a new marketing push. How could it help elevate the profile even further? Rex Nelson offers his insight on this and more.

It’s been 40 years since Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families launched. Former executive director Amy Rossi and current executive director Rich Huddleston recall the early years and discuss what’s still to come.

Plus, we’ll unveil something new for politics in 2018.

On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics:

Sen. John Boozman. He’s recovering from major heart surgery, but the focus in D.C. is on healthcare. Why does he support the Graham-Cassidy bill to repeal Obamacare?

Workforce development. Dr. Margaret Ellibee says Arkansas is prepared to provide a workforce for a major auto plant. The UA-Pulaski Tech leader sits down for a one-on-one.

And we’ll fire some up and down arrows with John Brummett of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and run through some of the top stories of the week.

A deadline for medical marijuana applications is approaching. We’ll sit down with one of the nation’s leading experts, Brian Vicente, to discuss what happens next.

Food and politics. The two go hand in hand as far as Arkansas culture is concerned. Stacy Hurst, director of the Department of Arkansas Heritage is our guest.

Plus, we’ll talk politics with Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, TB&P’s Wes Brown, Rex Nelson of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and we’ll run through the top headlines of the week.