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.
Congress returns from vacation and so does President Trump. What to expect this fall? We ask John Brummett of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
Ending the DACA program: it could be part of a larger immigration reform package. TB&P contributors Robert Coon and Jessica DeLoach Sabin talk politics.
And there’s a new leader of the Political Animals Club. Shane Broadway joins us to discuss: Should there be an Arkansas Politics Hall of Fame?
On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics:
Sen. Tom Cotton. What’s his take on Afghanistan, Confederate monuments, and perhaps most importantly, what might get done when Congress reconvenes?
Economics 101. Mervin Jebaraj, interim director of the Walton College Center for Business and economic research offers his latest glimpse of the Arkansas economy and Frank Broyles economic impact on Arkansas.
And, our top stories of the week. We’ll run through a mountain of big headlines as we go inside the numbers.
On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics:
The passing of a Razorback legend. Former University of Arkansas football coach and athletic director Frank Broyles dies at the age of 92. We’ll examine his life and legacy with Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports editor Chip Souza.
Cong. Steve Womack shares his thoughts on Broyles, plus the raging controversy over Charlottesville that has dominated the national debate this week. Womack also weighs in on the upcoming Congressional agenda.
Plus, our Talk Politics roundtable discussion on race. Frank D. Scott, Jr. and Tamika Edwards offer their sharp insights on this week’s events. And, we’ll explore if Confederate monuments should be taken down.
Sen. Tom Cotton. In a wide-ranging interview on immigration, North Korea, healthcare and taxes, the senator defends his legislation and positions.
On the road with Rex Nelson. Where has the Democrat-Gazette columnist been traveling lately and what’s peaked his interest? We’ll talk politics and culture, and maybe even break into an old Glen Campbell song.
And we’ll go inside the numbers for a look at several other major stories of the last week.
Are we headed for bipartisanship in Washington, D.C.? Sen. John Boozman says both healthcare and tax reform should involve both sides of the aisle.
How does a Trump voter compare to an average voter in Arkansas? We’ll roll through one last piece of our recent Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey.
And for analysis on all of this, our Talk Politics roundtable includes contributors Jessica DeLoach Sabin and Robert Coon.
Trade Talk
The Chinese connection: AEDC director Mike Preston discusses new trade opportunities for Arkansas beef and rice. Plus, how is Trump’s tough trade talk altering overseas efforts?
Survey Says
A roundup of our week-long polling. Dr. Jay Barth of Hendrix College offers his insight on the new numbers regarding President Trump and Arkansas’ Congressional delegation.
Econ 101
Economist Mervin Jebaraj with the University of Arkansas Walton College of Business Center for Business & Economic Research takes an in-depth look at the state’s economy and where we’re headed.
Healthcare Revived
Healthcare is revived. Sen. Tom Cotton joins me to discuss Republican efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare now, not later.
Survey Says
New polling data on healthcare. What do Arkansans think? Plus, how do Arkansas voters view President Trump’s job performance? Some surprising results all-around. Dr. Jay Barth of Hendrix College joins me for analysis.
On the Road
Rex Nelson of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette has been traveling the state. From Hot Springs to Fort Smith to the capital city, we’ll get his take on his latest road trips.
The U.S. Senate revises its healthcare proposal. Can it win the votes for passage? What do Arkansas’ governor and two senators think? How might the bill impact you? We’ll explore with former Arkansas Surgeon General Dr. Joe Thompson, now CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement.
Debating the pros and cons. John Burris, one of the architects of Arkansas’ private option, and Marquita Little, health policy analyst for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families discuss.
And the mean streets of Little Rock. Is a plan coming into place to do something to combat the violence? Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist John Brummett weighs in.
Medical marijuana is opening for business in Arkansas. Talk Business & Politics senior analyst Wes Brown discusses his 5-part series on what we can expect from this new level of commerce.
And healthcare politics. With Congress on recess, the GOP federal plan is still stalled. Contributors Robert Coon and Jessica DeLoach Sabin have a conversation about the good, the bad, and the unhealthy.
On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics:
Special elections and healthcare reform. The nation’s capital was abuzz this week. Politico’s chief polling analyst Steven Shepard joins us to drill down into the numbers.
A new Cuban crisis? U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, discusses his opposition to the President’s new policy.
Time for a town hall. Rep. Vivian Flowers, D-Pine Bluff and leader of the Legislative Black Caucus, shares her experiences on the road as she and her fellow caucus members criss-cross the state.
Plus, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist John Brummett shares his thoughts on the FBI probe of legislative communications at the state capitol.
On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics:
A traumatic week in Washington D.C. as a shooter takes aim at Congressmen and staff on a Virginia baseball field. U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, is our guest to discuss this and other business.
Kids Count, but what do the numbers say? Rich Huddleston and Tamika Edwards of Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families talk about the newest statistics on the health of the state’s school children.
And he’s back in black, as in black and white. Politico Rex Nelson returns his newspaper roots as he rejoins the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. We’ll talk politics.