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The Arkansas Times podcast is back! Since 2011, the Week in Review Podcast has been the place to go for the straight dirt on Arkansas news, politics and more. Join us each week as Arkansas Times reporters and editors discuss the top stories of the week (and whatever else is on our minds).

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Show Notes:The queen’s gambit: Gov. Sanders and Co play political games with overcrowded prisonshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/28/the-queens-gambit-gov-sanders-and-co-play-political-games-with-overcrowded-prisons?fbclid=IwAR2FFU6Gw9ldB0JxOij_e81FprTrW3fL2QwkzkHeI_i8aFYkRFzBh-LFB9cLegislature OKs ’emergency’ rule limiting gender options on state IDs, dodges public commenthttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/03/15/legislature-oks-emergency-rule-restricting-gender-options-on-state-ids-dodging-public-commentBill Whitworth, legendary editor at The New Yorker and The Atlantic, dies at 87https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/03/08/bill-whitworth-legendary-editor-at-the-new-yorker-and-the-atlantic-dies-at-87I remember his sweetness: Bill Whitworth and Dizzy Gillespiehttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/03/12/i-remember-his-sweetness-bill-whitworth-and-dizzy-gillespieThe Women by Kristin Hannahhttps://kristinhannah.com/books/the-women/The Arkansas Times Film Series Presents Kundun (1997)https://www.riverdale10.com/movie/Kundun 
Show Notes:Little Rock Zoo welcomes new baby orangutanhttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/26/little-rock-zoo-welcomes-new-baby-orangutanWe dig it! Construction slated for Little Rock’s Southeast Trailhttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/03/06/we-dig-it-construction-slated-for-little-rocks-southeast-trailLittle Rock’s city boardroom still under construction, April return hopefulhttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/03/06/little-rocks-city-boardroom-still-under-construction-april-return-hopeful$53 million in federal funds set to improve Arkansas water systemshttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/27/53-million-in-federal-funds-set-to-improve-arkansas-water-systemsTop Little Rock housing authority exec resignshttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/03/08/top-little-rock-housing-authority-exec-resignsTwo appointments to Little Rock housing authority cleared by city boardhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/03/07/two-appointments-to-little-rock-housing-authority-cleared-by-city-boardSecretary of state warns against voter registration e-signatures; Pulaski clerk says she’ll keep taking themhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/03/07/mixed-messages-from-the-arkansas-secretary-of-state-sow-confusion-over-online-voter-applicationsIf Arkansas claims to protect life, it needs to do more for mothers and infantshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/30/if-arkansas-claims-to-protect-life-it-needs-to-do-more-for-mothers-and-infantsSanders rejects 12-month Medicaid extension for moms, says Arkansas already has enough coveragehttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/22/sanders-rejects-12-month-medicaid-extension-for-moms-says-arkansas-already-has-enough-coverage
In this week's podcast, we focus on the March 5 primary and nonpartisan judicial elections coming up on Tuesday. Group pushes Womack to support Ukraine aid despite GOP blockade of billhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/21/group-pushes-womack-to-support-ukraine-aid-despite-gop-blockade-of-billU.S. speaker fight influences Arkansas congressional race (via Arkansas Advocate)https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/26/u-s-speaker-fight-influences-arkansas-congressional-raceMarch 5 election may hand Gov. Sanders new state Supreme Court appointmentshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/07/march-5-election-may-hand-gov-sanders-two-new-state-supreme-court-appointmentsThe Central Arkansas legislative primaries to watch on March 5https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/29/the-central-arkansas-legislative-primaries-to-watch-on-march-5Stepping away, not down: Vivian Flowers leaves the Capitol to run for Pine Bluff mayorhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/29/stepping-away-not-down-vivian-flowers-leaves-the-capitol-to-run-for-pine-bluff-mayorUp and down the ballot, judicial races could create openings for the governor to fillhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/21/up-and-down-the-ballot-in-central-arkansas-multiple-judicial-races-could-create-openings-for-the-governor-to-fillMax Brantley and the Blue Hog weigh in on judicial raceshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/20/max-brantley-and-the-blue-hog-weigh-in-on-judicial-races
Allegations against Ark. corrections board member raise questions for Gov. Sanders’ father — and Trumphttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/22/allegations-against-ark-corrections-board-member-raise-questions-for-gov-sanders-father-and-trump National funders skip Arkansas’s abortion fight, locals soldier onhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/20/national-funders-skip-arkansass-abortion-fight-locals-soldier-on‘No one’s coming to save us’: Abortion campaigns scramble for limited cashhttps://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/19/abortion-access-map-funding-00141436A deeper look at Arkansas’s state-funded safety grants to religious institutionshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/19/a-deeper-look-at-arkansass-state-funded-safety-grants-to-religious-institutionsNews Round UpGroup pushes Womack to support Ukraine aid despite GOP blockade of billhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/21/group-pushes-womack-to-support-ukraine-aid-despite-gop-blockade-of-billAttorney general signs off on ballot measure to expand medical marijuanahttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/21/attorney-general-signs-off-on-ballot-measure-to-expand-medical-marijuanaSanders rejects 12-month Medicaid extension for moms, says Arkansas already has enough coveragehttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/22/sanders-rejects-12-month-medicaid-extension-for-moms-says-arkansas-already-has-enough-coverageEndorsementsSmashed N’ Stacked’s burger whiz is hungry to helphttps://arktimes.com/eat-arkansas/2024/02/22/smashed-n-stackeds-burger-whiz-is-hungry-to-helphttps://www.facebook.com/smashednstacked/The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkaihttps://rebeccamakkai.com/work/the-great-believers/Tropical Depression by Dave Ramseyhttps://davidbramsey.substack.com/
Show Notes:University of Memphis hires Little Rock’s ex-police chiefhttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/13/university-of-memphis-hires-little-rocks-ex-police-chiefLittle Rock mayor’s annual address teases new programs, renewed sales tax pushhttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/09/little-rock-mayors-annual-address-teases-new-programs-renewed-sales-tax-pushLittle Rock officials approve step toward city-owned solar arrayhttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/07/little-rock-officials-approve-step-toward-city-owned-solar-arrayA swing and a hit: CALS Main Library renovation starts with a banghttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/06/a-swing-and-a-hit-cals-main-library-renovation-starts-with-a-bangRecycling ‘Green Station’ opens at new location in Little Rockhttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/05/recycling-green-station-opens-at-new-location-in-little-rockJason Rapert tries and fails to defund libraries suing the statehttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/09/jason-rapert-tries-and-fails-to-defund-libraries-suing-the-stateFederal judge blocks Arkansas’s library censorship law from taking effecthttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/07/29/federal-judge-blocks-arkansass-library-censorship-law-from-taking-effectDozens more allege sexual abuse at youth facility owned by Arkansas businessman freed by Trumphttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/02/dozens-more-allege-sexual-abuse-at-youth-facility-owned-by-arkansas-businessman-freed-by-trumpSurvivors of child sexual abuse now have another two years to file Ark. lawsuits, senator sayshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/06/survivors-of-child-sexual-abuse-now-have-another-two-years-to-file-ark-lawsuits-senator-saysThat roller dance at the Super Bowl halftime show? A Little Rock native choreographed ithttps://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2024/02/14/that-roller-dance-at-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-a-little-rock-native-choreographed-itWatermelon Manhttps://www.riverdale10.com/movie/Watermelon%5FMan%5F1970
This week, Benji recaps two races for the state Supreme Court in which the likely winners are already sitting justices, education reporter Jeannie Roberts fills us in on ClassWallet and the state's weird, secretive bidding process, and publisher Alan Leveritt has the dirt on the best tomato and pepper varieties for an Arkansas climate. Show Notes:March 5 election may hand Gov. Sanders new state Supreme Court appointmentshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/07/march-5-election-may-hand-gov-sanders-two-new-state-supreme-court-appointmentshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/09/05/supreme-court-justice-courtney-hudson-joins-race-to-fill-robin-wynnes-seatState abandons bids for LEARNS voucher vendorshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/07/state-abandons-bids-for-learns-voucher-vendorsFrom the Farm: Tall tales in the mailboxhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/02/08/from-the-farm-tall-tales-in-the-mailbox
Stories in this EpisodeHelena - West Helena Water Crisis-https://arktimes.com/news/2024/01/29/shower-truck-other-resources-available-in-helena-west-helena-as-water-crisis-drags-on-https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/26/legislators-weigh-in-on-broken-water-system-in-helena-west-helena-https://arktimes.com/news/2024/01/31/possible-end-in-sight-for-water-outage-in-helena-west-helena-ways-to-help-from-afarState Policehttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/02/01/state-police-trumpet-245-arrests-but-only-36-people-were-actually-bookedJamol Joneshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/29/governor-appoints-jamol-jones-as-parole-board-chair-giving-him-seat-on-corrections-boardEndorsements-https://open.spotify.com/track/1Efz5q54qAztkgsdMxeFnN?si=04a12facc7084807-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La8N60CYwdM
This week: The abortion amendment clears a key hurdle at the state attorney general's office, while the FOIA amendment makes progress. Plus, we continue talking with Dave Ramsey about how Arkansas LEARNS affects teachers, specifically job protections post-Teacher Fair Dismissal Act.Topics discussed in this episode:Ballot initiatives:https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/23/arkansas-abortion-amendment-can-proceed-attorney-general-sayshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/27/arkansans-ready-for-reproductive-rights-amendmenthttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/25/foia-ballot-measure-can-move-forward-attorney-general-sayshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/23/group-sues-attorney-general-over-blocked-government-transparency-measureshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/18/public-education-advocates-for-ar-kids-submit-revised-ballot-measure-to-attorney-generalArkansas Learns:https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/04/how-does-arkansas-learns-impact-teachers-we-have-answers-part-1https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/08/how-does-arkansas-learns-impact-teachers-we-have-answers-part-2Endorsements:https://www.arkansascinemasociety.org/https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/bluffton-preserve/
It's a relatively slow news week thanks to the winter weather, so we're talking to reporter David Ramsey at length about how the Arkansas LEARNS Act impacts teachers. Also, Mary Hennigan updates us on the situation in Stone County, where residents have been going without water amid sub-freezing temperatures.Articles discussed in this episode:How does Arkansas LEARNS impact teachers? We have answers. https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/04/how-does-arkansas-learns-impact-teachers-we-have-answers-part-1https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/08/how-does-arkansas-learns-impact-teachers-we-have-answers-part-2Stone County residents go days without water during winter storm https://arktimes.com/news/2024/01/18/stone-county-residents-go-days-without-water-during-winter-stormEndorsements:https://www.tenement.org/https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/power-broker-01-robert-caro/https://www.riverdale10.com/movie/Barry%5FLyndon%5F1975
In this week’s podcast, Benji and EIC Austin Bailey update us on the status of the various ballot initiatives seeking Attorney General Tim Griffin's approval,  Asa Hutchinson's chances in the Iowa caucuses, and developments in the state Board of Corrections' dispute with  the governor. Among the stories referenced in this episode:Amendment to expand medical marijuana program filed with AGhttps://arktimes.com/news/cannabiz/2024/01/12/amendment-to-expand-medical-marijuana-program-filed-with-agArkansas AG’s ‘so sue me’ attitude worked: FOIA defenders plan to suehttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/12/arkansas-ags-so-sue-me-attitude-worked-foia-defenders-plan-to-sueWith Iowa caucus approaching, Asa Hutchinson barely registers with votershttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/11/with-iowa-caucus-approaching-asa-hutchinson-barely-registers-with-votersBoard of Corrections holds the line, preserves separation of powershttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/11/board-of-corrections-holds-the-line-preserves-separation-of-powersUpdate: Board of Corrections fires Sarah Sanders’ hand-picked prison chiefhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/10/board-of-corrections-fires-sarah-sanders-hand-picked-prison-chief
In this week’s podcast, Benji and investigative reporter Matt Campbell take a deep dive (probably too deep) into the tangled dispute between the state Board of Corrections and the governor, attorney general and secretary of corrections. Debra Hale-Shelton updates us on the case of Deitric Williams Jr., a 26-year-old Black man who died while being arrested by Conway police in July. And, Mary Hennigan catches us up again on the Little Rock city beat with a review of 2023’s homicide numbers and the latest from the Metropolitan Housing Alliance court case.Among the stories referenced in this episode:Corrections secretary to remain under control of board, not governor, at least for nowhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/04/corrections-secretary-to-remain-under-control-of-board-not-governor-at-least-for-now Attorney general doubles down in obstructing Board of Corrections from hiring attorney in FOIA casehttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/03/attorney-general-doubles-down-in-obstructing-board-of-corrections-from-hiring-attorney-in-foia-case Shenanigans! Governor, prison board face off over staff shortages, and it’s quite a showhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/22/shenanigans-governor-prison-board-face-off-over-staff-shortages-and-its-quite-a-show Court sides with Board of Corrections over governor, blocks new laws over prisons authorityhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/15/court-sides-with-board-of-corrections-over-governor-blocks-new-state-laws-over-prisons-authority Body-cam videos released in arrest of man who died after apprehension by Conway policehttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/05/body-cam-videos-released-in-arrest-of-man-who-died-after-apprehension-by-conway-police Death of Conway man in police custody in July is ruled an accident by prosecutorhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/04/death-of-conway-man-in-police-custody-in-july-is-ruled-an-accident-by-prosecutorBreaking down the 2023 Little Rock crime datahttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/04/breaking-down-the-2023-little-rock-crime-data Court ruling opens door for Little Rock officials to fill housing commission seatshttps://arktimes.com/news/2024/01/04/court-ruling-opens-door-for-little-rock-officials-to-fill-housing-commission-seats Little Rock’s Women & Children First shelter announces $12 million in grantshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/01/04/little-rocks-women-children-first-shelter-announces-12-million-in-grants 
On this week's podcast, Austin and Benji dig into the state Board of Corrections' suspension of the governor's corrections secretary, Joe Profiri. (Note: We recorded this episode midday on Friday, Dec. 15; a few hours later, a Pulaski County circuit judge granted a temporary restraining order requested by the Board of Corrections. Catch up on the latest on the Arkansas Blog.)Austin and Benji also discuss the Little Rock School District's approval of a (hugely) increased construction budget for the new West high school. Austin Bailey catches up on the city beat with reporter Mary Hennigan. And, endorsements from Benji and Omaya.Among the stories referenced in this episode:Board suspends corrections secretary, says governor’s power grab violates constitution https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/14/board-of-corrections-suspends-profiri-with-pay?fbclid=IwAR16UgCyslUsacY0Vm83QQXKq3AFMsUTMRe_U8dABoLSBSKvfSj0f_X70TgCourt sides with Board of Corrections over governor, blocks new laws over prisons authority https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/15/court-sides-with-board-of-corrections-over-governor-blocks-new-state-laws-over-prisons-authority?fbclid=IwAR2jEOOeb5ZwF12yhPXo2xibDPFjmiC1GN9EMPA5ByPwV0cWvrTaLk2PgSoThe LR school board approves plans for West high school after huge price jump https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/14/lr-school-board-approves-plans-for-west-high-school-after-huge-price-jump?fbclid=IwAR3WC2pUv51EK5P2GimpyYIII54bKH9TGrr1O-Z_XKnoOYgtCtcWWaj-GugArkansas Times Film Series screens ‘Imitation of Life’ (1959) Tuesday night https://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2023/12/13/arkansas-times-film-series-screens-imitation-of-life-1959-tuesday-night
In this episode, Arkansas Times' editor-in-chief Austin Bailey and city reporter Mary Hennigan run down local news of the week:https://arktimes.com/news/2023/12/08/fore-better-or-worse-little-rocks-topgolf-opens-dec-22Austin and managing editor Benjamin Hardy discuss a recent ruling from the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals on a voting rights case out of Arkansas with a national repercussions: https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/11/20/appeals-court-sides-with-arkansas-federal-judge-on-restricting-voting-rights-act-lawsuitshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/11/21/national-media-voting-advocates-react-to-catastrophic-ruling-in-arkansas-redistricting-caseThen, Benji and Austin cover the latest from the Little Rock School District. A proposal to move Parkview high school to a new West Little Rock campus appears to be dead, but other big changes are inevitable.https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/08/little-rock-school-board-weighs-plans-to-address-districts-budget-crunchAnd, the return of endorsements!
On this week's episode, we discuss the University of Arkansas' hiring of Bobby Petrino to be the Razorbacks' new offensive coordinator.https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/11/29/read-petrinos-permission-slip-to-come-back-to-workA new ballot initiative to restore some abortion rights in Arkansas.https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/11/27/group-aims-to-restore-limited-abortion-rights-in-arkansasAnd, a ballot initiative to enshrine the Arkansas FOIA into the state constitution.https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/11/27/transparency-group-plans-to-submit-foia-amendment-to-attorney-general-monday
*Correction:  This podcast mistakenly identifies a private school promoted by the Arkansas Department of Education as “Covenant Christian Academy.” In fact, the name of the school is “Cornerstone Christian Academy.”Omaya Jones and Arkansas Times Managing Editor Benjamin Hardy talk about the news that ExxonMobil is going to begin drilling for lithium in south Arkansas.https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/11/13/exxon-to-begin-producing-lithium-in-south-arkansas-by-2027-and-scale-up-rapidlyBenjamin Hardy and Editor-in-Chief Austin Bailey discuss more bad news for the Little Rock School District as  well as the state education department's promotion of a private Christian school.https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/11/17/lrsd-board-presses-pause-on-budget-busting-price-tag-for-new-wlr-campushttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/11/16/voucher-mad-arkansas-department-of-education-uses-public-funds-to-promote-private-christian-schoolBenji and city reporter Mary Henningan talk about the ongoing rebuilding after the devastation of the March 31st tornado that hit Central Arkansas.https://arktimes.com/news/2023/11/03/seven-months-later-little-rocks-long-road-to-recovery-from-a-devastating-tornadoMusic used in todays episode was composed and performed by Steinbruchel
It's the return of the Arkansas Times' Week in Review Podcast!This week, Omaya Jones talks to managing editor Benjamin Hardy about a new lawsuit against businessman Ted Suhl. Editor-in-chief Austin Bailey discusses the Little Rock school board's decision to combine Hall High School and the West School of Innovation into a single campus. And, Benjamin talks to new Arkansas Times reporter Matt Campbell about the origins of "Lecterngate," nee "Podiumgate".Articles discussed:https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/11/07/suhl-family-attorney-denies-allegations-of-abuse-at-lords-ranchhttps://arktimes.com/news/2022/10/21/trump-seeks-to-protect-clemency-papers-these-include-the-case-of-arkansan-ted-suhlhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/11/06/lawsuit-alleges-decades-of-sexual-abuse-at-former-youth-facility-run-by-huckabee-associate-ted-suhlhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/11/10/little-rock-school-board-votes-to-combine-two-high-schools-next-school-year
Arkansas Times editors Austin Bailey and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest from the legislature, including the continued assault on trans kids, a bid to criminalize affirmative action, an effort to essentially ban books and more.
Arkansas Times editors Austin Bailey and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest from the legislature, including the near passage of Arkansas LEARNS.
Arkansas Times editors Austin Bailey and Lindsey Millar talk about Arkansas LEARNS and other legislative happenings.
Arkansas Times editors Austin Bailey and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest from Arkansas General Assembly.
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