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Each week on "Rock the Culture," Little Rock At-Large City Director Antwan Phillips, former state Rep. Charles Blake and others provide perspective on life and culture for people in Little Rock. The team offers trenchant analysis and hilarious banter on local news, events and politics. Plus, they bring that same fun-loving but informed style to interviews with people who are impacting the culture of Little Rock and elsewhere in Arkansas. #RocktheCulture
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In this episode, we provided perspective and conversation on Little Rock being named top 3 best drivers in the nation, Russia's strategy in arresting and imprisoning Brittney Griner, and how Arkansas state government should allocate the $1.6 billion dollar surplus.  In addition, we sit down with Keith Tucker, Jr., the founder of Truth Sauce, to discuss his journey to success in creating, developing, and growing the Truth Sauce brand.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
In this episode, we provide perspective and conversation on the United States Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the enactment of Arkansas' trigger law.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
In this episode with provide perspective and conversation on summer concert series in Little Rock and the May 2022 Primary Elections. In addition, we had an extremely enjoyable conversation with Arkansas Black Hall of Member inductee Colette Honorable regarding her career and life journey from Little Rock to Washington D.C., including receiving a call from the Obama White House for her federal appointment to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
In this special short episode, we sit down with Jamie Harrison, Chair of DNC, to discuss the future of the democratic party in Arkansas and the DNC's plans to support Arkansas Democrats.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
Little Rock in D.C.

Little Rock in D.C.

2022-05-1045:19

In this episode, we provide perspective and conversation on Little Rock's Juneteenth fiasco that went viral. We also talked with Phyllis Dickerson, Executive Director of the African-American Mayors Association and Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. regarding his inauguration of the President of the African-American Mayors Association and how it will benefit Little Rock.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
Pushing P

Pushing P

2022-04-2043:00

In this episode, Charles Blake and Antwan Phillips provide conversation and perspective on Will Smith's Oscars situation, Arkansas basketball, City of Little Rock's proposed millage election, and Little Rock School District elections.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
In this episode, we provide perspective and conversation on the Rebuild The Rock Sales Tax, retirement of Pulaski County Prosecutor, and the "now hiring" signs in Little Rock. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
In this week's episode, we provide perspective and conversation about Little Rock's State of the City Address, the Derek Chauvin trial, and Arkansas Business' article about the ongoing challenges for minority-owned businesses to gain access to capital. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
State of the City

State of the City

2021-03-2524:30

In this episode, we provide perspective and conversation on Arkansas Legislature's review of amending the landlord-tenant laws in Arkansas (Arkansas is the only state without a warranty of habitability for tenants), Andrew Marion Humphrey's civil rights lawsuit against the Arkansas State Police Department, additional amenities for entertainment districts in Little Rock, and the State of the City address.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
Antwan On Antwan

Antwan On Antwan

2021-03-1441:47

In this episode, we provide perspective and conversation on the release of Coming 2 America, City of Little Rock's unveiling of the Harriet Tubman statute, and social media backlash to Antwan's letter to Gov. Asa Hutchinson asking for the veto of the Stand Your Ground bill.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
Snowfall

Snowfall

2021-02-2536:10

In this episode, we provide perspective and conversation regarding the movie Judas and the Black Messiah, the creation of the Common Ground political organization by former republican Jim Hendren, and Little Rock City Board's Resolution supporting the passage of hate crime legislation.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
In this episode, we provide perspective and conversation on Arkansas' Governor's race, the renaming of the Arkansas Arts Center and the coming Ninth Street revitalization, drag racing and caravanning in Little Rock, and Little Rock City Board vote to approve a targeted community development resolution.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
Insurrection

Insurrection

2021-01-1925:23

In this episode, we provide perspective and conversation regarding the Insurrection at the United State Capitol, the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, and the Target Community Development Initiative to be voted on by the Little Rock City Board of Directors.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
In this episode, we provide perspective and conversation on black people's skepticism about the coronavirus vaccine, the civic engagement at the Little Rock City Board meeting, politicians' right to block people on their social media feeds, and Gov. Hutchinson task force on police accountability.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
In this episode, we provide conversation and perspective on Arkansas being ranked 50th of all states in voter turnout during the 2020 election, Lt. Governor Tim Griffin's proposal to eliminate Arkansas' state income tax, election of the Board of Directors for the Little Rock School District , Ashanti and Keyshia Cole's upcoming versuz battle, and the results of the mayoral election in North Little Rock.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
Reality (W)raps

Reality (W)raps

2020-11-2531:25

In this episode, we provide conversation and perspective on the Versuztv music battle between Jeezy and Gucci, Little Rock confirming its status as the democractic stronghold of the state, and Antwan's election to the Little Rock City Board of Directors.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
In this episode, we provide perspective and conversation regarding Little Rock's mask wearing ordinance, nationwide removal of confederate statues, and Arkansas' efforts to allow more robust absentee voting in November. This is episode was also video-recorded. You can watch this episode on RockTheCulture's Facebook Page. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
In this episode, we provide perspective and conversation regarding Little Rock's response to Protest, Defund the Police, and the importance of Juneteenth. This is episode was also video-recorded. You can watch this episode on RockTheCulture's Facebook Page.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
In this episode,  Antwan and Charles provide perspective and conversation on Little Rock's response to Covid-19, the BlackLivesMatter protests related to racial injustices highlighted by the murder of George Floyd, Little Rock's policy initiatives related to police reform, and the upcoming RockTheCulture policy summit.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
Social Distancing

Social Distancing

2020-03-2425:37

In this episode, we provide perspective and conversation on the Coronavirus impact on Central Arkansas.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rock-the-culture/message
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