Arkansas Times' Week In Review Podcast

Send us a textStories Discussed this weekBilly Jack Lincks named as sole suspect in 1995 Morgan Nick kidnapping (Updated)https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/10/01/billy-jack-lincks-named-as-prime-suspect-in-1995-morgan-nick-kidnappingThere’s an international bird flu summit in Arkansas this week, and this is why it is importanthttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/10/02/theres-an-international-bird-flu-summit-in-arkansas-this-week-and-this-is-why-it-is-importantMedical marijuana expansion a no-go, Secretary of State Thurston sayshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/09/30/medical-marijuana-expansion-a-no-go-secretary-of-state-thurston-saysSecretary of state rejects marijuana amendment; sponsor plans lawsuithttps://arktimes.com/news/cannabiz/2024/09/30/secretary-of-state-rejects-marijuana-amendment-sponsor-plans-lawsuitMarijuana group files lawsuit, says Thurston should count remaining signatureshttps://arktimes.com/news/cannabiz/2024/10/01/marijuana-group-files-lawsuit-says-thurston-should-count-remai

Send us a textStories discussed this week:TIF tiff: Downtown Little Rock Master Plan calls for controversial funding toolhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/09/20/tif-tiff-downtown-little-rock-master-plan-calls-for-controversial-funding-toolCity board to vote on another master plan, mobile grocery stores next weekhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/09/27/city-board-to-vote-on-another-master-plan-mobile-grocery-stores-next-weekSupreme Court refers Justice Courtney Hudson to judicial disciplinary committeehttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/09/24/supreme-court-refers-justice-courtney-hudson-to-judicial-disciplinary-committeeWe welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Send us a textStories discussed this week:Sarah Sanders used a July traffic stop to demonize immigrants; the dashcam footage tells a different storyhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/09/18/sarah-sanders-used-a-july-traffic-stop-to-demonize-immigrants-the-dashcam-footage-tells-a-different-storyTraffic stop used as anti-immigration rallying cry comes under scrutinyhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/09/20/traffic-stop-used-as-anti-immigration-rallying-cry-comes-under-scrutinySolar power is thriving in Arkansas schools — but a new state law may end the growthhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/09/16/solar-power-is-thriving-in-arkansas-schools-but-a-new-state-law-may-end-the-growthWe welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Send us a textStories discussed this week:New animal waste rule would keep public in the dark on hog farm permits, environmental groups sayhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/09/06/new-animal-waste-rule-would-keep-public-in-the-dark-on-hog-farm-permits-environmental-groups-saySouth Arkansas landowners fire back at lithium companies, call proposed royalty structure ‘unlawful’https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/09/12/south-arkansas-landowners-fire-back-at-lithium-companies-call-proposed-royalty-structure-unlawfulSpecial master’s findings in casino case could help medical marijuana amendmenthttps://arktimes.com/news/cannabiz/2024/09/10/special-master-findings-could-help-medical-marijuana-amendmentArkansas Times Film Series screens ‘No’ (2012) on Tuesdayhttps://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2024/09/11/arkansas-times-film-series-screens-no-2012-on-tuesdayWe welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Send us a textOn this week's podcast, Arkansas author Alice Driver discusses her new book on Tyson Foods and the perils faced by its largely immigrant workforce. "Life and Death of the American Worker: The Immigrants Taking on America's Largest Meatpacking Company," by Alice Driverhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Life-and-Death-of-the-American-Worker/Alice-Driver/9781668078822We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Send us a textThe Arkansas Times has been hosting a series of fundraisers in the form of a lecture series featuring Arkansas newsmakers, politicians and writers on current events and policies. The proceeds go to the Arkansas Times Investigative Reporting Fund.This month, we met at the Copper Grill to hear from Skip Rutherford, Dean Emeritus of the Clinton School of Public Service and founder of the non-partisan Political Animals Club, who spoke about the current race for the presidency between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.After the event, Skip spoke with Arkansas Times reporter Lara Farrar to give further insight into the state of the race.Note: You’ll hear in the interview Skip Rutherford refer to an anticipated announcement of Harris first interview as the Democratic nominee. Shortly after the interview it was reported that she and her running mate Tim Walz will sit down with CNNs Dana Bash for a prime time interview Thursday night.We welcome your feedback. Write us at podc

Send us a textStories discussed this weekLRSD Superintendent Jermall Wright resignshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/08/15/lrsd-superintendent-jermall-wright-resignsWronging Wright a huge mistake for LRSDhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/08/18/wronging-wright-a-huge-mistake-for-lrsdLRSD board hears from the public on Wright’s resignation letter, takes no actionhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/08/19/lrsd-board-hears-from-the-public-on-wrights-resignation-letter-takes-no-actionLRSD superintendent hangs in through another board meetinghttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/08/23/lrsd-superintendent-hangs-in-through-another-board-meetingArkansas Supreme Court stretches law to disqualify abortion petition (UPDATES)https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/08/22/calvinball-arkansas-supreme-court-stretches-law-to-disqualify-abortion-petitionWe welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Send us a textStories discussed this week:AG confirms no Chinese or communist ties in land purchased by Walmart supplierhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/08/13/ag-confirms-no-chinese-or-communist-ties-in-land-purchased-by-walmart-supplierMarijuana and casino petitioner groups agree with abortion petitioners: Key argument from attorney general is wronghttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/08/13/marijuana-and-casino-petitioner-groups-agree-with-abortion-petitioners-key-argument-from-attorney-general-is-wrongArkansas Times Film Series screens ‘Lovers Rock’ (2020) Tuesday nighthttps://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2024/08/14/arkansas-times-film-series-screens-lovers-rock-2020-tuesday-nighthttps://www.riverdale10.com/movie/Lovers%5FRockWe welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.comWe welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Send us a textStories discussed this week:South Arkansas landowners, lithium extractors clash over royalty rates https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/08/07/south-arkansas-landowners-lithium-extractors-clash-over-royalty-ratesWalmart supplier under investigation after state officials suggest possible Chinese tieshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/08/07/walmart-supplier-under-investigation-after-state-officials-suggest-possible-chinese-tiesBoth sides file briefs in Arkansas Abortion Amendment lawsuithttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/08/06/little-rock-city-board-extends-sunday-on-premise-alcohol-sales-windowLittle Rock city board extends Sunday on-premise alcohol sales windowhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/08/06/little-rock-city-board-extends-sunday-on-premise-alcohol-sales-windowWe welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.comWe welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Send us a textStories discussed this week:LRPD is asking for access to home security cameras to fight crimehttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/29/lrpd-is-asking-for-access-to-home-security-cameras-to-fight-crimeLittle Rock will again vote on a one-cent sales tax in Novemberhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/30/little-rock-will-again-vote-on-a-one-cent-sales-tax-in-novemberLittle Rock metro is 10th deadliest in the U.S. for pedestrians, study sayshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/10/little-rock-metro-is-10th-deadliest-in-the-u-s-for-pedestrians-study-saysLR Ward 2 Director Ken Richardson recovering from ‘multiple life-threatening surgeries’https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/08/02/lr-ward-2-director-ken-richardson-recovering-from-multiple-life-threatening-surgeriesCasino amendment makes the ballot, marijuana amendment heads to cure period, sec. of state sayshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/31/casino-amendment-makes-the-ballot-marijuana-amendment-heads-to-cure-period-sec-of

Send us a textStories discussed this week:Ark. Supreme Court orders secretary of state to count some abortion petition signatureshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/23/ark-supreme-court-orders-secretary-of-state-to-count-some-abortion-petition-signaturesState Supreme Court won’t dismiss abortion petitioners’ lawsuit, for nowhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/26/state-supreme-court-wont-dismiss-abortion-petitioners-lawsuit-sets-briefing-scheduleDisgraced cult leader’s name to be removed from Riverfront Park arthttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/25/disgraced-cult-leaders-name-to-be-removed-from-riverfront-park-artArkansas AG investigating another business with possible Chinese tieshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/24/arkansas-ag-investigating-another-business-with-possible-chinese-tiesState does about-face on Chinahttps://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/state-does-about-face-on-china/Pharmacies running low on Paxlovid as summer COVID spike continueshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-

Send us a textStories discussed this week:Abortion advocates sue secretary of state over rejection of amendmenthttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/16/abortion-advocates-sue-secretary-of-state-over-rejection-of-amendmentLittle Rock City Board accepts Downtown Master Plan, plans July 30 tax vote https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/16/little-rock-city-board-accepts-downtown-master-plan-plans-july-30-tax-voteLittle Rock city board member has missed every meeting since mid-Mayhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/04/little-rock-city-board-member-has-missed-every-meeting-since-mid-mayUA System President Donald Bobbit to retire by Januaryhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/16/ua-system-president-donald-bobbit-to-retire-by-januaryUA System board to begin search for new president to replace Bobbitthttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/18/ua-system-board-to-begin-search-for-new-president-to-replace-bobbittConservative GOP women, led by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders, rally at conventionhttps

Send us a textStories discussed this week:Repro rights supporters cheer a milestone in push to put abortion on the ballot:https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/05/photos-repro-rights-supporters-cheer-a-milestone-in-push-to-put-abortion-on-the-ballotSecretary of state disqualifies Arkansas Abortion Amendment from ballot on technicality:https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/10/secretary-of-state-disqualifies-arkansas-abortion-amendment-from-ballot-on-technicalityWhiplash: Why the Arkansas Abortion Amendment still might be in play:https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/07/12/whiplash-why-the-arkansas-abortion-amendment-still-might-be-in-playEndorsements:Arkansas Times Film Series screens ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ (1985) Tuesday nighthttps://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2024/07/11/arkansas-times-film-series-screens-desperately-seeking-susan-1985-tuesday-night'James' by Percival Everetthttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738749/james-by-percival-everett/We welcome your feedback. Write us at

Send us a textStories Discussed this week:POSTMORTEM: Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in presidential debatehttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/27/liveblog-joe-biden-and-donald-trump-face-off-in-presidential-debateWhy it’s a big deal that the Supreme Court struck down Chevron deferencehttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/28/why-its-a-big-deal-that-the-supreme-court-struck-down-chevron-deferenceU.S. Supreme Court ruling against homelessness puts advocates on edgehttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/28/u-s-supreme-court-ruling-against-homelessness-puts-advocates-on-edgeWill Supreme Court’s Jan. 6 ruling affect ‘Bigo’ Barnett’s prison sentence?https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/28/will-supreme-courts-jan-6-ruling-affect-bigo-barnetts-prison-sentenceSupreme Court will hear case on transgender youth medical care with implications for Arkansashttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/24/supreme-court-will-hear-case-on-transgender-youth-medical-care-with-implications-for-arkansas We w

Send us a textStories Discussed this week:Dashcam footage from ATF raid that killed LR airport director Malinowski released by prosecutorhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/19/dashcam-footage-from-atf-raid-that-killed-lr-airport-director-malinowski-released-by-prosecutorBodycam footage of attorney’s arrest at bar association convention supports her version of eventshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/19/bodycam-footage-of-attorneys-arrest-at-bar-association-convention-supports-her-version-of-eventsAttorney arrested at Arkansas Bar Association meeting in Hot Springs for carrying FOIA petitionshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/14/attorney-arrested-at-arkansas-bar-association-meeting-in-hot-springs-for-carrying-foia-petitionsHam-fisted House resolutions attacking direct democracy efforts may have backfiredhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/21/ham-fisted-house-resolutions-attacking-direct-democracy-efforts-may-have-backfiredStill need to sign petitions? Here’s where to go, June 20-2

Send us a textStories discussed this week:More tax cuts incoming: Governor calls special session next weekhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/11/more-tax-cuts-incoming-governor-calls-special-session-next-weekWe can blame one of the clumsiest politicians in Arkansas history for next week’s special sessionhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/13/we-can-blame-one-of-the-clumsiest-politicians-in-arkansas-history-for-next-weeks-special-sessionFight! GOP fissures laid bare as Arkansas Republicans vote to close primarieshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/10/fight-gop-fissures-laid-bare-as-arkansas-republicans-vote-to-close-primariesFather shot by 11-year-old son in library parking lot has long history of crime, drug abuse and child neglecthttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/12/father-shot-by-11-year-old-son-in-library-parking-lot-has-long-history-of-crime-drug-abuse-and-child-neglectLawsuit challenges LEARNS voucher program as unconstitutionalhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/10/l

Send us a textStories in this week's edition:Education vendor Solution Tree abandons ship on hefty state contracthttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/03/education-vendor-solution-tree-abandons-ship-on-hefty-state-contractGovernment sues ExxonMobil 11 years after Mayflower oil spillhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/31/government-sues-exxonmobil-11-years-after-mayflower-oil-spillUPDATE: Proposed $1.8 million settlement filed over Exxon’s 2013 Mayflower oil spillhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/03/proposed-1-8-million-settlement-filed-over-exxons-2013-mayflower-oil-spillVoter registration groups sue over Arkansas’s abrupt rejection of e-signatures on formshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/06/voter-registration-groups-sue-over-arkansass-abrupt-rejection-of-e-signatures-on-formsBig if true: Pro-lifers claim no abortions in Arkansas in 2023https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/04/big-if-true-pro-lifers-claim-no-abortions-in-arkansas-in-2023One mother’s suffering under the

Send us a textStories discussed in this week's episode:Little Rock police say governor told them to block canvassers from public propertyhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/30/little-rock-police-say-governor-told-them-to-block-canvassers-from-public-propertyArkansas education secretary withdraws Solution Tree contract after legislative oppositionhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/31/arkansas-education-secretary-withdraws-solution-tree-contract-after-legislative-oppositionSolution Tree may not be improving Arkansas schools, but it is raking in the cashhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/29/solution-tree-may-not-be-improving-arkansas-schools-but-it-is-raking-in-the-cashEndorsements:Bens Appliances and Junkhttps://www.youtube.com/@bensappliancesandjunkThe ‘Voushttps://www.riverdale10.com/movie/The%5FVousWe welcome your feedback. Write us at  podcasts@arktimes.comIf you like the show, tell your friends and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome your feedback. Write us

Send us a textStories discussed in this episode: Attorney general threatens groups advertising abortion pills in Arkansashttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/21/tim-griffin-warns-against-advertising-abortion-pills-in-arkansas$15K in donations to Supreme Court Justice Barbara Webb come from industry her husband regulateshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/17/15k-in-donations-to-supreme-court-justice-barbara-webb-come-from-industry-her-husband-regulatesArkansas Educational Rights Amendment organizers say they’re ‘nearing the halfway mark’ on signatures for the 2024 ballothttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/21/arkansas-educational-rights-amendment-organizers-say-theyre-nearing-the-halfway-mark-on-signatures-for-the-2024-ballotJim Walton gives $500K to defend Arkansas school vouchers from ballot measurehttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/16/jim-walton-gives-500k-to-defend-arkansas-school-vouchers-from-ballot-measureEndorsementsSerial Season 4: Guantánamohttps://www.nytimes.com/interacti

Send us a textStories discussed this week:Central High principal’s salary adjustment to close a gender pay gap up for approval Thursdayhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/15/central-high-principals-salary-adjustment-to-close-a-gender-pay-gap-up-for-approval-thursdayGlitch sends out contract renewals to all LRSD employees, even the ones losing their jobshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/15/glitch-sends-out-contract-renewals-to-all-lrsd-employees-even-the-ones-losing-their-jobsLRSD outlines $15 million in budget cuts, employee non-renewalshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/16/lrsd-outlines-15-million-in-budget-cuts-employee-non-renewalsPublic schools must teach pro-adoption, anti-abortion lesson by end of school year, per new state law:https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/14/public-schools-must-teach-pro-adoption-anti-abortion-lesson-by-end-of-school-year-per-new-state-lawJudge asks the guns-in-courthouses questions the Arkansas Supreme Court chose to ignorehttps://arktimes.com/ark