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Arkansas Times' Week in Review Podcast

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Since 2011, the Arkansas Times' Week in Review Podcast has been the place to go for the straight dirt on state 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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Episodes

The Plan To Begin Re-Opening Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest COVID-19 news, including the state's plans to being reopening businesses and the botched rollout of a new business grant program. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

May 01, 202023 min

The Still Sheltering In Place Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest COVID-19 news and more. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Apr 25, 202024 min

The Back To Work Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the big news of the week, including an explosion of new coronavirus cases in state lock-up facilities, Governor Hutchinson's plan to begin re-opening parts of the state by May 4, judicial intervention in the state's bid to halt surgical abortions in Arkansas and legislative intrigue. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

Apr 17, 202023 min

The Still Here Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest coronavirus-related news, including the state's bid to force Arkansas's only surgical abortion provider from providing services, Governor Hutchinson declining Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr.'s request to impose a shelter-in-place order in Little Rock and more. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

Apr 11, 202021 min

The Push For Shelter In Place Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about Governor Hutchinson's resistance to issue a shelter-in-place order for the state and more. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Apr 03, 202024 min

The Socially Distant Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk mostly coronavirus, but also touch on other news, including the postponement of a sales tax increase in Little Rock, a new lawsuit over the state's treatment of the Little Rock School District and legal wranglings over a potential Pope County casino. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

Mar 27, 202023 min

The Wash Your Hands Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk mostly about the coronavirus in Arkansas, but also touch on Joe Biden taking control in the race for the Democratic nomination for president, the detailed Little Rock sales tax plan and the end of the Hunter Biden paternity case in Arkansas. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Mar 13, 202025 min

The Tuesday's Gone Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar Tuesday’s elections, Governor Hutchinson’s budget and the Little Rock tax plan. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Mar 06, 202030 min

The Hot Dish Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Lindsey Millar and Max Brantley talk about Super Tuesday, the coronavirus and a big economic development project in Little Rock that’s yet to materialize. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Feb 28, 202024 min

The Max Is Back Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar discuss Little Rock politics, the District 34 run-off, the state Supreme Court race, another federal court defeat for Arkansas's Medicaid work requirement, presidential politics and more. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Feb 21, 202026 min

The LR Tax Plan Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Lindsey Millar and Stephanie Smittle talk about Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott’s sales tax increase plan, the fifth year anniversary of the takeover of the LRSD, a change of leadership at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and more. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Jan 31, 202037 min

The Fayetteville and ICE Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editor Lindsey Millar and contributor Ali Noland discuss the Trump administration's rollback of Clean Water Act protections, protests around Washington County's participation in an agreement with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mike Bloomberg's second campaign stop in Little Rock and the latest LRSD happenings. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

Jan 24, 202039 min

The Who Run the World Edition

Send us a text Guest host Ali Noland and special guest Sen. Joyce Elliott discuss Elliott's official kick-off to her campaign, Governor Hutchinson's defense of his decision to allow refugee resettlement and Virginia ratifying the ERA. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Jan 17, 202028 min

The End of the Buffalo Hog Farm Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about a the closure of the infamous hog farm in the Buffalo River watershed, another blow to the Arkansas whistleblower law from the Arkansas Supreme Court and the future of parks and the zoo in Little Rock. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Jan 10, 202025 min

The Hunter Biden Circus Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about a ruling in the case of a fired Little Rock police officer, the latest in the Hunter Biden and Pope County casino sagas and maybe more. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Jan 03, 202025 min

The No Room for Optimism Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk impeachment, another potential blow to the Affordable Care Act, the legislative council’s approval of an education study and a brazen campaign pitch from the state business lobby. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Dec 20, 201920 min

The One More SBEFU2LRSD Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest State Board of Education assault on the Little Rock School District, a new Razorback football coach and impeachment. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Dec 13, 201936 min

The LRSD's Long Slog Ahead Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar discuss an eventful week for the Little Rock School District, the latest in Linda Collins murder case and the latest in the Hunter Biden adoption case. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Dec 06, 201928 min

The Grab-Bag Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editor Lindsey Millar and special guest Jay Barth talk about the latest doings in the LRSD, the state adequacy funding fight, impeachment hearings and the Democratic presidential field. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Nov 22, 201930 min

The LRSD Strike Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the Little Rock School District teachers strike and the latest from the State Board of Education, all the news from the final day of candidate filing and the firing of Chad Morris. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Nov 15, 201923 min

The Asa's Relatives Editions

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about Governor Hutchinson and his son Asa III in Asia; a new indictment involving the governor’s nephew, former state Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson; the mostly depressing results from the Arkansas Poll; and takeaways from the first days of candidate filing. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Nov 08, 201925 min

The Let's Name An LRSD High School For John Walker Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the legacy of John Walker, the latest on the uncertain future of the Little Rock School District and the recommendations for a governance study group for the city of Little Rock. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Oct 31, 201924 min

The LRPD and Ken Richardson Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Lindsey Millar and Max Brantley discuss possible bribery in a state House race, the return of Steven Jones, LR Director Ken Richardson and the police and LRSD's plans for a teachers strike. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Oct 25, 201920 min

The Judges, Dogs, Schools, Feral Hogs Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk judges, dog racing, schools and feral hogs. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Oct 18, 201922 min

The LRSD Gets Screwed By The State Again Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar discuss the latest on the future of Little Rock schools and the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Oct 11, 201922 min

The State Vs. LR Teachers Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about talk impeachment, the latest on the LRSD, a summary judgment ruling against state Sen. Jim Hendren and the state House's coming vote to expel Rep. Mickey Gates after his plea deal on nonpayment of income tax. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Oct 04, 201929 min

The Asa's Terrible LRSD Plan Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about impeachment and the Arkansas congressional delegation, the state’s plan for the Little Rock School District and the coming return of private prisons in Arkansas. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Sep 27, 201919 min

The RBG in ARK Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's appearance in North Little Rock, the latest on the future of Little Rock schools and the Civil Service Commission upholding the firing of former LRPD officer Charles Starks. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Sep 06, 201922 min

The LRSD Outrage Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about meetings on the future of the Little Rock School District, the resignation of UA Little Rock chancellor Andrew Rogerson and U.S. Rep. Steve Womack’s recent town hall meeting. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Aug 30, 201917 min

The Pope County Drama Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about Pope County casino drama, Tom Cotton and Greenland, the future of the Little Rock School District and more. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Aug 23, 201923 min
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