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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 All Bad News Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the continued fallout from the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt at the U.S. Capitol, including impeachment and Arkansas connections. They also talk about the legislature getting underway and immediately advancing a stand your ground bill out of committee; and they talk about COVID and vaccination efforts. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

Jan 16, 202129 min

The Coup Attempt Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the coup attempt at the U.S. Capitol, ominous coronavirus developments and the upcoming Arkansas General Assembly. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Jan 08, 202128 min

The Little Rock Finally Has A School Board Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest COVID-19-releated news, new Little Rock Police Department intrigue and the brand new Little Rock School District Board, which met Thursday night for the first time. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Dec 19, 202033 min

The Crackpot Caucus Gets In On The Coup Attempt Edition (full)

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the Arkansas politicians joining in the ridiculous coup attempt to overturn the presidential election and Governor Hutchinson's prime time nothing burger. Full version We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Dec 14, 202026 min

The Crackpot Caucus Gets In On The Coup Attempt Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the Arkansas politicians joining in the ridiculous coup attempt to overturn the presidential election and Governor Hutchinson's prime time nothing burger. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Dec 11, 202020 min

The Surge Of All Surges Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about COVID-19 in Arkansas, the continued lunacy of President Trump and his enablers in Arkansas and the Little Rock School Board and North Little Rock run-off elections. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Dec 04, 202025 min

The Task Force To The Rescue Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about rising COVID-19 numbers, the aftermath of the presidential election, the latest on state highway spending and the 30 Crossing project and the Pulaski County Election Commission and final vote tallying. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Nov 13, 202028 min

The Arkansas Gets Redder Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar discuss the election and what it means for the state and country. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Nov 06, 202028 min

The Election Anxiety Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest coronavirus news; the Arkansas Supreme Court's ruling on highway funding and what it might mean for the 30 Crossing Project; and next week's election, including another gloomy Arkansas Poll. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Oct 30, 202025 min

The Election Countdown Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest coronavirus news, including an outbreak in state government. They also cover various election odds and ends, including the Democrat-Gazette's endorsement of Donald Trump, a Republican senate candidate who once dressed up in a KKK robe, racist comments by French Hill and more. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

Oct 24, 202030 min

The Election Extravaganza Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest COVID-19 news, the race for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District and more Little Rock elections. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Oct 09, 202047 min

The Too Much Is Happening Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest COVID-19 news, including President Trump's positive diagnosis and the latest on the coronavirus and schools. They also talk about Little Rock Police Chief Keith Humphrey filing a federal lawsuit against his critics, including a number of subordinates. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

Oct 02, 202037 min

The More Signs of Impending Doom Edition FIXED

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest coronavirus news and more signs of our imminent doom, including the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and President Trump's unwillingness to say that he'll honor the results of the election. They also talk protest and the police in Conway. [The previous version of this edition cut off early. Here's the full version.] We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

Sep 29, 202029 min

The More Signs of Impending Doom Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest coronavirus news and more signs of our imminent doom, including the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and President Trump's unwillingness to say that he'll honor the results of the election. They also talk protest and the police in Conway. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

Sep 25, 202017 min

The Asa Inc. Campaign Sleaze Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest COVID-19 news, including how Arkansas is likely to come up short in additional pandemic unemployment payments. They also talk about the race for Arkansas's 2nd congressional district and the latest on LRPD infighting. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Sep 18, 202019 min

The Voting Shenanigans To Worry About Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest COVID-19-related news and several issues related to voting. Thanks to our sponsor Dr. Sedrick Charles Rice, author of the new book "StepDads Showing Up & Showing Out! Tips for Navigating the Complex World of Blended Families." We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

Sep 11, 202024 min

The Spinnin' and Grinnin' Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest coronavirus spin from Governor Hutchinson, proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot this year and the Democratic National Convention. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Aug 22, 202028 min

The Emergency Continues Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and schools, a recent ruling on abortion and new details about the Linda Collins murder. Special thanks to our sponsor Dr. Sederick Charles Rice, who has a new book out called "StepDads, Showing Up & Showing Out: Tips to Navigating the Complex World of Blended Families." We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

Aug 14, 202029 min

The Forget the Numbers, We're Going Back To School Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar discuss reopening schools amid the pandemic, fraud and holds on unemployment claims, a plea deal in the Linda Collins case, Rusty Cranford and Top Golf. Thanks to sponsor Dr. Sederick Charles Rice, who plans an August 2020 release of his next book " StepDads, Showing Up & Showing Out: Tips to Navigating the Complex World of Blended Families." We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

Aug 07, 202028 min

The Politics of COVID Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest COVID-19 news, the Pope County casino saga and candidates for public office in Little Rock. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Jul 31, 202028 min

The Same News, Different Week Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest COVID-19 news, terrible Tom Cotton and Topgolf and Little Rock. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Jul 24, 202034 min

The Mask Mandate Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about Governor Hutchinson finally issuing a mask mandate, the secretary of state invalidating three ballot proposals and a new class action filed over a private contractor's handling of Arkansas pandemic unemployment assistance program. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Jul 17, 202026 min

The Plan Or (Lack Thereof) To Reopen Schools Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about talk about the plan (or lack thereof) to reopen schools in the fall, Attorney General William Barr's appearance in Little Rock and the city of Little Rock and Top Golf. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Jul 10, 202020 min

The Football Pitch Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about a spike in COVID-19 cases, voting in the fall, plans for a return to school and college and Leslie Rutledge's official announcement that she's running for governor. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Jul 02, 202020 min

The Worst Week Yet Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the big news of the week. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Jun 20, 202018 min

The Mixed Messages Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about Governor Hutchinson's announcement that the state will move into Phase 2 of reopening amid a dramatic spike in cases and hospitalization. They also talk about the end of Diane Zook's time on the State Board of Education, Commerce Secretary Mike Preston and more. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

Jun 12, 202022 min

The Black Lives Matter All Across Arkansas Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about demonstrations and protests in Little Rock and in cities across Arkansas, terrible Tom Cotton and a COVID-19 spike in the state. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

Jun 06, 202022 min

The Workers? Who Cares About Workers? Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about a rise in COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, the push from Republicans and business groups for tort reform, President Trump's mendacity and racism and the silence of Republicans and new talk of a so-called "exit plan" for the Little Rock School District to escape state control. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com...

May 29, 202021 min

The Bad Week Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about rising COVID numbers in Arkansas, the PUA website debacle, a showdown between Governor Hutchinson's executive branch and legislators and the latest on the LRPD. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

May 23, 202029 min

The Good Time To Get A Puppy Edition

Send us a text Arkansas Times editors Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest on the coronavirus, including the state's response to the pandemic, and discuss the pressure on Little Rock Police Chief Keith Humphrey. We welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

May 16, 202027 min
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