Journalists from KUAR reviews the week's news. Contributors include Michael Hibblen, Jacob Kauffman, Sarah Whites-Koditschek, and Chris Hickey.
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A decisive early Friday vote on a GOP-led Obamacare "skinny" repeal comes up short. Why Arkansas's Senators voted for the failed measure amidst evidence that state public opinion may not be quite on their side.Av Jacob Kauffman
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Podcast: A Spike In Violent Crime In Little Rock Culminates In Mass Shooting
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2017 has seen a sharp increase in violent crime in Little Rock, but the nightclub shooting a week ago that injured 28 people left authorities saying something drastic needed to be done. Gov. Asa Hutchinson has brought together state and federal manpower in a coordinated effort to combat crime in the state's capitol city. We'll discuss what that wil…
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Podcast: Ten Commandments Monument Is Unveiled, Then Destroyed
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A controversial Ten Commandments monument was put on display this week at the Arkansas State Capitol, but less than 24 hours later it was destroyed. We'll have an in-depth discussion about what happened to the monument.Av Michael Hibblen, Jacob Kauffman
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Arkansas Officials Praise And Condemn Withdrawal From Climate Accord
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Arkansas Republicans are roundly cheering President Trump's decision to join forces with Syria and withdraw from a worldwide climate change accord. Mayors in Little Rock and Fayetteville take a different tone and pledge to keep the course set under the previous administration.Av Karen Tricot Steward, Jacob Kauffman
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What Does The President's Budget Mean For Arkansas?
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On this week's podcast we take a look at what President Trump's first budget proposal could mean for the poor state of Arkansas. Analysis from political scientist Heather Yates of UCA and reaction from the state's Congressional delegation.Av Michael Hibblen, Jacob Kauffman, Daniel Breen
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Trump, Russia & Arkansans In Congress
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On this week's podcast: As questions about possible collusion between the Donald J. Trump White House and the Russian government swell to a fever pitch in Washington, we talk Arkansas’s congressional reaction to the firing of the FBI director, the appointment of a special prosecutor and more.Av Jacob Kauffman
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Deadly Flooding, Special Legislative Session & Marking The Death Of Tony Alamo
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Three big topics on KUAR’s Week-In-Review Podcast:Av Michael Hibblen
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College Football Gets Arkansas To Change Its New Gun Law
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This edition of KUAR's Week In Review podcast tackles the winding down of the legislative session. Lawmakers retread the concealed carry debate and carve out an exception for athletic events, UAMS, and the state hospital despite NRA opposition. The online sales tax finally gets past a committee hurdle and the bathroom bill gets pushed aside for ano…
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On the program:Av Karen Tricot Steward, Michael Hibblen, Jacob Kauffman
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Bills Headed To Governor: Expanded Concealed Carry, Ending Dual King-Lee Holiday
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On this week's podcast, two bills are awaiting the governor's signature.Av Michael Hibblen
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Arkansas Prepping For Healthcare's Big Changes
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On this week's podcast the KUAR News team tackles the emerging overhaul of healthcare at the both federal and state level. The Speaker of the House is moving forward with the repeal of the Affordable Care Act but Arkansas's congressional delegation has plenty of reservations about the replacement plan.…
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Podcast: Congressmen In the Hot Seat And A Close Shave At KUAR
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Chris Hickey and Karen Tricot Steward take a deep-dive into some of the top stories in Arkansas this week, including angry constituents at town hall meetings and a Supreme Court decision to strike down a local anti-discrimination law.Av Karen Tricot Steward
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Podcast: Legislature On Guns, Bathrooms And Tort Reform,
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On this week's podcast the KUAR news team digs into a few of the bigger issues facing the Arkansas Legislature, including guns on college campuses, a bathroom bill and its possible impact on tourism, and abortion restrictions that are advancing. We also talk about some non-legislative matters, including an effort to address crime in the state and d…
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Week In Review Podcast: LGBT Rights In Court, Legislative Review, Online Sales Tax, & More
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The KUAR News team took a look back at the week's top news in the latest installment of the Week In Review Podcast.Av Karen Tricot Steward, Michael Hibblen, Jacob Kauffman, Sarah Whites-Koditschek
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KUAR Podcast: Tax Cut Signed, Legislative Update & John Cain Birthday
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The top story this week: Gov. Asa Hutchinson signs his $50 million tax cut for low income Arkansans into law. But a disappointing state revenue report the following day prompts talk of budget cuts.Av Michael Hibblen
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Week In Review Podcast: Abortion, Voter ID, Trump's First Week & More
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This week, on KUAR’s Week In Review Podcast:Av Jacob Kauffman
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Podcast: New President, Legislative Update and LRSD Announces School Closings
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This time on KUAR's Week-In-Review Podcast:Av Michael Hibblen, Jacob Kauffman
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Week In Review Podcast: Legislature Convenes, Power Plays, Tax Cuts, ACA & MLK/Lee
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Welcome to another edition of KUAR's Week In Review podcast where the KUAR News team takes a look at the news from the week that was.Av Jacob Kauffman
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Week In Review Podcast: Legislative Preview, Bribery, U.S. Congress, Cotton-Russia-Trump, & Facebook
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Huddle up by the fireplace and tune into this week's Week in Review podcast from the KUAR News team. This week we highlight some of what to look for in next week's legislative session, a bribery case in NWA with potentially far reaching implications, the opening of the U.S. Congress, Tom Cotton's take on Russian hacks, and a new state partnership w…
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Week-In-Review Podcast: Birth Certificates Ruling, Implementing Rx-Marijuana, Medicaid & Legislature
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The KUAR news staff breaks down a busy week, including:Av Michael Hibblen, Jacob Kauffman
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