KUAR's Week In Review Podcast

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What's The Skinny Jul 28, 2017

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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.

Podcast: A Spike In Violent Crime In Little Rock Culminates In Mass Shooting Jul 08, 2017

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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 will involve.

Podcast: Ten Commandments Monument Is Unveiled, Then Destroyed Jun 30, 2017

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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.

Arkansas Officials Praise And Condemn Withdrawal From Climate Accord Jun 02, 2017

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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.

What Does The President's Budget Mean For Arkansas? May 26, 2017

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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.

Trump, Russia & Arkansans In Congress May 19, 2017

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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.

Deadly Flooding, Special Legislative Session & Marking The Death Of Tony Alamo May 06, 2017

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College Football Gets Arkansas To Change Its New Gun Law Mar 31, 2017

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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 another time as does highway funding.

More Guns In More Places Mar 24, 2017

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Bills Headed To Governor: Expanded Concealed Carry, Ending Dual King-Lee Holiday Mar 17, 2017

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On this week's podcast, two bills are awaiting the governor's signature.