For AR People
Connecting people with policy. For AR People informs, equips, and empowers Arkansans to take ownership of their state government. Oh, and we hold our elected leaders accountable, too. Join us!
Podcasting since 2023 • 16 episodes
For AR People
Latest Episodes
Legal expert Dr. Bailey Fairbanks discusses the Arkansas Supreme Court
In this episode of For AR People, we are thrilled to host legal expert Dr. Bailey Fairbanks, Assistant Professor at the University of Central Arkansas in the Department of Government, Public Service, and International Studies. Dr. Fairbanks bri...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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Natural State, Unnatural Hate: The fight for LGBTQ rights in Arkansas
It's PRIDE month, y'all! Except that in Arkansas, y'all doesn't always mean everyone. Recently it was reported that Arkansas is the worst state to live in if you are LGBTQ, which is not surprising for queer people in the Natural State. Joining ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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34:16
Fiscal recap + adoption curriculum curveball!
Fiscal session is over (sorta) and we hit the high points. We'll also tell you about a weird new law requiring public schools to teach 6-12 graders about adoption. It's a bizarre as it sounds. Plus, Caleb, our social media wizard, joins the pod...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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2024 Fiscal Session Week 2 Recap
Fiscal session week 2 recap is here. Mostly we talk lectern audit with a dash of crypto. Plus: crisis pregnancy centers, the Arkansas Abortion Amendment (SIGN IT ASAP), and taxpayers footing a very expensive bill for the Governor’s security. Ta...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:00