Speaking of Arkansas

The Speaking of Arkansas podcast features interviews with people who are driving and responding to change in Northwest Arkansas and, occasionally, the state as a whole. Its host is Greg Harton, editorial page editor of ...more

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July 11, 2024 00:47:22
Pending plans promise major changes in the ways Fayetteville, Rogers develop

Pending plans promise major changes in the ways Fayetteville, Rogers develop

In Fayetteville, city leaders are nearing decisions about rezoning the former U.S. 71B (College Avenue/Nelson Hackett Boulevard/South School Avenue) to promote high-density residential development...

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March 29, 2024 00:50:49
Is a regional jail the answer to overcrowded county jails?

Is a regional jail the answer to overcrowded county jails?

Washington County Judge Patrick Deakins says it’s time to look into the potential benefits of a regional jail for Northwest Arkansas. Deakins, a former...

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March 08, 2024 00:45:26
Archeology in Arkansas and threats to historical preservation

Archeology in Arkansas and threats to historical preservation

March is observed as Arkansas Archeology Month. In this episode of Speaking of Arkansas, host Greg Harton speaks with Dr. Mel Zabecki, the state...

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September 22, 2023 00:29:16
Owning an electric vehicle in Northwest Arkansas

Owning an electric vehicle in Northwest Arkansas

Sept. 22-Oct. 23, 2023, is recognized by advocates of electric vehicles as National Drive Electric Week. Perhaps there’s no better time to visit with...

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April 21, 2023 00:35:36
The new $37 million Fayetteville police headquarters

The new $37 million Fayetteville police headquarters

On this episode of Speaking of Arkansas:   A new police headquarters in Fayetteville   Fayetteville Police Chief Mike Reynolds, in a tour of Fayetteville's new...

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January 27, 2023 00:33:31
Civic love in Eureka Springs

Civic love in Eureka Springs

     Just how much do you love where you live? To what extent does that love extend to fellow residents who profess to love the...

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