Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast

In this bi-weekly podcast, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette senior editor Rex Nelson sits down with fellow civic-minded Arkansans to discuss ways to foster growth in the Natural State. Along the way, Rex and his guests chat about all things Arkansas — its people, places, food, music, history and more.

Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, with 126 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette hosts Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast, a society show with 126 episodes published.

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  Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast

  Talking AI in the workforce with Mike Steely

  Aug 7, 202634 min

  In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with Luminark Global’s co-founder, Mike Steely, about the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and how it factors into the workplace. Steely talks about the opportunities that AI provides and the benefits it can bring to Arkansas. Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and YouTube , or visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners Chapters (00:00:13) - Southern Fried Podcast: AI Explained (00:10:14) - Arkansas and the data revolution (00:12:30) - Arkansas' role in AI (00:16:56) - Arkansas Needs to Chase Silicon Valley (00:24:00) - Arkansas Tech Elite on the Walmart Campus Announcement (00:30:12) - AI and Governance (00:33:07) - Southern Fried Podcast: Mike Steele

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  Talking medical education with UAMS Chancellor Dr. Lowry Barnes

  Jul 24, 202629 min

  In this week's episode, Rex Nelson sits down with the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Dr. Lowry Barnes. Barnes talks about his journey from starting medical school as a freshman to becoming the top executive for UAMS. Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and YouTube , or visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners Chapters (00:00:14) - Southern Fried Podcast (00:01:08) - Arkansas orthopedic pioneer Dr. Banks Blackwell's story (00:05:57) - A message from North Pittock Hospital's first surgeon (00:08:34) - UAMS Orthopedics (00:09:31) - Interim Chancellor and the permanent role (00:11:33) - Some of the Changes at UAMS since my arrival (00:16:51) - UAMS supports rural hospitals (00:21:12) - Arkansas University System's Strategic Plan (00:26:48) - Dr. Lowry Barnes on His Drive to Make UAMS Better

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  Talking non-profit with Arkansas Community Foundation CEO Jessica Hughes Ford

  Jul 10, 202635 min

  In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with the President and CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation, Jessica Hughes Ford, about the foundation and its mission to protect, grow and direct charitable dollars in the state. Ford discusses the challenges facing the non-profit sector in Arkansas and how the foundation helps non-profits accomplish their missions in the state. Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and YouTube , or visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners Chapters (00:00:13) - Southern Fried Podcast: The Arkansas Community Foundation (00:00:57) - Philanthropist and Redfield native on the topic of the mammoth (00:02:58) - Many Arkansas nonprofits are based in Little Rock (00:05:19) - Arkansas' philanthropic tradition (00:08:52) - Coming soon: The Community Foundation of Arkansas (00:10:51) - One of the Foundation's Co-chairs on a Leadership Transition (00:12:37) - What is the Community Foundation of Arkansas? (00:15:48) - Arkansas Community Foundation Affiliates (00:19:42) - Arkansas Community Foundation Makes $8,000 Grants (00:20:45) - Arkansas Community Foundation's 50th Anniversary (00:24:01) - Arkansas Community Foundation Makes $50,000 in Grants (00:25:31) - Community Foundation President Tom May on the Future (00:31:37) - The Greatest Needs in Arkansas (00:34:42) - The 50th Anniversary of the Arkansas Community

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  Talking game and fish with Doug Schoenrock

  Jun 26, 202636 min

  In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson sits down with Doug Schoenrock, director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, to talk about some of the commission’s initiatives. Schoenrock talks about his upbringing, the Boy Scouts and how that translated into his current role as the commission director. Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and YouTube , or visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners Chapters (00:00:14) - Southern Fried Podcast (00:01:17) - Arkansas Governor Mike Beevers on the state's outdoor recreation (00:03:40) - An Eagle Scout Gets the Spotlight (00:03:57) - President of Ducks Unlimited and a lifelong advocate for natural resources (00:07:10) - Arkansas Game and Fish Commission President Emeritus (00:14:13) - Arkansas Wildlife Management Areas: More Focus on Conservation (00:21:53) - Arkansas Duck Stamp (00:28:02) - Arkansas Fish and Wildlife Commission Discusses Lake Conway Restoration (00:31:14) - Arkansas trophy bass program continues (00:33:01) - Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Executive Director Doug Schoenrock on

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  Talking maternal health with Dr. Manning of UAMS

  Jun 12, 202630 min

  In this week’s episode, Rex Nelson talks with Dr. Nirvana Manning, head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UAMS, about maternal health in Arkansas. Manning discusses recent statistics on maternal health in the state and the work needed to improve how Arkansas delivers maternal care. Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and YouTube , or visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners Chapters (00:00:00) - Southern Fried Podcast: Dr. Nirvana Manning (00:01:49) - Physician and Vanderbilt grad on the podcast (00:02:45) - Arkansas maternal health issues (00:08:43) - Arkansas maternal and infant health: Victories and challenges (00:13:36) - Arkansas' problems with rural healthcare (00:17:17) - How do we better educate mothers about pregnancy and maternal health? (00:20:06) - Arkansas Pro-Prenatal Care Program 1 (00:24:27) - UAMS Chancellor Dr. Manning at the 2017 Arkansas Healthcare Conference

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