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Talk Business and Politics

Roby Brock|TalkBusiness.net
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Business and Political discussion from Little Rock and around the state of Arkansas.

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Latest Episodes

Randy Zook, Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce

Clay Ramey, VP with Tempus Realty Partners discussing the commercial real estate market in NWA and nationally.

PART 2- NWABJ Report with Nelson Peacock on findings in the NWA Council report on regional growth with a focus on transportation and governance.

PART 1-NWABJ Report with Nelson Peacock on findings in the NWA Council report on regional growth.

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Recent Guests

Randy Zook
CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce; Associated Industries of Arkansas
Episode: NWABJ Report for 5.28.26-Randy Zook, Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce
Clay Ramey
Vice President of Capital Assets for Tempus Realty Partners
Tempus Realty Partners
Episode: NWABJ Report for 5.14.26- Clay Ramey, VP with Tempus Realty Partners
Nelson Peacock
CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council
Northwest Arkansas Council
Episode: NWABJ Report with Nelson Peacock
Dr. Nirvana Manning
Head of UAMS OBGYN department
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Episode: Dr. Nirvana Manning on maternal mortality statistics improvin
Rebekah Mitchell
CEO of EverHope (formerly Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter)
EverHope
Episode: Rebekah Mitchell interview for NWABJ Report
Marshall Saviers
CEO and Principal at Cushman & Wakefield Sage Partners
Cushman & Wakefield Sage Partners
Episode: Marshall Saviers, CEO of Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners on the NWA commercial real estate market
Mervin Jebaraj
Economist with University of Arkansas, Walton College of Business; director of the Center for Business and Economic Research
University of Arkansas, Walton College of Business
Episode: NWABJ Report for 2.8.26 with UA Walton College of Business economist Mervin Jebaraj
Rick Crawford
U.S. Representative (R-Arkansas), Chair of the House Intelligence Committee
United States House of Representatives
Episode: U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro
Jessica Ford
President and CEO of the Arkansas Community Foundation
Arkansas Community Foundation
Episode: Jessica Ford, president and CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation.

Host

Roby Brock
Host of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report and a prominent local business and politics interviewer.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • I enjoy the content, but the volume is inconsistent and it's annoying. Interviews are quiet, so you have to turn the volume up. Then after the Interviews it's super loud. Fix that and 5 stars.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    rungavagairun
    2 years ago
  • Great Perspective

    TBP is a great overview of the state of business and politics here in Little Rock and around the State. Roby provides great "on the ground" information about what's happening at the capital and in the world of commerce. A must-listen for anyone who's a mover and shaker in Arkansas.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Steve Rice
    United States12 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong focus on growth, infrastructure, and governance resonates with decision-makers.
Content is timely, though can be dense for casual listeners.
Perceived as a solid, grounded source for Arkansas business and capital-region insights.
Hosts translate policy into practical implications for local markets.
Guests bring credibility with hands-on regional expertise.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro 8.2.25
Q: Tell me what you guys are looking at when you come back into session, which will be sometime in the near future. You got a couple of things pending. What do you expect to be taken up right away?
The focus will be on moving our Appropriations bills across the finish line, maintaining government funding, and avoiding a continuing resolution by passing the necessary bills, possibly in mini-buses, to keep spending in check.
Senator Tom Cotton 8.16.25
Q: How might your new committee assignment help Arkansas, including the Delta?
The Energy and Natural Resources Committee supports Arkansas's energy and resource sectors, creating opportunities in natural gas, oil, timber, agriculture, and emerging sectors like lithium extraction; targeting energy affordability and job growth for Arkansans.
Senator Tom Cotton 8.16.25
Q: What is the biggest item on Congress's agenda after the August recess?
Defining and passing the National Defense Authorization Act and advancing funding bills for the full fiscal year, while addressing oversight and efficiency in federal programs.
Senator Tom Cotton 8.16.25
Q: Should we abolish the Department of Education?
There is a push to reduce the department's size and overhead while ensuring lawful functions continue, balancing reforms with accountability and effective use of federal dollars.
Senator Tom Cotton 8.16.25
Q: What's on the agenda for Congress when you return?
The primary focus will be the National Defense Authorization Act, followed by the annual government funding package, with ongoing efforts to reform and fund key priorities.

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The show centers on business and political happenings in Arkansas, featuring high-profile policymakers, regional leaders, and industry executives. Episodes highlight regional growth, infrastructure and governance, economic policy, and real-estate trends, often tying local developments to national dynamics. A standout pattern is in-depth, policy-forward conversations with guests who influence or illuminate state and Northwest Arkansas growth, from chamber leaders and economists to real estate executives and lawmakers. The format tends to mix practical policy discussiveness with market-oriented insights, making it particularly useful for listeners involved in business development, public affairs, and regional planning. A notable strength is i... more

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1. Randy Zook
2. Clay Ramey
3. Nelson Peacock
4. Dr. Nirvana Manning
5. Rebekah Mitchell
6. Marshall Saviers
7. Mervin Jebaraj
8. Rick Crawford

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