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Wonks at WorkOne Day at a Time: Dr. Stephanie RoseYouth substance abuse and addiction remain serious concerns for parents and communities here in Arkansas and around the country. There is, however, some evidence suggesting that substance use behaviors among youth have been on the decline for the past decade. While that's good news, data show that a considerable number of young people are still impacted, and those who struggle with addiction face a long and challenging road ahead. To better understand the state of youth substance abuse and addiction in Arkansas, we’re joined on this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast by Dr. Stephanie Rose, who directs th...
2026-01-0518 minWonks at WorkSettling Things: Dr. John AhlenTwenty-five years ago, with billions of dollars set to begin flowing to states as part of a long-term settlement agreement with U.S. tobacco companies, Arkansas bucked a trend. While many states were poised to commit those funds to a wide range of purposes, sometimes unrelated to health care entirely, communities and public health leaders across Arkansas, including those here at ACHI, rallied together to ensure that the state's allotment was used solely to fund much-needed health programs. The result was the Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Act of 2000, which established seven programs to help improve the health of Arkansans. To learn...
2025-12-1714 minWonks at WorkCount on Me: Amanda KuttenkulerThe growing need for mental health resources and support, both here in Arkansas and across the country, is complicated by the limited numbers of mental health professionals and other barriers to care, particularly in rural communities. When mental health resources are in short supply, friends, family members, and colleagues are often called upon to provide support. One program designed to equip them with the skills and confidence they need to be successful in those situations is Mental Health First Aid. To learn more about the program, we’re joined on this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast by Amanda Ku...
2025-12-0322 minWonks at WorkDon't Stop Believin’: Dr. Arlo KahnObesity is a serious and costly chronic disease that has been widely recognized as a public health epidemic. Although there are accessible, affordable, and straightforward tools to address it in individuals and broader communities, obesity remains a widespread public health threat that increases one’s risk for developing other conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Trust for America’s Health recently published its “State of Obesity 2025” report, which notes that Arkansas has the fifth-highest adult obesity rate in the nation. To learn more about the state of obesity in Arkansas and policy options to address...
2025-11-0615 minWonks at WorkWhen You're Smiling: Dr. Sharon LanierA visit to the dentist is about more than clean teeth; it’s about whole health and wellness. Arkansas ranks poorly in oral health and has one of the lowest utilization rates for dental services in the country, but there are ongoing efforts to better understand and overcome barriers to care. In one of its latest initiatives, the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation partnered with the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute to gather new data and on-the-ground community perspectives on oral health in Arkansas. To learn more about that project and what they learned, we’re joined on this episode of the Wonk...
2025-10-2317 min
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2025-09-0300 minWonks at WorkSeek Up: Tonya JohnsonFood insecurity — limited or uncertain access to food — is a significant challenge for our state, impacting nearly 1 in 5 Arkansans. That includes 1 in 4 children. However, not all Arkansas households that are impacted receive federal or state support. Some may rely on community programs and local food banks or, at worst, try to get by without any support at all. One approach to supporting food-insecure households is to integrate food pantries into the workplace. CHI St. Vincent Director of Nutrition and Food Services Tonya Johnson joins us on this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast to discuss the hospital system’s food p...
2025-07-2912 minWonks at WorkSend Me on My Way: Ryan HaleCycling enthusiasm in Northwest Arkansas is not limited to mountain bike trails and long gravel rides through the Ozarks. Regional leaders envision 1,800 miles of shared-use and bicycle paths connecting communities across the region, allowing residents to make active transportation (e.g., walking, biking) part of their daily lives. Building that kind of infrastructure requires more than bike lanes and new trails, though. It also takes training, community outreach, pedestrian safety, and much more. Ryan Hale of Laneshift, a firm based in Rogers that specializes in bicycle and pedestrian planning and design, joins us on this episode of the Wonks at...
2025-07-0927 minWonks at WorkGolden Years: Rachel BunchArkansas is aging. By 2030, about 1 in 5 Arkansans will be 65 or older. Twenty years ago, that age group made up 14% of the state’s population. An aging populace requires an infrastructure that can accommodate increased demands on our healthcare system and a robust workforce that can provide the necessary long-term care and support. For an in-depth discussion on this topic, Rachel Bunch joins us on the Wonks at Work podcast. She's executive director of the Arkansas Health Care Association, which represents more than 90% of the licensed long-term care facilities in the state and recently announced plans to launch a new nursing sc...
2025-06-1717 minWonks at WorkBreak on Through: Dr. Matt DenekeHepatitis is inflammation of the liver and can be caused by a range of factors, such as viral infections, toxins, or some medical conditions. In 2018, Arkansas experienced a hepatitis A outbreak in which public health officials saw cases jump from just a handful to dozens each month. That outbreak subsided by the end of 2021, but hepatitis A isn’t the only form of hepatitis affecting Arkansans. To learn more, we’re joined on this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast by Dr. Matt Deneke, assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Arkansas for Medi...
2025-06-0516 minWonks at WorkLaw of the Land: Michelle KitchensHealth care, public health, and the support systems we have in place to make Arkansans healthier were key areas of focus for state lawmakers during the 2025 regular session of the 95th Arkansas General Assembly. With the session now at an end, it’s time to look back from a healthcare perspective to understand what happened and what has become, or will soon become, the new law of the land. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we’re joined once again by Michelle Kitchens, director of governmental affairs and community outreach here at the Arkansas Center for Health Impr...
2025-05-2020 minWonks at WorkPass the Peas: Dan SpatzAlthough essential to overall health and well-being, not every Arkansan has access to fresh, healthy food. A working group appointed by former Gov. Asa Hutchinson found food deserts in 62 of Arkansas’s 75 counties in 2022. Filling some of those gaps, farmers markets and other community-focused solutions have evolved to serve areas that don’t have a supermarket, and, in some cases, simply can’t support one. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we learn more about efforts to re-introduce local food to Arkansas communities, schools, and families from Dan Spatz, the proprietor of a 400-acre farm in Conway named...
2025-05-0721 min
DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network'I absolutely love it' - Jeff McGregor on being a Referee & Web WonksJeff McGregor, CEO of WEB WONKS and sponsor of the show, joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN to discuss his love for refereeing. Jeff shares how he got into refereeing, the challenges, and the unique experiences it brings. He emphasizes the importance of learning from critiques, and building respect with players and clubs. Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-05-0114 minWonks at WorkRedemption Song: Clay HobbsIn Arkansas and around the country, private equity groups have a growing financial interest in health care. While private equity investment can revive struggling hospitals or reinvigorate stagnant ones, critics accuse some of loading hospitals with debt, stripping their assets, and leaving communities to deal with the aftermath. That’s what happened in Hope, Arkansas, last year when the owner of Wadley Regional Medical Center, Dallas-based Steward Healthcare Group, declared bankruptcy. The hospital was immediately at risk of closing, but fortunately there were leaders in the community who would not let that happen. In this episode of the Wonks at Wo...
2025-04-2215 minWonks at WorkThese Are the Reasons: Dr. Ted BrownAs disturbing as the reported opioid overdose death toll has been over the past decade, a 2018 study suggested that many states were likely underreporting those deaths. The reason was that coroners and medical examiners were not specifying the drug contributing to the cause of death on death certificates. To better understand drug overdose deaths in Arkansas, state lawmakers passed a law in 2023 addressing this challenge. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we speak with Dr. Ted Brown, director of the Arkansas State Crime Lab and the state’s chief medical examiner, to discuss the impacts of the la...
2025-03-3129 minWonks at WorkMercy Mercy Me: Dr. Terry FiddlerA little over half of Arkansans have dental coverage, and even among those with coverage, only 30% of adults and 50% of children used any services, according to an ACHI analysis. Forgoing oral health care can lead to infections, chronic pain, tooth loss, and exacerbation of other health issues such as diabetes and heart disease. Patients who do not have access to or cannot afford regular dental care are often left to seek emergency care in the hospital or access low- or no-cost services in charitable settings. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we speak with Dr. Terry Fiddler...
2025-03-1114 min
Grattan InstituteThe Wonks' List: The Best Technical Policy Reads of 2024Each year, our staff curate the Wonks' List, a selection of the best technical reads for policy enthusiasts. From the housing crisis to trade policy, each of these works sparks discussion on pressing economic issues. On this podcast, Senior Associates Nick Parkinson and Elizabeth Baldwin break down what made the Wonks' List for 2024, and why.
Read the list: https://grattan.edu.au/news/wonks-list-2024/
2025-01-2417 minWonks at WorkEase My Mind: Dr. Ashley McMillanEven if you may not look forward to going to the dentist, you could be taking your experience for granted. For individuals whose brains function differently, such as people with diagnoses like autism, going to the dentist can be an anxiety-inducing event. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast we speak with Lyon College School of Dental Medicine’s new associate dean for clinical affairs, Dr. Ashley McMillan, about oral health access and accommodations for neurodivergent patients to get needed dental care.
2025-01-1520 minWonks at WorkThe Sum of It All: Dr. Sam TaggartNon-medical vaccine exemptions for Arkansas kindergarten students continue to rise, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaccine hesitancy, or a lack of confidence in vaccines, is a key factor contributing to this trend, but it is not a new phenomenon. On this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Sam Taggart, author of The Public’s Health: A Narrative History of Health and Disease in Arkansas, to discuss the history of vaccine hesitancy in the Natural State.
2024-12-1730 minWonks at WorkGrowing Pains: Dr. Paul UmbachRapid economic and population growth like what’s taking place in Northwest Arkansas can be exciting, but it can also stress existing housing, education, transportation, and healthcare infrastructure. The Health Care Transformation Division of the Northwest Arkansas Council, an organization established to help shape the region’s development, and Heartland Whole Health Institute have released a new report that assesses the healthcare transformation currently underway and outlines future goals. Key objectives include building a sufficient healthcare workforce to respond to the demands of a growing population and ensuring that healthcare dollars stay in the Northwest Arkansas economy. To learn more abou...
2024-12-0227 minWonks at WorkWe Can Do Better: Dr. Whit HallFirearms are the leading cause of death for children in the U.S., and the number of gun-related fatalities has continued to climb for the past decade. Following the September school shooting in Winder, Ga., that left two students and two teachers dead, the question of how to stem the tide has risen again. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Whit Hall, a neonatologist with Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Recently, he shared how gun violence has impacted him and his family in a testimony befo...
2024-09-2727 minWonks at WorkSafe Passage: Craig WilsonData is great to have, but to work toward solutions to the challenges we face, it’s essential that we turn that data into understandable and actionable information. ACHI has been working with the Arkansas State Police on a deep dive into vehicular crash data to support strategic planning efforts for traffic safety. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, ACHI Health Policy Director Craig Wilson takes a turn in the guest seat to share a few of the insights uncovered by ACHI’s analysis of roadway fatalities in Arkansas.
2024-09-2318 minWonks at WorkOn the Road Again: John LandoskyArkansas has the fourth-highest roadway fatality rate of all the states. Fortunately, policymakers have begun to respond. In May, the Little Rock City Board voted to adopt the Central Arkansas Regional Safety Action Plan, part of which is to seek federal funding to address safety concerns by improving lighting, signals, and other roadway infrastructure. Last week, the city announced that it will receive $25 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin that work. On this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we’re joined by Dr. John Landosky, Little Rock’s bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, to learn more...
2024-09-0928 minWonks at WorkHistory Lesson: Dr. Sam TaggartArkansas’s rural communities face many challenges. Communities are shrinking due to out-migration, rural hospitals are under financial strain, and the state’s rural residents are, on average, older, poorer, and less healthy than their urban counterparts. Primary care physicians are also far less plentiful in rural areas, making the role of the family doctor even more important. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we speak with Dr. Sam Taggart, a retired family medicine physician and author of several books about the medical profession in Arkansas. His latest book is “For Every Family, a Family Doctor,” which explores...
2024-08-2725 minWonks at WorkThe Kids Aren’t Alright: Dr. Tiffany HowellThere is growing concern about the role social media plays in the mental health and development of young people. Arkansas’s governor, multiple other states, Congress, and the courts are all delving into this issue. The U.S. surgeon general has even called for warning labels on social media platforms. As those efforts move forward, it falls upon parents, families, educators, and others in the community to support our children as they navigate these new technologies. On this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we learn more about the impact of social media on Arkansas youth with Dr. Tiffany Ho...
2024-08-1312 minWonks at WorkSweetest Devotion: Tyler FairclothThere are numerous risks along the birthing journey that contribute to poor outcomes for Arkansas moms and babies. One effective practice for promoting healthy outcomes for babies is breastfeeding, which supports their immune systems and cognitive development. Unfortunately, breastfeeding is not an option for some mothers. To learn more about a new alternative available in Arkansas to those mothers and their families, we’re joined on this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast by Tyler Faircloth, program director for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Milk Bank.
2024-07-3111 minWonks at WorkThe Heat Is On: Todd YakoubianHundreds of cities in nearly every U.S. state are on track for one of their 10 warmest summers on record. Besides posing immediate risk for illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, extreme heat can create cumulative stress on the human body over prolonged periods. Heat can also impact us in less obvious ways, such as worsening health risks from chronic conditions due to stress on the heart and kidneys or degrading the effectiveness of certain medications. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we’re joined by KARK Channel 4 Chief Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian for some special in...
2024-07-1816 minWonks at WorkNow's the Time: Dr. Maria Rodriguez-AlcalaMaternal health has finally risen to the forefront of policy conversations in Arkansas, driven by the startling statistic that our state has the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation. Improving maternal health outcomes should be reason enough for policymakers to invest in positive change, but sometimes it helps to outline the economic benefits of such investments as well. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Maria Rodriguez-Alcala, director for health and wellness at Northwest Arkansas-based Heartland Forward, to discuss the nonpartisan think tank’s report, The Economic Case for Investing in Maternal Heal
2024-05-2114 min
Rise of the New Media Audio ColumnsRead Along With Brian: Trump The Warmonger vs The Foreign Policy Wonks of Peace: Part 1Over the next three days, I will be reading through my epic three-part column series from late last year: “Trump The Warmonger vs The Foreign Policy Wonks of Peace”!I believe it’s important to revisit this series at this time due to the Shadow Cabal now running the same “Trump/Russia Russia RUSSIA!!!!” playbook it did during the 2016 election and into Trump’s first term as President.They will spend the next 8 1/2 months furiously selling the narrative that Trump **cannot be trusted** on foreign policy because he is in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s back pocket.
2024-02-2235 min
Grattan InstituteThe Wonks' List: the best technical policy reads of 2023In addition to Grattan Institute’s annual Prime Minister’s Summer Reading List, our Wonks’ List highlights some of the year’s best technical policy reads, for anyone who wants to take a deeper dive.
In this special podcast, Senior Associate Natasha Bradshaw discusses the Wonks' List with Associate Elizabeth Baldwin and Health Program Director Peter Breadon.
Show notes and references
The Wonks' List and our rationale: https://grattan.edu.au/news/wonks-list-2023/
Men. Male-biased sex ratios and masculinity norms: evidence from Australia’s colonial past: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10887-023-09223-x
Zero-Sum Thinking and the Roots of U.S. Po...
2024-01-2122 minWonks at WorkFight From the Inside: Jordan MurdochAntibiotic resistance and the inappropriate use of antibiotics pose growing threats to public health, both here in Arkansas and around the globe. For U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, we’re joined by one of our public health partners to learn more about these issues and what healthcare professionals and the public should know about antibiotic resistance. Jordan Murdoch, a licensed pharmacist and a pharmacy consultant for the Arkansas Department of Health’s healthcare-associated infections and HIV programs, sits down with host Craig Wilson in this episode of Wonks at Work.
2023-11-2028 min
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2023-09-0500 min
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2023-08-3000 minWonks at WorkThe Long and Winding Road: Dr. Joe ThompsonFindings from research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on minority communities have largely been uniform in showing overwhelmingly disparate health outcomes. In this episode of Wonks at Work, host Craig Wilson discusses findings from ACHI's analysis of Arkansas-specific data on COVID-19 health disparities with ACHI president and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson. They also discuss ACHI's findings on the early impact of long COVID on Arkansans and the need to continue to examine long COVID's effects on individual health and disability.
2023-07-3112 min
BreadsheetWhy is Knowledge Fight the Best Podcast Besides this One? | Two Chats, Two Policy Wonks: Denis Gorman and Bess Policywonkton Tell All | A Li'ol Spo' o' ToastBess and Denis ARE policy wonks. These are fantastic chats centered (mostly) around the ever-vexing question plaguing us all: why are we still compelled to listen to a show about Alex Jones, whom most people haven't given a turd about for years, AFTER all these years? It's because Knowledge Fight (a podcast about Alex Jones) is the greatest podcast of all time. I would say "besides this one" to be cute, but Broadsheet exists outside of time.
Bess is a private citizen who is actually NOT okay with inviting people to be rude to...
2023-06-1959 min
The Prudentialist Videos and AudioWhere are all the Policy Wonks?Jeremy Carl, Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute, Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior joins me to discuss where have all the policy wonks gone in this age of culture war. In this talk we discuss:* Schedule F Federal Employees * Project 2025* Commentariat Classes and Government Workers* Entryism and its pros & cons* Montana, Florida and Texas* Where one can research and find information to get involved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss...
2023-05-031h 08
Wonks at WorkWhere You Lead: Dr. Creshelle Nash and Dr. Neel ShahWonks at Work goes national. In this episode, host Craig Wilson talks to national and state leaders about how we can better equip those who want to start families to have better outcomes. Our guests are Dr. Neel Shah, a national leader in maternal health and chief medical officer for Maven, a virtual clinic for women’s and family health; and Dr. Creshelle Nash, medical director for health equity and public programs at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The conversation touches on policy levers that could improve maternal and infant health outcomes, the need to integrate telehealth into the wa...
2022-06-0234 min
Junior WonksA New Center Coalition?In which the dudes talk about recent happenings on Capital Hill, mostly the ongoing partisan tug-of-war over spending, and consider the morality of Liz Cheney.
2021-10-0644 min
The Worst Week Yet45. 43. The Not Safe For Worst Week Yet Wonks (featuring Brandyn & Rachel from NSFWonks)This week, Andrew and Maria were joined by Rachel and Brandyn from Not Safe For Wonks to discuss whether or not THIS was The Worst Week Yet. Topics include: our personal 9/11’s, Yang’s going rogue, Whoops! all innocents got drone striked, Slim Jong Un, Covid keeps killing us, Ivermectin? damn near killed ‘em, test your fuckin drugs, Steve from Blue’s Clues wants you to feel things, Mulaney baby mama drama, Texas getting (awful) shit DONE, confederate monuments coming down slowly but surely, Florida anti-riot laws get paused, and Joe Biden’s got a POOP plan.
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2021-09-131h 27
Wonks with WhiskeyEpisode 13: John Quincy Adams / One Year of WwWIn this episode, we dive headfirst into a discussion on John Quincy Adams's sentiments on the United States' foreign policy and if it is still applicable in the 21st Century. We also briefly express our disdain over billionaires in space and the bad precedent this sets. Lastly, as we celebrate our first year of Wonks with Whiskey, we have ended the episode with some bloopers for your enjoyment.
2021-08-091h 04
Junior WonksInfrastructure In The WeedsIn which the dudes get acquainted with America's infrastructure woes, and get drafted to fight in the (culture) war.
2021-07-2450 min
Wonks at WorkA Tale of Two State Medicaid Programs: On the Inside with Suzanne BiermanOn this episode of Wonks at Work, host Craig Wilson talks to fellow healthcare policy wonk and native Arkansan Suzanne Bierman. No stranger to the world of Medicaid policy, Bierman formerly served as assistant director in the Division of Medical Services at the Arkansas Department of Human Services and is now the administrator of the Division of Healthcare Financing and Policy at the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.
Recently, Nevada became the second state with a “public option” law on the books. Bierman talks about her experience with both the "private option" in Arkansas and the "public option" in N...
2021-07-0830 minJunior WonksPersuasion in PoliticsIn which the dudes try to get persuaded about persuasion, and daydream about the perfect institute of higher education.
2021-07-0852 minWonks with WhiskeyEpisode 12: Draft Debate / A Libertarian Walks into a BearIn this episode, Tom hosts the first WWW debate, with Clay and Eric facing off over the issue of the draft. In addition, we discuss the very interesting recent political history of the town of Grafton, New Hampshire as covered in the book "A Libertarian Walks into a Bear" by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling.
2021-07-011h 03Wonks at WorkTo Every Season: End-of-Life Care Planning with Dr. Masil GeorgeOn this episode of Wonks at Work, we look at the options people have to control the care they will receive in the end phase of life. Our guest is Dr. Masil George, a hospice medical director and the director of the geriatric palliative care program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. George talks with host Craig Wilson about how the pandemic has impacted end-of-life decisions and how she engages patients in these important conversations.
2021-06-2428 min
The Green RushWeed Wonks Crossover Episode – Earl Blumenauer Interview
For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share another crossover episode with our friends over at Weed Wonks!
Hosted by Jordan Wellington and Andrew Livingston, Weed Wonks offers a weekly deep dive into the nerdy and fascinating worlds of legal marijuana regulation, legislation, and lobbying. Each weekly episode features Jordan and Andrew parsing a different relevant industry topic along with interviews with subject-matter-experts and news-makers. Weed Wonks is produced by MJToday Media, publishers of ‘Marijuana Today’.
On this episode, Jordan and Andrew speak with Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer about the ongoing push to re...
2021-06-1739 minWonks with WhiskeyEpisode 11: Third Parties / Today We Learned IIIn this episode, we analyze the history of third parties in the United States and their success or lack thereof. As always, we determine the solution to the myriad reasons third parties are unable to find significant success in winning elections and securing a large presence. Lastly, we again share fun facts that we have discovered while preparing for the show.
2021-06-151h 02Wonks at WorkPandemic School Daze: PCSSD Superintendent Dr. Charles McNultyIn this episode of Wonks at Work, host Craig Wilson sits down with Pulaski County Special School District Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the district and the resilience and grit demonstrated by teachers and staff while navigating this pandemic. Dr. McNulty shares his thoughts on what lies ahead for schools this fall and why he is optimistic about the future.
2021-06-1024 minJunior WonksEvidence vs. Imagination on ImmigrationIn which the dudes dive into some of the economic literature on immigration to figure out whether it's as harmful as claimed, and respond to concerns that Biden is single-handedly crushing the American Dream.
2021-05-211h 04
Wonks at WorkHealth and Lady Justice: Judge Mary McGowanOn this episode of Wonks at Work, we examine the court system and its impact on health and health care. If anyone can provide expert testimony on this topic, it’s our guest, Judge Mary McGowan. Having sat on the bench for 30 years before retiring last year, she’s seen it all. McGowan recalls presiding over the first drug court in Arkansas, gives an account of the most shocking situation she’s ever encountered from a health standpoint, and shares how the court system can do better to address health-related issues.
2021-05-1431 min
Tradeoffs3 Employers, 2 Wonks and 1 Health Insurance Mess (LIVE!)In this special live episode, policy experts and employers debate the best way to improve the health insurance that 150 million Americans get through work. This session was part of “The Promise of Health Reform and a Public Option in a Biden Administration,” a virtual conference put on by the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania and United States of Care.Guests:Brian Blase, PhD, CEO, Blase Policy Strategies; Senior Fellow, Galen Institute; Senior Fellow, Foundation for Government AccountabilitySuzanne Delbanco, PhD, MPH, Executive Director, Catalyst for Payment Reform...
2021-05-1337 minWonks with WhiskeyEpisode 10: The Surprise Congress EpisodeWelcome to the surprise Congress episode! Due to Tom's unfortunate absence from the podcast, Clay and Eric think it high time to discuss one of the most annoying legislative bodies, the United States Congress. In this episode, we delve into the filibuster and term limits and discuss their impact on Congress. For all the Tom fans out there, be assured, he will return next episode.
2021-05-0152 minJunior WonksHow Do You Solve a Problem Like Afghanistan?In which the dudes review Biden's recent announcement to withdraw all remaining troops from Afghanistan, and address some of the panic surrounding the proposed capital gains tax rate hike.
2021-04-2750 minJunior WonksRational Expectation or Clueless Fixation? All About InflationIn which the dudes discuss the prominence of inflation concerns in the public discourse, and learn that the secret to being a good conservative is a shredded physique.
2021-04-2250 minWonks at WorkArresting the Illness Versus the Person: Dr. Lisa EvansOn the 11th episode of Wonks at Work, we’re talking about a new safe and secure alternative for those who encounter law enforcement officials during an acute mental crisis. Crisis stabilization units, or CSUs, are short-term, residential medical facilities that provide immediate care for those experiencing mental health crises who might otherwise be jailed or treated at an emergency room. Dr. Lisa Evans, a psychologist and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Pulaski County CSU program director, talks to host Craig Wilson about the importance of crisis intervention, the need for more CSUs around the state, and wh...
2021-04-1425 minJunior WonksHow I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love The DebtIn which the dudes shine some light on the debt to see how scary it really is, and discuss whether Biden should be building the wall.
2021-04-1357 minJunior WonksBold or Brash? Biden's Stimulus PlanIn which the dudes discuss Biden's stimulus package, and find out whether monarchism is actually at the heart of American patriotism.
2021-04-1057 min
The Boys in Short PantsEpisode 107.5 - Special Edition - Wonks and War RoomsSpecial cross over episode with the Wonks and War Rooms podcast:
"Where political communication theory meets on the ground strategy. Host, Professor Elizabeth Dubois, picks a political communication theory, explains it to a practitioner, and then they have a chat about whether or not it makes sense at all out in the world of politics and communications. She chats with political staffers, journalists, comms experts, lobbyists, activists and other political actors. Elizabeth quizzes them on pol comm theory and they tell her how ridiculous (or super helpful) that theory actually is."
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/wonks-and-war-rooms/id1533275521
2021-04-0642 minWonks at WorkLeading a City During a Pandemic: Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr.On this episode of Wonks at Work, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. talks about the challenges and successes of leading a city amid a public health crisis. Little Rock was one of the first cities in Arkansas to issue a mandatory mask ordinance, which was recently extended in light of the state lifting its mask mandate. Mayor Scott also discussed the importance of healthcare to an economy and how health disparities played a major role in policy efforts over the course of the last year.
2021-04-0227 minWonks with WhiskeyEpisode 9: Voting Rights / The MonarchyIn this episode, we wade through the trash laws recently passed by the state of Georgia in an attempt to restrict voter's rights. We look at what some solutions might be to expand voter access to make voting better and easier for all Americans. In addition, we thank our stars we do not live in the United Kingdom and make well-deserved criticisms of the Royal Family.
2021-04-0250 minWonks at WorkBringing Care to Those Who Need it Most: LaShannon SpencerOur guest on this episode of Wonks at Work is LaShannon Spencer, the chief executive officer of Community Health Centers of Arkansas. Spencer talks about the importance of empowering and educating our most vulnerable populations to improve health outcomes and the role that federally qualified health centers play in closing the gap on healthcare coverage.
2021-03-2327 minWonks with WhiskeyEpisode 8: Reconstruction / Today We LearnedIn this episode, we review the history of the Reconstruction Era and discuss how its legacy still affects the United States to this date. After that, we share some fun facts that we have discovered through our research for this episode and previous episodes.
2021-03-0558 minWonks with WhiskeyEpisode 7: Biden 100 Days / Is The GOP Dead?In this episode, we do a deep dive into Biden's new administration officials and our expectations from them and the Biden Administration itself. We also perform our post-mortem on the GOP following Trump's loss in November to determine if the GOP is dead.
2021-02-0558 minWonks with WhiskeyEpisode 6: Statehood / 2nd Worst PresidentIn this episode, we dive into the statehood campaigns for both Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. We also discuss who would now be considered the 2nd worst President of the United States, following 45, of course.
2021-01-031h 19Wonks with WhiskeyEpisode 6: Statehood / 2nd Worst PresidentIn this episode, we dive into the statehood campaigns for both Puerto Rico and Washington, DC. We also discuss who would now be considered the 2nd worst President of the United States, following 45, of course.
2021-01-011h 19Wonks with WhiskeyEpisode 5: 2020 Election / Holiday MessageIn this episode we do a debrief of the 2020 Presidential Election to see what worked for Democrats and Republicans, analyze key states, and look at how demographic shifts may have played a large part in determining the election. We also have a Holiday Message by Tom as a send-off for this year.
2020-12-011h 18Wonks with WhiskeyEpisode 4: Electoral College / West Wing Inaccuracies 2In this month's episode, we discuss the Electoral College, the boogeyman of the 2016 Presidential Election, to find out if it's worth keeping, and if so, are any reforms needed. We also revisit another inaccuracy in the television series "The West Wing" that we hold Aaron Sorkin's feet to the fire for.
2020-11-0154 min
Wonks at WorkGetting Back on the Right Track: Dr. Joe Thompson on COVID-19On this inaugural episode of Wonks at Work, host Craig Wilson sits down with ACHI boss Dr. Joe Thompson to talk about COVID-19’s impact on our state, ACHI’s efforts during a public health emergency, and how he manages to find balance amid the chaos of a pandemic.
*A special thanks to the Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art, which is part of the Central Arkansas Library System for allowing us to use their studio to record our podcast.
2020-10-2724 min
Wonks at WorkIntroducing the Wonks at Work PodcastHost and self-declared wonk Craig Wilson introduces the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement’s Wonks at Work podcast. This series is dedicated to demystifying health care for decision makers across Arkansas, as well as the average citizen. The first episode debuts Oct. 27.
2020-10-0801 minWonks with WhiskeyEpisode 3: RBG / West Wing InaccuraciesListen now to hear our discussion of the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the legacy of her advocacy, her passing's affect on the Court, and inaccuracies from the television series "The West Wing" that should keep Aaron Sorkin up at night.
2020-10-051h 02
Wonks and War RoomsWonks and War Rooms TrailerWelcome to Wonks and War Rooms, where political communication theory meets on the ground strategy. Each episode Professor Elizabeth Dubois introduces use to a political communication theory and then chats with a with political staffers, journalists, comms experts, lobbyists, activists and other political actors. They talk through examples our in the applied world of politics and communication to illustrate just how ridiculous (or super helpful) that theory actually is.Elizabeth Dubois (PhD, University of Oxford) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Ottawa. Her work examines political uses of digital media...
2020-09-1601 minWonks with WhiskeyEpisode 2: The Vice Presidency / The Mudd HouseWelcome to the first full episode of the Wonks with Whiskey Podcast! Listen now to listen to our discussion of the Vice Presidency, Kamala Harris, and our first Sunday Travels segment; Fried Chicken...With a Side of Treason!
2020-09-011h 06Wonks with WhiskeyEpisode 1: IntroductionsWelcome everyone to the first episode of the Wonks With Whiskey podcast. Listen now to meet our crew and get an idea of what you can come to expect from us in future episodes.
2020-08-0910 min
Cannabis Policy NowWeed Wonks: The Truth About ColoradoSince Coloradans legalized cannabis in 2012, policymakers across the country have looked to the state to see how legalization has played out. Hosts of the Weed Wonks podcast, Andrew Livingston and Jordan Wellington, join us from Denver to discuss the economic benefits of legalization and regulation in Colorado. We also take a hard look at some of the sources that are commonly cited by prohibitionists when they attempt to mislead legislators about Colorado’s experience.
2020-06-1800 min
The Accad and Koka ReportSurprise Billing: What the Policy Wonks Don’t GetDo hospital-based physicians benefit from being out-of-network? Are policy wonks who attack “surprise billing” fully aware of the relevant factors? In this second episode on this topic, Dr. Koka leads a conversation with our guest, Dr. Amy Cho, an emergency physician from Minnesota.
Dr. Cho graduated from the University of Michigan with a joint MD/MBA and completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Chicago. Prior to medical school, she worked as a management consultant with Bain & Co., and as a product manager with Convio, a venture-funded software company.
2019-11-0400 min
The Shane Show07/18/19 Shane Wonks Out And Takes Calls07/18/19 Shane Wonks Out And Takes Calls by The Shane Show
2019-07-181h 44
Ten with Ken (Audio)Wonky Higher Ed Branding: American University, One-Word WonderSure, your brand needs to “own a word” in the minds of your customers. But what if some think it’s an insult? Ken Steele has been a higher ed brand consultant for decades, working with hundreds of institutions across North America. He’s seen plenty of “one-word wonders” – college or university brands that focus on a single word. But no doubt, one of his favourites came from American University, in Washington DC, back in 2010. “Capitalizing” on their location in Washington DC, AU built their brand position around the idea that their students, faculty and alumni are “wonks”. ...
2018-09-1601 min
Ten with Ken (Video)Wonky Higher Ed Branding: American University, One-Word WonderSure, your brand needs to "own a word" in the minds of your customers. But what if some think it's an insult? Ken Steele has been a higher ed brand consultant for decades, working with hundreds of institutions across North America. He's seen plenty of "one-word wonders" – college or university brands that focus on a single word. But no doubt, one of his favourites came from American University, in Washington DC, back in 2010. "Capitalizing" on their location in Washington DC, AU built their brand position around the idea that their students, faculty and alumni are "wonk...
2018-09-1601 min
Iowa WONKS!WONKS! Episode 9 - Politics at the Fair!Iowa is known for its first-in-the-nation caucuses, but only WONKS! has the infamous war stories of the political wannabes as they out-huckster the midway barkers for Iowans’ attention. Enjoy!
2018-08-1400 minIowa WONKS!WONKS! Episode 8 - Sports & The Media ...and a Little Politics - Part 2WONKS! drills deeper into the issue of "Sports & the Media" as we hear about college athletics from the business side. When did athletic departments get so powerful – and how did it happen? Are there racial barriers in college sports? And we discuss the plight of the youngest athletes, from participation trophies to the over-emphasis on sport specialization.With Olympian Natasha Kaiser Brown, Iowa Cubs Owner Michael Gartner, investigative sports journalist Tom Witosky, Drake basketball legend Adam Emmenecker, KXNO Host Heather Burnside, Missouri Associate Athletic Director Brian Brown, and KCCI TV Sports Director Andy Ga...
2018-07-0800 minIowa WONKS!WONKS! Episode 8 - Sports & The Media ...and a Little Politics - Part 1The chemistry & conflict of sports goes beyond the teams and events. It's in the media coverage. It's in the administration by owners, coaches and boards. It's even among the athletes themselves. In this WONKS!, the first of two dealing with the topic, we hear from a baseball team owner, three journalists, two iconic athletes and the associate athletic director of a major state university.
2018-06-2900 min
Iowa WONKS!Wee WONKS! - Bonnie Campbell on the Future of Women in Iowa PoliticsOur May WONKS! looked at "Women & Politics" and we focused on the experiences of our panelists. In this Wee WONKS!, Bonnie Campbell may surprise you with her assessment of future female empowerment.
2018-06-2100 minIowa WONKS!Wee WONKS! - Female Groundbreakers: Journalist O. Kay Henderson and Pollster Ann SelzerWONKS! Questioners Ann Selzer and Kay Henderson - both successful in their fields - talk of their experience with gender prejudice and whether they feel they've reached the "mountaintop."
2018-06-1400 minIowa WONKS!Wee WONKS! - Mary Kramer's Musical Interpretation of the Iowa LegislatureMary Kramer was invited to be one of the panelists for the WONKS! "Women & Politics" show in May. You may know we record our podcasts at the Noce Jazz Cabaret, where there is always a piano present. Host Kevin Cooney had asked Mary a few days before whether she'd like to entertain during intermission, but it would be our secret. We only had one microphone in that part of the stage and hadn't planned on making a podcast from it but it turned out to be the surprise of the night, and we couldn't resist sharing. Enjoy!
2018-06-0800 minIowa WONKS!WONKS! Episode 7 - The Democrats DebateFive Democrats running for Governor have their say in the final debate before the Iowa Primary. WONKS! Regulars Matt Paul, Matt Strawn and Ann Selzer join Kevin Cooney to see who got the hits, errors and win.
2018-05-3100 minIowa WONKS!"Pre-WONKS!" - Women & PoliticsPreviewing our Women & Politics WONKS!, some thoughts on women and how they are treated differently in the political world. With Ambassador Mary Kramer, Melissa Gesing, who resigned as head of the Iowa Federation of Republican Women after then-candidate Donald Trump made his infamous off-camera statements to Access Hollywood, and Jessica Vanden Berg who has worked as communications director with Democrats in Congress and on congressional campaigns.
2018-05-1400 minIowa WONKS!Wee Wonks - Millennials: Is Anyone Listening to Us?If Millennials are soon to be the “biggest generation,” you would think they’d have some big-time political clout... right? Well, a questioner at WONKS doesn’t think politicians are listening. Why is that? Some interesting opinions – as always – from our “Millennials & Politics” edition.
2018-05-0700 min
Iowa WONKS!Wee Wonks - Do Millennials Lean Left?At a recent WONKS! looking at Millennials, a questioner raised the issue of whether the demographic leaned left and that fewer Millennials were supporting third-party candidates. So how would that affect elections?
2018-04-2200 min
Iowa WONKS!Wee Wonks - Judy Downs: An Elected MillennialThey're literally the biggest thing since the Baby Boom. Millennials will soon overtake Boomers in numbers on the demographic charts, but is it fair to pigeonhole them politically? Do they really have an impact? Find out what WONKS! panelist Judy Downs thinks will be more important than just Millennials in a Wee Wonks! presentation.And as always, thanks for your subscription/support/review!
2018-04-1300 minIowa WONKS!WONKS! Episode 5 - Millennials & PoliticsThey’ll soon outnumber Baby Boomers as the biggest generation. But who are they and how do they feel about issues? Former Branstad & Reynolds spokesman Jimmy Centers and Trump Iowa Campaign Director Eric Branstad join Democratic Millennials Judy Downs and Kimberley Boggus in a free-wheeling WONKS! Journalists Jason Noble of the Des Moines Register and IPR’s Clay Masters are with Dennis Goldford and Kevin Cooney at the “Inquisitors Table.”
2018-04-0600 min
Go Wonk YourselfCentrism Is Bullsh*t (Ep. 7)Not just TWO Wonks, but FOUR Wonks discuss this week's political news. Tune in to hear the Roper Hall boys talk about the mess in the White House, the fact that tariffs are TRASH, and then we discuss whether or not Bernie could've beat Trump...which he could have!!
2018-03-0957 minIowa WONKS!Wee Wonks - Pollster Ann Selzer: “I think, therefore I Ann!”Ann Selzer knows the best questions to ask and — perhaps more importantly — the best people to ask! But there’s a ton of science that goes into polling. Money too! These are just some of the topics Selzer discussed with Kevin Cooney after she was part of the WONKS! Podcast looking at one of her favorite topics: The Iowa Caucuses.
2018-02-2200 min
Iowa WONKS!WONKS! Episode 4 - The Iowa CaucusesThe Iowa Caucuses attract worldwide attention as America’s first indicator of presidential preference. But these neighborhood meetings are not without controversy, history and humor. In this edition of WONKS! party and campaign leaders take questions on what works — and what doesn’t. Guests are former Congressman Dave Nagle, campaign and communications manager Eric Woolson, Democratic National Committeewoman Jan Bauer and former Iowa GOP Chairman David Oman. Joining hosts Dennis Goldford and Kevin Cooney with questions are nationally renowned pollster Ann Selzer and WHO-TV Political Director Dave Price. Great stories and great insight.
2018-02-1600 min
Iowa WONKS!Wee Wonks - Michael Gartner on Politicians: "They're fun to be with."They're interesting and tell good stories. Michael Gartner has been listening to - and hearing from - politicians for decades. In our Wee Wonks with Michael, he talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly of befriending pols.
2018-01-2500 min
Iowa WONKS!Wee WONKS: Money & Politics - What About the Lobbyists?At our most recent WONKS! where the topic was Money & Politics, a local lobbyist talks of expectations that they (the lobbyists) donate to legislators’ campaigns. Our panel of Republican and Democrat insiders looks at whether whether there’s a better way to fund campaigns.
2017-12-1500 min
TRBLSavage Wonks MixTrBl Savage Wonks Riddim, Dubstep, & Drum n Bass Mix March 3, 2016
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2016-03-071h 03
TechByter Worldwide (formerly Technology Corner) with Bill BlinnTechByter Worldwide 2012.09.23: The Future is Approaching: More PC Choices; Political Wonks Have a New Search Engine; Still Using Internet Explorer? and Short Circuits.The future is approaching and you're going to have more PC choices. Political wonks can enjoy a new Congressional search engine. If you're still using Internet Explorer, I have a question for you. In Short Circuits ... Adobe's Creative Cloud is more popular than expected, LG steps away from the Window(s Phone), and blowing Google off the map.
2012-09-2317 min
Dr. Barbara Mossberg » Podcast FeedWhen Wonks and Monks and People in Robes Read and Write PoetryWhen Wonks and Monks and People in Robes Read and Write Poetry; Poetry on Water; Poetry’s Role in Environmental Law and Public Policy. In Mossberg’s Poetry Slow Down series on the power of poetic language and the role of poetry … Continue reading →
2010-09-2000 min
Uncontrolled Airspace: General Aviation PodcastUncontrolled Airspace #175 "Pointy Headed Safety Wonks"Checklists, getting discounts on avgas, the passing of an aviation legend, still looking for 447, and two more odd airplanes for Dave. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace #175 "Pointy Headed Safety Wonks"
2010-03-171h 23Uncontrolled Airspace: General Aviation PodcastUncontrolled Airspace #175 "Pointy Headed Safety Wonks"Checklists, getting discounts on avgas, the passing of an aviation legend, still looking for 447, and two more odd airplanes for Dave. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace #175 "Pointy Headed Safety Wonks"
2010-03-171h 23