Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn 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.
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Little Rock's parks and recreation with Leland Couch and Mason Ellis
March 22, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 64.3 MBLeland Couch, the Director of Little Rock Parks and Recreation, and architect Mason Ellis, board member and past president of Preserve Arkansas, join Rex this week to discuss the current state of the more than 60 parks and related facilities located in the Little Rock metro. Couch, who was appointed parks director two years ago, talks with Rex about the growth of Little Rock's park system over the years as well as his vision for the integration and continued development of the city's parks...
Arkansas' timber and paper mill industries with Ray Dillon
March 08, 2024 08:45 - 32 minutes - 60.4 MBThis week, Rex sits down with one of The Natural State's leading authorities on the timber industry, Ray Dillon, who formerly served as President and CEO of the Deltic Timber Corporation. A Mississippi native who worked in Chicago where he also obtained a master's degree, Ray talks with Rex about his decades-long career in paper mills, paper industries, and related aspects of the timber industry. The two discuss the size and scope of the timber industry in South Arkansas, which Ray calls "...
Trail development and architectural restoration with Mason Ellis
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBOn this week’s episode, Rex speaks with Mason Ellis of WER Architects, an Arkansas firm that specializes in historic preservation and restoration. Not only do Rex and Mason converse about Mason’s and WER’s work on the renovation and preservation of historic residences and buildings in the state, but the two also discuss Mason’s efforts on the Rose Creek Initiative, a group involved in completing Little Rock’s Rose Creek Park and helping preserve Rose Creek Trail. Rex and Mason also chat abo...
Tackling litter and pollution with Suzanne Hirrel and Norm Berner
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 59.3 MBOn this week’s episode, Rex sits down with Suzanne Hirrel and Norm Berner of Keep Little Rock Beautiful to “talk about trash.” The primary topic of discussion in this episode is Hirrel and Berner's work on litter prevention, recycling, and beautification projects in the Little Rock metro region. During the conversation, Suzanne and Norm discuss their organization’s efforts to address the litter problem in Little Rock and also touch on the negative environmental and economic impacts of litte...
Arkansas' civic and political health and engagement with Janet Harris
January 26, 2024 08:30 - 31 minutes - 58.4 MBOn this week's episode, Rex sits down and chats with Janet Harris, Executive Director and CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, to discuss how her organization helps Arkansans engage with relevant political and civil issues. As part of their conversation, Rex and Janet discuss the CEO's history with the Rockefeller Institute as well as her lengthy career in political engagement and public service. They also address different ways the Rockefeller Institute collaborates with other civic...
Innovation and entrepreneurship with Arthur Orduña
January 12, 2024 08:50 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBIn the first episode of the New Year, Rex talks innovation and entrepreneurship with Arthur Orduña, Executive Director of The Venture Center and long-time tech industry and business veteran. In this conversation, Rex and Arthur focus on the growth of businesses in Arkansas that are investing in diverse sources of renewable energy and the economic impact for the state. The discussion considers the role of lithium production in Southwest Arkansas and developments in the steel industry in Nort...
Economic and educational developments in The Natural State with Skip Rutherford
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 69.9 MBThis week, Rex sits down with Skip Rutherford, former Dean of the University of Arkansas' Clinton School of Public Service, to assess the past year and the future of economic and educational developments in the state. In their conversation, Rex and Skip discuss the possibilities of the burgeoning lithium and defense industries in south Arkansas as well as the jobs and businesses that will result from an economic boom in that part of the state. The two also converse about changes in higher e...
Helping students and training civic leaders with Jennifer Cobb
December 01, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 59.4 MBOn this week's episode, Rex talks public service, leadership, and civic responsibility with Jennifer Cobb, the Senior Vice President and Executive Director of City Year Little Rock. Jennifer explains that City Year and its affiliate, AmeriCorps, provide support to students of all ages in cities across the U.S. by promoting equitable access to a host of learning opportunities. In addition, Rex and Jennifer discuss City Year's thirty year history and its origins in Boston, as well as Preside...
Conservation and wetlands protection with Reed Green and Norm Berner
November 17, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBOn this week's episode, Rex sits down with Reed Green and Norm Berner of the Friends of Fourche Creek, a group dedicated to conservation and wetlands protection in Little Rock and central Arkansas. The trio discuss the hidden gem that is the Fourche Creek Urban Water Trail, a 20-plus mile waterway that allows for canoeing and kayaking in the heart of Little Rock, as well as the different ways Reed and Norm are involved in conservation efforts to keep The Natural State litter-free and envir...
Politics, education and public service with Victoria DeFrancesco Soto
November 03, 2023 08:50 - 32 minutes - 45 MBThis week, Rex chats with Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, dean of the Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas, about the institution's accomplishments as it nears its 20th anniversary. Rex and Dean Soto also dig into current developments in U.S. and state politics, the Clinton School's upcoming civic engagement index, and the importance of faculty research in higher education. Visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcas...
Learning the ways of a Scout with Shanna Richardson
October 20, 2023 09:30 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBOn this week's episode, Rex sits down with Shanna Richardson, CEO of the Little Rock-based Quapaw Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The two discuss Shanna's 23-year career with the Boy Scouts, and the different positions she has held in several U.S. cities. Rex and Shanna also discuss the connections between the advantages of Arkansas' many outdoor offerings and the continued growth and success of the local Scout chapters, and the ways in which Shanna's family takes part in Scout ...
Talking timber and forestry with Peter MacKeith and Michael Blazier
October 06, 2023 08:40 - 33 minutes - 46 MBPeter MacKeith, dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and Michael Blazier, the dean of the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, join Rex this week to discuss the history of and developments in timber and forestry in Arkansas. In this episode, MacKeith and Blazier also discuss what their respective colleges and universities are doing to ensure that Arkansas maintai...
Exploring the outdoors in Arkansas with Mike Spivey
September 22, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBMike Spivey, president and CEO of the Ozark Foundation, chats with Rex about the growth in outdoor recreation and activities in various parts of Arkansas as well as the Arkansas Graveler, a six-day cycling event on gravel roads to be held in June 2024. The future of Mena as an outdoor haven for recreational enthusiasts is discussed as is the Ozark Foundation's second annual Expedition Arkansas ride, which takes place next year. Visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscrip...
Growth and new developments in central Arkansas with Jay Chesshir
September 08, 2023 14:30 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBPresident and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce Jay Chesshir talks with Rex about economic and cultural developments in central Arkansas and around the state. In this conversation, Rex and Jay dig into how the Chamber president has helped attract new talent to the region through a social media recruiting campaign, and the ways in which the Chamber of Commerce is involved in new business developments in Central Arkansas. Visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusiv...
Barbeque family traditions with Phillip McClard
August 25, 2023 16:16 - 32 minutes - 45 MBPhillip McClard of the iconic McClard’s Bar-B-Q in Hot Springs joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode to talk about the beloved eatery his family has been operating for nearly a century. After talking a little family history, Rex and Phil dig into Phil’s daily routine at McClard’s, which starts at 2 every morning. They also discuss McClard’s 2020 purchase by Lee Beasley after the opening wave of the pandemic nearly closed the treasured Arkansas eatery for good. Visit arkansasonline.com/p...
Little Rock’s Museum of Discovery with CEO Kelley Bass
August 11, 2023 15:38 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBKelley Bass, CEO of the Museum of Discovery, joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. Kelley talks about how the museum weathered both the pandemic and a massive renovation after a burst pipe in the winter of 2021 caused extensive damage to many of the museum’s exhibits. Rex and Kelley also touch on the importance of nonprofit organizations like the museum and how they improve the communities around them. Visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive ...
Cancer care in Arkansas with CARTI CEO Adam Head
July 28, 2023 15:16 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBAdam Head, president and CEO of CARTI, joins Rex Nelson this week to discuss what his and other health care organizations are doing to improve cancer treatment for Arkansans across the state. They talk about Head's military service, and how it prepared him to lead CARTI into a period of strong growth and expansion across the state. CARTI's most recent addition, a one-stop cancer care and surgical center in Little Rock, is just one of several new facilities built to improve treatment acces...
Arkansas' workforce with Randy Zook
July 14, 2023 15:55 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBRandy Zook, President and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, joins Rex Nelson on this week's episode to discuss the state's workforce on the heels of a record-setting 2.7% unemployment rate. Zook and Nelson discuss efforts to boost new employment in vital job sectors. They also break down the biggest employment drivers around the state. Visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners.
Discussing AMFA’s reopening with Victoria Ramirez
June 30, 2023 17:16 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBVictoria Ramirez, executive director of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, is back to talk about the museum’s reopening. Ramirez and Rex Nelson discuss the reception AMFA has received — from the Little Rock community and all the way to the national level — since the museum reopened its renovated doors in April. They also talk about future growth of the museum and the surrounding community.
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr.
June 16, 2023 14:44 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBLittle Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. joins Rex Nelson on this week's episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. Rex and the mayor discuss the capitol city's development and improvement coming out of the pandemic (and overcoming the occasional natural disaster). They touch on Little Rock's policing strategies, from community engagement to officer retention, as the city experienced a rise in crime. They also talk about the city's economic development, from downtown improvements to fostering commer...
Arkansas economic roundup with Skip Rutherford
June 02, 2023 16:31 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBRex Nelson's back in the studio after his recent accident and joined by Skip Rutherford to discuss recent major economic developments across the state, from lithium refinement in southern Arkansas to Lyon College's Little Rock campus. They also touch on some recent reading favorites, and look back at the lives of several great Arkansans who passed away last week. Visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners.
Community baseball in Arkansas with Lance Restum
May 05, 2023 15:15 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBWith the Travelers’ season in full swing, Lance Restum is back on this week’s episode to talk Arkansas baseball with Rex Nelson. Restum, executive director of the Arkansas Travelers Youth Foundation and on-field emcee at Dickey-Stephens Park, discusses the nonprofit’s efforts to foster neighborhood baseball, from trucking in clay to donating pitching machines. And of course, Rex and Lance talk Travs and what’s in store for fans this year at Dickey-Stephens Park. Visit arkansasonline.co...
Politics, presidents and progress in Arkansas with Skip Rutherford
April 21, 2023 15:29 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBSkip Rutherford’s back for his first 2023 appearance on the Southern Fried Podcast. On the heels of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ 100th day in office and the close of a whirlwind Legislative session, Skip and Rex Nelson discuss the highlights of the new administration thus far. With former Gov. Asa Hutchinson set to officially kick-off his presidential campaign, Rex and Skip analyze the field of White House hopefuls. They also discuss past presidential bids by Arkansans, including former ...
Elizabeth Anderson discusses the Lonoke Business Academy, rural community development
April 07, 2023 14:12 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBElizabeth Burns Anderson, executive director of the Farmers Bank Foundation, joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode to discuss the development of the Lonoke Business Academy and other efforts across the state to boost rural communities. Visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners.
Exploring Little Rock’s Tourism Master Plan with Gina Gemberling
March 24, 2023 03:48 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBGina Gemberling, president and CEO of the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried Podcast to discuss some key points of the agency’s 2023 Tourism Master Plan. Visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners.
The state of education in Arkansas
March 10, 2023 23:46 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBBen Kutylo, executive director of Forward Arkansas joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. Kutylo discusses Forward Arkansas’ updated State of Education in Arkansas report, released earlier this year, and offers his insight on how the nonprofit is working to move the Natural State forward in education. Visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners.
Preserving nature in the Natural State with Austin Booth
February 24, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBAustin Booth, director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried Podcast to discuss the agency’s efforts to promote conservation on public and private lands while fostering the next generation of hunters and anglers across the state. Visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners.
Downtown Little Rock’s Big Bad resurgence
February 10, 2023 21:43 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBLittle Rock restaurateur Ben Brainard joins Rex Nelson on the latest episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. Brainard, a pillar of the Arkansas food scene, opened a Big Bad Breakfast in West Little Rock last year. With the first location rapidly becoming a breakfast hot spot, Brainard announced plans to open a second shop downtown. He and Rex discuss the capital city’s booming restaurant culture and recent developments — including Lyon College’s plans to open dental and veterinary schools ...
Lyon’s Little Rock expansion with President Melissa Taverner
January 27, 2023 16:24 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBMelissa Taverner, president of Lyon College, joins Rex Nelson this week to discuss the school’s plans to add dental and veterinary programs in Little Rock. Taverner, a Virginia native and the 19th president of Lyon, talks about the Batesville school’s decision to bring the dental and veterinary programs to the capital city. She also discusses the impending “enrollment cliff” and how Lyon has adjusted its strategy to meet this change in the academic landscape. Visit arkansasonline.com/podc...
Little Rock’s economic growth in 2023
January 13, 2023 18:44 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBLittle Rock public relations executive Jordan Johnson joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried podcast for a look at what 2023 has in store for the capital city. Leading the list of economic developments in Little Rock this year is Lyon College’s plans to open dental and veterinary schools on the site of the Heifer International campus. Jordan and Rex discuss what effect the schools will have on the burgeoning East Village and the city as a whole. They also talk abo...
Year in review, 2023 predictions with Skip Rutherford
December 16, 2022 18:14 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBSkip Rutherford’s back for the end-of-the-year episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. Skip and Rex Nelson look back at Arkansas’ political and economic happenings in 2022, and share some of their predictions for 2023. Rex and the production team are taking a break for the holidays, but we’ll be back at it in 2023. See you in January!
Seven decades of Arkansas governors with former Justice Robert Brown
December 02, 2022 22:05 - 44 minutes - 41 MBJudge Robert Brown, former justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court, is back on this episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. After discussing his latest book on the last episode, he and Rex Nelson dive into the judge’s 2010 release, “Defining Moments: Historic Decisions by Arkansas Governors from McMath through Huckabee,” in this edition. Judge Brown and Rex discuss the twelve men who have governed Arkansas in the past 70 years; from Sid McMath in 1949, to the current administration of Gov. ...
Former Arkansas Justice Robert Brown on his latest book
November 18, 2022 17:51 - 37 minutes - 34 MBRobert Brown, former associate justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court, joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. Judge Brown talks about his latest book, “All Rise: How Race, Religion, and Politics Shaped My Career on the Arkansas Supreme Court,” going into his storied career in law and politics, as well as his upbringing as the son of an Episcopal bishop attending high school in Little Rock at the peak of the Central High desegregation crisis. With so many stor...
The Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation at 40
November 04, 2022 16:56 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBThe Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation turned 40 this year, and foundation President Deke Whitbeck joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried Podcast to talk about the many ways the nonprofit continues to work with the Game and Fish Commission to better the state’s robust hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation resources.
Football's future at War Memorial
October 21, 2022 14:02 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWith football season in full swing, Justin Dorsey, manager of War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, joins Rex Nelson on this week's episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. Dorsey and Nelson discuss the future of Arkansas college football at War Memorial, the stadium’s expanding role as the hub of high school football in the state, and the growing number of out-of-state college games hosted there. The lights don’t go out at War Memorial after football season, either. From soccer matches and c...
Victoria DeFrancesco Soto talks the Clinton School, politics
October 07, 2022 14:58 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBClinton School of Public Service Dean Victoria DeFrancesco Soto joins Rex Nelson on the latest episode of The Southern Fried Podcast. DeFrancesco Soto, the former Assistant Dean at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, talks about her plans to expand on former President Bill Clinton’s vision for the institution, including broader curriculum, increased enrollment and deeper community engagement. With the midterm elections just a month away, she and Rex also dive into politics. DeFrancesco Soto...
Rotary Club 99 President Denver Peacock discusses civic engagement in Little Rock
September 23, 2022 14:47 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBDenver Peacock, president of Little Rock’s Rotary Club 99, sits down with Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. Peacock, founder of The Peacock Group, discusses upcoming programs and projects “Club 99” has on the schedule in the upcoming year and beyond. On top of the club’s ongoing education and civic engagement projects, Peacock has kicked off "Illuminate the Rock," a fundraising effort to light the Broadway Bridge.
The Southern Fried Podcast: Scouting in the Natural State
September 09, 2022 16:36 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBShanna Richardson, scout executive for the Quapaw Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. Richardson, a veteran of the BSA and a recent Arkansas resident, discusses scouting in the Natural State as families adjust to post-pandemic life.
The Southern Fried Podcast: The rebirth of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
August 26, 2022 16:13 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBVictoria Ramirez joins Rex Nelson to talk about the much-anticipated reopening of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. Ramirez, the museum’s executive director, has been overseeing the 3-year renovation of the AMFA, formerly the Arkansas Arts Center. In addition to the reimagining of the original building by architecture practice Studio Gang, the museum’s new design includes an outdoor expansion with 13 acres of MacArthur Park designed by l...
The Southern Fried Podcast: The rebirth of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
August 26, 2022 16:13 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBVictoria Ramirez joins Rex Nelson to talk about the much-anticipated reopening of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. Ramirez, the museum’s executive director, has been overseeing the 3-year renovation of the AMFA, formerly the Arkansas Arts Center. In addition to the reimagining of the original building by architecture practice Studio Gang, the museum’s new design includes an outdoor expansion with 13 acres of MacArthur P...
The Southern Fried Podcast: Politics and public service with Skip Rutherford
August 12, 2022 16:51 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBSkip Rutherford’s back to talk Arkansas politics with host Rex Nelson on the latest episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. From the Watson Chapel School District special election to 2024 White House hopefuls, Rex and Skip discuss the latest in state and local government, and take a look at Arkansas' political future.
The Southern Fried Podcast: Politics and public service with Skip Rutherford
August 12, 2022 16:51 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBSkip Rutherford’s back to talk Arkansas politics with host Rex Nelson on the latest episode of the Southern Fried Podcast. From the Watson Chapel School District special election to 2024 White House hopefuls, Rex and Skip discuss the latest in state and local government, and take a look at Arkansas' political future.
The Southern Fried podcast: Tourism in the Natural State
July 29, 2022 20:05 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBArkansas Tourism Director Travis Napper joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried Podcast to talk about the state of the industry as reports point to 2022 being a record year for tourism in the Natural State.
The Southern Fried podcast: Tourism in the Natural State
July 29, 2022 20:05 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBArkansas Tourism Director Travis Napper joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of the Southern Fried Podcast to talk about the state of the industry as reports point to 2022 being a record year for tourism in the Natural State.
The Southern Fried Podcast: Talking Delta with Judge Raymond Abramson
July 15, 2022 19:50 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBJudge Raymond Abramson joins Rex Nelson to talk about the Delta region on the latest installment of the Southern Fried podcast. Abramson, a native of Holly Grove, talks about growing up in the Delta in the 50s and 60s, and how the region has changed as technology has greatly reduced the need for farm labor — a major factor in the shrinking populations of rural communities across Arkansas.
The Southern Fried Podcast: Talking Delta with Judge Raymond Abramson
July 15, 2022 19:50 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBJudge Raymond Abramson joins Rex Nelson to talk about the Delta region on the latest installment of the Southern Fried podcast. Abramson, a native of Holly Grove, talks about growing up in the Delta in the 50s and 60s, and how the region has changed as technology has greatly reduced the need for farm labor — a major factor in the shrinking populations of rural communities across Arkansas.
The Southern Fried podcast: Exploring Arkansas with Secretary Stacy Hurst
July 01, 2022 16:23 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBAs Arkansans gear up for the Fourth of July weekend, Rex Nelson sits down with Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Stacy Hurst to talk about the many ways to enjoy the state’s natural and cultural amenities on the latest episode of the Southern Fried podcast. More podcasts from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/podcasts/
The Southern Fried podcast: Exploring Arkansas with Secretary Stacy Hurst
July 01, 2022 16:23 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBAs Arkansans gear up for the Fourth of July weekend, Rex Nelson sits down with Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Stacy Hurst to talk about the many ways to enjoy the state’s natural and cultural amenities on the latest episode of the Southern Fried podcast. More podcasts from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/podcasts/
The Southern Fried Podcast: Downtown Little Rock’s development with Rett Tucker
June 17, 2022 14:30 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBRett Tucker, chairman of Moses Tucker Real Estate, joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode to talk about the past, present and future of downtown Little Rock’s growth and development.
The Southern Fried Podcast: Downtown Little Rock’s development with Rett Tucker
June 17, 2022 14:30 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBRett Tucker, chairman of Moses Tucker Real Estate, joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode to talk about the past, present and future of downtown Little Rock’s growth and development.