Roby Brock
Ozarks at Large contributorRoby Brock is the Editor-in-Chief and Host of Talk Business & Politics.
He can be reached by e-mail at Roby@TalkBusiness.net.
Follow him on Twitter: @RobyBrock.
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The last legislative session in Arkansas saw more activity on trucking issues that you may have realized. Shannon Newton, spokesperson for the Arkansas Trucking Association, joins Roby Brock on this edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report. -
On today's show: it’s summertime in a college town, how does that impact the economy of Fayetteville? Plus, a conversation with the director of the inaugural Ozark Music Festival. And, the Razorbacks and their fanbase are headed to Omaha for the College World Series this weekend. Our Omaha correspondent gives us a rundown of what to do while you’re there to visit. -
On this edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal report, host Roby Brock speaks with Darrin Williams, CEO of Southern Bancorp, about his organization's recent moves and how they may impact rural areas of the state.
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Online sports gambling is becoming more popular and more normalized. How is that impacting young bettors? Additionally, one filmmaker shares their experience of working from Vilonia, Arkansas, to Hollywood. Plus, we hear more about an old-school, in-person speed dating event. -
On this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal report, host Roby Brock speaks with Steve Clark, former leader of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, about the late legislator, lobbyist, and chamber leader Bill Ramsey.
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On today's show, we hear about the city of Fayetteville's new food-foraging map. Plus, after four decades covering high school and college sports, a former reporter still has more to say. We also investigate why the University of Arkansas doesn't have a men’s soccer team.
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President Donald Trump’s budget bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by just one vote and heads to the Senate next. All four Arkansas representatives voted in favor, including Rick Crawford in Arkansas' first district. -
On today's show, we hear why the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas is traveling to Venice to talk about porches. Plus, storm chasing is more than just getting in your truck and chasing a storm. Additionally, Arkansas State Parks is utilizing new technology to enhance accessibility on hiking trails. -
In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with University of Arkansas economist Mervin Jebaraj about the tariff-induced disruptions for U.S. businesses.
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On today's show, we discuss the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' new comprehensive online tool to empower stronger youth mental health. We also learn about bugs in Candy Lee's new album and get an expert opinion on the current economy from a University of Arkansas economist.
