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A bill has been pre-filed for the 2023 general session that would ban the use of the social media app TikTok on any government-issued device. Experts and lawmakers weigh in on the impact of such a decision.

Arkansas has one of the highest per capita pet-to-people populations in the country, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. The Best Friends Animal Society is slated to open its Pet Resource Center in Bentonville in spring 2023.

For the first time since 1973, the Arkansas Women's Commission released a comprehensive report on the state of women and the economy.

On today's show, after nearly 50 years, the Arkansas Women's Commission submitted an updated report. Also, a bill banning TikTok on government-issued devices. Plus, a podcast excerpt from RefleXions, the composers behind the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas' next concert and more.

The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, the RAM, formally beings celebrating a 75th anniversary this weekend with three new exhibitions.

On today's show, the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum turns 75 and the NPR Student Podcast Challenge returns. Plus, Roby Brock, editor-in-chief of Talk Business & Politics, speaks with state Sen. Missy Irvin, R-Mountain View, about Medicaid enrollment. Also, the Haymakers will perform at the Ozark Mountain Music Festival and more.

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas CEO Buddy Hasten discusses international, national and state energy policy.

A24, the studio that delivered Courtney Lanning's favorite film of 2022 (Everything Everywhere All at Once), is starting 2023 with "When You Finish Saving the World." Courtney said this movie includes great performances, but doesn't reach the heights of previous A24 films.

Becca Martin Brown, the features editor with the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, offers an indoor highlight for the weekend (the musical "Tootsie") and an outdoor highlight (seeking eagles on Beaver Lake).

Before easing into the weekend, it's time to wrap the news. Arkansas legislation regarding drag shows moves past a senate committee and Arkansas State University updates plans for a veterinary school. Also, registration for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School classes and auditions at Walton Arts Center, and more.