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Michael Tilley with Talk Business & Politics joins Kyle Kellams to discuss headlines from this past week in the Arkansas River Valley.

Food banks play a crucial role in efforts to alleviate food insecurity nationwide. On today's show, we discuss the importance of food banks in 2025. Also, today, TheatreSquared is staging a world premiere. Plus, an appreciation of volunteers for National Volunteer Month.

The office vacancy rate in northwest Arkansas fell to a 15-year low in the first quarter of 2025 as the region continues to outperform national trends across the commercial real estate sector, according to a new real estate report.

Only 29% of Arkansans, as of April 23, have obtained a Real ID as the May 7 deadline nears for all Americans to get the new form of identification required for air travel and other purposes.

Michael Tilley with Talk Business & Politics joins Kyle Kellams to discuss headlines from this past week in the Arkansas River Valley.

On today's show, a day devoted to math discovery is open to everyone for the second year in a row. Also, the economic squeeze is on local coffee entrepreneurs. Plus, Michael Tilley returns with headlines from the River Valley.

Ninety-three days into the 95th Arkansas General Assembly, state lawmakers concluded their business and recessed with the prospect of returning on May 5 to officially sine die.

Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told Talk Business and Politics that Iran cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. He says he’d like to see that goal achieved through peaceful diplomatic means.

Michael Tilley with Talk Business & Politics joins Kyle Kellams to discuss headlines from this past week.

Fashion designers in northwest Arkansas are forging a new path after a supporting organization folds. Also, Matt McGowan explains that his new novel, “Western Swing,” includes a young man seeking his own new path. Plus, news from Michael Tilley with Talk Business and Politics.