District 3 Podcast

Episode #155 features Micah Wallace and Billy Cook who for several years now have done good work under the Young Democrats of Arkansas chapter and continue to organize and vitalize progressive politics in Arkansas today!

On Episode #154, we sit down with our friend Blanca Maldonado and discuss her current run for the Bentonville School Board.

We sat down with the folks from AJRC to discuss the jail expansions coming up for a vote this year in Benton and Washington Counties. 

Our episode this week features the Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas, Kelly Krout! We discuss her campaign so far, Tik Tok, her opponent's appearance on "The Problem with Jon Stewart," among much more!

On Episode #151, Maribel and Irvin have a bilingual conversation about their journey with mental health. It’s important that we de-stigmatize these conversations and we love to do our part.

On this episode we sat down with Music Exec SpidaCrazy8. Spida has acrued a huge following in Northwest Arkansas platforming local artists for an opportunity in their journeys to success. Learn more about the work Spida is doing that's making the music scene talk!

Episode #149 features Indigenous Activist Alicia Flores! We discuss residential schools, the 60s Scoop, Blood Quantum and much more. Episode drops tomorrow everywhere you listen to podcasts!

Episode #148 features the most followed Immigrant Rights Activist on social media, Carlos Eduardo Espina! We discuss Immigration Reform, his work with Incarcerated Undocumented folks, his social media reach and much more.

On this interview we sat down with Former Catholic Charities NWA Director Frank Head to discuss his new memoir “The Possibility of All Things.” A book detailing his journey of love and overcoming moments adversity alongside his wife Phyllis. A definite must read!

Episode #146 features the Founder of the first ever Podcast Convention in Arkansas and CEO of American Business Engine that focuses on Small Business Marketing, Ti King! Episode drops Friday everywhere you listen to podcasts!

Our interview with Itzel Velazquez, one of the Movers and Shakers of the North Little Rock/LR community is available here and everywhere you listen to podcasts!

Episode #144 features @EmergeArkansas Executive Director Stephannie Lane Baker and Rogers City Councilwoman & Emerge Alumni, April Legere! On this episode we discuss the Emerge Political Candidate Training for Democratic Women & Femme Identifying folks and how you can be apart of it. 🔥

2022 is 10 years since DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) was presented as an executive order by the Obama Administration. Episode #143 features 3 Daca Recipients Ámbar Méndez, Kevin Azanza & Manuel Deleon who talk about their experiences, current work and goals. Episode drops Thursday everywhere you listen to podcasts!

On episode # 142 we interviewed the Founder of the annual all Women DJ showcase Her Set, Her Sound, Robyn Jordan alongside DJ Susie Q & DJ Raquel who make up the EDM DJ duo of QR CODE. This episode we highlight some of the powerful women making waves in the DJ scene in Arkansas and hopefully soon across the country. Episode drops Thursday every where you listen to podcasts! 🔥

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On episode #140 we sat down with Audrey Romero who has been breaking barriers in the acting scene in Arkansas. Learn about what she's been working on and about her passion for theatre and production. 

Carla Thompson is the Executive Director of Diva & Dude, an organization that is a catalyst for empowering individuals & families.   At DiVa & DuDe they empower individuals through education, encouragement, and edification to live their entire potential, increasing personal values, enhance family dynamics that will generate increased social responsibility.  A very informative episode worth listeni...

Episode #138 features Julie & Azucena Ortiz aka Duo Divinas! Learn more about this musical duo making waves in Arkansas and around the country. Episode drops soon everywhere you listen to podcasts!

Episode #137 features three of the powerful women of Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese, Melisa Laelan, Stephanie Takamaru & Meanalynn Peter as we discuss community and their upcoming July 30th event, Stroll The Atolls!

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Just like the title of the episode says. We sat down with Taylor Hern from the Hoot n Holler Podcast and with Award Winning Author, Associate Professor of Communications/Director of Gender Studies at the University of Arkansas and Host of The Lean Back Podcast, Dr. Lisa Corrigan to discuss access to abortion and how overturning Roe vs Wade will create a even more negative impact in our country. Li...

Episode #134 features Catie Hartling and Mayra Carrillo from PFLAG, an organization that advocates for the LGBTQ community. We had an important conversation about inclusion in NWA. 🇺🇸

One of our guests this week for episode #133 is the Democratic Nominee for Arkansas Governor, Dr. Chris Jones! Listen and learn more about the great work Chris’s historic campaign is doing around the state. #arpx

Episode #131 features NWA Based Film Maker and Founder of DAYVISION, Mike Day! On this episode we discuss his work, goals and we also get into many social issues and life experiences. Check out this powerful episode tomorrow everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Episode #130 features our friend and Strategic Director for the Democratic Party of Arkansas, Will Watson (@willwatsonAR )! We discuss #arpx , recruiting and why Slytherin is the best house at Hogwarts. 🐍 Episode drops tomorrow.