City&Town: Podcast Series

Spring has sprung here at the City & Town Podcast! In this episode we take a look back at the League's 2024 Winter Conference and a look ahead to the fast-approaching 90th Annual Convention. We also visit with our team of dedicated field reps and get an update on the Arkansas Civic Education program.

Join the TSH crew as they head down interstate 530 and explore the City of Pine Bluff! 

Join the TSH crew as they discuss one of Little Rock's fastest growing food scenes, the SOMA District. 

In our final episode of 2023, we celebrate with the town of Denning, offer highlights from a panel discussion on improving civic engagement in Arkansas and have some holiday fun with the Arkansas Municipal League's executive director.

Welcome back to another episode of There's Something Here! In this episode, John and Kevin visit the town of Leslie Arkansas. 

Welcome to the October edition of City & Town: The Podcast! In this episode, we visit with our 2023-2024 League officers, catch up with Shelby Fiegel about what's new at the Center for Community and Economic Development, and ARDOT's Ellen Coulter gives us the scoop on the agency's new customer service portal. And, we head to Wooster for a new game of Name That Sound. Enjoy!

Join the TSH gang as they head to Crossett Arkansas. A town that's 45 miles East of El Dorado and one  that's seen its fair share of ups and downs. Today the town is as vibrant as ever and John and Kevin explore the town with the people who know it best. Trust us, 'There's Something Here'.

Lithium, Bromine, Oil OH MY! The TSH crew heads down to Magnolia Arkansas to see what the boom is all about. Join John Wilkerson and Kevin Shalin as they take you to Magnolia, because "There's Something Here". 

Welcome to the July edition of the C&T podcast. This month, we'll recap the 89th Convention, talk about Act 851 and get to know the new Education Coordinator for the League. 

Welcome to There's Something Here! Its a lifestyle podcast following AML's General Counsel, John Wilkerson, and Little Rock-based food blogger Kevin Shalin as they explore Arkansas through the lens of community and food. In this first episode, the pair recount their visit to Cave City. 

Welcome to the City&Town Podcast! In our first episode of AML's Flagship Program,  Andrew Morgan takes us to Southern Arkansas for the ten year anniversary of the Rohwer & Jerome Japanese Internment Camp Museum, and follows one of the largest loads in Arkansas history as it makes its way  from Crossett to Gum Springs. C&T Host, Ben Cline, interviews Mel Jones, John Wilkerson, and...

IT'S OVER! As the 94th General Assembly comes to a close, the AML Legislative teams reflects on all the ups and downs of the session. You do NOT want to miss this final episode! 

Whew! What a week!  Jack, John and Blake break down a VERY busy week at the Capitol, and talk about the end of the session that is rapidly approaching. John interviews Representative Dwight Tosh. Rep. Dwight Tosh is serving his fifth term in the Arkansas House. He represents District 38 which includes portions of Craighead, Poinsett, and Jackson Counties.  For the 94th General Assembly, Rep. Tosh...

AML's Legislative team recaps an intense week at the Capitol, and run through the bills affecting Arkansas' cities and towns. Hear about the 4 FOIA bills that made their way through one side of the legislature, and John interviews Senator Bart Hester of Cave Springs. Hester represents Senate District 33, which includes the cities of Cave Springs, Highfill and parts of Bentonville and Rog...

The Legislative team is back with another update from the Capitol! This week, John interviews Representative Larry Fite. Rep. Lanny Fite is serving his fifth term in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He represents District 83 which includes a portion of Saline County. For the 94th General Assembly, Rep. Fite serves as the Chair of the House City, County and Local Affairs Committee. He also se...

The AML Legislative team gives an update on the last week at the capitol and covers the latest movement on their target legislation. Blake, John and Jack also discuss the Governor's education bill making its way through the Capitol. John also sits down with Senator Breanne Davis for the interview portion on the show.  Senator Breanne Davis of Russellville won a special election in 2018.  She...

We're in the 'Dog Days' of the Legislative Session as John puts it, so buckle up! The team gives an update on the House Bill 1399, and we catch up Rep. Milton Nicks, Jr. Rep. Milton Nicks, Jr. is serving his fifth term in the Arkansas House. He represents District 35 which includes portions of Crittenden and Cross County. For the 94th General Assembly, Rep. Nicks serves as the Vice...

Join the Legislative Team as they recap the busiest week at the Capitol so far! John, Blake and Jack discuss best practices when testifying for or against a bill, and the group talks about the latest movement for the upcoming publication bill. John interviews Senator Dan Sullivan. Senator Sullivan represents Senate District 20, which includes parts of Craighead County and the cities of Jonesboro a...

With the Governor's education package being discussed at the Capitol, the legislative session is really getting into full swing.  John, Blake and Jack cover the latest movement at the legislative session, and we hear from Rep. Frances Cavenaugh. Then the AML legislative team discusses the session as a whole and strategy for upcoming bills.  Rep. Cavenaugh is serving her fourth term in the Ark...

Join the Leg UP crew for the ICE EDITION of the podcast where they recap the latest movement at the Capitol. This week we interview Representative Carol Dalby. She represents District 100 which includes Texarkana and a portion of Miller County. For the 94th General Assembly, Rep. Dalby serves as the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee. She also serves on the House City, County and Local Affairs...

Welcome to The Leg UP! This episode acts as the Arkansas Municipal League's first foray in the podcast realm. This week we run down all the major bills so far in the session, and we sit down with Senator Scott Flippo from District 23.