In The Arena with Mindy McAlindon

As co-creator of VeggieTales and the voice of the beloved Larry The Cucumber, Mike Nawrocki has been making entertaining and wholesome content for kids since 1993. He created, wrote and directed most of the extremely popular “Silly Songs with Larry” segments, and lent his screenwriting and directing talents to VeggieTales episodes as well as their movies Jonah and The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything...

Tamara Scott is Iowa’s Republican National Committeewoman since 2012, Chair of the RNC Faith Advisory Board, and Midwest Regional Representative to the Resolutions Committee. She serves as State Director for Concerned Women for America and the Phyllis Schlafly Eagle’s Constitution Center, and Legislative Director for Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition. A seasoned multi-media journalist, she hosts *T...

Commissioner J.D. McGehee of Americans for Prosperity joins Mindy In The Arena. Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for parental empowerment, strong schools, lower taxes and securing Arkansas' quality of life. In 2023, she was awarded the Legislator of the Year award by ALEC and in 2024 she received the National Consumer Champion award by Consumer...

Join us in the arena for a special episode.  We are speaking with two american civilians, Jonathan and Esther, currently stuck in Israel during this conflict.  Stay tuned and listen to what they have to say about life in the city and inside the bunkers of Israel. Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for parental empowerment, strong schools, lower t...

Abigail founded Counteract USA in June 2021 in Northwest Arkansas after watching her peers in Gen Z struggle with hopelessness and the deconstruction of their faith. Though once in pursuit of a career as a professional choreographer, God changed the calling on Abigail’s life and ignited a passion within her to equip her generation of Christians to stand upon the truth of the Word of God and counte...

"Doug Elms, founder and principal consultant at SafeHaven Security Group, has been appointed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to the Arkansas Judicial Discipline & Disability Commission of Little Rock. Elms has more than three decades of experience in law enforcement, public safety and global security." Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for pa...

Jason Rapert is the Founder & President of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, Holy Ghost Ministries, the American History & Heritage Foundation, and Providence Financial Group. He continues to lead all four of these organizations with the assistance of each individual organization's board of directors. He served for 12 years in the Arkansas State Senate. He was prime sponsor...

Debbie Georgatos hosts America, Can We Talk? , a talk show dedicated to preserving America’s unique greatness and the spirit of freedom that founded the nation and defines Texas. She is the RNC National Committeewoman for Texas, elected by delegates at the Texas State GOP Convention in May 2024 in San Antonio.   Debbie and her America, Can We Talk? (www. AmericaCanWeTalk.org) team host the annual...

Dino Fantegrossi is the President of TPUSA UARK but he's also an eagle scout, astronomer and proud patriot! He is involved with the Space Technology, Astronomy, Astronautics, and Rocketry (STAAR) organization as an office and works very hard to present the principles of conservatism to his fellow students. "I joined Turning Point USA because I was tired of the weak response from Conservatives and...

Chairman Michael Whatley discusses why Democrats are so against election integrity. 

Michael Whatley, a North Carolina native, is a lawyer and Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman since March 2024. With degrees from UNC Charlotte, Wake Forest, and Notre Dame, he began in politics with Jesse Helms and Ronald Reagan in 1984. His career includes roles as a law clerk, counsel to Senator Paul Coverdell, Energy Department deputy (2001–2003), aide to Senator Elizabeth Dole, and a...

Brian S. Evans, a Republican from Cabot, Arkansas, is the Speaker of the House for the 95th Arkansas General Assembly, elected in 2025 after serving as Speaker-designate. Representing District 68 since 2018, Evans has focused on education, public safety, and economic policy, notably chairing the House Education Committee and advancing school choice and teacher salary reforms. His collaborative lea...

Cole Jester is Arkansas’ 35th Secretary of State, appointed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on January 1, 2025, to succeed John Thurston. A lifelong Arkansan and constitutional lawyer, Jester previously served as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel for Governor Sanders for two years, where he tackled significant issues like restricting Chinese Communist Party farmland purchases, reducing government regu...

Representative R. J. Hawk is serving his second term in the Arkansas House. He represents District 81 which includes the cities of Bryant, Alexander, Shannon Hills, and portions of Benton in Saline County. For the 95th General Assembly, Rep. Hawk serves on the House Public Transportation Committee, the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Legislative Joint Auditing Comm...

Charlie Collins serves as the Commissioner of Revenue for the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), a role he assumed in November 2019. With a robust background in both public service and private enterprise, Collins brings a wealth of experience to this position. Born on November 30, 1962, he graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1985 with a degree in economics and l...

AK Kamara creates content and engages with the media in both written and video form, discussing political, cultural, and social issues. He is regular weekly guest on the Jon Justice radio show heard on AM1130 Twin Cities News Talk. He has gained over 150,000 followers across various social media platforms creating overtly Conservative political content. AK is also member of Project 21, a group of...

"Howard Beaty, a lifelong and consistent conservative, is running as the Republican candidate for State Representative in Arkansas House District 95, which includes portions of Drew and Ashley Counties. In these times, southeast Arkansas needs a proven and conservative leader, like Howard, who knows what it takes to create jobs and help small-business owners get started, expand, or get back on the...

Rep. Mary Bentley is serving her sixth term in the Arkansas House. She represents District 54 which includes portions of Yell, Pope, Perry, Saline, and Conway counties. For the 95th General Assembly, Rep. Bentley serves as Vice-Chair of the House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee. She also serves on the House Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee and the A...

Rep. David Ray is serving his third term in the Arkansas House. He represents District 69 which includes portions of Pulaski and Faulkner Counties. For the 95th General Assembly, Rep. Ray serves as Vice-Chair of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee. Rep. Ray also serves on the House State Agencies Committee. Rep. Ray is a consultant and communications strategist. He previously served as Chief...

"Allen Phelps is a board-certified security professional who has focused his career on establishing Research Security Management Programs and Insider Threat Management Programs to safeguard intellectual property, research, trade secrets and other types of proprietary information assets from loss, theft, and misappropriation. He is currently the founder and CEO of IPTalons, Inc., a managed research...

Doron Keidar is a seasoned security professional and IDF reservist with over 20 years of military and defense experience. He has served in a combat unit of the Israeli Defense Forces since 2003 and continues his service in the reserves. Keidar is also known for his work in developing innovative security equipment for military, law enforcement, and private sectors, drawing from his extensive field...

Welcome to "In The Arena" with host Mindy McAlindon, where we dive deep into the issues shaping our state and country. In today's episode, we're joined by Joseph Wood, the Chairman of the Arkansas Republican Party. Joseph brings a wealth of experience from his past roles at Walmart, as the first elected black judge in Washington County, Arkansas, and various governmental positions under Governor S...

Mindy sits down with Jay Shepard of Junction Consulting.   "Jay is the former Vice-Chair of the RNC and currently serves as the National Committeeman for Vermont to the RNC. Delivered invocations at both the 2016 and 2020 Republican National Conventions. He is also a media advisor on U.S. Senate, U.S. Congressional, and Gubernatorial races. He is an ACEK Board Member and national messaging consult...