Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This week, we're sitting down one-on-one with Congressman Bruce Westerman for a wide-ranging conversation on some of the issues affecting Arkansas and the nation. Among the topics we'll discuss are the Great American Outdoors Act 250 legislation, challenges facing farmers and ranchers, rural hospital closures and healthcare access, infrastructure needs tied to rapid growth, water demand and conservation, and the role of data centers in Arkansas communities. We'll also talk about active forest management and wildfire risk, the SPEED Act, the MOVE Act, and what Arkansans can expect when Congress returns to Washington. We end the episode with a short tribute to Dolly Parton.

Every month, KNWA Morning Anchor Ashlyn Brothers dives deep into some of the tough conversations facing our communities...

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