Our podcast logo gets an update this week, courtesy of the Arkansas Times‘ superstar art director, Mandy Keener. We were long overdue for a change, but the silhouettes of Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar will remain forever stenciled upon our hearts.
Also: We’re trying out a new embedded player from Buzzsprout, rather than the Soundcloud player we’ve used up until now. Please let us know in the comments (or email me) if it presents any issues.
In this week’s episode: Benji Hardy and Austin Bailey give a rundown on the status of various ballot initiatives seeking Attorney General Tim Griffin’s approval, former governor Asa Hutchinson’s chances in the Iowa caucuses, and the Board of Corrections’ decision to fire prisons chief Joe Profiri.
Among the stories referenced this week:
Amendment to expand medical marijuana program filed with AG
Arkansas AG’s ‘so sue me’ attitude worked: FOIA defenders plan to sue
With Iowa caucus approaching, Asa Hutchinson barely registers with voters
Board of Corrections holds the line, preserves separation of powers
Update: Board of Corrections fires Sarah Sanders’ hand-picked prison chief