Episodes

  • Wait Wait... Don't Elect Us!

    Wait Wait... Don't Elect Us!
    Nov 8 2022
    We've made it to Election Day. To celebrate the day, we made our own game show. Join along as Matthew and Daniel answer an abundance of election questions from KUAF's news director Kyle Kellams.
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    20 mins
  • Putting the "Representative" back in "Representative Democracy"

    Putting the "Representative" back in "Representative Democracy"
    Nov 1 2022
    For minority communities in Arkansas, voting can be a struggle. That doesn't just mean racial minorities; rural voters have less resources and limited access to polling places. In today's episode, we discuss the barriers and the folks working to remove those barriers.
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    15 mins
  • A Conversation with Chris Jones

    A Conversation with Chris Jones
    Oct 25 2022
    KUAF's News Director Kyle Kellams sits down with Democrat gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones to discuss why he's running for office on this episode of Natural Election.
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    22 mins
  • A Quorum Court Explainer

    A Quorum Court Explainer
    Oct 18 2022
    Local elections matter, you've heard us say it before. But did you know that just a few dozen votes can decide how your county spends their money? On today's episode, we explain county judges, justices of the peace, and quorum court.
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    16 mins
  • The Ordinary and Extraordinary Arkansas Legislature

    The Ordinary and Extraordinary Arkansas Legislature
    Oct 11 2022
    On today's episode we discuss Issue 1: Legislative Authority to Call a Special Session Amendment.
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    22 mins
  • Explaining Recreational Marijuana in Arkansas

    Explaining Recreational Marijuana in Arkansas
    Oct 4 2022
    On today's episode we discuss Issue 4: Marijuana Legalization Initiative and what recreational use may look like in Arkansas.
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    19 mins
  • Natural Election Live: Does My Vote Matter?

    Natural Election Live: Does My Vote Matter?
    Sep 29 2022
    Co-host Matthew Moore moderated a panel discussion with Janine Parry, professor of political science at the University of Arkansas and the director of the Arkansas Poll, and Jennifer Price, executive director of the Washington County Election Commission, live at the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History to answer the question, "Does My Vote Matter?"
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Does Arkansas Need More Religious Freedom?

    Does Arkansas Need More Religious Freedom?
    Sep 20 2022
    On today's episode we discuss Issue 3: Government Burden of Free Exercise of Religion Amendment.
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    14 mins