Best Coleman Luck Podcasts (2024)

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Reprise | Walt Coleman, Retired NFL Official & Dairy Executive 52:24

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Born in 1952, Walter C. Coleman III was the 5th generation to run Coleman Dairy, in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2001 his family business was listed in Family Business Magazine as the United States 75th oldest family-run business, having been founded in 1862. In 2007, Coleman Dairy became a division of Hiland Dairy. Though he inherited a dairy juggern…

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‘Get Out’ meets ‘The Stepford Wives’ in Nicola Yoon’s new thriller 51:30

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New York Times bestselling author Nicola Yoon’s new novel, “One of our Kind,” is one of the most talked about books of the summer. On this week’s Big Books and Bold Ideas, Yoon joins MPR News host Kerri Miller to talk about what led her to write a book about finding the sinister in a Shangri-La. When does our natural bent to protect and enjoy becom…

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UIYB With Susan Altrui, Director of the Little Rock Zoo 54:28

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Susan Altrui has worked for the Little Rock Zoo since 2005, but it wasn’t until director Mr. Mike Blakely announced his retirement in 2020 that she moved from head of marketing to become the acting director. Later she cemented her role when the late City Manager Bruce Moore promoted Susan to the full-time position of Arkansas’s Little Rock Zoo dire…

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Rachel Khong’s ‘Real Americans’ 50:30

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Lily Chen is not endowed with good fortune — despite the fact that her scientist mother managed to grow a backyard of four-leaf clovers. She doesn’t win raffles or lotteries. She scrapes out a meager living as an unpaid intern with the hopes that it might give her a shot at an entry-level gig. In short: Not lucky. But then a chance encounter upends…

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The shadow fighters of the Civil War 54:54

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The Civil War is remembered for its sweeping battles: Gettysburg, Atlanta, Antietam. Less known are the small troops of men, enlisted by both sides, to fight far from the battlefields. These ruthless soldiers relied on stealth to sneak behind enemy lines — often wearing their opponent’s uniform — and destroyed supply lines, assassinated military of…

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Reprise | Steve Dean & Don Goodman of Operation Song 54:20

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Steve Dean and Don Goodman sat down with Kerry McCoy to share how a dream can launch a career, how music facilitates healing, and how Operation Song reaches veterans with a creative way to conquer PTSD.By Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy

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Kerry McCoy 2023 Arkansas Governor's School Speech 51:18

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Excited and apprehensive describes how I felt while on my way to Russellville, Arkansas to speak to 400 bright Arkansas Governor’s School students. I didn’t know what to expect. Kids can be a tough audience. But, besides middle-aged men, they are also one of my favorite demographics and, early on in my speech, I told them so; for which I got a roun…

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Minnesota author Tai Coleman on families, hope and surviving America while Black 50:30

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Taiyon Coleman has been writing since she was a child. At age 8, she announced to her family that a novel was in the works. Today, she’s a published author and a professor of literature at St. Catherine University. But the road from there to here wasn’t as straight-forward as you might think. Coleman joins host Kerri Miller on Big Books and Bold Id…

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UIYB with Christina Lecuyer, Confidence Coach & Golfer 54:11

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Christina Lecuyer is a confidence coach living in Conway, AR. Previously a professional golfer turned television personality, Christina soon realized that her wealth hadn't brought her happiness. After years of battling low self-confidence, an eating disorder, and tying her worth to external validation, Christina has created what she refers to as “…

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Can you create your own luck? 53:18

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America is steeped in the notion of rugged individualism. It’s comforting to think success is based on our own hard work and self determination. But social scientist Robert Mark Rank says random chance governs far more of our lives that most of us want to admit. This week on Big Books and Bold Ideas, Rank joins MPR News host Kerri Miller to talk ab…

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Reprise | Susan Hutchinson, Former First Lady of Arkansas 53:22

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My guest today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy is the First Lady of Arkansas, Susan Hutchinson. I loved hearing her recount the charming story of how she first met and courted Governor Asa Hutchinson at Bob Jones University in South Carolina.But don’t be fooled by Ms Hutchinson's demeanor. She is brilliant. She is also a classically trained…

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Samira Ahmed on ‘This Book Won't Burn’ 57:19

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Noor Khan is still reeling from the disintegration of her family when she stumbles across a library cart stacked with books in her new small-town high school. In her heart, she just wants to finish her senior year and get back to Chicago as quickly as possible. But when she learns the books are being removed by a group of parents trying to ban lite…

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Reprise | Bill Barnes, Owner of Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa 54:26

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Tune in this week as Kerry trades tales of the lake with Bill Barnes, longtime owner and operator of Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa, located on the beautiful Lake Ouachita.By Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy

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Talking Volumes: Leif Enger on ‘I Cheerfully Refuse’ 1:24:22

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Dystopian novels aren’t known for being hopeful. But that’s exactly what Leif Enger brings to the genre with his new book, “I Cheerfully Refuse.” The beloved Minnesota author joined MPR News host Kerri Miller at the Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing on June 4 for a special “on the road” version of Talking Volumes. Their conversation revolved around books…

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Alua Arthur says facing death is the key to living well 55:07

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What do you imagine your death will look like? It’s not a morbid or depressing question to Alua Arthur. She’s a death doula, and she firmly believes that giving thought to that question is the key to living a meaningful life. Arthur herself thinks about dying a lot. As she tells Kerri Miller on this week’s Big Books and Bold Ideas, she has detailed…

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UIYB with Asa Hutchinson, 46th Governor of Arkansas 53:19

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William Asa Hutchinson II was born in Bentonville, AR in 1950. Attending law school at the University of Arkansas, Asa practiced as an attorney and businessman for 21 years. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan appointed Hutchinson as the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas. At the age of 31, Hutchinson was the nation's youngest U.S. att…

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Reprise | Samuel Ellis, Rock Town River Outfitters 54:21

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Aired 5/21/2020Today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy, you’ll hear from a young man who is leading a double life, Mr. Samuel Ellis. Mr. Ellis is an environmental scientist by day, a fiddler in a country band by night and has turned his passion for rivers into a business by founding Rock Town River Outfitters, in Little Rock’s River Market Di…

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Lea Carpenter explores what happens when the business of spying gets personal 51:30

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Who knew boring could be an asset? In Lea Carpenter’s new spy novel, “Ilium,” we meet our young and restless unnamed narrator on a day when she’s urging herself to be less mundane, to take more risks. She has no idea that the spies she’ll soon be working for want her precisely because she’s inexperienced, untested and ordinary. She quickly gets pul…

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Lydia Millet writes a devotion to the species disappearing from our planet 48:43

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Birds, bats, freshwater mussels and a small catfish. They all slipped away in 2023, among the 21 species declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Grief is a rational response. So are the questions novelist and conservationist Lydia Millet articulates in her new book, “We Loved It All.” A blend of memoir and ecological truth-telling, …

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Reprise | Martin Thoma, Marketing Expert 52:48

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This week, Kerry talks with marketing expert, Martin Thoma, of Little Rock's Thoma Thoma. Listen to learn all about the ins and outs of advertising, how to navigate a potential recession, and the biggest little mistake business make.By Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy

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Minnesota’s best writers on Big Books and Bold Ideas 52:08

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Big Book and Bold Ideas talks with authors from around the globe. But our favorite moments come when host Kerri Miller sits down with Minnesota writers to talk about story, craft and how calling this state home influences both. This week, we took a look back at some conversations with notable Minnesota authors, including Shannon Gibney, who just wo…

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Reprise | Janet Huckabee, Former First Lady of Arkansas 54:29

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This week, tune in for Kerry’s conversation with Janet Huckabee, political figure and former First Lady of Arkansas. Perhaps best known for spearheading the renovation of the Arkansas governor’s mansion, Janet has done it all; from campaign tours to jumping out of airplanes. Listen to hear a humorous, straight-forward reflection on her life, includ…

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Raeann Wilson & Dr. Kris Shewmake, Zen Infusion IV Therapy 53:17

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Raeann Wilson was born in Cabot, AR. As a breast cancer survivor, IV therapy was an integral part of Raeann’s recovery, and she became passionate about giving the same level of care to other post-operation patients. As the surgical coordinator at Shewmake Plastic Surgery, Raeann has extensive knowledge in surgical processes and patient care. This a…

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Author Jamie Figueroa on reclaiming an identity her mother tried to shed 51:30

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Jamie Figueroa’s new memoir, “Mother Island” is stylistically unique. She combines prose and creative nonfiction, myth and short stories to explore her memories. But the heart of the book — her push-pull relationship with her mother and her process of uncovering a true self — is as old as time. Figueroa’s mother was taken from Puerto Rico as a youn…

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Alexandra Fuller on ‘the braid, the spiral, the knot of grief’ 58:07

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Alexandra Fuller’s new memoir begins with the death of her 21-year-old son, Fi, and chronicles her attempts to grieve well in the searing aftermath of his loss. Among other things, that meant acknowledging her kinship with others who had gone before her. In her gorgeous new book, “Fi: A Memoir of My Son,” she writes: “The way a pilot sees wind and …

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Reprise | Denise Albert, Founder of Cooking in Bloom 54:00

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Since starting Cooking in Bloom back in 2018, Denise Albert has given thousands of children hands-on cooking experience and nutritional education, imparting life skills contribute to their ongoing health and well-being throughout their lives.Even back in her days working in cardiac rehab, Denise knew that food is a powerful tool for learning. She s…

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Dr. Chelsea Wakefield, Psychotherapist, Couples Counselor, & Author 1:09:41

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Chelsea Wakefield, Ph.D., LCSW is a Jungian-oriented psychotherapist, couples therapist, dream worker, and workshop/retreat leader who works with individuals, couples and groups. For over twenty years, she has helped people move beyond the wounds of the past, access their archetypal potential, and live more vibrant and meaningful lives. Chelsea dra…

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Don Winslow’s final chapter as a novelist 51:32

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Danny Ryan doesn’t see himself as ambitious — which is surprising, seeing as he’s both stolen and made millions. But in his mind, he’s just an average guy trying to survive in a world that would rather he not. Ryan is the central character of Don Winslow’s sweeping crime trilogy that draws parallels to movies like “The Godfather” and “Goodfellas.” …

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The feminists who built America 54:02

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Americans overwhelmingly support gender equality. But not as many see themselves as feminists. Elizabeth Cobbs says that’s because we don’t know our history. Her latest book, “Fearless Women,” chronicles how the fight for women’s rights began at the founding of our country, when Abigail Adams urged her husband to “remember the ladies” (and her plea…

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Reprise | Jeremy Bemis, Bemis Tree & Honey Bee Farm 52:18

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Bemis Family Farms is a family-owned and operated holding company for three Bemis Family businesses. In 1992, Tracey and Donna Bemis purchased a tree farm and established Bemis Tree Farm with their two sons, Nathan and Jeremy The tree farm specializes in a variety of residential and commercial shade trees, evergreen trees, ornamental trees and shru…

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Can the fabric of a friendship be rewoven? 51:30

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Myriam J. A. Chancy spent her childhood in Haiti and then moved with her family to Winnipeg. But those island roots shaped who she became and inspired her latest novel, “Village Weavers.” It follows a complicated female friendship that spans decades and countries. Growing up in 1940s Port-au-Prince, Gertie and Sisi are enthralled with each other — …

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Reprise | Nate Coulter, Central Arkansas Library Executive Director 54:52

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This week, Kerry sits down for an interview with Nate Coulter, the Executive Director of Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) to find out all about the public library system, and what makes it such a pillar to the central Arkansas community!By Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy

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Kao Kalia Yang channels her mother in the memoir ‘Where Rivers Part’ 54:12

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When Kao Kalia Yang’s mother was a child growing up in Laos, she lived a comfortable life. Her father was a prosperous merchant. She was the only Hmong girl in the village to go to school. She felt valued. The war changed all that. Hunted by North Vietnamese soldiers, Yang’s maternal family had to flee into the jungle and live a desperate existence…

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Reprise | Hank Kelley, CEO of Flake and Kelley Commercial Real Estate 51:52

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Hank Kelley grew up in Heber Springs, AR. He received his Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he graduated with honors. In the late 1970s he went to work in the northwest Arkansas real estate market and during that time met and married former Little Rock Mayor Jim Dailey’s sister, Stephanie Dai…

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What the deepest ocean reveals and how to save it 48:28

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What do you see, hear and experience when you drop miles into the deepest parts of the ocean? For journalist Susan Casey, it was transformative — even emotional. Her latest book, “The Underworld,” is a homage to the abyss and the scientists who explore it. She also describes her own dives in deep-sea submersibles, through the oceanic “twilight zone…

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Percy Malone, Owner of AllCare Pharmacy & Former Arkansas State Legislator 54:27

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Born in a small delta town in Mississippi, Percy Malone has lived and understands the problems of the poor; those often overlooked and forgotten. That is why, while serving in both Arkansas houses (first as a representative and later as a senator) Malone sponsored no less than 50 bills with a focus on protecting children, caring for the sick or inc…

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Reprise | P. Allen Smith, Horticulturist & TV Personality 53:50

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Paul Allen Smith Jr is the oldest of four children, was born on March 12, 1960, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He grew up in McMinnville, Tennessee, in the Cumberland Mountains, where his father’s family had farmed for several generations and also operated an ornamental plant business. Smith calls himself a fourth-generation nurseryman and horticulturis…

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How memory works 1:04:10

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If you’ve ever struggled to remember where you set down your phone, or how you know the person you just ran into at the grocery store, you’re not alone. Everyday forgetfulness is a part of living — and of aging. But for neuroscientist Charan Ranganath, more compelling than what we remember is why we remember. “The human brain is not a memorization …

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Reprise | Tommy Foltz, Editorial Writer for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 54:20

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This week Kerry sits down for an interview with Mr. Tommy Foltz, editorial writer for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Tune in to hear about the big business of natural gas, Tom's pivot from sports to politics to writing, and about the rocky journey of recovering from personal tragedy.By Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy

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Tommy Orange’s new ‘Wandering Stars’ traces a long trail of trauma and belonging 49:17

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At the center of Tommy Orange’s new novel sits a family nearly destroyed. It’s suffering the long-term effects of government-ordered separation, from decades of displacement and neglect, and from the white American philosophy best summed up by the phrase: Kill the Indian, save the man. It’s a theme familiar to readers who loved Orange’s first novel…

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A prescription to modernize public health 51:30

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In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic was public health’s finest hour. Millions of lives were saved, thanks to isolation measures. Vaccines were developed in record time. Systems were developed for contract tracing and testing. But it was also an apocalyptic moment for a system under strain. As a result, trust in doctors and scientists has plummeted.…

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Reprise | Jamie & Elizabeth Anderson, Anderson Farms & Farmers Bank 52:15

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Today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy I sit down for a conversation with a power couple that has deep roots in Arkansas: the 2019 Farm Family of the Year, Jamie Anderson and his wife Elizabeth Burns Anderson.There are not many businesses that last past the second generation, and certainly not the third. But Anderson Farms, a fish hatchery, …

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Heather Cox Richardson on 'Democracy Awakening' 51:20

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This week, Big Books and Bold Ideas is launching an election year series that asks: What is American democracy in 2024? Americans come to that question with significantly different views. And what American democracy was when this country was founded isn’t necessarily what it is today or what it will be in the future. Democracy is dynamic. Heather C…

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Reprise | Sybil Jordan Hampton, Educator & Social Justice Advocate 54:26

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In 2015, before Dr. Sybil Hampton’s mother died, she said to Sybil, “Your whole life has been being in these places that people don’t expect you to be.”Never truer words spoken about my guest Dr. Sybil Hampton, whose first unexpected claim to fame (and she has many) is being among the second group of African American students to integrate Central H…

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Memorable moments with women of faith 52:14

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MPR News host Kerri Miller has never skirted the topic of faith. On her former weekday show, she regularly dialoged with leaders like Jenan Mohajir from Interfaith America, activist and author Anne Lamott, theologian Jemar Tisby, Sister Joan Chittister, and evangelical disrupter Rachel Held Evans. She even did a year-long series with women from a v…

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Reprise | Dr. David Montague, Criminology Professor 52:48

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This week, listen to Kerry’s conversation with Dr. David Montague, professor of criminology at UALR. Tune in as they dive into some of the most fascinating parts of his life and career, including the legacy of his mother, Raye Montague, his work busting white-collar drug crimes, and, perhaps most interestingly, his time on the JFK Assassination Rec…

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Family lore becomes rich historical fiction in 'The Storm We Made' 51:30

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Choices made in a moment reverberate for generations, despite best intentions. Vanessa Chan adeptly explores this concept in her debut novel, “The Storm We Made” — a work of historical fiction set in her home country of Malaysia, which was inspired by stories her grandmother would tell. The main character is Cecily, a discontented housewife in 1930…

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Reprise| Arlo Washington, "The Barber of Little Rock" 54:27

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Originally Aired 6/24/2022This week on Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy, we interview Mr. Arlo Washington, president of PEOPLE Trust Loan Fund, a financial institution offering small loans to neighbors in need.Arlo is a self-made man with a Cinderella story. He is the epitome of a hardworking, creative entrepreneur, who sees opportunities and l…

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How women of the CIA changed history 53:31

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Women spies pop up in Hollywood movies all the time. But as Liza Mundy’s new book reveals, it took determined persistence, personal risk and a lot of sacrifice for women to be welcomed as CIA operatives. “The Sisterhood” is a meticulously researched, seven-decade history of women who worked behind the scenes at America’s premier foreign intelligenc…

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Craig O'Neill, Legendary Broadcaster 53:13

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Randy Hankins was born in 1950, growing up in Warren, AR. Going by his stage name, Craig O'Neill has spent 50 years in the broadcast business, with the last 24 of those being at Little Rock, Arkansas’s THV11. O’Neill officially signed off for the last time as news anchor on December 29, 2023. Before TV, Craig had a successful radio career on KKYK a…

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