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'Rock the Culture Podcast'

Rock the Culture extra: 'It’s Our Power with Stacey Abrams!'

In this bonus episode, Antwan and Charles provide perspective and conversation on the Little Rock Mayoral Forum. They also had the privilege to talk about the importance of political engagement with Stacey Abrams, who is the First Black Female Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate in American History.
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New Rock the Culture podcast: 'Pushback'

Antwan and Charles provide perspective and conversation on the petition to eliminate the at-large director positions on the Little Rock City Board, UA-Little Rock’s effort to start a football team, and lawsuits filed against the LRPD related to termination of police staff due to the use of racially charged words on social media. They also discuss the current efforts to provide resources to the homeless population with the executive director of Jericho’s Way, Mandy Davis.
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New episode of Rock the Culture podcast: “Social Media Savants”

In this Season 1 finale, Antwan Phillips and Rep. Charles Blake provide perspective and conversation on the controversial ending of the Hot Summer Jam Concert, Jacksonville’s policy decision to lower the priority of marijuana arrests, and Facebook’s social media training in Little Rock. They also discuss the importance of social media with national entertainment personality, Ally the Pub.

New Rock the Culture podcast: "Urgency Still Requires Preparation"

In this week’s episode, Antwan Phillips and State Rep Charles Blake provide perspective and conversation on the withdrawal of the proposal for new charter school in Little Rock, the failed ordinance to eliminate at-large directors on the Little Rock City Board of Directors and Swag Ky Bow Ties, a clothing line started by 8 year-old Kylan Robinson.  They also discuss Little Rock’s live music scene with Rodney Block, of Rodney Block Collective.
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New episode of Rock the Culture podcast: “New Schools, Old Books”

In this week’s episode, we provide perspective and conversation on the Pulaski County Special School District’s vote against purchasing updated science textbooks, proposal for new charter school in Little Rock, and the Dunbar Community Center Semi-Pro Basketball League. We also discuss the importance and impact of one-on-one mentoring with Chrissy Chatham, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas.

New Rock the Culture podcast: "Love Little Rock (in my Barry White voice)"

In this week’s episode, we provide perspective and conversation on the Love Little Rock Campaign in comparison to the new fulfillment center in Alabama.  We take a deep dive in the details, purpose, and future of the Arkansas 529 Gift plan (that allows for tax free educational savings) with Emma Willis, the Executive Director of Arkansas 529 Gift Plan.
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New Rock the Culture podcast: “Black or African-American?"

In this week’s episode, we provide perspective and conversation on LRPD's response to the proposed ordinance to make marijuana arrests a low priority offense, creation of the Southwest Little Rock Business Alliance, and 2018 Women's to Watch list. We discussed activism and the purpose of the Poor's People Campaign with our guest Dr. Anika Whitfield.

New Rock the Culture podcast: "Election Edition: The Black Wave"

In this week’s episode, we provide perspective and conversation on Riverfest’s low attendance numbers, primary election results in Pulaski County, and Baker Kurrus’ entry into Little Rock’s mayoral race.
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New Rock the Culture podcast: "Culture, Cohorts, and Cannabis"

In this week’s episode, Antwan Phillips and guest host Kendra Pruitt provide perspective and conversation on the Arkansas Chapter of the Poor People’s Campaign and on the future structure of the LRSD. We discussed a proposed city ordinance to require LRPD to make marijuana arrests a low priority offense with our guests attorney Omavi Shakur and Rev. Ryan D. Davis.

New Rock the Culture podcast: “You flew here, I grew here”

In this week’s episode, perspective and conversation on the Arkansas Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily allow the implementation of the Voter ID law, City of Little Rock’s issuance of municipal ID cards and Little Rock’s ranking on the most fun cities list. We discussed Little Rock’s entertainment and nightlife scene with our guest Bryan Stewart, founder of B-Level Entertainment. #RockTheCulture
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New Rock the Culture podcast: "Downright wrong"

In this week’s episode, perspective and conversation on Pulaski County Circuit Judge Alice Gray’s decision to strike down Arkansas’ voter ID law, the loss of jobs at LRSD due to declining enrollment and overdue repairs to McClellan High School. Hosts Antwan Phillips and Rep. Charles Blake also discuss entrepreneurship and innovation with guest Chris Jones, the executive director and lead maker at the Innovation Hub.

New "Rock the Culture" podcast: How you gonna fight that?

In this week’s episode of our new podcast, host Antwan Phillips and guest host state Rep. Charles Blake offer perspective and conversation on the “Freaky Friday” incident at UA Little Rock, ongoing campaign finance issues at city hall and diversity and de-escalation training for police officers. They also discuss the state teachers union and the looming battle for the preservation of state teachers’ retirement fund with guest Tracy Ann Nelson, the executive director of the Arkansas Education Association.
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