The 479 Podcast: Recent Episodes
Phillip Blackburn
We talk all things literacy and reading with Sara Putman, owner of Bookish and Executive Director of the Literacy Council.
In the wake of the decisions regarding Breonna Taylor's death, Phil and Jay talk about racial progress in America.
Jay and Phil talk about some good things in Fort Smith, where the pandemic is going in the community, and where we are headed. Check it out
We have a frank conversation with resident Fort Smith personality Rham Cunningham about his struggles with alcohol, rehab and what he has learned.
Things are tough these days, so Jay and Phil talk about the challenges of the moment, coping, and how to feel better.
Lichelle, Sam and Tom join us to talk downtown Fort Smith, the Bakery District, and the opportunities in the community.
Jay and Phil are tired of Covid-19 but not too tired to talk about it and catch up on the state of race in the USA 2 months after George Floyd's death.
This week Jay and Phil talk with Dr. Terisa Riley, Chancellor of UAFS. Hear about her journey, her vision for higher education in Fort Smith, and how she plans to create a diverse and inclusive culture on campus.
In this episode Phil and Jay talk masking, pandemic lessons learned and the time Phil almost got beat up after a funeral. Check it out!
Jay and Phil welcome Heather to talk 100 Families, recidivism, social structures and empathy. Join us!
In this episode, Jay and Phil talk with local influencer Trey Good about his experience of the Black Lives Matter movement, his life in Fort Smith, and what we do next. Check it out!
In this installment of the 479 Podcast we talk with Senator Boozman about all things Fort Smith.