Topic: Asa Hutchinson

4 chapters across the catalog

Buffalo Feathers
Episode 1543 52:21 - 55:32

1543: Buffalo Feathers

PBS NewsHour Coverage of Trump Indictment Backlash

PBS NewsHour reported on the "fast and fierce" political backlash following the indictment of Donald Trump, featuring reactions from Republican rivals like Mike Pence and Asa Hutchinson. The report highlighted Trump's claims of a "witch hunt" while noting that the specific charges remain under seal, though they reportedly involve over 30 counts related to hush money.

Jab Click Share
Episode 1370 11:58 - 13:23

1370: Jab Click Share

Governor Asa Hutchinson Regrets Arkansas Mask Mandate Ban

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson expressed regret over signing a law that outlawed mask mandates in schools, citing the changing situation with the Delta variant. Media coverage continues to focus on "red states" like Florida and Texas, portraying their governors' resistance to restrictions as a primary driver of new COVID-19 cases.

COVID Roulette
Episode 1369 1:35:42 - 1:39:54

1369: COVID Roulette

Arkansas Vaccine Town Halls, Governor Asa Hutchinson

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has been holding town hall meetings across the state to address low vaccination rates and the expiration of 80,000 vaccine doses. NPR coverage of these events highlights the divide between skeptical locals in the Ozarks and state officials. Some residents expressed resentment at being treated as "dumb," while others were motivated by the state's vaccine lottery.

GuangoCast
Episode 1232 2:05:21 - 2:12:14

1232: GuangoCast

Governor Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas Targeted Response

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson defends his decision not to issue a statewide stay-at-home order during an interview with Judy Woodruff. He argues that his "targeted approach"—closing specific businesses while allowing others to remain open—is successfully flattening the curve. The hosts praise his resistance to federal overreach and media pressure to implement martial law.