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Alex Thomas
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Washington Correspondent for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | Previously: West Virginia MetroNews, Carolina Connection | Tar Heel | Dead Head | He/Him | athomas@adgnewsroom.com
Before we mark the Thanksgiving holiday, here’s one more “Arkies in the Beltway” episode for you!

Another busy week on Capitol Hill with plenty to discuss!
November 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
From Facebook: Rep. French Hill goes on a duck hunt.
November 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Need catching up on how the federal government shutdown ended? “Arkies in the Beltway” has you covered.
November 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The government shutdown continues into a new week. We have the latest on this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway.”
November 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Saturday marked one month of the government shutdown.

On this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway,” we hear from the entire delegation about the funding lapse and what’s next.
November 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The latest episode of the podcast is now live! Check it out!
October 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The government shutdown continues, as does “Arkies in the Beltway!”

Give this week’s episode a listen!
October 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I’m in New Bern, North Carolina, for a wedding, and I happened to stumble across one of the many No Kings demonstrations taking place today across the country.

“Hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has got to go!” was the chant of choice as I was walking away.
October 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
With the government shutdown still happening, this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway” takes a look at two topics in the spotlight amid the funding lapse:“Obamacare” subsidies and nutrition assistance.
October 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
We’ll start this week with the federal government still shut down. We discuss how we got here and what Arkansas’ lawmakers are thinking on this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway.”
October 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A different episode of “Arkies in the Beltway” this week, as we discuss USAID’s closure and one Arkansan’s experience with the agency.
September 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
“Arkies” returns after another busy week on the Hill. Check it out
September 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Rep. Westerman’s ongoing push for permitting changes and an update on possible agriculture relief are the big stories on this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway!”
September 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The August recess is over, and we’re back on Capitol Hill!

The newest episode of “Arkies in the Beltway” is now out!
September 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM