Michael Hibblen
@hibblen.bsky.social
Veteran reporter, author, former Arkansas PBS Director of Public Affairs, News Director of KUAR/Little Rock, Asst. News Director WLRN-Miami Herald News, reporter for CBS News Radio, WIOD/Miami. https://hibblenradio.com/
John Oliver had a great segment on public media this week, which included this mention of Arkansas PBS.
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 AM
John Oliver had a great segment on public media this week, which included this mention of Arkansas PBS.
In the 2nd segment, Attorney General Tim Griffin shares the story of addiction that took the life of his brother Daniel and how he’s working to raise awareness about the dangers of opioids by speaking on college campuses around Arkansas. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XoK...
November 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
In the 2nd segment, Attorney General Tim Griffin shares the story of addiction that took the life of his brother Daniel and how he’s working to raise awareness about the dangers of opioids by speaking on college campuses around Arkansas. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XoK...
On “Arkansas Week,” which airs again this morning at 10, I discussed the state’s high prison recidivism rate and the latest on the proposed Franklin County prison with state Sen. Ben Gilmore and Jim Bell, owner of a Little Rock prison reentry facility. Watch on Arkansas PBS, the PBS app or YouTube.
November 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
On “Arkansas Week,” which airs again this morning at 10, I discussed the state’s high prison recidivism rate and the latest on the proposed Franklin County prison with state Sen. Ben Gilmore and Jim Bell, owner of a Little Rock prison reentry facility. Watch on Arkansas PBS, the PBS app or YouTube.
A $5.8 million grant to UAMS will allow it to continue researching how to mitigate the terrible side effects of cancer treatments. Dr. Marjan Boerma spoke about this with “Arkansas Week” host Steve Barnes on Arkansas PBS. Here’s a highlight of the interview that aired this weekend.
October 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A $5.8 million grant to UAMS will allow it to continue researching how to mitigate the terrible side effects of cancer treatments. Dr. Marjan Boerma spoke about this with “Arkansas Week” host Steve Barnes on Arkansas PBS. Here’s a highlight of the interview that aired this weekend.
The treatment for cancer can be devastatingly painful for patients. Research at UAMS aims to alleviate that pain. Dr. Marjan Boerma joins us in the second segment of Arkansas Week to discuss a $5.8 million grant that will fund a continuation of their work.
October 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The treatment for cancer can be devastatingly painful for patients. Research at UAMS aims to alleviate that pain. Dr. Marjan Boerma joins us in the second segment of Arkansas Week to discuss a $5.8 million grant that will fund a continuation of their work.
On Arkansas Week tonight, economists Dr. Michael Pakko and Mervin Jebaraj join host Steve Barnes to discuss the economy, agriculture and recent stock market volatility triggered by trade tensions. Watch at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS or afterward on the PBS App and YouTube.
October 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
On Arkansas Week tonight, economists Dr. Michael Pakko and Mervin Jebaraj join host Steve Barnes to discuss the economy, agriculture and recent stock market volatility triggered by trade tensions. Watch at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS or afterward on the PBS App and YouTube.
The UA Division of Agriculture’s Dr. Hunter Biram has been talking with agricultural lenders about the grim prospects for farmers. The government shutdown has only worsened the situation by disrupting programs that benefit growers. Here's a highlight from tonight's "Arkansas Week."
October 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The UA Division of Agriculture’s Dr. Hunter Biram has been talking with agricultural lenders about the grim prospects for farmers. The government shutdown has only worsened the situation by disrupting programs that benefit growers. Here's a highlight from tonight's "Arkansas Week."
New Arkansas PBS Executive Director/CEO Carlton Wing sat down with me on “Arkansas Week” to discuss how he’s planning for the future of the station. While this is a challenging time for public broadcasting, he said there are immense opportunities ahead. Watch tonight at 7:30 or afterward online.
October 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
New Arkansas PBS Executive Director/CEO Carlton Wing sat down with me on “Arkansas Week” to discuss how he’s planning for the future of the station. While this is a challenging time for public broadcasting, he said there are immense opportunities ahead. Watch tonight at 7:30 or afterward online.
The government shutdown is disrupting some programs that benefit agriculture. That’s on top of what has already been a terrible year for growers. On “Arkansas Week,” airing tonight at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS, I'm joined by UA Division of Agriculture’s Dr. Hunter Biram and UCA’s Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl.
October 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The government shutdown is disrupting some programs that benefit agriculture. That’s on top of what has already been a terrible year for growers. On “Arkansas Week,” airing tonight at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS, I'm joined by UA Division of Agriculture’s Dr. Hunter Biram and UCA’s Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl.
We're standing by for an announcement from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and White House Faith Office Senior Advisor Pastor Paula White-Cain. The live feed from Arkansas PBS at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion is streaming and can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evca...
October 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We're standing by for an announcement from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and White House Faith Office Senior Advisor Pastor Paula White-Cain. The live feed from Arkansas PBS at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion is streaming and can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evca...
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is scheduled to make an announcement at 10:30 this morning alongside White House Faith Office Senior Advisor Pastor Paula White-Cain. No additional details yet. Arkansas PBS has a crew at the Governor's Mansion to stream the it live. I'll post a link in comments.
October 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is scheduled to make an announcement at 10:30 this morning alongside White House Faith Office Senior Advisor Pastor Paula White-Cain. No additional details yet. Arkansas PBS has a crew at the Governor's Mansion to stream the it live. I'll post a link in comments.
Then, in the second segment, we talk about turmoil among the Arkansas Razorbacks following the firing of head football coach Sam Pittman. Steve Barnes will hear analysis from 103.7 The Buzz’s David Bazzel and Arkansas Times sportswriter Beau Wilcox.
October 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Then, in the second segment, we talk about turmoil among the Arkansas Razorbacks following the firing of head football coach Sam Pittman. Steve Barnes will hear analysis from 103.7 The Buzz’s David Bazzel and Arkansas Times sportswriter Beau Wilcox.
On Arkansas PBS tonight, U.S. Sen. John Boozman talks with Steve Barnes about the federal government shutdown and an expected announcement by the administration of a plan to provide assistance to the nation’s farmers. Watch Arkansas Week at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 10 a.m., on the PBS app or YouTube.
October 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
On Arkansas PBS tonight, U.S. Sen. John Boozman talks with Steve Barnes about the federal government shutdown and an expected announcement by the administration of a plan to provide assistance to the nation’s farmers. Watch Arkansas Week at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 10 a.m., on the PBS app or YouTube.
And, the Arkansas chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has released a report with the latest data on the disease, as well as challenges facing caregivers. Public Policy/Government Affairs Director David Cook shares details with host Chris Kane in the second segment of “Arkansas Week.”
September 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
And, the Arkansas chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has released a report with the latest data on the disease, as well as challenges facing caregivers. Public Policy/Government Affairs Director David Cook shares details with host Chris Kane in the second segment of “Arkansas Week.”
A federal government shutdown is looking likely next week as Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over budget legislation. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's @alexhousethomas.bsky.social joins us from Washington with the latest on "Arkansas Week," tonight 7:30 on Arkansas PBS.
September 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A federal government shutdown is looking likely next week as Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over budget legislation. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's @alexhousethomas.bsky.social joins us from Washington with the latest on "Arkansas Week," tonight 7:30 on Arkansas PBS.
In the second segment of AW, Arkansas Trucking Association President Shannon Newton will discuss a three-year freight recession that is impacting the industry, along with trends in transportation. The program can also be viewed starting at 7:30 p.m. on YouTube and the PBS App.
September 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In the second segment of AW, Arkansas Trucking Association President Shannon Newton will discuss a three-year freight recession that is impacting the industry, along with trends in transportation. The program can also be viewed starting at 7:30 p.m. on YouTube and the PBS App.
On “Arkansas Week,”airing tonight at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS, I’m joined by U.S. Rep. Steve Womack to discuss his push for a new government spending bill rather than the continuing resolution passed by the House today. We also talk agriculture and his bill to preserve veterans’ access to telemedicine.
September 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
On “Arkansas Week,”airing tonight at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS, I’m joined by U.S. Rep. Steve Womack to discuss his push for a new government spending bill rather than the continuing resolution passed by the House today. We also talk agriculture and his bill to preserve veterans’ access to telemedicine.
Proud of the folks I work with here at Arkansas PBS, which received 11 nominations for the 49th annual NATAS Mid-America EMMY Awards! Winners will be announced Oct. 25. www.myarkansaspbs.org/blog/arkansa...
September 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Proud of the folks I work with here at Arkansas PBS, which received 11 nominations for the 49th annual NATAS Mid-America EMMY Awards! Winners will be announced Oct. 25. www.myarkansaspbs.org/blog/arkansa...
And, a week after Arkansas submitted its proposal for federal funding to expand high-speed internet, State Broadband Office Director Glen Howie talks with me about the years of work that went into preparing the proposal and what it would mean for the state. You can also watch on YouTube and PBS App.
September 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
And, a week after Arkansas submitted its proposal for federal funding to expand high-speed internet, State Broadband Office Director Glen Howie talks with me about the years of work that went into preparing the proposal and what it would mean for the state. You can also watch on YouTube and PBS App.
On Arkansas Week, airing tonight at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS, the Democrat-Gazette’s @alexhousethomas.bsky.social joins me from Washington to discuss congressional matters, including a federal funding deadline, a push for agricultural assistance and a proposal to loosen permitting environmental reviews.
September 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
On Arkansas Week, airing tonight at 7:30 on Arkansas PBS, the Democrat-Gazette’s @alexhousethomas.bsky.social joins me from Washington to discuss congressional matters, including a federal funding deadline, a push for agricultural assistance and a proposal to loosen permitting environmental reviews.
An interview with soul and gospel singer Al Green 25 years ago on @whyy.org "Fresh "Air" was noted as being among the program's best as it celebrates 50th anniversary with Terry Gross. She asked Rev. Green about the churches he grew up attending in Arkansas, which led to his philosophy on preaching.
September 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
An interview with soul and gospel singer Al Green 25 years ago on @whyy.org "Fresh "Air" was noted as being among the program's best as it celebrates 50th anniversary with Terry Gross. She asked Rev. Green about the churches he grew up attending in Arkansas, which led to his philosophy on preaching.
On Arkansas PBS tonight: Advocates for the state’s agriculture industry are asking Congress to provide federal assistance to growers. The Arkansas Rice Federation’s Mark Isbell, Arkansas Farm Bureau President Dan Wright and UA Division of Ag Economist Hunter Biram will be on “Arkansas Week” at 7:30.
September 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
On Arkansas PBS tonight: Advocates for the state’s agriculture industry are asking Congress to provide federal assistance to growers. The Arkansas Rice Federation’s Mark Isbell, Arkansas Farm Bureau President Dan Wright and UA Division of Ag Economist Hunter Biram will be on “Arkansas Week” at 7:30.
And, to improve postpartum care in Arkansas, the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation is expanding ways to reach new mothers. As Dr. Pearl McElfish will explain, it’s through a combination of telemedicine, mobile clinics and remote monitoring.
August 29, 2025 at 11:49 PM
And, to improve postpartum care in Arkansas, the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation is expanding ways to reach new mothers. As Dr. Pearl McElfish will explain, it’s through a combination of telemedicine, mobile clinics and remote monitoring.
On Arkansas PBS tonight, I interview sculptor Kevin Kresse about his project to make busts of 20 pioneering musicians. Those, along with a replica of the Johnny Cash statue in the U.S. Capitol, will be on display in North Little Rock. Campaign Chair John Gaudin also joins us on Arkansas Week at 7:30
August 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM
On Arkansas PBS tonight, I interview sculptor Kevin Kresse about his project to make busts of 20 pioneering musicians. Those, along with a replica of the Johnny Cash statue in the U.S. Capitol, will be on display in North Little Rock. Campaign Chair John Gaudin also joins us on Arkansas Week at 7:30
Will the newsroom for THV11 in Little Rock be merged with the newsroom for KARK-4/KLRT-Fox 16 as their parent companies merge? Nexstar, which owns KARK and operates Fox 16 through an LMA, announced Monday a proposed purchase of Tegna, owner of THV11. That would leave only two TV newsrooms in LR.
August 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Will the newsroom for THV11 in Little Rock be merged with the newsroom for KARK-4/KLRT-Fox 16 as their parent companies merge? Nexstar, which owns KARK and operates Fox 16 through an LMA, announced Monday a proposed purchase of Tegna, owner of THV11. That would leave only two TV newsrooms in LR.