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KUAR Week-In-Review: High Court Rules On Same-Sex Marriage & Obamacare

KUAR Week-In-Review Podcast.
Michael Hibblen

Two major rulings this week by the U.S. Supreme Court dominate the discussion on KUAR's Week-In-Review podcast this week. 

On Thursday, the court let stand a major provision of the Affordable Care Act, saying federal subsidies can go to states like Arkansas which did not set up state-run exchanges, but instead partner with a federal exchange. The news staff discusses the ruling and has reaction from state legislatures.

Then on Friday, a majority of justices ruled that states like Arkansas cannot ban same-sex marriage. That enabled the issuing of marriage licenses and impromptu weddings at county courthouses around the state. We also have reaction from state officials and newlywed couples.

Michael Hibblen was a journalist for KUAR News from May 2009 — December 2022. During his final 10 years with the station, he served as News Director. In January 2023, he was hired by Arkansas PBS to become its Senior Producer/ Director of Public Affairs.
Jacob Kauffman is a former news anchor and reporter for KUAR.
Sarah Whites-Koditschek is a former News Anchor/ Reporter for KUAR News and Arkansas Public Media.
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