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Week-In-Review Podcast: Planned Parenthood, Medicaid Subpoena, Nuclear Inspection & Education

KUAR Week-In-Review Podcast.
Michael Hibblen

This time on KUAR's Week-In-Review podcast, which looks at the top stories covered each week, the news staff discusses:  

  • A court challenge from Planned Parenthood to Arkansas cutting state funding;
  • A legislative committee issues a subpoena to a federal official over the cost of a computerized Medicaid system;
  • Officials at Arkansas Nuclear One meet to discuss a pending federal inspection of the facility, currently rated among the worst in the nation;
  • And concerns over the future of education, as the finalists for the best teacher in Arkansas are announced.

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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.