On August 9, 2017, at 5 p.m., Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and KABF 88.3 aired the thirty first episode of “Speak Up Arkansas,” a talk radio show dedicated to covering issues like health care, education, juvenile justice, the state budget, family and economic security, and more.
The current debate over health care is just one example of how state and national government battles with its role in helping citizens succeed or “promote the general welfare”
When too many families can’t afford a safe house, utilities, food, or reliable transportation; what should the government do?
Let the market forces take care of it? Let the churches deal with it? Or just look away – isn’t it just an individual problem caused by making poor decisions?
In the studio today to discuss the appropriate role of government in promoting the general welfare of citizens struggling to “enjoy health and the common blessing of life, peace and prosperity” are Dr. Jay Barth, political science professor at Hendrix College and Daniel Greenberg, President of the Advance Arkansas Institute.
Hear the entire one-hour segment in this podcast and tune in to KABF 88.3 every Wednesday at 5 p.m. for more great segments. Send questions and comments to speakupar@gmail.com.