“Fast Break with Asa” is a conversation with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson hosted by Jay Bir. Topics range from foreign policy to economic development to basketball strategy. Sit down with us and get to know Governor Asa Hutchinson.
Asa Hutchinson was elected the 46th Governor of Arkansas in 2014. Beginning in 1996, Gov. Hutchinson served Arkansas's Third Dist. for three terms in the U.S. House. In 2001, President George W. Bush appointed him director of the DEA; and in 2003, was named undersecretary for Transportation and Border Security in the Department of Homeland Security.
In the final episode of Fast Break with Asa, Jay Bir and Governor Hutchinson talk about the final days of the administration and the successes from the past 8 years.
30 Nov 2022
Election Recap, Accomplishments, and Holidays
In Episode 7 of Fast Break with Asa, Jay Bir and Governor Hutchinson look back on Election Night, not only the results in Arkansas, but across the nation. They also discuss one of the Governor's top priorities in his administration, as well as plans for the holidays, and a recent trip to play basketball at the University of Arkansas.
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3 Nov 2022
Elections, Computer Science, and Economic Development - with AR Commerce Sec. Mike Preston
In this episode of Fast Break with Asa, Governor Asa Hutchinson and Jay Bir discuss the mid-term elections and the newly released computer science enrollment and teachers numbers from the Arkansas Department of Education. They are also joined by Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston to discuss the work and successes of economic development from the last 8 years in Arkansas.
29 Sept 2022
Borders, Student Loans, and Title IX
In this installment of Fast Break with Asa, Governor Hutchinson discusses his views on the border crisis, the Biden administration's student loan debt forgiveness program, and the proposed changes to Title IX. The Governor also takes a taste test of a certain fall coffee flavor.
17 Aug 2022
Pigskins, Politicians, and Pumpkin Spice
In this episode of Fast Break with Asa, Governor Hutchinson discusses with Jay Bir the latest on the FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago. The Governor shares his thoughts and provides some critical background on federal investigations. They also talk football and share opinions on their coffee orders.
1 Aug 2022
Fast Break with Asa - Episode #3
Governor Asa Hutchinson is joined by host Jay Bir to talk about the conclusion of the Governor's year as chairman of the National Governors Association, recent economic development trip to Europe, early days as an entrepreneur, and much more.
31 May 2022
Fast Break with Asa - Arkansas Razorbacks Men's Basketball Coach Eric Musselman
In the second episode of Fast Break with Asa, Governor Hutchinson is joined by Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Basketball Coach Eric Musselman to talk basketball, leadership, and adversity on and off the court. Coach Muss also provides a full scouting report of the Governor’s hoop game.
16 Apr 2022
Fast Break with Asa - Episode #1
Governor Asa Hutchinson is joined by Jay Bir to introduce the Governor’s new podcast Fast Break with Asa.
In the first episode, Jay asks the Governor about how basketball is important to him but also about how sports helped influence how he governs.
The Governor brings up the state’s response to the pandemic and how he helped keep Arkansas open and moving forward.
The economy of Arkansas ranks high on a new study because of state’s responses during Covid.
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