In this episode of Free Arkansas, Andy McNeill sits down with Todd Simmons, CEO of Simmons Foods — one of Arkansas’s largest private companies — for a deep dive into the intersection of business, community, and policy in the Natural State.From running a multi-billion-dollar food and pet supply company to investing in health clinics, scholarships, and arts organizations, Simmons offers insight into how business leaders can help shape the future of Arkansas. They cover everything from immigration reform and workforce development to tariffs, AI, and nuclear energy.👔 Inside the episode:Todd’s journey from hourly worker to CEOHow Simmons Foods supports workers with on-site healthcareScholarships, youth sports, and investing in communityThoughts on NIL, pro sports in Arkansas, and the Alice Walton School of MedicineThe impact of AI and robotics on poultry processingHonest takes on infrastructure, state politics, and immigration policyWhy Arkansas needs to get serious about power and economic development🔊 Don’t miss this wide-ranging conversation with one of Arkansas’s most influential business leaders.