Brad Henry has spent his career on the front lines of Arkansas’s economy — from the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to co-founding one of the state’s only private investment firms. In this episode, he joins hosts Andy McNeill and Rep. Matt Duffield to talk about why capital formation matters, where Arkansas ranks in economic health, and how to build a better future for every corner of the state.

• 📉 Why Arkansas ranks low in per capita income — and what we can do about it

• 🏗️ Explosive growth in Northwest Arkansas and why the cranes aren’t slowing down

• 🧠 The importance of keeping Arkansas college graduates from leaving the state

• 🏢 What Natural Capital Partners invests in — and why only 1 of their 27 company deals is in Arkansas

• 🌊 Why Arkansas’s water supply could be a huge economic advantage

• 🚧 A frank talk about real estate, infrastructure, and where growth should go next

• 📈 The rise of tech, steel, and lithium — and how different regions have different strengths

• 💼 Advice for young Arkansans who want to start a business and build something great