In The Arena with Mindy McAlindon

In The Arena with Mindy McAlindon
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Mindy McALindon has served as the National Committeewoman for the Arkansas Republican Party since 2021. Mindy is a Vanderbilt and Indiana University alum who works as a Brand and Marketing Strategist. Before being involved in Arkansas politics, Mindy was the Chairwoman for one of the largest county committees in Tennessee. Mindy resides in Benton County, TN with her husband and their four children.
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The podcast focuses on political issues, personal journeys, and national security. Episodes cover topics like education policy, tax reduction, former military experiences, and political resilience with specific discussions featuring guests like Joseph Wood on personal discovery and Jay Shepard on national messaging strategies.

Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for parental empowerment, strong schools, lower taxes and securing Arkansas’ quality of life.
In 2023, she was awarded the Legislator of the Year award by ALEC and in 2024 she received the National Consumer Champion award by Consumers’ Research for her bills protecting state pensions.
Outside of politics, Mindy is a Vanderbilt and Indiana University alum who works as a Brand and Marketing Strategist. Mindy resides in Benton County, AR with her husband and their four children.
Join host Mindy McAlindon on In the Arena as she sits down with Arkansas’ top political consultants—Ken Yang, J.R. Davis, and Rett Hatcher—who share over 30 years of experience shaping campaigns and securing election victories. In this lively discussion, they reveal how campaigns kick off, what makes a candidate successful, and share insider tips and funny war stories from the trail.
From convincing reluctant candidates to run to navigating Arkansas’ competitive political landscape, this episode is packed with insights for anyone curious about the art of political consulting. Tune in for expert advice and a behind-the-scenes look at Arkansas politics!
Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for parental empowerment, strong schools, lower taxes and securing Arkansas’ quality of life.
Outside of politics, Mindy is a Vanderbilt and Indiana University alum who works as a Brand and Marketing Strategist. Mindy resides in Benton County, AR with her husband and their four children.

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