ARKANSAWYERS #1: Jayme Lemons

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Welcome to the first installment of ARKANSAWYERS, a premium interview show hosted by Edgar Award-winning Arkansas novelist Eli Cranor. Our mission is simple: Real stories. Real people. We are letting the individuals who live here rewrite our state’s narrative through independent thought, unscripted transparency, and open dialogue.In this episode, Eli sits down with Emmy-nominated Hollywood producer and Waldron, Arkansas native Jayme Lemons (Palm Royale, Enlightened). Jayme splits her time between Los Angeles and Fort Smith, giving her a unique vantage point on both worlds.Together, they tackle the economic reality of the Arkansas film industry. Why is our state legislature lagging behind neighbors like Georgia and Oklahoma when it comes to competitive film tax incentives? How does a movie production actively pour dollars into a small-town economy—and what are the potential downsides when Hollywood rolls into town?We also widen the lens past the movie business to discuss systemic fixes for the Natural State, find out who the most uncompromising "Arkansawyer" in Jayme's life is, and get her unvarnished, unfiltered prediction for the upcoming Razorback football season.Subscribe for monthly episodes featuring the prominent voices and quiet, foundational spirits of Arkansas.CONNECT WITH US:

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