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KUAR Week-In-Review: High Court Rules On Same-Sex Marriage & Obamacare

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Michael Hibblen

Two major rulings this week by the U.S. Supreme Court dominate the discussion on KUAR's Week-In-Review podcast this week. 

On Thursday, the court let stand a major provision of the Affordable Care Act, saying federal subsidies can go to states like Arkansas which did not set up state-run exchanges, but instead partner with a federal exchange. The news staff discusses the ruling and has reaction from state legislatures.

Then on Friday, a majority of justices ruled that states like Arkansas cannot ban same-sex marriage. That enabled the issuing of marriage licenses and impromptu weddings at county courthouses around the state. We also have reaction from state officials and newlywed couples.

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Michael Hibblen was a journalist for KUAR News from May 2009 — December 2022. During his final 10 years with the station, he served as News Director. In January 2023, he was hired by Arkansas PBS to become its Senior Producer/ Director of Public Affairs.
Jacob Kauffman is a former news anchor and reporter for KUAR.
Sarah Whites-Koditschek is a former News Anchor/ Reporter for KUAR News and Arkansas Public Media.