# Event Details - **Event Name**: State of the Nation with Judy Woodruff - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: This timely conversation offers a hopeful and thought-provoking look at the state of the nation and the stories shaping America's future.About this EventJoin us Monday, October 12 at 6 p.m., for the next installment of the Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture Series featuring acclaimed journalist Judy Woodruff.For the past three years, Woodruff has traveled across the United States as part of her groundbreaking reporting project, America at a Crossroads. As the nation approached the 250th anniversary of its founding, Woodruff explored what it means to be an American today, listening to communities across the country and seeking stories of common ground in an increasingly divided era. Through this project, she has highlighted innovative solutions, civic engagement, and the people and organizations working to strengthen their communities.Throughout her distinguished career, Woodruff has covered American politics and public affairs for NBC News, PBS, and CNN. Drawing on five decades of experience, Woodruff will share insights from her travels, discuss the challenges facing media and journalism, and reflect on the opportunities for bridging divides and fostering a stronger sense of national unity.Moderated by Roby Brock of Arkansas Talk Business and Politics, this timely conversation offers a hopeful and thought-provoking look at the state of the nation and the stories shaping America's future.The program will be available on our YouTube channel the following day.ASL interpretation is available during our events.The Frank & Kula Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture Series is presented by the Clinton Foundation, Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas, Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, and AT&T.More about the speakersJudy Woodruff is Senior Correspondent for the PBS News Hour, after serving as Anchor and Managing Editor for 11 years. In 2023, she launched “America at a Crossroads,” a reporting project to understand America’s political divide. The series debuted with Judy's interview with President Biden and has continued with reports from nearly 30 states. Her career has spanned five decades, covering politics and 12 presidential elections at NBC, CNN, and PBS.In 2013, she and the late Gwen Ifill were named the first two women to co-anchor a national news broadcast, the PBS NewsHour. In 2022, Judy was honored with an Emmy for Lifetime Achievement in Television News.Roby Brock is the CEO of Talk Business & Politics, a 27-year-old multimedia news organization reporting on business and politics in Arkansas. He is also the host of Capitol View, a Sunday morning political show. He is co-host of Recap, a streaming political program that is part of the Nexstar lineup. Brock also moderates radio programs on NPR member stations statewide.Brock is the owner of Newsroom Ventures, created in 2025, to manage a number of weekly newspapers he has acquired and is reinvigorating. The weekly newspapers include The England Democrat, The Grand Prairie Herald, The Waldron News, The Fordyce News Advocate, The Glenwood Herald, and The Pine Bluff Commercial. He also started and operates The Market at Chenal, a twice-a-year outdoor market and festival in west Little Rock that celebrates its 5th year in 2026. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/little-rock/state-of-the-nation-with-judy-woodruff/100002001000402068 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Clinton Presidential Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Little Rock - **state**: AR - **country**: United States - **location**: Clinton Presidential Center - **lat**: 34.7464097 - **long**: -92.2583824 - **full address**: Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: State of the Nation with Judy Woodruff - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b8893f1b223ca2660ec9184069d8154fddd8ee4c64d52355708f0c743562fad9-rimg-w700-h394-dc082858-gmir.jpg?v=1789826465 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is State of the Nation with Judy Woodruff being held? - **A:** State of the Nation with Judy Woodruff takes place on Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing State of the Nation with Judy Woodruff? - **A:** State of the Nation with Judy Woodruff is organized by Clinton Presidential Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** State of the Nation with Judy Woodruff is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Little Rock, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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