On The DOT: An ARDOT Podcast

Arkansas Department of Transportation
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Most people think ARDOT just works on the roads and fills potholes. We are much more than that. In this podcast, communications professionals Dave Parker and Ellen Coulter dive into who ARDOT is -- translating what the engineers are doing into plain English for the public.

Episodes

  1. Sep 9

    Past, Present, & Pavement: The Making of ARDOT

    In this episode, we dive into the Arkansas Highway Commission, its history, its duties, and its unique organizational structure. Special guests Vice Chairman of the Arkansas Highway Commission Keith Gibson and Arkansas Highway Commissioner Marie Holder join co-hosts Kevin Luthringer and Ellen Coulter to talk through pivotal historical moments for ARDOT and what the public needs to know about the agency’s makeup today. Stay tuned for a visit from bonus guest, ARDOT Historian Cody Besett, at the end of the episode. Special thanks to Technical Director Timothy McCourt, Producer & Audio Operator Kaitlin Worley, James Patrick for music, Lamarie Rutelonis for set design, and Kevin Luthringer for voice.

    Past, Present, & Pavement: The Making of ARDOT

  2. Jul 30

    More Than Potholes: Intro to ARDOT

    On this inaugural episode of On the Dot: An ARDOT Podcast, Hosts Dave Parker and Ellen Coulter are joined by ARDOT Director Jared Wiley to give a crash course on all things ARDOT in under 30 minutes. Special thanks to Technical Director Timothy McCourt, Producer & Audio Operator Kaitlin Worley, James Patrick for music, Lamarie Rutelonis for set design, and Kevin Luthringer for voice.

    More Than Potholes: Intro to ARDOT

  3. Season 1 Trailer

    ON THE DOT: An ARDOT Podcast TEASER

    Get a sneak peek at ARDOT's debut podcast episode! Tune in Thursday, July 30th, for the full episode. Featuring music by ARDOT's own James Patrick.

    ON THE DOT: An ARDOT Podcast TEASER
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About

Most people think ARDOT just works on the roads and fills potholes. We are much more than that. In this podcast, communications professionals Dave Parker and Ellen Coulter dive into who ARDOT is -- translating what the engineers are doing into plain English for the public.

Information

  • Creator
    Arkansas Department of Transportation
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Arkansas Department of Transportation
  • Show Website
    On The DOT: An ARDOT Podcast