the underview, season 2 introduction. the story of Northwest Arkansas.
In a place where we’re told divisions among people, land, and history run deep, we remain a community bound by the weight of what’s come before us.
From the early conflicts between Indigenous nations and European settlers, the creation of a Nation and a State, to the enslavement of people brought here against their will, through the upheaval of the Civil War and the ongoing struggles for freedom, community, and belonging, Northwest Arkansas holds stories that demand to be heard.
In this season of the underview, “the story of Northwest Arkansas,” we journey back—not just to remember, but to reckon.
We’ll explore the lives that shaped this land: Indigenous nations, settlers driven by Manifest Destiny, enslaved people, neighbors torn apart by Civil War, immigrants who helped build an agricultural empire, and the arrival of global capitalism.
Together, we’ll trace the path of power through these Ozark Mountains, seeking ways to heal the divides that still shape us today.
This isn’t just history—it’s the roots of our present, grounding us in where we’ve been and what it means for us now.
If you’re looking to understand how we arrived at this moment—and how we move forward—we have answers.
My name is Mike Rusch, and I invite you to join us January 7th as we remember, honor, and work to repair these untold stories, as we work towards our collective future & the shaping of this place.
#theunderview #nwarkansas #bentonvillearkansas #rogers #springdale #fayetteville #siloamsprings #centerton #cavesprings #bentoncounty #washingtoncounty #northwestarkansas #bentonville #arkansas #wholeness #history
the city council with Bill Burckart Campaign.
Episode 41 features Bill Burckart, the current Bentonville City Council Member for Ward 3, Position 2. We discuss his last four years in office, his accomplishments, his vision for the city, and his campaign as he seeks reelection.
https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-bentonville-city-council-bill-burckart
mentioned in this episode. Bill Burckart, The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government, Bentonville Schools
#theunderview #nwarkansas #bentonville #bentoncounty #northwestarkansas #bentonvillearkansas #arkansas #bikes #wholeness #housing #affordablehousing
the city council with Bill Burckart.
Episode 41 features Bill Burckart, the current Bentonville City Council Member for Ward 3, Position 2. We discuss his last four years in office, his accomplishments, his vision for the city, and his campaign as he seeks reelection.
mentioned in this episode.
@burckartforbentonville @bentonvillegov @bentonvilleschools
#theunderview #nwarkansas #bentonville #bentoncounty #northwestarkansas #bentonvillearkansas #arkansas #bikes #wholeness #housing #affordablehousing
the city council with Bill Burckart Campaign
Episode 41 features Bill Burckart, the current Bentonville City Council Member for Ward 3, Position 2. We discuss his last four years in office, his accomplishments, his vision for the city, and his campaign as he seeks reelection.
https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-bentonville-city-council-bill-burckart
mentioned in this episode.
Bill Burckart Campaign The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government Bentonville Schools
#theunderview #nwarkansas #bentonville #bentoncounty #northwestarkansas #bentonvillearkansas #arkansas #bikes #wholeness #housing #affordablehousing
the city council with Bill Burckart.
Episode 41 features Bill Burckart, the current Bentonville City Council Member for Ward 3, Position 2. We discuss his last four years in office, his accomplishments, his vision for the city, and his campaign as he seeks reelection.
mentioned in this episode.
@burckartforbentonville @bentonvillegov
#theunderview #nwarkansas #bentonville #bentoncounty #northwestarkansas #bentonvillearkansas #arkansas #bikes #wholeness #housing #affordablehousing
the district candidate with Kate Schaffer, Schaffer for Arkansas
Episode 41 features Kate Schaffer, a candidate for Arkansas State House Representative for District 10. We discuss her involvement in the District, her vision, and her campaign as she seeks election.
https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-arkansas-state-house-district-10-kate-schaffer
Schaffer for Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas Council, Bentonville Schools, Democratic Party of Arkansas
#theunderview #nwarkansas #bentonville #bentoncounty #bellavistaarkansas #centertonarkansas #northwestarkansas #bentonvillearkansas #arkansas #wholeness
the district candidate with Kate Schaffer.
Episode 41 features Kate Schaffer, a candidate for Arkansas State House Representative for District 10. We discuss her involvement in the District, her vision, and her campaign as she seeks election.
Mentioned in episode.
@schaffer4arkansas, @nwacouncil, @walmart, @bentonvilleschools, @debbie_b._jones, @arkansasgameandfish, @arkdems
#theunderview #nwarkansas #bentonville #bentoncounty #bellavistaarkansas #centertonarkansas #northwestarkansas #bentonvillearkansas #arkansas #wholeness
the district with Representative Mindy McAlindon.
Episode 40 features Mindy McAlindon, the current Arkansas State House Representative for District 10. We discuss her last two years in office, her accomplishments, her vision for the District, and her campaign as she seeks reelection.
https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-arkansas-state-house-district-10-mindy-mcalindon
State Representative Mindy McAlindon, Mindy McAlindon, National Committeewoman Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas Council, Bentonville Schools, Centerton Mayor-Bill Edwards, Stephanie Orman Mayor of Bentonville, Republican Party of Benton County
#theunderview #nwarkansas #bentonville #bentoncounty #bellavistaarkansas #centertonarkansas #northwestarkansas #bentonvillearkansas #arkansas #wholeness
the district with Representative Mindy McAlindon.
Episode 40 features Mindy McAlindon, the current Arkansas State House Representative for District 10. We discuss her last two years in office, her accomplishments, her vision for the District, and her campaign as she seeks reelection.
Mentioned in episode.
@mindy_for_arkansas, @mindy_mcalindon, @nwacouncil, @walmart, @bentonvilleschools, @debbie_b._jones, @centertonmayor, @stephanieormanbentonvillemayor, @republicanpartyofbentoncounty
#theunderview #nwarkansas #bentonville #bentoncounty #bellavistaarkansas #centertonarkansas #northwestarkansas #bentonvillearkansas #arkansas #wholeness
the city council candidate with Jocelyn Lampkin: Bentonville City Council
Episode 39 features Jocelyn Lampkin, a candidate for Bentonville City Council Member for Ward 4, Position 2. We discuss her involvement in the City, her vision for the city, and her campaign as she seeks election.
https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-bentonville-city-council-jocelyn-lampkin
#theunderview #nwarkansas #bentonville #bentoncounty #northwestarkansas #bentonvillearkansas #arkansas #wholeness
the city council with Holly Hook, Bentonville City Council Ward 4 Position 2
Episode 38 features Holly Hook, the current Bentonville City Council Member for Ward 4, Position 2. We discuss her last four years in office, her accomplishments, her vision for the city, and her campaign as she seeks reelection.
https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-bentonville-city-council-holly-hook
mentioned in this episode.
For The Love NWA, Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation, Bentonville Schools, Walton Family Foundation, Stephanie Orman Mayor of Bentonville, 90.9 KLRC, Loving Choices Pregnancy Centers of NWA
#theunderview #nwarkansas #bentonville #bentoncounty #northwestarkansas #bentonvillearkansas #arkansas #bikes #wholeness
the city council candidate with Jocelyn Lampkin.
Episode 39 features Jocelyn Lampkin, a candidate for Bentonville City Council Member for Ward 4, Position 2. We discuss her involvement in the City, her vision for the city, and her campaign as she seeks election.
mentioned in this episode.
@jocelynlampkin4citycouncil, @jocelynlampkin, @bentonvilleschools, @waltonfamilyfdn
#theunderview #nwarkansas #bentonville #bentoncounty #northwestarkansas #bentonvillearkansas #arkansas #wholeness
