Episode Synopsis "Matthew Shepherd ('98) | Pursuing People-First Politics"

On this episode of the Tiger for Life podcast we hear from Ouachita graduate, lawyer, Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas State Representative for District 6, Matthew J. Shepherd ('98). Matthew shares how he navigates politics while putting people first, what he's most proud of so far in his time as a State Representative and Speaker of the House and his favorite Ouachita memories like his first date with his now-wife Alie (Hill) Shepherd ('99) at EEE 50's TWIRP night, being a Beta Beta baby in Tiger Tunes and learning lessons from his outstanding political science professors that have served him well in the House.

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