What is the Freedom of Information Act? | Unpacking the Issue
In this addition of Unpacking the Issue, we explore the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is often sighted as one of the strongest transparency laws in the nation—but it’s been changed almost every other year since 1997. Join us as we break down why the FOIA continues to be changed, and why it all matters.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Part 1: What is the Freedom of Information Act?
09:22 Part 2: Changes to the FOIA
15:33 Part 3: The FOIA in Practice
➡ This video is accurate based on publicly available information as of August 13th, 2025. To keep up to date with FOIA changes, visit:
https://www.nwaonline.com/
https://www.rivervalleydemocratgazett...
CREDITS:
SCRIPT by CHRIS SWINDLE
PRODUCED by DIANA CAMPOS
EDITED by DIANA CAMPOS
MOTION GRAPHICS by DIANA CAMPOS
TALKING HEADS (in order of appearance) by SPENCER TIREY, FAITH BROWN, DIANA CAMPOS, & CHRIS SWINDLE
QUOTE VOICE OVER by SPENCER TIREY
➡ To access the most recent Arkansas FOIA Handbook: https://arkansasag.gov/divisions/opin...
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Note: ALL voice over quotes were performed by Spencer Tirey.