CNN Editorial Research(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas. As governor, Huckabee launched a Medicaid expansion called ARKids First, providing health coverage to thousands of children. November 13, 2008 – ABC Radio Networks announces that Huckabee has signed a deal to do a radio show called “The Huckabee Report,” debuting January 5, 2009. April 9, 2012 – Huckabee’s new radio show, “The Mike Huckabee Show,” debuts with Mitt Romney as the first guest. November 12, 2024 – President-elect Trump announces Huckabee as his pick to serve as US ambassador to Israel.