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Ozarks at Large

Ozarks at Large

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Investigating Return to the Land's alleged discrimination — Why teachers like working in Arkansas

May 27, 202654 min

Charting a healthier democracy — Maintaining a 'Balanced' summer

May 26, 202654 min

A new nonprofit newsroom — Everhope's lemonade stand for a change

May 25, 202654 min

The Diamond Awards recognizes young talent — 'Headlights' terrifies on the highway

May 22, 202655 min

Fighting hunger with food lockers — Ride Your Damn Bike Festival returns

May 21, 202654 min

Tackling food insecurity at the UofA — The thrill of hunting books

May 20, 202654 min

Gathering ballot measure support — Fort Smith talks shrinking healthcare

May 19, 202654 min

Fayetteville gets a new, blue way to recycle — Victory Theatre returns with 'Moonchild'

May 18, 202654 min

OAL Archives: Razordykes, America250, Ozark organic farming

May 15, 202654 min

Swarm speaks to Fayetteville — Raising Arkansas' stroke awareness

May 14, 202654 min

Supreme Court justice visits Bentonville — Investigating KUAF's AI intern

May 13, 202654 min

A new multi-state water trail — Haas Hall tackles National History Day

May 12, 202654 min

Clinton School grads head into the world — Sewing into business

May 11, 202654 min

'The Wild Wolves of Yellowstone' — War on Women comes to Fayetteville

May 8, 202655 min

Arkansas reporter wins Pulitzer Prize — Bioblitz catalogs River Valley species

May 7, 202654 min

The implications of Razorback Tennis' end — Jones Center welcomes volunteers

May 6, 202655 min

College in the age of emerging AI — Scott Simon's storied pets

May 5, 202654 min

Progress under the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act — American Jewish Heritage Month

May 4, 202654 min

Jewish history through music — A potato at the marathon

May 1, 202655 min

Highfill eyes an industrial development authority — A new creative competition

Apr 30, 202654 min

Investigating health disparities for Hispanic people in Arkansas — Ken Burns' 'American Revolution'

Apr 29, 202654 min

The (hopeful) end of Arkansas' Fiscal Session — Exploring the South through gas station cuisine

Apr 28, 202654 min

Investigating USDA cuts — Journalists, citizens explore how to make news better

Apr 27, 202654 min

'Brick, Mortar and Beyond' — Disc golf's unexpected rise

Apr 24, 202654 min

Regional organizations harness the power of the sun — 'God Said Give Em' Drum Machines'

Apr 23, 202654 min

211 connects communities with services — 'Boy Erased' author reacts to ruling

Apr 22, 202654 min

Fiscal session hits its stride — Taking 'Pride and Prejudice' to the stage

Apr 21, 202654 min

UofA's Gibson Hall honors its past — Ken Burns at Crystal Bridges

Apr 20, 202654 min

Can we beat the heat? — Global trade in the Natural State

Apr 17, 202654 min

Protecting War Eagle Creek — Keeping up with NWA's growth

Apr 16, 202654 min

Autism Acceptance Month — Washington Counties unite (in textiles)

Apr 15, 202654 min

Developmental hurdles in Benton County — Fiber optics' Arkansas origins

Apr 14, 202654 min

Solutions for early learning — Further recalling Coach Richardson

Apr 13, 202655 min

Touring Fine Arts' updated home at the University of Arkansas

Apr 10, 202655 min

Governor issues the State of the State — 'This Vast Enterprise' explores Lewis and Clark

Apr 9, 202654 min

Drone facility in Fayetteville on hold - Rethinking mental illness treatment

Apr 9, 202654 min

Paid Family Leave in Arkansas - Planet Money: The Book

Apr 7, 202654 min

Greater access to voter registration — Research retreat focuses on maternal mental health

Apr 6, 202654 min

Opera in the Ozarks' new space — Local quiz bowl team goes to nationals

On today's show, we hear about a local opera group taking advantage of the natural beauty of the Ozarks at Inspiration Point Center for the Arts. Plus, we have a preview of the ballet "The Sacred Veil." We also learn how the Woodland Junior High Quiz Bowl team prepares for its championship.

Apr 3, 202654 min

Child Abuse Prevention Month — George's Majestic collaborates with KUAF

On today's show, we hear about a local children’s shelter that is commemorating the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Plus, we learn how to balance our bodies and cholesterol. We also get details about the upcoming KUAF Fundraiser concert happening at George’s Majestic Lounge.

Apr 2, 202654 min

High-speed cycling in Bella Vista — Buddy Shute talks new record

On today's show, we hear about a new gravity bike park opening in Bella Vista. Plus, Buddy Shute talks about his new record and performs for us in the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio. And we also learn about a new kind of storm shelter.

Apr 1, 202654 min

Stress management's impact on women's health — Previewing the state budget

On today's show, we explore how regulating your nervous system became an online trend, and its impact on the larger issue of women and anger. We also look ahead to the Arkansas Legislature’s fiscal session. Plus, we hear about a new KUAF Live Session featuring Monsoon.

Mar 31, 202654 min

Underfunded supportive services — Inclusive Prom

On today's show, we hear about a study from the Arkansas Department of Human Services that finds that supported living services in the state are severely underfunded. Plus, we remember a nearly-forgotten Arkansas kidnapping 60 years ago. We also get details about Inclusive Prom.

Mar 30, 202654 min

Ozarks at Large: "But Wait, There’s More!"

On today's show: "But Wait, There’s More," extended editions of stories from voices we’ve heard on our show recently. We don’t always have time to broadcast all of an interesting conversation, but today we do.

Mar 27, 202654 min

Arkansas civic dis-engagement — Earth Week

On today's show, we learn that it’s not just voters who aren’t turning out to the polls in Arkansas-- it’s candidates, too. Also, we explore a new exhibit of facsimiles that allows us to see what texts from hundreds of years ago looked like. Plus, we hear from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders about her goals for the upcoming fiscal session of the state legislature.

Mar 26, 202654 min

Federal engineers building infrastructure, not paperwork — Upkept mends on the go

On today's show, the US Army Corps of Engineers is looking to build infrastructure, not paperwork, and we learn what that means. Plus, we learn about a new startup in Rogers that describes itself as DoorDash for garment repair. We also go the Other Way with Becca Martin Brown.

Mar 25, 202654 min

The impacts of Medicaid work requirements — Balanced aging

On today's show, we hear that Arkansas will start implementing new federal work requirements for Medicaid recipients and how that development will affect nearly 6,000 Arkansans who have HIV. Plus, we learn you can get older in a healthier way with a little work. We also get a roundup of live music in the coming week.

Mar 24, 202654 min

Combatting Arkansas' near-total abortion ban — National Puppy Day

On today's show, we hear four women and a physician are suing the state for its near-total abortion ban. Plus, the Pryor Center archives help us remember a clown, a foster home takes note of National Puppy Day and we go to the Fat Fashion Show at the Medium in Springdale.

Mar 23, 202655 min

Low funding for public schools — How sports could change

On today's show, we hear about a new report that shows that Arkansas’ investment in K-12 public education is significantly below the national average. Plus, we explore the unpredictable future of sports. We've also got a weekly rundown of the latest news from the River Valley with Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics.

Mar 20, 202654 min

Judge blocks 10 Commandments law — Honeysuckle Jam(s)

On today's show, we learn that a federal judge has blocked a handful of Arkansas school districts from displaying posters of the Ten Commandments. Plus, we speak to the VA in Fayetteville's new director. We also hear some music from the duo Honeysuckle Jam.

Mar 19, 202654 min