Ozarks at Large
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Cooling Home Sales, an Update on River Valley Relief's Court Case, the Year of the Puppet and More
On today's show, homes sales are cooling in the Arkansas River Valley as construction rates remain high. Doralee Chandler, director of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission, revokes River Valley Relief's medical marijuana cultivation license. Also, a review of Guillermo del Torro's "Pinocchio," and at least five things to do this weekend. Plus, after waiting 1,115 days, Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore can make his announcement.
Revising Arkansas' Plan for Alzheimer's Care
On today's show, Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders' cabinet nominations, the future of philanthropy and live music in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, the American Alzheimer's Association released an updated Alzheimer's and Dementia State Plan, and more.
Foster Care, Food Flavors, and Favorite Books
On today's show, the Arkansas Department of Human Services reports a decline in youth entering foster care, but fewer are leaving state custody. Plus, gathering to make food taste better, another gift guide from a local bookstore, and much more.
UAMS Gets Grant for Vaccine Hesitancy Study, the Pandemic's Lasting Impact on Giving and More
Almost $2 million from the National Institutes of Health will go toward a UAMS vaccine hesitancy study. Also on today's show, Roby Brock, editor-in-chief of Talk Business & Politics, reports how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact philanthropy. Plus, actor James Taylor Odom unravels his portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" at TheatreSquared.
Historic Mayoral Election, Holiday Gift Guide and Ken Starr's Role in the Whitewater Investigation
On today's show, Goshen residents elect Russell Stroud, Arkansas' first openly gay mayor. Plus, KUAF's first holiday gift guide from a local bookstore, and examining a central figure in the Whitewater investigation, Ken Starr.
Lady Legislators, Compassionate Care Corps, and Free Books
On today's show, a tribute to the women of the Arkansas Legislature, and the pioneers who made their service possible. Plus the VA is combatting loneliness, free books for young readers, and much more.
Hillary Clinton Speaks About Democracy to Sold-Out Crowd at Crystal Bridges
On today's show, Hillary Clinton, former first lady Arkansas and secretary of state, spoke at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Paul Gating, editor of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, interviews Charles Robinson, the newly appointed chancellor of the University of Arkansas. Plus, a fundraising dance competition, tunes for the weekend and more.
Arkansas' Future Caucus, Starbucks Location Unionizes and More
On today's show, how the Church of God in Christ shaped the life of Cavlin White Jr., the associate dean of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Plus, after right-to-work's anniversary in Arkansas, a Fayetteville Starbucks becomes the state's first location to unionize. Also, the Arkansas Future Caucus will host discussion tomorrow in Bentonville and more.
Local LGBTQ Activist, Scholar Reflects on Club Q Shooting
On today's show, Arkansans reckon with extreme violence against members of the LGBTQ community. Arkansas state senator Joyce Elliot launches Get Loud Arkansas! as her 20-year career in the state legislature ends. Plus, the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank experiences more demand and the rock band Little Feat returns to the state.
Assisted Living, Twitter, and Christmas Music
On today's show, with Twitter’s future uncertain, we ask some frequent Arkansas Twitter users how they use the platform. Plus, a trip to a low-income assisted living facility in Bentonville, SoNA's impending Christmas season, and much more.
Happy Thanksgiving from Ozarks at Large
On today's show, Pastor Phil Allen Jr. discusses how video impacts cultural change through his book, The Prophetic Lens. An excerpt of the upcoming Points of Departure episode highlights PortAdventura Foundation's Dreams Program. Plus, Ozark at Large's Matthew Moore and Anna Pope play a holiday quiz.
Congress, Turkeys, and Duo Divinas
On today's show, what we might expect from the next Congress. Plus, a growth in the wild turkey population in Arkansas, a performance from Duo Divinas, and much more.
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks Provides Counseling for Intimate Partner Violence
On today's show, screening and counseling intimate partner violence among veterans. Plus, an upcoming vaudeville performance in Eureka Springs and more.
Reviving Geophysical Data with Low-Flying Planes
On today's show, updating geological mapping and surveys, and high levels of flu activity in Arkansas. Becca Martin Brown, featured editor of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, navigates holiday events and Michael Tilley, Talk Business and Politics' executive editor, wraps the week's news.
Charles in Charge
On today's show, a new chancellor at the University of Arkansas. Plus, a safe place for all this Thanksgiving, the transition from service life to civilian life, and much more.
Student Performance Rates, Creative Culinary Veterans Residency and More
On today's show, real and fictional man-made horrors, and veterans enlist in a culinary and creative arts residency. Plus, student performance letter grades from the Arkansas Department of Education.
World Toilet Day, Building a Neurodivergent Residential Community, Tunes and More
On today's show, plans to build a neurodivergent residential community, local music and educating about the lack of access to toilets or basic sanitation. Plus, Alison Parker highlights Mary Church Terrell in her book, "Unceasing Militant."
Cherokee Nation Names Delegate, the Political Career of Jim McDougal, Longtime Arkansas Farmers and More
On today's show, the Cherokee Nation urges congress to seat Cherokee Delegate Kim Teehee in compliance with a historic treaty agreement. Plus, Roby Brock of Talk Business and Politics speaks with Republican Sen. Bart Hester of Cave Springs, and more.
Invest Fort Smith, Wrapping the Week's News, Fort Smith Teacher Pay Bonus and More
On today's show, a bonus for Fort Smith teachers, TheatreSquared's newest production and the Invest Fort Smith event. Plus, a wrap of the week's news, what movie to watch this weekend and more.
Invest Fort Smith, Wrapping the Week's News, Fort Smith Teacher Pay Bonus and More
On today's show, a bonus for Fort Smith teachers, TheatreSquared's newest production and the Invest Fort Smith event. Plus, a wrap of the week's news, what movie to watch this weekend and more.
Stalled DACA Program, Rising Interest Rates and More
On today's show, a DACA update and local music. Plus, Arkansas' interest rates, construction laborers' real wage decreases and more.
It's Election Day
On today's show, a quiz show about voting. Plus, helping people in northwest Arkansas get assistance, embracing fatness, and much more.
Polling and Oral History
On today's show, we learn more about what Arkansans think about politicians, the future, and the big issues of the day. Plus, collecting oral histories in Eureka Springs, an Arkansas labor legend and much more.
The Pros and Cons of the Recreational Marijuana Amendment
On today's show, we hear from a proponent and an opponent to Arkansas Issue 4. Plus, Michael Tilley discusses record pace building in the Arkansas River Valley, Courtney Lanning's latest review, and more.
Arkansas' Economy, Tunes, Technology and More
On today's show, an app to report controlled burns, local music and Filmland's "House of Darkness" screening. Plus, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal's report.
A Laboratory, A Red Dress, and a Trio
On today's show, being prepared for a future pandemic. Plus, an event in Springdale with a focus on women's heart health, a performance by members of the Kingston Trio, and much more.
Underrepresented Voters, Young Readers, and Tribute Music
On today's show, considering representative democracy. Plus, writing about serious topic for young readers, the start of a new series on farm preservation, and much more.
The Flu, The Fountain, and Frights
On today's show, a conversation about flu season and flu vaccinations. Plus, author Christopher Farris talks about his spooky book with ties to Winslow, early voting, and much more.
Campaigns, Clapp Auditorium, and Classical Music
On today's show, questions about campaigning. Plus, a conversation with Marisa Anderson leading up to her performance at Clapp Auditorium on Mount Sequoyah, SoNA's conductor Paul Haas, and much more.
A Common Respiratory Virus Arrives Unseasonably Early in Arkansas and More
On today's episode, RSV cases in Arkansas, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal report, live local music this weekend and Sound Perimeter. Plus, presenting horror, thriller and fantasy novels through local publisher, Sley House.
Murs' music, past growth, a new undersecretary of health's priorities, Good Day NWA and the AHA Heart Walk
On today's show, bridging communities through music, priorities for the undersecretary for veterans' affairs for health, past population growth, the work behind Good Day NWA and more.
Housing, Hemp and Halloween
On today's show, examining housing shortages for Marshallese residents in northwest Arkansas. Plus, Arkansas' CBD hemp industry is withering, a company is launching a "no college, no worries" workforce program, a word quiz around Halloween and much more.
Advocacy in Arkansas
On today's show, a look at overdose deaths in Arkansas. Plus, we take a closer look at President Biden’s proposed expansion of Title IX and the impact of Arkansas student athletes, a roundup of this weekend's music, and much more.
Crops, Septic Systems, Greenway Updates, Sounds from Spain, Historic Preservation and More
On today's show, Fayetteville officials develop a historic preservation plan, the Razorback Greenway's updates and the drought's continued impact on crops. Plus, septic system management in Bella Vista, Rachell Sanchez-Smith tells her uncle's story, and an audio postcard from Barcelona. Also, a Community Spotlight on PEARL, Positive Energy Affecting Lives.
Congressional Debate, Arkansas Elections, West Fork River Restoration Effort and Soccer
On today's show, KUAF's podcast Natural Election dives into local elections, and a closer look at the Environmental Protection Agencies’ West River restoration effort. Also, this past week's 4th Congressional District debate, a soccer seminar and more.
Short-term Rentals, State Tourism, School Safety and Joycelyn Elders
On today's show, the rise of short-term rentals and state tourism numbers. Plus, an update on the Arkansas School Safety Commission, a look at the life of Joycelyn Elders, former U.S. Surgeon General, and more.
Understanding Crime Data, Live Jazz Music and The Regulars
On today's show, trying to make sense of crime statistics. Plus, the music of Mary Lou Williams as inspiration for a concert tonight from University of Arkansas jazz faculty, Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics helps us review the week’s news and Courtney Lanning reviews a new take on the Romeo and Juliet story and much more.
Teen Births, Theater and Tisby
On today's show, Arkansas’ high teen birth rate. Plus, "Detroit ‘67" from TheatreSquared, "Legally Blonde the Musical" from Walton Arts Center, a conversation with Jamar Tisby and much more.
Death, Art, Crafts, and Special Sessions
On today's show, Issue One would allow state legislative representatives call a special session, we analyze the ballot measure. Plus, an upcoming seminar on death and art, the long history of craftivism, and much more.
Bring Your Things to the Ozarks
On today's show, bringing new exhibits to the Amazeum. Plus, Tyson Foods will be bringing about one-thousand jobs to the region by consolidating corporate operations in other states, bringing recognition to the Buffalo National River, and much more.
Polling, Permits and Plenty of Projects
On today's show, how are Arkansans feeling about the recreational marijuana ballot measure? Plus, a rise in building permits in the Fort Smith metro, a rundown of activities in the area and much more.
Housing, Virtual Museums, and Valuing Voting
On today's show, a housing project with a goal of providing affording housing for 100 families. Plus, the University of Arkansas museum collection provided virtually, the importance of voting, and much more.
COVID, Art and Basketball
On today's show, the Republic of the Marshall Islands was one the last places to remain COVID free. That changed August 8th. Plus, pre-integration professional basketball, stories behind the art and music, and much more.
Supply Chain, Food Deserts and Ballot Measures
On today's show, bringing more women into the supply chain industry. Plus, the countdown to deciding the legalization of recreational marijuana, battling food insecurity in Arkansas and much more.
Arts and History
On today's show, advocating for the arts at the state Capitol. Plus, the history of the man who brought Christ of the Ozarks to Eureka Springs, a new play at University of Arkansas Theatre, and much more.
Halloween Comes Early
On today's show, Murder on the Orient Express comes to John Brown University, Pinpoint in downtown Fayetteville celebrates Halloween now, Olympics performs in the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, and much more.
Dinosaurs and Music
On today's show, what can studying dinosaurs telling us about our world today. Plus, arugments for and against recreational marijuana, a new Sound Perimeter from Lia Uribe, and much more.
Elections and Jubilant Sykes
On today's show, why it matters that we vote. Plus, Jubilant Sykes, is performing at John Brown University, a conversation between John Brummett and Roby Brock about the election, and much more.
Accessibility, EVs, and the Fort Smith Symphony
On today's show, making voting accessible for all. Plus, electric vehicles in Arkansas, a visit from the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and much more.
Helping Those with Long Covid
On today's show, a clinic devoted to helping those with long COVID. Plus, a trip to the Pryor Center Archives, an opportunity to attend a live podcast recording, and much more.