Ozarks at Large

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On today's show, preparing for a major music festival. Plus, a roundup with our regular contributors, pop art in Rogers, and much more.

On today's show, encouraging active transportation around the University of Arkansas. Plus, the possible economics of recreational marijuana, pop art in Rogers, and much more.

On today's show, confronting body image challenges. Plus, the legal issues around aging fence laws, local "gutsy" women are featured in a Clinton Docuseries, and much more.

On today's show, religious freedom on the Arkansas ballot. Plus, architecture and the contemporary South, Pretty Woman comes to Walton Arts Center, and much more.

On today's show, a shortage of veterinarians in northwest Arkansas. Plus, tracing the origins of The Sharper Image to Arkansas, a world-class jazz organist, and much more.

On today's show, the author of Ozark Culinary History shares her story and the history of food in the region. Plus, lots of theater to see, music to hear, and much more.

On today's show, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be providing emergency abortions to veterans, regardless of state restrictions. Plus, improving parking in Fayetteville, plenty of ways to find KUAF in the community this weekend, and much more.

On today's show, helping adults who’ve never cycled learn how to ride a bike. Plus, the Fayetteville Traverse Trail is now open to the public on the University of Arkansas campus, the story of a local bank robber, and much more.

On today's show, tax money from medical marijuana goes to Arkansas' first National Cancer Institute. Plus, a converstaion with Nina Totenberg about her new book, the new season of Natural Election, and much more.

On today's show, the largest gift in the history of the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Plus, revisiting climate change research from two decades ago, a conversation with Arkansas' busiest reporter, and much more.

On today's show, a conversation with violion virtuoso Jennifer Koh. Plus, better understanding human trafficking issues in NWA, Welcoming Week, and our regular roundups with Michael Tilley, Becca Martin Brown, Courtney Lanning, and much more.

On today's show, a new exhibition at Crystal Bridges highlights architecture. Plus, an update on monkeypox, live music, and much more.

On today's show, questions about student loan forgiveness answered. Plus, an effort to address energy inequity in the River Valley, a full moon concert at Mount Sequoyah, and much more.

On today's show, setting up women for success in retirement. Plus, encouraging mountain biking with women, deciding whether to permanently waive fees for boating and fishing on Lake Sequoyah Park in Fayetteville, and much more.

On today's show, we hear from our regular contributors Michael Tilley and Becca Martin Brown. Plus, some music from Roots Festival featuring Rachel Ammons, The Honey Dewdrops, Brother Brothers, and Radio Free Honduras.

On today's show, examining a new survey of parents on schools and teacher pay. Plus, a conversation about raising salaries for school nurses, advice on caring for those with Alzheimer's, and much more.

On today's show, turning a historic building in Downtown Springdale into public art. Plus, new guidelines for Eureka Springs' Historic Distric, a local field of dreams, and much more.

On today's show, exploring global conflict and immigration in the classroom. Plus, a visit to the Medical Marijuana Expo, new ownership of a Bentonville staple, and much more.

On today's show, area schools are beefing up security this fall. Plus, tracing the history of the Razorback Marching Band, a preview of upcoming season of SoNA, and much more.

On today's show, Arkansas methodist churches consider conflict. Plus, remember a historic enslaved person in Fayetteville, the last drive-in theater in northwest Arkansas closes, and much more.

On today's show, the latest on recreational marijuana's status on the ballot. Plus, the Fort Smith Film Festival, It Came From Outer Space, the launch of a new season of Undisciplined, and much more.

On today's show, flipping the solar switch at a Springdale school. Plus, a back-to-school guide specifically for LGBTQ+ students, writing inspriation in the classroom, and much more.

On today's show, how a growing population is changing our natural resources. Plus, a look back at climate reporting from a quarter century ago, a visit to Art Ventures, and much more.

On today's show, veterans and VA staff explore the therapeutic benefits of drumming. Plus, Black-Owned NWA brings their expo to Fayetteville, a conversation with Maggie Rose, and much more.

On today's show, we continue to consider a post-Roe world. Plus, a different kind of jaz trio, a live music calendar, and much more.

On today's show, contraceptives and understanding the legal definition of a pregnancy. Plus, developing ideas with a Startup Weekend, a new season of Undisciplined, and much more.

On today's show, gauging the post-Roe landscape in states that have banned abortion. Plus, a conversation with Erika Sánchez about her memoir, Latinas en Bici, and much more.

On today's show, it’s back to school time, and back to school vaccination time. Plus, a decade of NWACC's LIFE Program, a mobster in Hot Springs, and much more.

On today's show, appreciating water at the Illinois River Watershed Partnership Sanctuary in Cave Springs and the Beaver Water District. Plus, a new vampire movie, the Fort Smith Airport, and much more.

On today's show, more college students than ever from the Lone Star State are coming to Arkansas and Oklahoma. Plus, remember to call 811 before you dig, a roundup of live music, and much more.

On today's show, preparing for a record number of students this fall at the University of Arkansas. Plus, a glamping project near Beaver Lake has some people concerned, a family legacy of documenting American songs and stories, and much more.

On today's show, paying for back-to-school supplies. Plus, Arkansas Senator john Boozman on regulating cryptocurrency, what to expect in this special session, and much more.