Ozarks at Large

On today's show, the economic possibilities of Arkansas dirt. Plus, we meet the creators of a podcast about missing and murdered Indigenous women, the makers-in-residence at the Amazeum, and much more.

On today's show, chances are your electric bill is going up. Plus, breaking barriers when it comes to holding elected office, our Militant Grammarian's favorite underused words, and much more.

On today's show, helpful guidance through Job Path. Plus, a plane crash in Little Rock from 23 years ago, the migration of ballads, and much more.

On today's show, the life and stories of Jack Hill. Plus, musician and songwriter Travis Koester, our weekly conversations with Michael Tilley and Courtney Lanning, and much more.

On today's show, trying to meet the needs of residents without permanent shelter. Plus, a new show at TheatreSquared about small-town Arkansas and basketball, and much more.

On today's show, the radical practice of Marlon Blackwell. Plus, Ozark Mission Projects works to help their neighbors, a new arts program for LGBTQ+ youth, and much more.

On today's show, a new El Salvador Consulate is open in Springdale. Plus, a new study from Heartland Forward offers guidance on building a robust healthcare workforce, a visit from our Militant Grammarian, and much more.

On today's show, a conversation about teaching and understanding diversity in the classroom. Plus, our weekly conversations with Michael Tilley, Becca Martin Brown, Courtney Lanning, and much more.

On today's show, Heartland Forward and Builders and Backers work with ten entrepreneurs for three months to help their ideas become real. Plus, a conversation about the impact of rising mortgage rates, interviewing an Instagram famous doodle, and much more.

On today's show, smaller towns in northwest Arkansas are experiencing growth, just like the bigger towns. Plus, the communities that have evaporated along Route 66, a conversation with Carlos Santana, and much more.

On today's show, a few introductions. Plus, the implications of the overturning of Roe v. Wade in Arkansas, the reopening of the Clinton House Museum, and much more.

On today's show, Opera in the Ozarks is opening tonight. Plus, a new movie review, weekend plans, and much more.

On today's show, the next step in one of Arkansas’ most infamous crimes and subsequent trial. Plus, watching A Chorus Line’s legacy from its Tony winning debut to the latest incarnation now at Walton Arts Center, and much more.

On today's show, the youngest children are finally eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. Plus, the life and legacy of Florence Price, a new mural at the Fayetteville Public Library, and much more.

On today's show, Arkansas is trying to ease the truck driver shortage. Plus, the man who brought political polling to Arkansas, learning about direct democracy, and much more.

On today's show, Juneteenth events, lavender festivals, and music are scattered across the region.

On today's show, a musical journey to Cuba. Plus, the most straightforward route to taking over the world, an interview with the Democratic Party candidate for U.S. Senate, and much more.

On today's show, an excerpt of the live taping of our podcast Undisciplined. Plus, what we need to know about home test kits for COVID-19, the first installment of our Summer Reading List, and much more.

On today's show, an elementary school in Rogers receives money to build an inclusive playground. Plus, the history of gay pride, an abundance of bikes in Bentonville, and much more.

On today's show, Fayetteville Pride is back in full force this year. Plus, how to prepare for facilitation, remembering Ronnie Hawkins, and much more.

On today's show, a live taping of Undisciplined is happening at NorthWest Arkansas Community College on Saturday in celebration of Juneteenth. Plus, our weekly conversations with Michael Tilley, Becca Martin Brown, Courtney Lanning, and much more.

On today's show, a state-wide ballot initiative petition drive aims to place the question of legalizing recreational marijuana before Arkansas voters in November. Plus, a first edition of the U.S. Constitution comes to Crystal Bridges, the connection between inclusion and pageants, and much more.

On today's show, recounting a decade of local brewing for Fossil Cove. Plus, profiling a prolific war veteran, a film about an endurance rock climbing event, and much more.

On today's show, beware of the highly poisonous hemlock growing around the Ozarks this spring. Plus, a new initiative aiming to making it easier to get diapers for those in need, a harrowing reminder of a school shooting in Jonesboro, and much more.

On today's show, we get an update on what to expect from COVID-19 this summer. Plus, a whole host of weekend ideas, the latest movie review with Courtney Lanning, an in-studio performance from Parker Millsap, and much more.

On today's show, we take a look at renters rights and evictions in Arkansas. Plus, a conversation about what action leaders in Arkansas want to take with gun violence, a taste of what music you can hear in the area, and much more.

On today's show, Delta 8 THC is available over the counter in Arkansas—for now. Plus a conversation about Her Set Her Sound, an emergency piano player, and much more.

On today's show, an upcoming exhibition at Fenix Arts highlights queer creators. Plus, an interview with Parker Millsap, remembering Ronnie Hawkins, and much more.

On today's show, tips on how to help your pet age gracefully. Plus, a new type of sustainable grain is being used in a local beer, a conversation with the band Modeling, and much more.

On today's show, examining the impact of the undercount of Arkansas' population in the 2020 census. Plus, a conversation with author David Grann about his book on a series of murders and crimes in the Osage Nation, a gameplan for live music this weekend, and much more.

On today's show, we hear about a new survey being conducted that aims to identify the needs of youth in the region's LGBTQ+ community. Plus, historic nominations for Arkansas politicians, the Black Legacy Project visits NWA, and much more.

On today's show, we hear reaction from voters who cast ballots on the last day of early voting in Arkansas' primary election. Plus, a new book in pursuit of oral histories, an in-studio performance from Ashtyn Barbaree, and much more.

On today's show, a court decision upholds net metering rates for Arkansas electricity consumers who generate their own solar power. Plus, the Bentonville Film Festival gets underway soon, a conversation with John Jeter of the Fort Smith Symphony, and much more.

On today’s show, how a state grant will help organizations helping those in recovery from substance abuse. Plus, the band Mildenhall gets ready to perform this weekend in Fayetteville, our weekly update from Michael Tilley, Becca Martin Brown, Courtney Lanning, and much more.

On today's show, a new partnership in the River Valley aims to provide help in all things educaiton for traditionally underserved communities. Plus, working to demystify politcal jargon, the global impact on music, and much more.

On today's show, Walmart is partnering with TerraCycle to work on growing the amount of products we can recycle. Plus, The Flipoff Pirates are releasing new music and playing at George's Majestic Lounge to celebrate, the latest batch of archives from the Pryor Center, and much more.

On today's show, the impact of the pandemic on adoption and foster care providers. Plus, a round up of Fort Smith news from Talk Business & Politics, a review of Sneakerella, and much more.

On today's show, exploring the history of Native American survival at the end of the 19th century. Plus, a roundup of upcoming live music, a peaceful walk around Mount Sequoyah, and much more.

On today's show, the story of an enslaved man who escaped Fayetteville for Canada. Plus, we pay a visit to a new specialty art supply store in Fayetteville, a new audiobook about Fort Smith, and much more.

On today's show, a lawsuit regarding ivermectin and Washington County jail detainees moves forward. Plus, understanding why we vote, a new blues exhibit at the Pryor Center, and much more.

On today's show, getting the word out about elections with yard signs. Plus, a blues music Pryor Center, looking ahead to this week’s Heartland Summit in Bentonville, and much more.

On today's show, the impact of all this rain on Beaver Dam. Plus, a conversation with Fiddler on the Roof's Noa Luz Barenblat, other fun plans for the weekend, and much more.

On today's show, a one-night chance to experience an opera set in the future. Plus, a rundown of the live music this weekend, a new study from UAMS on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, and much more.

On today's show, why skipping primary elections isn’t in a voter’s best interest. Plus, the aftermath of that leak from the U.S. Supreme Court, the 2022 Miller Williams Poetry Prize winner, and much more.

On today's show, a walkthrough of primary elections in Arkansas. Plus, tax refunds will be delivered to thousands of people in six Arkansas Ozarks’ counties following a failed landfill, the Arkansas Pottery Festival, an upcoming bike drive, and much more.

On today's show, Arkansas voters traditionally are unenthused about primary elections, but why? Plus, a look at the prosecuting attorney race in Arkansas' 4th judicial district, a new major music festival coming to Bentonville, and much more.

On today's show, a trio of new programs designed to aid northwest Arkansas farmers and their customers. Plus, asking for a raise for police in Fort Smith, weekend plans, a performance at the Mary Baker Rumsey Seinway piano, and much more.

On today's show, a highly-ranked Carroll County Medical Marijuana Dispensary applicant is suing the state for being kicked off the roll. Plus, latest edition of the Jazz All-Star Youth Ensemble, the latest review from Courtney Lanning, and much more.

On today's show, the next step toward an expanded regional health system is announced. Plus, an increase in disordered eating during the pandemic, the evolution of the football stadium for the Hogs, and much more.

On today's show, examining the impact of new voter laws on Arkansans. Plus, hearing from the candidates who showed up at the Day of Debates, a pandemic-inspired record label, and much more.