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Ozarks at Large

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Polling Places, The Buffalo, and Bunnies

On today's show, making sure there are enough polling places for 2022 voters. Plus, an upcoming discussion about the Buffalo River on the University of Arkansas' campus, using music and play to teach children, and much more.

Apr 25, 202253 min

Making New Movies and Music

On today's show, what it takes to make a film. Plus, new music from Moonsong, what activities to enjoy this weekend, and much more.

Apr 22, 202253 min

Earth Medicine, Pro Wrestling, and Live Music

On today's show, we reconnect with natural recipes as we approach Earth Day. Plus, TheatreSquared uses pro wrestling to explore life, a roundup of upcoming live music, and much more.

Apr 21, 202253 min

Learning More about Arkansas Legends

On today's show, a new article gives us information about Rock Van Winkle’s life. Plus, we learn more about the early years of Arkansas governor Winthrop Rockefeller, the history of the Alma Mater, and much more.

Apr 20, 202253 min

Preparing for New Art and New Voters

On today’s show, Arkansas primaries are just weeks away and we start at the beginning of the election process. Plus, The Momentary is back at full speed with a spring visual arts season, confusing words with the Militant Grammarian, and much more.

Apr 19, 202253 min

Rental Assistance Locally and Vet School Statewide

On today's show, plans to establish the state's first dental and veterinary schools. Plus, losing and finding rental assistance in Washington County, re-engaging KUAF listeners, and much more.

Apr 18, 202253 min

Historic Cane Hill, Legendary Blues Legends, and Dance

On today's show, a visit to Historic Cane Hill and their new exhibit in partnership with Smithsonian. Plus, resin masks of blues legends on exhibit in Springdale, a new movie review from Courtney Lanning, and much more.

Apr 15, 202253 min

A New Paradigm in Veterans Health Care and Living in Ukraine Before an Invasion

On today's show, Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks is implementing a Whole Health Initiative. Plus, a novel set in Ukraine was a harbinger of what was to come, some dog show secrets, and much more.

Apr 14, 202253 min

Writing Books for Everybody and How To Cover a Forgotten Tragedy

On today's show, XNA and TSA report a major uptick in guns found at checkpoints. Plus, how to cover a story the news glossed over, an art exhibit celebration the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo National River, and much more.

Apr 14, 202253 min

Big Stars, Near and Far

On today's show, we hear from Amber Straughn, an astrophysicist with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Plus, a conversation with Danyelle Musselman to hear her prep notes on interviewing one of the biggest stars in the world, what we need to know about the fourth COVID-19 shot, and much more.

Apr 12, 202253 min

Poetic Cartharsis, Alcohol Sales in Benton County, and the Arkansas Black Music Expo

On today's show, poet Maggie Smith is coming to northwest Arkansas and talks with us about the impact of somber poems. Plus, a push for Sunday alcohol sales in Benton County, a weekend at the Jones Center dedicated to Black music and Black culture, and much more.

Apr 11, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Friday, April 8, 2022

On today's show, the inaugural SoulCon is in Fayetteville. Plus, the Galactic Masquerade Prom, the first LGBTQ+ high school prom to be privately staged in Arkansas, a big weekend of blues music at the Fayetteville Public Library, and much more.

Apr 8, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Thursday, April 7, 2022

On today's show, students raising awareness of mental health care and suicide. Plus, the return of the Northwest Arkansas Startup Crawl, a bounty for invasive plants in Fayetteville, and much more.

Apr 7, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Wednesday, April 6, 2022

On today's show, how a podcast will be used to further connect Arkansas to the world in an effort to discuss solutions to problems. Plus, how radio studios have connected students at the University of Arkansas to beyond the campus, how a radio performance connect musicians, and much more.

Apr 6, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Tuesday, April 5, 2022

On today's show, a conversation about fighting hunger with CEO of Feeding America. Plus, the real Cyrano, two-letter Scrabble words, and much more.

Apr 5, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Monday, April 4, 2022

On today's show, coverage of the invasion of Ukraine can be triggering for some veterans. Plus, two photographers—from different places and different generations—are featured at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, and much more.

Apr 4, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Friday, April 1, 2022

On today’s show, childhood obesity, BMI and Arkansas. Plus, Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics helps us look at the week’s news, the band Good Looks, and much more.

Apr 1, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Thursday, March 31, 2022

On today's show, the EPA plans to extend the use of agricultural insecticides known to harm honeybees. Plus, Lia Uribe takes us between two worlds in a new Sound Perimeter, a roundup of the coming weekend music, and much more.

Mar 31, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Wednesday, March 30, 2022

On today's show, Smokehouse Players are back next week, with a performance’s proceeds directed toward Magdalene Serenity House. Plus, a history of hijinks on campus, a volunteer program that is helping taxpayers ease the annual pain of tax returns, and much more.

Mar 30, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Tuesday, March 29, 2022

On today's show, we're placing an emphasis on calm. We find out how image, sound, and Fayetteville landmarks combine for a unique TikTok experience. Plus, one of the greatest living tabla players is coming to Walton Arts Center, engaging our hands in woodworking, and much more.

Mar 29, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Monday, March 28, 2022

On today's show, the archpriest of an Eastern Orthodox Christian church in Fort Smith reflects on the the worsening Russian war on Ukraine. Plus, the passion of bringing a story you believe in to the screen, pinball's latest resurgence, and much more.

Mar 28, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Friday, March 25, 2022

On today's show, we hear from Eliza Hamilton in the touring production of the show at Walton Arts Center. Plus, Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster guides us into the weekend with new original music, and much more.

Mar 25, 202254 min

Ozarks at Large for Thursday, March 24, 2022

On today's show, Cobblestone Farms, in west Fayetteville grows food to sell and to donate to hunger relief. Plus, a record label at the University of Arkansas, the state of mental health in Arkansas, and much more.

Mar 24, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Wednesday, May 23, 2022

On today's show, the booms and busts of extracting material from underground. Plus, work to increase access to mental health, efforts to raise Arkansas’ HPV vaccination rate, and much more.

Mar 23, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Tuesday, March 22, 2022

On today's show, the Goingsnake Tragedy from 150 years ago, and what is believed to be the deadliest civilian gunfight in American history. Plus, after a more-than-two-year hiatus, the Black Apple Awards are back, and much more.

Mar 22, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Monday, March 21, 2022

On today's show, more women in the United States are choosing to have a medical abortion, taking medically dispensed abortion pills, rather than a surgical abortion. Plus, one of the oldest buildings in Arkansas is taking on a new role, and much more.

Mar 21, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Friday, March 18, 2022

On today's show, considering incarceration in Arkansas. Plus TheatreSquared is taking their history show back on the road, what to do for Spring Break, and much more.

Mar 18, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Thursday, March 17, 2022

On today's show, who is responsible for the cost of gas? Plus, a preview of a live taping of the Points South podcast from The Oxford American taking place in Bentonville Monday night, a roundup of the weekend's live music, and much more.

Mar 17, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Wednesday, March 16, 2022

On today's show, we descend into a cave with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist on private Madison County property to look for bats. Plus, the intertwined stories of race and an interstate highway, three local semifinalists for the James Beard Award, and much more.

Mar 16, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Tuesday, March 15, 2022

On today's show, the value of a deeper understanding of history with a series of lectures about the Civil War at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. Plus, the fourth annual SHE Festival of Women in Music at the University of Arkansas is underway, our Militant Grammarian teaches us how to talk about counting, and much more.

Mar 15, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Monday, March 14, 2022

On today's show, Dr. Cam Patterson with UAMS discusses Arkansas and COVID-19. And what should we be thinking about for the future of the virus. Plus, Downtown Springdale’s future, a new visit to the Pryor Center archives, and much more.

Mar 14, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Friday, March 11, 2022

On today's show, previewing The Dirty South at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Plus honoring the first African American graduate of the school of Architecture at the University of Arkansas, a look at the latest Pixar film, and much more.

Mar 11, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Thursday, March 10, 2022

On today's show, a list of key national and international aid organizations providing relief to war-torn Ukrainians -- and ways to securely donate. Plus, a boot camp for political candidates, what live music to catch this weekend, and much more.

Mar 10, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Wednesday, March 9, 2022

On today's show, a conversation about perseverance and creativity from The Lunch Hour. Plus, an ecologist is measuring how Ozark prairie snakes are harmed by prescribed fires, a history lesson about scholarships at the University of Arkansas, and much more.

Mar 9, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Tuesday, March 8, 2022

On today's show, children and meals during the summer. Plus, the new Broadway season at Walton Arts Center has been unveiled, an explainer on verbs from our Militatant Grammarian, and much more.

Mar 8, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Monday, March 7, 2022

On today's show, Canoo comes here to build electric vehicles. Plus, a quick preview of Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week, expanding the conversation between dances and audience, and much more.

Mar 7, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Friday, March 4, 2022

On today's show, Nadja Burkovich was born in the former Soviet Socialist Republic of Ukraine shares what it's like to watch the invasion from America. Plus, our weekly updates from Michael Tilley, Becca Martin Brown, Courtney Lanning, and much more.

Mar 4, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Thursday, March 3, 2022

On today's show, a new food hub will be built in Springdale. Plus, filmmakers and film fans connect this weekend in Rogers, a new edition of Sound Perimeter, and much more.

Mar 3, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Wednesday, March 2, 2022

On today's show, 40 years of the Women’s Project in Arkansas. Plus, a special screening in Centerton this weekend of a new film about autism, a discussion about faith, liberation and justice, and much more.

Mar 2, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Tuesday, March 1, 2022

On today's show, the next University of Arkansas Honors College lecture about climate change. Plus, a preview of the Creative Center for the Arts in downtown Fort Smith, a visit from the Militant Grammarian, and much more.

Mar 1, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Monday, February 28, 2022

On today’s show, a Confederate monument removed in late 2020 from the Bentonville town square will be re-erected in a private city park. Plus, we learn more about a Makers to Market program hosted by the Fayetteville Public Library, a new batch of Pryor Center archives connects us to four radio legends, and much more.

Feb 28, 202254 min

Ozarks at Large for Friday, February 25, 2022

On today's show, efforts to research and control a deadly fungus killing hibernating bats have been stalled because of COVID-19. Plus our weekly roundup with Michael Tilley, new music from Austin Cash, and much more.

Feb 25, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Thursday, February 24, 2022

On today's show, helping hundreds of unhoused veterans in Fort Smith. Plus, the 2022 Tiny Desk Contest is underway, a new episode of Sound Perimeter, and much more.

Feb 24, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Wednesday, February 23, 2022

On today's show, an examination of wrongful convictions. Plus, a new blank space for artists in downtown Springdale, a portion of the live recording of Undisciplined, and much more.

Feb 23, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Tuesday, February 22, 2022

On today's show, St. James United Methodist Church, in the heart of Fayetteville’s historic African American district is celebrating a 160th anniversary. Plus, John McCutcheon discusses 50 years of music, a visit from our Militant Grammarian, and much more.

Feb 22, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Monday, February 21, 2022

On today's show, the newly chartered Arkansas Ozarks Waterkeeper, a member of a worldwide alliance. Plus, a new collection from the Pryor Center archives, and much more.

Feb 21, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Friday, February 18, 2022

On today's show, a billion dollars in American Rescue Plan Act funding is being delivered by the U.S. Treasury to Arkansas counties and cities—to be obligated by 2024. Plus, Michael Tilley with Talk Business and Politics helps us review news of the week, we welcome Hip Hop Hello to the KUAF family, and more.

Feb 20, 202253 min

Ozarks at Large for Thursday, February 17, 2022

On today's show, a new exhibition at The Momentary inspired by the Trail of Tears. Plus, a new episode of Sound Perimeter, a visit to the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, and much more.

Feb 17, 202253 min

'Marry Me' is a Breezy, Welcome Distraction

Courtney Lanning says the new rom-com Marry Me, with Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, may not break new ground...but it is better than most holiday-adjacent romance movies.

Feb 11, 20226 min

Ozarks at Large for Friday, February 11, 2022

On today's show, Arkansas Children’s and the Omicron surge. Plus, an Oklahoma group, Save the Illinois River, claims insufficient wastewater treatment in northwest Arkansas threatens the watershed shared by both states, and much more.

Feb 11, 202253 min