Ozarks at Large

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.