Ozarks at Large

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Ozarks at Large episodes

April 02 Child Abuse Prevention Month — George's Majestic collaborates with KUAF
On today's show, we hear about a local children’s shelter that is commemorating the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Plus, we learn how to balance our bodies and cholesterol. We also get details about the upcoming KUAF Fundraiser concert happening at George’s Majestic Lounge.
55 min
April 01 High-speed cycling in Bella Vista — Buddy Shute talks new record
On today's show, we hear about a new gravity bike park opening in Bella Vista. Plus, Buddy Shute talks about his new record and performs for us in the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio. And we also learn about a new kind of storm shelter.
55 min
March 31 Stress management's impact on women's health — Previewing the state budget
On today's show, we explore how regulating your nervous system became an online trend, and its impact on the larger issue of women and anger. We also look ahead to the Arkansas Legislature’s fiscal session. Plus, we hear about a new KUAF Live Session featuring Monsoon.
55 min
March 30 Underfunded supportive services — Inclusive Prom
On today's show, we hear about a study from the Arkansas Department of Human Services that finds that supported living services in the state are severely underfunded. Plus, we remember a nearly-forgotten Arkansas kidnapping 60 years ago. We also get details about Inclusive Prom.
55 min
March 27 Ozarks at Large: "But Wait, There’s More!"
On today's show: "But Wait, There’s More," extended editions of stories from voices we’ve heard on our show recently. We don’t always have time to broadcast all of an interesting conversation, but today we do.
55 min
March 26 Arkansas civic dis-engagement — Earth Week
On today's show, we learn that it’s not just voters who aren’t turning out to the polls in Arkansas-- it’s candidates, too. Also, we explore a new exhibit of facsimiles that allows us to see what texts from hundreds of years ago looked like. Plus, we hear from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders about her goals for the upcoming fiscal session of the state legislature.
55 min
March 25 Federal engineers building infrastructure, not paperwork — Upkept mends on the go
On today's show, the US Army Corps of Engineers is looking to build infrastructure, not paperwork, and we learn what that means. Plus, we learn about a new startup in Rogers that describes itself as DoorDash for garment repair. We also go the Other Way with Becca Martin Brown.
55 min
March 24 The impacts of Medicaid work requirements — Balanced aging
On today's show, we hear that Arkansas will start implementing new federal work requirements for Medicaid recipients and how that development will affect nearly 6,000 Arkansans who have HIV. Plus, we learn you can get older in a healthier way with a little work. We also get a roundup of live music in the coming week.
55 min
March 23 Combatting Arkansas' near-total abortion ban — National Puppy Day
On today's show, we hear four women and a physician are suing the state for its near-total abortion ban. Plus, the Pryor Center archives help us remember a clown, a foster home takes note of National Puppy Day and we go to the Fat Fashion Show at the Medium in Springdale.
55 min
March 20 Low funding for public schools — How sports could change
On today's show, we hear about a new report that shows that Arkansas’ investment in K-12 public education is significantly below the national average. Plus, we explore the unpredictable future of sports. We've also got a weekly rundown of the latest news from the River Valley with Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics.
55 min