Ozarks at Large

On today's show, Arkansas state senator Jim Hendren talks about finding solutions to nonpartisan issues like improving broadband access. Plus, Pride events are happening across Northwest Arkansas, and much more.

In today's show, a teacher rallies to be able to teach students the truth about history. Plus, a recent northwest Arkansas high school student considers civic responsibility, and much more.

On today's show, a new report measures child well-being, economic, and education conditions in the state. Plus, remembering Japanese internment camps in Arkansas, river shipping on the Arkansas River, and much more.

On today’s show, Catalytic converter theft is on the rise and replacing the part can be pretty pricey. We discuss how to prevent that from happening. Plus, conversations about country music in Arkansas with Jenee Fleenor, two-time CMA Musician of the Year, and Sean Hickey, host of "If That Ain't Country," plus much more.

On today's show, we talk about the weather. For 45 years, the Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council has helped low-income Arkansans reduce their utility bills through its weatherization program, and a conversation with a meteorologist answering urban legends about weather. Plus, your weekly guide to live music, and much more.

On today's show, a new philanthropic approach to assisting LGBTQ residents of Arkansas with funding from the Walton Family Foundation. Plus, A new household hazardous waste collection site has opened for residents of Washington and Madison Counties, and much more.

On today's show, supply chains have been seriously challenged by a pandemic, storms and transportation issues the last year. Plus, an update to in-person visitations in correction facilities, a primer on Juneteenth celebrations, and much more.

On today’s show, more Arkansas bridges are under scrutiny after a badly cracked steel beam was discovered beneath the I-40 Hernando DeSoto Bridge that connects Arkansas to Tennessee. Plus, a conversation about a new book on wealth hording, and much more.

On today's show, twenty-one historic Fort Chaffee army barracks will be transformed into residential and retail quarters. Plus, Salameh explains why we should create if we want to, John Two-Hawks explains how a shutdown changed his plans, and much more.

On today’s show, Girl Scout councils across the country have struggled to find enough staff for their summer camps this year. How the Girl Scouts Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas overcame those challenges to host a residential summer camp. Plus, a trip to the Junk Ranch, a conservation about upcoming live music, and much more.