Ozarks at Large

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Ozarks at Large episodes

January 22 A ballot measure town hall in Fayetteville — Community yoga offers free exercise alternative
On today's show, civic engagement advocates are hosting a Ballot Measures town hall in Fayetteville, and we hear about the benefits of community yoga classes.
55 min
January 21 First Finnish jet lands in Fort Smith — Arkansas Crisis Center creates service for teens
On today's show, University of Arkansas students voice disapproval with the decision to seek a different dean for the law school, and the Arkansas Crisis Center wants to talk with young people who are struggling before the struggles reach a crisis point.
55 min
January 20 State representative responds to UA law school dean controversy — 'Balance' explores new food pyramid
On today's show, a new edition of "Balance" featuring Erin Howie and Jamie Baum discussing new dietary guidelines from the federal government, and how changes are anticipated.
55 min
January 19 How taxes and voting are affected by postmarks — A museum for school integration
On today's show, what happens when a postmark no longer tracks mail? We also hear about the legacy of a northeast Arkansas school that integrated early.
55 min
January 16 MLK Council prepares for holiday weekend — St. Louis-based Clementines comes to NWA
On today's show, the northwest Arkansas MLK Council prepares for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with a series of observations. We also hear about a St. Louis-based ice cream brand bringing its flavors to northwest Arkansas.
55 min
January 15 Rethinking density with Urban3 — Harold Keller's 'PORTALS' opens at Alexander Gallery
On today's show, the new exhibition "Harold Keller: PORTALS" opens tonight at Alexander Gallery on West Avenue in Fayetteville. Also featured on today's episode, a new analysis looks at how land use choices shape a community’s finances, and why smaller buildings can sometimes do more than larger ones.
55 min
January 14 Beaver Watershed Alliance recognizes landowners — Abbey Pierce releases new album
On today's show, a United Methodist Church in Fayetteville is seeing some changes. Also featured on today's episode, the Beaver Watershed Alliance highlights landowners in the watershed who exemplify leadership and support conservation and water-quality improvement projects.

55 min
January 13 Visualizing downtown Fort Smith — Canopy NWA hosts immigrant-owned business exposition
In today's episode, the work continues for local organizations like Canopy NWA, operating to aid immigrants and refugees, and a new survey focuses on what brings people downtown Fort Smith.
55 min
January 12 Fayetteville expands compost program — Springdale vigil remembers people killed by ICE
On today's show, dozens of people gathered for a vigil in Springdale on Friday night, remembering Renee Good and more than 30 people who have died in ICE custody over the last year. Also on today's episode, Fayetteville's composting program becomes city-supported, integrated through the recycling and trash collection division.
55 min
January 09 The fate of Tornado Town — Diversity in clinical research
In today's show, the art piece "Tornado Town" is looking for a new space after spending time touring the region, and 40 Arkansas students enrolling at UAMS will have all tuition and fees paid for the length of their program this fall.
55 min