Ozarks at Large

On today's show, we preview the Northwest Arkansas Emergency Preparedness Fair in Centerton and the opening of the sixth Our Art, Our Region, Our Time exhibition in Fayetteville. Plus, organizers of the inaugural Joyful Teaching Conference explain why joy belongs in the classroom. We also meet Creative Exchange Fund artist Elsa Karrenbauer, and Michael Tilley brings us the latest from Fort Smith, including a push for bigger firefighter raises, the city's cybersecurity event and a proposed consent decree management contract.

 On today's show, we hear from an Oklahoma mother suing the state over its abortion ban after her pregnancy received a fatal diagnosis. Plus, Mount Sequoyah wants public input as it plans its future. We also learn about a new ensemble bringing music from across the world to the UofA's Music Monday series. 

On today's show, we discuss a new book on the state of education in Arkansas that explores policies, practices and outcomes over the last 20 years. Plus, we talk with the band The One Ups about how they use video game music in their live shows. We also explore a new temporary exhibit at Crystal Bridges all about folk artist Grandma Moses.

On today's show, we learn that the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine and Mercy Health broke ground last week on a new $700 million specialty health care campus. We also dive into Arkansas public school grades. Plus, we touch base with the folks behind a returning, immersive show about Edgar Allen Poe.

On today's show, a judge is scheduled to hear arguments soon about whether to dismiss a lawsuit against the state of Arkansas for its near-total abortion ban, and we hear one of the plaintiffs share her story. We’re also rolling along with our series dedicated to Arkansas governors of the modern era. Plus, we learn about butterflies in downtown Springdale and hear Sound Perimeter guiding us into autumn.

On today's show, we hear about "Song of a Blackbird," a graphic novel exploring how Dutch artists saved thousands of people from the Nazis. We’ll also talk with Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics about a computer attack in Fort Smith. Plus, we get ready for this month’s Old Friends Reunion.

On today's show, we learn that a redistricting fight in Missouri has led to a lot of ping-ponging in the judicial system and fear from Republicans in office. Plus, the first production for the University of Arkansas Theater this year has three directors, and we hear what that’s like. We also get a roundup of local music on Talkin' Tunes.

On today's show, we hear that a national nonprofit is providing free dental care to underserved kids. Plus, we hear from an actor: TheatreSquared's 21st season is starting with a stage masterpiece. We also learn more about a new podcast from University of Arkansas students.

On today's show, we hear that a new bookshop is open in Springdale with a pay-what-you-can model. We also consider the future of higher education with AI, rising costs and uncertain legislative waters. Plus, we look forward to this year's Veterans Day Parade.

On today's show, we gain a better understanding of what it means to be employed yet still struggle to get by. Plus, Perceval Everret tells us that fiction can serve an important function. We also get a new edition of Sound Perimeter.