Ozarks at Large

Ozarks at Large

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Ozarks at Large episodes

  • Ozarks at Large for Friday, May 1, 2020
    On today's show, we have the latest from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we speak with Michael Tilley of Talk Business and Politics about the latest jobless numbers in Arkansas and how River Valley restaurants are reacting to the upcoming restriction rollbacks. And, we learn more about how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting the state's Marshallese population, which is at higher risk for complications from COVID-19.
    49 min
  • Ozarks at Large for Thursday, April 30, 2020
    On today's show, we have the latest information from Governor Asa Hutchinson's coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we begin our series of conversations with instructors who will lead sessions next month for a University of Arkansas Honors College course about the pandemic. And, we speak with a local hair stylist, who has been connecting with her clients during the outbreak through virtual appointments.
    50 min
  • Ozarks at Large for Wednesday, April 29, 2020
    On today's show, we have the latest updates from Governor Asa Hutchinson's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we hear from local law enforcement officers about the changes they've had to make in their daily operations and why that has resulted in fewer bookings at county jails. And, we speak with Eddie Schmeckenbecher, who stands by the governor's side every day during his COVID-19 briefings, about what it's been like to be Arkansas's American Sign Language translator during the pandemic
    47 min
  • Ozarks at Large for Tuesday, April 28, 2020
    On today's show, we have the latest highlights from the governor's coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we hear from the Startup Junkie Foundation about the expansion of its Kiva loan program to help small business owners during the COVID-19 outbreak. And, we speak with University of Arkansas researchers about why they are studying how we express our of fears during the pandemic.
    50 min
  • Ozarks at Large for Monday, April 27, 2020
    On today's show, we have the latest from Governor Asa Hutchinson's daily coronavirus briefing, which aired at noon today overlapping a portion of the noon edition of Ozarks at Large . Plus, we speak with protestors and Tyson Foods representatives as the company closes several plants in other parts of the country because of coronavirus outbreaks in the facilities. And, we find out what local gym operators are doing to keep customers engaged as they wait for the governor to provide guidelines for
    50 min
  • Ozarks at Large for Friday, April 24, 2020
    On today's show, we hear from advocates who have filed a complaint on behalf of prisoners at Cummins State Prison, which has become a coronavirus epicenter. Plus, we find out how the local Muslim community is adjusting its observance of Ramadan to abide by social distancing guidelines. And, we have our final intallment of our conversations with local seniors about what's in been like to finish their high school careers during a pandemic.
    49 min
  • Ozarks at Large for Thursday, April 23, 2020
    On today's show, we have an update on the state's coronavirus response from the governor during his daily briefing. Plus, we hear about a new food access map developed by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and Uplift Arkansas. And, we find out about Southwestern Electric Power Company's purchase of new wind generation and transmission facilities in Oklahoma.
    48 min
  • Ozarks at Large for Wednesday, April 22, 2020
    On today's show, we have the latest update from Governor Asa Hutchinson's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we hear from advocates at the Children's Safety Center of Washington County about how they're continuing to organize trainings during the pandemic. And, we mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with the founder of the OMNI Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology.
    50 min
  • Ozarks at Large for Tuesday, April 21, 2020
    On today's show, we have highlights from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we speak with a representative from Northwest Arkansas National Airport about the funding the airport has received from the federal CARES Act that's meant to provide relief during the pandemic. And, we head to Eureka Springs where a pastor has organized an effort to make sure Carroll County residents have food to get them through the outbreak.
    54 min
  • Ozarks at Large for Monday, April 20, 2020
    On today's show, we have the latest from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we hear from a pulmonologist who is treating COVID-19 patients at Mercy Hospital about what he's been experiencing on the ground. And, we launch a series of conversations with local seniors called Senior Portraits where we discuss what it's been like to finish high school during a pandemic.
    54 min

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A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.

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