Ozarks at Large

On today's show, we hear from an immigrant rights advocate as the U.S. Supreme Court lifts injunctions placed on the Trump administration's new public charge policy. Plus, we find out more about a new Crystal Bridges exhibit that highlights the work of Hank Willis Thomas. And, we head to Clear Spring School, an independent school started in Eureka Springs in 1974, which aims to instill in students a passion for hands-on life-long learning.

On today's show, we head to Rogers where a new art exhibit, inspired by the 1619 Project, explores the African-American experience. Plus, we tell you why libraries in eastern Oklahoma are doing away with late fees. And, we speak with an Ozarks-born journalist who is being honored for reporting on outsider communities.

On today's show, we discuss the economic forecast for Northwest Arkansas. Plus, we head to Benton County where officials are pressing for federal disaster aid to help with continuing recovery from a late October EF2 tornado. And, we have an update on the continued effort to stop a development on Markham Hill in Fayetteville.

On today's show, we head to a local Methodist church where the congregation is grappling with the question of LGBTQ inclusion. Plus, we tell you more about the future of a piece of Carroll County wilderness that was divided into LLCs, probed for minerals by an out-of-state private equity speculator and finally sold off. And, we discuss a new book about the unique Mardi Gras celebrations that have taken shape since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

On today's show, we have the details on two different bond elections; one in the Fayetteville School District and the other in the City of Bella Vista. Plus, we have a discussion about bad medicine in the modern era ahead of a University of Arkansas Honors College seminar this fall. And, we head to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge to find out more about their newest residents: two white tigers rescued from a Florida attraction.

On today's show, we speak with Michael Tilley of Talk Business and Politics about the week's news in the River Valley. Plus, we find out about a panel that aims to put the new coronavirus in context. And, we head to the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History to find out about their new exhibit, which focuses on the history of Greek life at the University of Arkansas.

On today's show, after a record-breaking year at XNA, we find out what's next for the airport in 2020. Plus, Buffalo National River Partners is getting ready for the 50th anniversary celebration of the river, we'll tell you more about their logo contest. And, we delve into our archives for a look at Highfill before XNA and the airport's "cloud breaking" ceremony in 1995.

On today's show, we head to Eureka Springs to find out more about the $10 million redevelopment of Pine Mountain Theater and Village. Plus, we find out what it takes to become a wildlife rehabilitator and the need for more people in the profession. And, we have an interview with Fred Hersch, who will perform with the Fred Hersch Trio this Friday.

On today's show, a federal immigration program known as 287(g) that is enforced by the Washington County Sheriff's Office can mean deportation for some undocumented residents. We discuss the program's implications with the sheriff and a parent of a recently detained man. Plus, we visit an elm tree in Fayetteville that has received a special designation. And, we talk about the language of sleep with our Militant Grammarian.

On today's show, we have more on a new study that found the average cost of insulin more than doubled since 2014 in Arkansas where health officials say over a quarter of a million of adults are diagnosed with the disease. Plus, we have an interview with NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep about his new book. And, we sort out the role and credentialing of service, therapy and emotional support animals.