Ozarks at Large

On today's show, we find out why the Washington County emergency service department is asking the Quorum Court for an upgraded emergency communications system. And, Roby Brock from Talk Business and Politics and John Brummett of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette talk politics and football. Plus, we speak with Ben Johnson about Arkansas history since 1930.

On today's show, we hear from the director of the U.S. Census Bureau and how his office is working to raise awareness about participating in the 2020 Census. Plus, a discussion of the future of the Fort Smith Police Department with newly-sworn-in Chief Danny Baker. And, we speak with Kristin Kaufman about why everyday experiences can be just as valuable and influential as the extraordinary ones.

On today's show, a discussion of the importance of the Overland Trail that provided early settlers with a route out west. Plus, crystals are the subject of a new exhibition at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. And, Fayetteville-based band Foggy Bobcat plays us a few tunes.

On today's show, more on Arkansas Public Theater's new initiative to reach out to the Hispanic community. Plus, details on the arrest of an attorney who is accused of coercing dozens of Marshallese women to travel to the U.S. to give their babies up for adoption. And, we get a preview of an upcoming performance by an a cappella group from Zimbabwe that will be taking place at the Walton Arts Center.

On today's show, we find out more about an opioid summit hosted by the Sebastian County Opioid Task Force. Plus, we hear about how climate change is already altering the composition of Ozark forests. And, we go back to 1978 when the former First National Bank commissioned a record dedicated to the city of Fayetteville.

On today's show, we hear from an architect about his, and other architects, responsibility to design buildings that fight climate change. Plus, Roby Brock and John Brummett discuss the do-right rule and how it applies to President Trump. And, Robert Ginsburg of KUAF's Shades of Jazz speaks with Freddy Cole, the brother of Nat King Cole, ahead of his performance at the Walton Arts Center.

On today’s show, Wes Studi, the actor, collaborates to help raise awareness about Native Americans. He was in Bentonville this weekend. Plus, we hear how the World Music Ensemble at the University of Arkansas is inspired by the Mediterranean.

On today's show, we get a preview of the newest album from Fayetteville band Basement Brew. We also hear about an effort to recycle plastic handles used to package six-packs of beer from local breweries, and an effort to eliminate euthanization at local animal shelters.

On today's show, we tell you about a Bentonville-based transitional housing nonprofit that has launched a tea company to raise funds for residents while they learn business skills. Plus, more than three billion birds have disappeared in North America since 1970, but an Arkansas orinthologist says there is some encouraging news. And we learn all about timba music ahead of a performance by Tiempo Libre at the Walton Arts Center.

On today's show, University of Arkansas Chancellor Joseph Steinmetz delivers the annual State of the University address. We have highlights. Plus, the state's only refugee resettlement agency issues a warning that new strict limits on refugee admission will cripple resettlement infrastructures. And, we explain how a proposed ordinance on driveway widths could impact the future design of homes in Fayetteville.