Ozarks at Large

On today's show, we speak with a legal expert to learn more about the state of civil rights for transgender people. Plus, we hear about preventing the spread of measles to Arkansas, we learn about a recently discovered-species of Ebola that could be more widespread than previously thought, and we hear how public school students in Arkansas will get more time for recess starting next school year.

On today’s show, Serve Northwest Arkansas has broken ground on the region’s first bridge housing community. Plus, we hear how a downtown Fort Smith theater that once hosted the likes of Shirley Temple and Mary Astor is getting a new lease on life. And, we learn about a new autism therapy clinic franchise that is growing in Arkansas, with a newly constructed facility in Fayetteville.

On today's show, we speak to an expert on urbanization and digital trends about the concept of a smart city. Plus, The Good Fear stops by to talk about their new record, which has been released in time for Record Store Day. And we hear how Fayetteville High School is testing new food options for students that will debut next school year.

On today’s show, we learn how Habitat for Humanity Benton County is coordinating a Women Build program, starting with skills orientation. Plus, a visiting scholar discusses the differences and similarities between a civilian courtroom and a military one. And, a big golf tournament lands in northwest Arkansas.

On today’s show, we hear how a new law allowing DACA students to become nurses may help the state’s nursing shortage. Plus, Waitress is a musical that approaches life as it is, and we have a conversation with cast members from the show, which is on stage at Walton Arts Center through Sunday. And, the Militant Grammarian returns to discuss some idiosyncrasies of the English language.

On today's show, we hear about a new option for travelers flying to and from northwest Arkansas. Plus, we hear how the City of Fayetteville has reinstituted a Council of Neighborhoods. And we hear how a food waste recovery program in Fayetteville is being tested throughout the country.

On today’s show, we hear how Josh Dawsey covers the White House in 2019 for the Washington Post. Plus, we hear how more foster children in Arkansas are being placed with family members. And we learn about a possible deep connection between your gums and your heart.

On today's show, we learn how a new study assesses the region's arts and culture ecosystem. Plus, the band Lost John joins us in the studio to talk about their new album, and Michael Tilley catches us up on some of the week's news from the Arkansas River Valley.

On today’s show, we hear how UAMS is launching a new Alzheimer’s seminar for children. Plus, with bird nesting season upon us in the Ozarks, certain bird enthusiasts are lending a hand. And Mervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas tells us what we do know, and not know, about Yield Curve Inversion.

On today's show, we learn why the city of Fayetteville is asking residents to remove their Bradford Pear trees in exchange for a native tree. Plus two Arkansas Geological Survey scientists spend nine months of every year mapping the state’s geology, and we learn more about their work with a visit to remote Madison County.