Ozarks at Large

On today’s show, we learn how the city of Van Buren wants to be the latest in the region to give its downtown some new business. Plus, John Brummett gives us his insight into Arkansas’ four congressional races this fall. Also, we hear how Michael Mwenso and the Shakes give audiences almost the entire world during a concert.

On today’s show, we learn how Arkansas voters are thinking about some of the ballot issues they’ll decide this fall. Plus, we explore what we think about aging as we preview a U of A Honors College Seminar Series that will be offered in the spring.

On today’s show, what happens when a protester is taken away by security after interrupting a hearing for a Supreme Court nominee? We find out from a resident of Eureka Springs. Plus, Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics on the week’s news, and we hear how the latest album from Cody Nielsen is infused with a variety of musical styles.

On today’s show, the Pryor Center will keep collecting Arkansas history, but we learn how it is also engaging with the present. We also hear how in Late Nite Catechism, Sister engages with the audience. And our Militant Grammarian is back to engage in a vocabulary quiz of sorts.

On today’s show, how to react when popular music includes a word that’s not appropriate for everyday conversation. Plus, organizers include beer, tech and music in the 2018 Ampfest. And Roby Brock includes congressional, legislative and issue choices in his examination of of the 2018 election now that Labor Day is behind us.

On today’s show, we learn about new strategies for dealing with chicken litter. Plus, we hear about ways to deal with BS. And, we learn about a new robot being used at UAFS to help cut the lawns of the campus.

On today’s show, the future of Markham Hill in Fayetteville. We learn how a city’s growth and a desire to preserve woods spur a conversation. Plus, a pioneer of the northwest Arkansas brewing boom is for sale. And we’ll listen to new music from The Lark and the Loon.

On today’s show, we learn about efforts to restore the historic Elkhorn Tavern. Plus, the city of Fort Smith pleads its case with the EPA for the attention paid to longtime sewer problems. We also get a preview of the next Fort Smith Symphony season, and we get a preview of $160 million in upgrades that will make their public debut this weekend at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteivlle.

On today’s show, we hear how Arkansas businesses and farmers are keeping a close watch on the latest trade developments in Washington. Plus, we learn why state naturalists are paying close attention to Arkansas turtles. And we’re getting close to a holiday weekend, so we’ll offer up a three-day live music preview.

On today’s show, we get an update on DACA. Plus, a consideration of the very basics of learning, teaching and thinking.