Ozarks at Large

On today’s show, we consider problems associated with bullying. Plus, we learn about research at the University of Arkansas that could increase how sunlight can power our lives. Also, the Black Apple Awards puts creative people in the limelight, and we get a preview of the annual event.

In this hour, recorded live at Fayetteville Public Library as part of the 2018 Fayetteville Roots Festival, we talk with Al Bell and P. Allen Smith, and we hear musical performances from Arkansauce, Trout Fishing in America, Mary Gauthier and more.

In this hour, recorded live at Fayetteville Public Library as part of the 2018 Fayetteville Roots Festival, we talk with Kent Bonar and Crescent Dragonwagon, and we hear musical performances from Josh Ritter, The Shook Twins, Still on the Hill, and more.

On today’s show, an exploration of the history of one road and a building alongside it in Springdale. Plus, we hear about life in Arkansas before we turned on the lights. And we learn about efforts to organize teachers in the Natural State.

On today’s show, we hear how northwest Arkansas is getting closer to viewing celestial bodies. Plus, the city of Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas are getting closer to launching the region’s first bike share program. And Arkansas is closer to another first, a blood bank for pets.

On today’s show, we hear how one northwest Arkansas company is helping employees with English literacy. Plus, we learn how a good, really good, letter of recommendation can help with college admissions. And John Brummett, political writer for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, considers truth, health, faith and politics.

On today’s show, we speak with University of Arkansas-Fort Smith chancellor Paul B. Beran as he prepares to leave the post he's held for a dozen years. Plus, the calendar says summer, but school starting means fall is here, so we begin a series of fall book recommendations.

On today’s show, we hear about a different kind of cycling experience as the largest pump track in the U.S. takes shape in Springdale. Plus, we hear about the value of literacy for one newcomer to Arkansas.

On today’s show, we learn how The Human Library of Fayetteville will soon offer library books that can actually talk to us. Plus, we talk to John L. Colbert, the new superintendent of Fayetteville Public Schools, and we hear about an upcoming vegetable fermentation workshop in Springdale.

On today’s show, the University of Arkansas is preparing to clear a patch of land that has become a homeless encampment for dozens of people. We hear how several nonprofit agencies are working to make the transition as seamless as possible for the community. Plus, Todd Sanders is a neon artist in Austin, but many of his pieces are in Bentonville. He’ll lead a stroll of his work this month, and we’ll talk to him from his studio.