Ozarks at Large

On today's show, we begin a week of deep dives into our 28-year archive of interviews and shows. Today we hear conversations with architect E. Fay Jones, stand-up comedian Carlos Mencia, former Stax Records executive and co-owner Al Bell, and we hear a performance from the Ozark Highlanders bagpipe band.

On today's program, we tour the newly renovated Early American Art Galleries at Crystal Bridges. Plus, a new University of Arkansas Libraries storage facility is not being constructed with concrete blocks or steel but with cross-laminated timber. And, the Accidentals perform inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.

On today's show, the fate of a controversial industrial swine breeding facility federally permitted five years ago to operate six miles upstream of the Buffalo National River is at the center of an extraordinary Arkansas legislative special session this week. Plus, a local teen offers cancer patients free makeovers and Arkansas researchers come up with a blood test that can help detect some forms of cancer in their early stages.

On today’s show, considering who can, and how they should, prescribe opioids in Arkansas. Plus, changes made by China in what that country accepts for recyclables may have an effect on Arkansas cities. And, the Militant Grammarian is back with some words we don’t use as often as maybe we should.

A month after the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, students across the country walked out of class to remember the 17 people who died. Students in Fayetteville and Bentonville joined them. Plus, the Fayetteville superintendent discusses his newly formed safety and security task force and where he stands on arming school staff. Also, Roby Brock and John Brummett on whether the bills brought up during the special legislative session really fit the bill. And, we have puppets.

On today’s show, Arkansas business interests are keeping a close watch on tariffs. Plus, Olivia’s Basket will spend spring break building another home. And, skunks are busy in the Ozarks this time of year.

On today’s show, Geoffrey Brock, editor of The Arkansas International, discusses the publication’s mission and an upcoming dance party to help support that mission. Plus, musician Shannon Wurst is back with a new album., and Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics helps us understand housing, banking and education.

On today’s show, learning more about women who suffer domestic violence. Plus the Militant Grammarian explains why we need to be precise when using legal terms. And, a farewell party planned for a beloved Fayetteville grocery store is not your average party.

On today’s Ozarks, housing, healthcare and transportation. We discover how the Fort Smith Housing Authority is creating new ways to provide affordable homes, Arkansas Works continues to evolve, and we hear a conversation about smarter ways to get around.

On today’s show, Arkansas’ requirement for work to participate in Medicaid expansion is approved. Plus, a guide for teachers to help guide participation in the modern media landscape. And, new immigrants are participating in a literacy and cuisine program with Ozark Literacy Council.