Ozarks at Large

On today's program, we hear how the University of Arkansas is preparing for guns on campus. Also, Roby Brock talks to Senator Tom Cotton about his latest positions on immigrants, DACA and Russian influence on American elections. Plus, the band High Lonesome joins us in the studio prior to their show tonight celebrating the release of a new album.

On today’s Ozarks, the Citizens’ Climate Lobby is coming to Fort Smith. Also, Tony Hale, from HBO’s Veep and Arrested Development on Netflix, is coming to Fayetteville, and we talk with the two-time Emmy winner prior to his visit.

On today’s program, Arkansans wait to find out how a new farm bill may, or may not, have an impact on the state. Plus, we hear about the ways the language we use may, or may not, have an impact on our lives. And, we hear about the major impact Fort Smith native Alphonso Trent had on the musical landscape.

On today’s show: considering open carry in Arkansas. Plus, John Brummett considers the recent government shutdown, and we consider what it might be like to stump the Militant Grammarian.

On today’s show, we visit an annual festival devoted to school choice in Arkansas. Plus, we hear about a weekend of marchers, and we learn about an art exhibition devoted to the intersection of art and design.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large, the Fayetteville VA is looking for new leadership. We’ll have a conversation with the departing director. Also, we have an update on an audit of the Fort Smith Police Department.

On today’s show, how a local architect created a space offering respect and dignity to people seeking healthcare. Plus, a Salvadoran mother explains how the termination of her Temporary Protected Status is impacting her family.

On today’s show, from clean up in aisle five to check out at the front desk, we hear how an old grocery store will evolve into a new library in Prairie Grove. Plus, we consider the risk of wildfires in Arkansas, and, for International Mentoring Day, we get a reminder of what it takes to be a mentor.

On today’s show, we hear thoughts about civil rights from observations yesterday on Martin Luther King Jr. Day; we hear sounds and conversations from Fort Smith and Springdale. Plus, John Brummett considers the most recent budget items proposed by Governor Asa Hutchinson. And '90s nostalgia is here; the band Dial Up exclusively plays 90s hits and will play tomorrow night for a crowd and for Arkansas tourism.

On today’s program, we spend time with five performers preparing a special concert this weekend. We hear the duos Still on the Hill and The Ozark Highballers with dance caller Steve Green in the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.