Ozarks at Large

On today’s show we learn about approaches to cataloging, or even defining, hate crimes in Arkansas. Plus, we hear how a House of Songs in Bentonville is really a house of songs. And an upcoming seminar on the University of Arkansas campus will examine the role of soccer in the world; we get a preview.

On today’s show, we hear about an attempt to gather community members for a calm conversation about a controversial subject: the soldier in the middle of Bentonville’s downtown square. Plus, a gathering designed to interest more girls in coding. And several Texas musicians gather at the Elk River for a special project.

On today’s show, reaction continues after the announcement that DACA is coming to an end. Plus, a conversation about the expansion of information that’s just wrong, and we learn how to arm news consumers against false news. And, all over Arkansas, investments are being made in art and tourism.

On today’s show, the calendar suggests concealed guns are legal on public university and college campuses in Arkansas now...but not so fast: the process to allow concealed carry on campus is not yet complete. Plus, a history on the process to create mass information before the printing press; we’ll preview a public talk about manuscripts, and Senator Tom Cotton on a busy September for Congress.

On today's show, we hear more from our show taped in front of a live audience August 26, 2017 during the Fayetteville Roots Festival. We hear more songs and conversation with Liza Anne, Blind Boy Paxton and The Stray Birds.

On this morning's show, we hear highlights from a show we recorded in front of a live audience Saturday, August 26, 2017 during the Fayetteville Roots Festival. We talk with artist Matt Miller, Don Bennett of Tri-Cycle Farms, the winning chefs from the weekend's cook-off competition, Joe Randel from the Walton Family Foundation, and we hear musical selections from Liza Anne, Blind Boy Paxton, and The Stray Birds.

On today’s show, it's been 70 years since a high school was built in Berryville, and now the school district is considering a new building. Plus, this year’s gold medalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition gets ready for his next concert, in Bentonville. And, take 20 musicians, put them in a cabin for the weekend and what do you get? An album with brand new songs that will support a friend with MS. We learn more about the Elk River Sessions.

On today’s show, a Springdale teacher with something very much in common with many of her students. Plus, the possibility of light bus service in northwest Arkansas’ future, and the 12th season is underway for TheatreSquared with Fun Home.

On today's show, we hear new music from local country artist Dylan Earl; we hear from a doctor who has certified several patients for medical cannabis cards in Arkansas; and our Militant Grammarian returns to help us with proofreading and copy editing.

On today's show, we hear how Fort Smith is sending aid to Houston. Plus, we hear about a shortage of a common travel vaccination at the U of A campus, and we get an autumn reading list from Clint Schnekloth.