Ozarks at Large

A newly formed organization in northwest Arkansas wants to keep immigrants in the region informed. On today’s Ozarks at Large, Sophia Nourani talks with organizers of the Alliance for Immigrant Respect and Education. Also, the Black-Owned Northwest Arkansas Business Expo is back again and more extensive this time. Plus, a new book from the University of Arkansas Press explores Asian-American identity through recipes, essays and illustrations.

The Arkansas Legislature is hitting high gear. On today's show, Josie Lenora, politics and government reporter for Little Rock Public Radio, gives us the latest from the Capitol. We’ll also spend time with Pryor Center archives surveying the career of Arkansas-born Billy Bob Thornton.

Happy Valentine’s Day! It is National Heart Month, and on today's show, we hear there are efforts to make sure rural residents have more opportunities to take care of their coronary health. Plus, a big award for the Fort Smith Symphony, another Captain America movie and a pinball mecca on the outskirts of Rogers.

The City of Fayetteville is reaffirming its status as a welcoming city. On today's show, we hear why the city council took the move and what it means. Also, the intersection of magic and Black history. Plus, how the Beaver Water District is safeguarding northwest Arkansas’ drinking water.

There isn’t a PhD program in environmental health sciences in Arkansas right now, but there will be one soon. On today's show, we hear about UAMS' plans to start an environmental health sciences doctoral program this fall. Also, Bentonville Public Schools is developing guidelines about AI. Plus, we get the history of Rogers all in one place.

The Arkansas Crisis Center is now offering a text-to-chat helpline. On today's show, reporter Daniel Caruth provides more details about the new initiative. Also, we learn more about Mexico with the University of Arkansas Honors College. Plus, Ozarks at Large’s Sophia Nourani talks with songwriter, singer and musician Ashton Byrd.

The Arkansas Legislature moves into a fifth week of the 95th General Assembly today. On today's show, we review last week at the Capitol with Josie Lenora from Little Rock Public Radio. Also, Ozarks at Large host Kyle Kellams speaks with the director of public policy at the Alzheimer's Association in Arkansas about efforts to obtain more support for Arkansans living with dementia and their caregivers. Plus, the Pryor Center explains how US AID has historic connections to Arkansas.

Work shouldn’t be unhealthy, but how can we make sure our job doesn’t hurt us? On today's show, our series about health, nutrition and a balanced life examines workplace health. Plus, we spend a few minutes with Sonia De Los Santos and ask her about her musical career that has stretched across North America.

Legally present citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in northwest Arkansas are paying close attention to the Trump Administration’s executive orders. On today's show, reporter Jacqueline Froelich provides more details. Plus, the long history and uncertain future of earthquakes in Arkansas. Also, do podcasts need videos? Dan Craft says yes.

One of Arkansas’ largest cities is considering the livelihood of unhoused residents. On today's show, Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis reports on an ordinance that sought to restrict camping on public property in Fort Smith. We’ll also hear about confusion for VA employees from reporter Daniel Caruth. Plus, we trace the history of science through solar and lunar eclipses.