Ozarks at Large

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Ozarks at Large episodes

June 18 Visiting Fayetteville's first sheep — Looking forward to NWA Pride
On today's show, we hear from Fayetteville's first legally permitted urban sheep. We also get a preview of NWA Pride Weekend. Plus, our culture vulture pays us a visit to share some beach-related pop culture recommendations.
55 min
June 17 Preparing for menopause — How one man was 'Abducted by Lichen'
On today's show, we hear that healthcare providers say preventative care and knowing what symptoms to look for may help women feel more prepared for menopause. We also learn how lichen changed one man’s life. Plus, more details about a movie raising awareness about maternal mortality and more.
55 min
June 16 Detecting breast cancer early — Celebrating Juneteenth in Fayetteville
On today's show, we learn that healthcare providers say preventative care for women can lead to early treatment of breast cancer. Plus, we hear that this weekend’s Juneteenth celebration in Fayetteville is the 30th consecutive year for the northwest Arkansas observation of the holiday. Plus, we offer a conversation about public libraries and public television in Arkansas.
55 min
June 15 NWA health gains new leadership — Remembering Arkansas governors
On today's show, we learn there’s new ownership for a collection of hospitals and medical centers in Northwest Arkansas. We also continue our survey of a documentary on Arkansas’ history created to mark the country’s Bicentennial. Plus, we hear a new edition of Sound Perimeter.
55 min
June 05 Walton Family Foundation's Strategy 2030 — Cycling for a cause
On today's show: 2030 is approaching, fast. The Walton Family Foundation is identifying strategies for its latest five-year grantmaking cycle. Plus, this summer UAFS student Danu Regalado is cycling across the country to raise awareness for differently abled people, and Smokehouse Players are bringing "On Golden Pond" to the summer stage.
55 min
June 04 Bridging the dental insurance gap — 'ARIA-Opera on the Edge'
On today's show, we hear about a local dentist who is working on a new way to provide dental care to children who are underinsured. Plus, we learn that opera is anything but boring as Karen Day discusses her film ARIA-Opera on the Edge, part of the 2026 Bentonville Film Festival. We also talk about local music for the week.
55 min
June 03 Preventative care for women — Chefs and Fire
On today's show, we hear the first story in a three-part series on preventative care for women. We also learn about Electionsaurus. Plus, we get more about an event that brings together an all-star roster of area chefs for one night to cook over an open fire.
55 min
June 02 Exploring Crystal Bridges' growing galleries — The data center fight continues
On today's show, we learn that the answer as to whether data centers can be built in Pulaski County is still up in the air. Plus, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is ready to open its expansion, and we take a look at what's new. Drew Hutson Rogers also talks being on tour.
55 min
June 01 The Lunch Box Fund — How America remembered 1776 in 1976
On today's show, we hear about a new nonprofit based in central Arkansas that is launching to address food insecurity and student meal access. Plus, as the American 250th anniversary approaches, we listen to more archives from the Pryor Center, looking back at how Arkansas observed America’s history on the Bicentennial. We also offer an exploration of musical peace.
55 min
May 29 Collecting signatures for legislative change — The Arkansas Folklife Festival
On today's show, we hear that grassroots organizers are entering crunch time to collect signatures for potential ballot measures in Arkansas. Plus, we explore a festival that brings all of Arkansas together in one weekend. We also get River Valley headlines from Talk Business & Politics.
55 min