Tom Hanks is trying to outrun climate change in Finch , streaming on Disney+. Courtney Lanning says it is a wild, impressive ride.

Northwest Arkansas-based astrologer Haley Smith spoke with Ozarks at Large reporter Daniel Caruth for his piece on renewed interest in new age spiritual practices during the pandemic. Listen to Haley's full interview above.

At the top of our show today, medical centers like Arkansas Children's Hospital are still waiting to receive their vaccine doses to start giving to children, COVID-19 numbers are at a slight increase across the state, and the University of the Ozarks will present an evening of storytelling with the editor of Dramatist magazine.

A pioneering research scholar at the University of Arkansas - Little Rock has linked the presence of medical marijuana dispensaries in Arkansas and other states to a reduction in illicit drug use and overdose mortality. Economics professor Rhet Smith , for nearly a decade, has been investigating the sociological effects of decriminalizing marijuana.

Jonelle Fulmer, the chair of the Republican Party of Arkansas, discusses the state's redistricting as well as her background with the Republican party on today's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal .

The coming week of musical attractions includes a night of soul music, a celebration of Dia de Muertos, plenty of folk music, and a bit of psychedelic surf metal. Thu, Nov 4 Boy Named Banjo at George's Majestic Lounge (Fayetteville) - $12.00, 8:30 p.m. Steve Wariner at JJ's LIVE (Fayetteville) - start at $25, 7:30 p.m. Jeremiah Griffin at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse (Fayetteville) - 7 p.m. Fri, Nov 5 The Mixtapes at George's Majestic Lounge (Fayetteville) - $15.00, 9:30 p.m. Uncrowned Kings at George

University of Arkansas music professor Lia Uribe this week explores the sounds of Venezuelan composers. We hear compositions by Aldemaro Romero, Teresa Carreño and Gabriela Montero,

After eighteen years with Arkansas Sierra Club , Glen Hooks is transitioning to a new position with Audubon Delta as a key policy manager. Audubon's enduring mission is to connect people to nature, prevent air and water pollution, promote land conservation, and reduce the impact of global climate change.

At the top of our midweek show, Governor Asa Hutchinson discusses the impending special session for the Arkansas Legislature to consider state income tax, the newly approved children's dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available immediately , and the Razorbacks soccer squad advance to the SEC conference semifinals with a win over the LSU Tigers.

Thousands of government leaders, diplomats, business executives, NGO reps and protesters from around the globe have converged this week on Glasgow to attend the 26 th Conference of the Parties –COP26 Climate Summit . We talk with Cherelle Blazer, Senior Director of Sierra Club ’s International Climate and Policy Campaign, headquartered in the mid-South region who's attending the summit.