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Ozarks at Large

KUAF 91.3 Public Radio

A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.

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55:00

One teacher's remarkable summer plans — Fayetteville...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/29

Matt Holden’s “what I did this summer” essay for 2025 should be interesting. On today's show, we hear that the Fayetteville teacher’s summer will include trips into the Pacific Ocean and to Africa. This summer also means the inaugural Ozark Music Festival all around northwest Arkansas, so we'll provide a glimpse of what's to come. Also, the city of Fayetteville named this year's Amazing Tree, but what makes it so special?

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54:59

Honoring 50 years of Vietnamese culture, experiences...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/28

This week marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon. On today's show, we'll hear about refugees from the Vietnam War who made their way to the U.S. through Fort Chaffee. And while the war in Vietnam was half a world away, the impact was felt locally, as we hear in archival recordings of war protests from the Pryor Center.

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54:54

Food banks struggle amid funding shortfall — Free...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/25

Food banks play a crucial role in efforts to alleviate food insecurity nationwide. On today's show, we discuss the importance of food banks in 2025. Also, today, TheatreSquared is staging a world premiere. Plus, an appreciation of volunteers for National Volunteer Month.

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54:59

Researching trends in autism diagnoses — A gathering...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/24

A 2022 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences study identified one in 34 Arkansas eight-year-olds as being on the autism spectrum. On today's show, Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore speaks with a researcher behind the project. Also today, a project to help Arkansas’ state butterfly survive and thrive. Plus, Northwest Arkansas Community College is staging its spring musical and joining with other colleges to consider higher education in the state.

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55:00

Considering journalism — Jim Self talks creating...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/23

On today's show, Chuck Todd, former host of "Meet the Press," says many news consumers are missing a vital source of information. Additionally, you may think you haven’t heard Jim Self play music, but you have. Plus, Becca Martin Brown returns to go "The Other Way."

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54:59

Managing wastewater in an expanding region — UCA's...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/22

On today's show, we hear about a group of leaders and experts gathering this week to discuss wastewater solutions for a growing region. Also, University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis joins us to discuss the university's northwest Arkansas blitz. Plus, software engineer Karen Kilroy joins Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis to discuss the results of the No-Code Hackathon.

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55:00

Post-2025 General Assembly reflection — 'The Evil of...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/21

On today's show, we discuss the Arkansas Legislature's adjournment and how Gov. Sanders’ wish list is nearly complete. Also, Elizabeth Minnich talks about her book “The Evil of Banality." Plus, we celebrate the 150th edition of Sound Perimeter with Lia Uribe.

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54:59

Math Day 2025 — Onyx preps for a shifting global economy

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/18

On today's show, a day devoted to math discovery is open to everyone for the second year in a row. Also, the economic squeeze is on local coffee entrepreneurs. Plus, Michael Tilley returns with headlines from the River Valley.

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54:59

Planning for regional growth — 3D-printed food

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/17

On today's show, we hear about the Northwest Arkansas Council's strategy for regional growth. We also learn more about 3D-printed food in a new segment of "Balance." Additionally, our reporter, Jack Travis, shares some Earth Day activities for your family.

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54:59

The UofA's new research institute's grand opening —...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/16

A new research institute has opened on the University of Arkansas campus. On today's show, a tour of the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research. Also, the deadline for Real ID is approaching and we have what you need to know. Plus, we hear about next month's Fresh Grass Festival's strong Arkansas connection.

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54:59

Increasing requirements for voter registration —...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/15

A new piece of federal legislation may require paper documentation of a voter’s citizenship. On today's show, we learn how this impacts Arkansans. Also, as the GORP program closes this semester, we take a moment to explore one more participating company. Plus, a conversation with a mind Rogers-based firm that uses AI to stay at the forefront of advertising.

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54:58

Reviewing failed bills from the 2025 General Assembly...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/14

You can’t win ‘em all in sports or the Arkansas Legislature. On today's show, Josie Lenora from Little Rock Public Radio talks us through some bills that didn’t make it and the pivots made by lawmakers. Also, Randy Dixon with the Pryor Center offers a guide to what we might have been talking about on our show 50 years ago today.

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54:59

The end of INTERFORM — Blazing trails in 'Western Swing'

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/11

Fashion designers in northwest Arkansas are forging a new path after a supporting organization folds. Also, Matt McGowan explains that his new novel, “Western Swing,” includes a young man seeking his own new path. Plus, news from Michael Tilley with Talk Business and Politics.

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54:59

A growing film scene — Gaming in NWA

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/10

Advocates of boosting Arkansas’ film industry say offering incentives for filmmakers could begin to make the state a player in that field. On today's show, Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams discusses a campaign to bring more movies to Arkansas. Plus, we will explore another entertainment industry gaining a foothold in northwest Arkansas: video game production. Also, learning more about KUAF's Listening Lab.

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Getting kids to school safely — A posthumous work...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/09

The city of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville School District are teaming up to provide safe routes to school. On today's show, we hear how the city is seeking public input on how to implement the plan best. Plus, we hear about new words from the late Charles Portis. We've also got your next weekend planned out as we talk some tunes.

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54:58

Potentially ending the four-day school week - taking...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/08

About one in five public schools in Arkansas are using a four-day school week. A bill in the legislature could put a halt to that.Plus, a new major at John Brown University will take flight this fall and an update on Arkansas Children’s expansion across the state.

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54:59

Arkansas Legislature is back from spring break -...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/07

Bills about social transitioning for transgender minors, ivermectin, and mandatory posting of the ten commandments make their way through the Arkansas Legislature, even if they may face legal changes. Plus, musical reflections on life, death and grace included in a new Sound Perimeter from Lia Uribe.

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54:59

A Celtic Conference at the UofA — Biking photography...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/04

This week, a conference on the University of Arkansas campus focuses on Celtic language and culture and how the past can help inform the present. On today's show, we hear about the Celtic Studies Association of North America, which convened in Fayetteville. Also, Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics takes Arkansas' economic temperature. Plus, entrepreneurs in the cycling arena are refining their work with the Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator.

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Arkansas' economic impact — Protecting poultry workers

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/03

A recent report shows that Arkansas is ranked the best in the nation in one financial growth area. However, another indicator is nearly the worst. On today's show, we'll hear more about the state's economic status. We'll also learn about a significant gift to UAFS that endows a Center for Nonprofits. Plus, Ozarks at Large's Daniel Caruth reports how America's largest meat producer faces external and internal scrutiny for its workplace policies.

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A pop-up healthcare clinic — SongRider puts writers...

Ozarks at Large ·

2025/04/02

On today's show, we learn about a free healthcare clinic happening this weekend in Fort Smith. Also, we have more about the second iteration of SongRider: songwriters embedded with cyclists across northwest Arkansas. Plus, the Gathering of the Groups annual meeting is this weekend at the Fayetteville Public Library, but what will happen during that conference?

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