Ozarks at Large

This week, University of Arkansas music professor Lia Uribe explores the tabla, the main percussive instrument used in Northern Indian classical music. Featuring music and performances by Nilan Chaudhuri, Dinuk Wijeratne the Boston Conservatory Orchestra, Sandeep Das, Bjork and Talvin Singh.

On today's show, hearing more about early African-Americans in this region. Plus, paths to Black entrepreneurship in northwest Arkansas, a hip hop show at George's Majestic Lounge tonight, and much more.

While reported new cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas are slowing, reported deaths from the disease are not.

Dr. Caree Banton, host of Undisciplined, gathered a panel of Black business owners from across northwest Arkansas to discuss their experiences. In an excerpt from the live recording, we hear what inspired them to start their own business. Find more information about upcoming Undisciplined Live recordings here.

The Washington County Historical Society's Diverse Settlers Committee — originally named Black Settlers — has produced a virtual Black History Month program for 2022. Founding member, Margaret Clark, explains the origins and mission of the committee.

This week's examination of University of Arkansas history concentrates on Silas Hunt and others who figured in the long journey of integration at the school.

Jasper Logan and Baang bring hip hop to George's Majestic Lounge tonight. We talked with them about music, promotion and friendship in advance of the concert.

On today's show, a change at Heifer International. Plus, our Militant Grammarian tracks down idiom origins, looking at the RNC censure, and much more.

Our show begins with the Monday report from the Arkansas Department of Health about COVID-19. Known new cases appear to be slowing, but deaths from the virus continue to be reported at high numbers.

Washington County Quorum Court Jail/Law Enforcement/Courts Committee members Monday night approved a non-binding resolution expressing appreciation for Dr. Robert Karas, operator of Karas Correctional Health in Fayetteville. Karas is under contract to medically treat county jail detainees. Karas prescribes off-label use of ivermectin, not approved by FDA, to prevent or treat Covid-19 in the jail....

Early voting is underway ahead of today's special City Council election in Fayetteville. Late last week during a major winter storm that paralyzed the region, we encountered a couple hiking in deepening snow to early vote at the county courthouse, the only county facility open during that day — proving that Democracy works even during a blizzard.

John Brummett from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and Roby Brock from our partner Talk Business and Politics discuss GOP censure and more in their weekly conversation.

Dr. Caree Banton, Director of the African and African-American Studies program at the University of Arkansas and host of the podcast Undisciplined, along with KUAF public radio, presents a series of four live podcast recordings in celebration of Black History Month. The first event is tonight at 5pm at Into+View Art Gallery and Studio in Rogers.

You know what it means if you "let the cat of the bag" or "butter up" somebody. But why, exactly, do we say these things? Our Militant Grammarian, Katherine Shurlds, offers origins of some common idioms.

Over the weekend Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation released a barred owl back into the wild, four months after being taken in for severe head trauma and a broken leg. The owl was cheered on by a crowd of nearly 100 people at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville.

On today's show, saving the Buffalo River, again. Plus, the Scott Family Amazeum seeks creative minds to come be a part of the crew, and much more.

The latest report from the Arkansas Department of Health indicates fewer new cases of COVID-19 from a testing day when much of the state was still thawing out from a winter storm.

“Save the Buffalo River … Again” authored by Brian Thompson details the seven-year long battle to shutter an industrial swine breeding facility situated a few miles upstream of our nation's first declared national river. Sourcing news accounts, scientific studies, stakeholders, as well as lead opposition group, Buffalo River Watershed Alliance, Thompson reveals how corporate pork producers attempt...

The Scott Family Amazeum is seeking creative minds to help with collaboration.

We present an archive edition of our Pryor Center Profiles. In 2020 Randy Dixon explained the story of the musical ensemble The Group and their history in Arkansas.

Research at Arkansas State University is looking into connections between financial literacy and health literacy. Johnathan Reaves, with our partner station KASU, talked with one of the researchers.

On today's show, stories of the University of Arkansas' past. Plus, an interview with a future Rhodes scholar, and much more.

The Arkansas Department of Health recorded more than 40 deaths from COVID-19 in Thursday's report.

For this week's look back at the news, Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics examines ArcBest revenue, a developing legislative primary in the Arkansas River Valley and good news for dogs (and the people they hang out with).

A snowstorm is pushing some weekend events later into 2022. Becca Martin Brown, the features editor with the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, gives us the rundown on what might still be happening. She also gives us a welcome glimpse toward the summer.