Ozarks at Large

On today's show, a nature center in Fort Smith is getting some much-needed improvements. Also, learning more about Italian immigrants who left harsh conditions on a southern plantation to establish Tontitown. Plus, a trip through the world of ballads on a new edition of "Sound Perimeter."

On today's show, the influence of billionaires on college athletics. Also, we wrap up our series, "TEA: The Transgender Experience in Arkansas." Plus, dozens of filmmakers are coming to Rogers this weekend.

On today's show, a trip through a citywide garage sale. Also, a new NPR podcast is part interview and part existential game show. Plus, our Militant Grammarian gets talkative about silent letters.

On today's show, low levels of rainfall in Louisiana are having an impact on crawfish boil season everywhere. Plus, Arkansas memorializes David Pryor, and this weekend … May the 4th be with you.

On today's show, Jewel puts together a museum experience. Plus, a look into Drug Take Back Day 2024. We also learn more about the Old Friends Farm near Prairie Grove.

On today's show, providing options to men when it comes to birth control. Also, a new greenway is being constructed in Fort Smith. Plus, warmer weather brings out the jazz.

On today's show, prioritizing education for environmental programs in Fayetteville. Also, foraging for springtime mushrooms. Plus, a deep dive into the work of Charles Portis.

On today's show, lessons learned from being a finalist for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Plus, a tribute to a young artist and the hospice professionals who helped her and her family. And an installation devoted to raising awareness about sexual assault that’s become a global phenomenon.

On today's show, we consider the elements of "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle," especially through sustainable fashion. Also, Representative Steve Womack is among a bipartisan group of lawmakers who want the US Postal Service to reconsider its facility changes. Plus, remembering David Pryor.

On today's show, observing Earth Day with environmental educator Heather Ellzey. Also, six performers with the Silk Road Ensemble bring a world of music to Rogers. Plus, we review a week of news with Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics, and Becca Martin Brown from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette gives us weekend options.

On today's show, the attempt to bring voter registration to the 21st century in Arkansas. Also, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Fat Ham” decides to be (and not be) Hamlet. Plus, one northwest Arkansas manufacturer’s evolution.

On today's show, preparation is underway for a city-wide clean-up day in Fayetteville. Also, a life with "To Kill a Mockingbird." Plus, the Fort Smith Symphony teams up with Captain Kirk.

On today's show, a team effort brings us the updates to Wilson Park in Fayetteville. Also, Keri Blakinger discusses her memoir about prison. Plus, life after prison. Plus, how a restaurateur decided to make pizza in Johnson.

On today's show, as northwest Arkansas continues to grow, regional services try to keep pace, including animal shelters. Also, a new documentary traces connections between groups in Arkansas and the Oklahoma City bombing. Plus, Grammy-nominated trombonist and composer Papo Vazquez will be in residency at the University of Arkansas this week.

On today's show, we discuss the Muslim community in northwest Arkansas. Plus, Pat Ryan Key visited the Carver Center for Public Radio to perform, discuss his new record and how things have changed for him.

On today's show, the impact of fashion here in Northwest Arkansas. Also, the Razorbacks welcome a new head men’s basketball coach. Plus, musicians from the Silk Road Ensemble are in Fayetteville this week for a music education conference and to perform.

On today's show, we hear about the impact of the decision of the state of Arkansas to remove X from state IDs. Also, the Ozark Jazz Philharmonic is getting ready for its big debut. Plus, as people continue to move to northwest Arkansas, what are they looking for?

On today's show, Thaden School in Bentonville is expanding. We also learn more about a huge investment in the electric grid in Arkansas. Plus, a trip to the archives about a high-profile federal trial in Fort Smith, 36 years ago this month, with 14 people charged with trying to overthrow the government.

On today's show, we learn more about Soldiers Songs and Voices Northwest Arkansas. Also, a NASA scientist explains what Monday’s eclipse can tell us. Plus, discovering math in the everyday.

On today's show, drug advocacy groups warn Arkansans about a dangerous new trend in the illegal drug supply. Also, tracing a partisan shift in Arkansas. Plus, music with heart is at the center of a new Sound Perimeter.

On today's show, a local nonprofit is trying to grow the skateboarding scene in northwest Arkansas. Also, we continue our series "TEA: the Transgender Experience in Arkansas." Plus, two musicians travel to all 50 states in search of unity.

On today's show, preparing for a once in a lifetime celestial event passing through Arkansas' skies next week. Also, continuing a public discussion about housing in northwest Arkansas. Plus, one way to mark change in the region? Breweries.

On today's show, a group of art students at the University of Arkansas consider what we value as a society. Also, Arkansas native and federal judge Morris Arnold is the subject of this week’s archives from the Pryor Center. Plus, touching base on local happenings with KUAF's community engagement manager, Jasper Logan.

On today's show, the work required to determine an election winner. Chad Day, the Associated Press’ chief elections analyst, will be this year’s Roy Reed lecturer at the University of Arkansas, and we speak with him about elections and more. Plus, sports at NWACC.

On today's show, a deep dive into a handful of measures that might be on your ballot this November. Also, a seismic transfer of wealth in the country’s near future. Plus, Hot Springs celebrates the eclipse.