The Latest from Ozarks at Large
Minerals like lithium are critical for a transition away from fossil fuels, and it turns out south Arkansas may hold the key to an electric future. But is an electric future environmentally sustainable, and how do old bromine extraction wells fit into the picture? Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis is taking us out of Northwest Arkansas and down south to an old oil field with the potential to economically impact the entire nation.
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Latest Podcast Episodes
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In this episode, we learn about Olivia Barraza's story. Her journey to creating change— one bike ride at a time.
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Toshihiro Nakamura may have cut his teeth working for the United Nations in peace keeping and global development in conflict and disaster zones around the world, but his organization - Kopernik - scales down projects to see what fits for the local communities they work with.
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In this episode, we get to know Dr. Karynecia Elizabeth Conner, the new Co-host of Undisciplined Podcast! We learn about the twists and turns on Karynecia's life path that has led her to us and the University of Arkansas! You'll learn how she used tragedy to triumph, what makes her so Texas, what her greatest inspirations are, and what the listeners can expect from her as a co-host. Don't miss this one!
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Chemist and environmentalist, Martin Wolf explains how business and nature are out of balance and explores how to put the two on a more harmonious track.
KUAF Community Spotlight Series
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Pete speaks with Charlie Platt of Highlands Residential about the Springdale Rotary Club's St. Patrick's Day Festival.
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Pete speaks with Sophia Nourani and Robert Bishop about the KUAF Radio Rumble.
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Pete speaks with Morgan Keeling from the Illinois River Watershed Partnership.
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March is Archeology Month in Arkansas! Pete Hartman meets with Michelle Rathgaber and Gillian Steeno to learn about upcoming archeology events.
The Listening Lab is a space for honest and intimate conversations, to better understand our neighbors and ourselves. Click here to listen to conversations from your community and to schedule your time in the Lab!
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