Ozarks at Large
Weekdays at noon and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. on 91.3 FM and Weekdays at 7 p.m. on Little Rock Public Radio
A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.
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There’s a chance we could see more than a half dozen measures on our ballot that range from abortion to antique cars. We discuss the process and the measures today.
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Sophia Nourani speaks with Lowkey Art’s Sonny Kay about Atlas Obscura’s Ecliptic Festival, a four day event taking place in Hot Springs during the total solar eclipse in early April.
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In this week's edition of the "Northwest Arkansas Business Journal," Roby Brock speaks with Iffy Ibekwe, Vice President of Arvest Wealth Management, about the transfer of wealth from generation to generation.
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Today, Sound Perimeter offers a unique musical experience featuring compositions by John Cage, as if seen through a window: tranquil landscapes on the outside and dynamic, playful interactions on the inside. Performances by Takahiro Yoshikawa and So Percussion.
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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.
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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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The national touring production of Disney’s "Aladdin" is on stage at Walton Arts Center through Sunday afternoon. This morning, Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams met the production’s Genie, Marcus M. Martin, in the Walton Arts Center. He said he's been readying himself for the role of the boisterous genie for a long time.
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The first year of the UAMS Family Medicine rural residency program is nearing the completion of its first year. Participating residents in the program will spend more than 50% of their time in the program at hospitals in Carroll County. The program’s director, Dr. Ronald Brimberry, came to the Anthony and Susan Hui news Studio to talk with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the program.
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The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is holding public meetings to get input on updates to the state's renewed water plan.
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On today's show, a new extraction method to gather an increasingly critical metal. Also, a plan to get more medical care to rural Arkansas. Plus, Aladdin’s genie is ready for his role.