Full episodes of Ozarks at Large.
On today's show, we hear four women and a physician are suing the state for its near-total abortion ban. Plus, the Pryor Center archives help us remember a clown, a foster home takes note of National Puppy Day and we go to the Fat Fashion Show at the Medium in Springdale.
On today's show, we hear about a new report that shows that Arkansas' investment in K-12 public education is significantly below the national average. Plus, we explore the unpredictable future of sports. We've also got a weekly rundown of the latest news from the River Valley with Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics.
On today's show, we learn that a federal judge has blocked a handful of Arkansas school districts from displaying posters of the Ten Commandments. Plus, we speak to the VA in Fayetteville's new director. We also hear some music from the duo Honeysuckle Jam.
On today's show, we learn that preparing for natural disaster response is a group effort in the emergency management world. Plus, we hear that when the power goes out, it might take a while to get the lights back on, or it might take a lot of work. We also recall the late Mike Flynn.
On today's show, we hear that a new study shows 3 in 10 neurodivergent Northwest Arkansas adults are unemployed or underemployed. Plus, we learn journalists around the nation are celebrating Sunshine Week and the importance of public records requests. We also have a conversation with a leprechaun.... Sort of.
On today's show, we learn that nearly 7 in 10 mothers in Arkansas view childcare costs as a barrier to employment. Plus, we explore the Pryor Center archives and continue to reflect on coverage of a previous war in the Middle East. And we get a brand new edition of Sound Perimeter.
On today's show, we tour a new exhibit at Crystal Bridges that recognizes the nuanced history of 250 years of America. Plus, we hear about a new play inspired by Dickson Street Bookshop hitting the stage and coming together in a different kind of way. Plus, a rundown of this week's headlines from the River Valley with Michael Tilley of Talk Business and Politics.
On today's show, we learn about a Mississippi-based nonprofit that is hoping to address the challenges of health access and information for teens in Arkansas. We also explore a different kind of football coming to Razorback Stadium later this month. Plus, we hear from the founders of the Northwest Arkansas Fat Fashion Show.
On today's show, we report that the University of Arkansas' Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is back in action. Plus, we listen to a MacArthur genius talk about uncertainty, fear and the value of imagination. And bazookas! But not those bazookas. We explain in this edition of Ozarks at Large.
The University of Arkansas and its athletics department are tasked with raising more money, and today's show, we hear that student leaders are concerned that this might mean an additional fee for students. Plus, we learn what it means when a song gets traction on social media. We also get a roundup of live music in the region.
On today's show, we hear about a new report that shows that more than seven in 10 teachers nationwide are working an additional job. Plus, the Pryor Center archives take us back to the beginning of another armed conflict in the Middle East. We also learn about a new monthly happy hour at The Momentary, designed to build queer community.
On today's show, we hear about a University of Arkansas professor, suspended for social media posts about Israel, Gaza and Iran, who has been recommended for reinstatement. Plus, we take a holistic view of women's health. We also bring a roundup of this week's headlines from the River Valley.
On today's show, we continue the conversation about student housing in Fayetteville as the University of Arkansas' enrollment passes 34,000 students. Plus, we learn that recent CDC data shows Arkansas is one of six states where prenatal care is improving, although the state still ranks in the bottom ten. We also hear about new festivals in the Upper Ramble.
On today's show, we examine election results and what that means for future politics. Plus, we learn how to prepare for the best outcomes for the integration of AI into healthcare. We also go The Other Way with Becca Martin Brown.
On today's show, we hear that public school enrollment in Arkansas is at a 20-year low, and some educational leaders say economic pressures and the state voucher program are playing a role. We also investigate another critical aspect of the LEARNS Act: third-grade reading proficiency in Arkansas. Plus, we visit with Fayetteville High School's Bulldog Buddies.
On today's show, we hear about The Clinton School of Public Service's 20 years of impact. We also examine the close ties between the Reverend Jesse Jackson and Arkansas. Plus, we learn more about primary elections on the final day of early voting.
On today's show, we learn that $15 million in federal funding is headed to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith to build a new Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare. We also speak with an author and sports reporter about his new young adult novel about the son of a former major league baseball player. Plus, our weekly roundup of the news in the River Valley with Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics.
On today's show, we learn about a local newsletter that aims to engage and empower its residents. We also explore how much a nation's past can influence its commerce. Plus, a new segment with a local Master Gardener.
On today's show, we hear about a new directive on refugees in the United States that is raising concerns among local resettlement agencies. We also learn that two major sports betting apps are applying to operate in Arkansas. Plus, we get to preview the third Arkansas Math Discovery Day.
On today's show, we hear about how scientists are studying a deposit of shale in northwest Arkansas to learn about sharks and their ancestors, and a Little Rock-based program training doulas enters its second year.
On today's show, we learn about a group that aims to build more queer community on the University of Arkansas campus, 50 years ago and today. Plus, we also remember a nearly 40-year-old movie made in Arkansas with a now-familiar cast. Plus, we dive into classical music on a new edition of Sound Perimeter.
On today's show, Fayetteville author Cindy Quayle discusses her new novel, and a five million dollar grant to help place Arkansas teachers in rural and high poverty districts.
On today's show, yard signs are popping up around Fayetteville encouraging residents to vote against an extension of the school district's millage rate, plus Dan Boice, library director at UA Monticello, discusses his book and radio series on Arkansas place names.
On today's show, providing different model options for diabetes education is resulting in improved outcomes for Arkansans, and an Honors College course will investigate how stress can change us.
On today's show, using technology to make school buses safer for everyone, and a new cultural center is helping our community celebrate the Year of the Horse.
On today's show, we get a closer examination of Branson's ethos. We also learn about an annual event that offers free formal wear for upcoming proms and continues to grow. Plus, a new edition of Sound Perimeter and a trip to the Pryor Center archives.
On today's show, Startup Junkie's Fuel Accelerator program is having an impact on the healthcare technology sector. Also, exploring some Ozarks traditions around finding and keeping love.
On today's show, the venn diagram of being chronically online and being spiritual, as well as the untold story of Audley Moore.
On today's show, a new conservation project is bringing the Illinois River Watershed Partnership to Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, and UAMS is working to make sure hospitals are better prepared for obstetric emergencies.
On today's show, thinking about the impact of campaign finance in Arkansas and beyond. Also, figure skating at the Jones Center during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
On today's show, we hear about a Fort Smith church partnering with a national nonprofit to erase more than $17 million in medical debt in Crawford and Sebastian counties. Plus, a Pryor Center profile of an Arkansan running for President. We also learn about a contest for high schoolers looking to improve their programming skills.
On today's show, remembering Southland College, an Arkansas school that made history in the shadow of the Civil War. Pus, a conversation with author Johnny Compton about his new horror novel "Dead First."
On today's show, we hear about a local junior high teacher who is the winner of a national educational award. Plus, a decade of Frost Fest. Plus, a brand new edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report.
On today's show, a new resolution by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees means the school will begin feeding millions of dollars into its athletics department, and more.
On today's show, we hear more about TheatreSquared's current production "The Book Club Play", and a curated program at the Fayetteville Public Library celebrates the work of Arkansas composer Florence Price.
On today's show, the League of Women Voters of Washington County is hosting a candidate forum later this month, and host of Little Rock Public Radio's segment "Naming Arkansas" Dan Boice visits the Pryor Center for their upcoming program.
On today's show, a new policy that would prohibit inmates from receiving books directly is being considered in Arkansas, and Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter changes its name, but not its mission.
On today's show, a lawsuit has been filed against the state of Arkansas for their near-total abortion ban, and northwest Arkansas has been named the best performing metro area in America by The Milken Institute.
On today's show, we hear about Rosenwald Schools, more than five-thousand schools for African-American children built in the South during 20th century segregation. Also on today's show, Little Rock native Brandon Campbell discusses his new book.
On today's show, a restored stretch of War Eagle Creek shows how conservation work protects farms, habitat, and northwest Arkansas' drinking water. Also on today's show, Fayetteville store Freckled Hen closes its doors on its own terms.
On today's show, a group out of Fayetteville is advocating for nine bond measures on the ballot this spring, plus sounds from a snowy Gulley Park in Fayetteville.
On today's show, a much-discussed winter storm is ready to transform the weekend in northwest Arkansas, and a look into the show "Maxxed Out" on the Oprah Winfrey Network with NWA-based host Leah Collins.
On today's show, civic engagement advocates are hosting a Ballot Measures town hall in Fayetteville, and we hear about the benefits of community yoga classes.
On today's show, University of Arkansas students voice disapproval with the decision to seek a different dean for the law school, and the Arkansas Crisis Center wants to talk with young people who are struggling before the struggles reach a crisis point.
On today's show, a new edition of "Balance" featuring Erin Howie and Jamie Baum discussing new dietary guidelines from the federal government, and how changes are anticipated.
On today's show, what happens when a postmark no longer tracks mail? We also hear about the legacy of a northeast Arkansas school that integrated early.
On today's show, the northwest Arkansas MLK Council prepares for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with a series of observations. We also hear about a St. Louis-based ice cream brand bringing its flavors to northwest Arkansas.
On today's show, the new exhibition "Harold Keller: PORTALS" opens tonight at Alexander Gallery on West Avenue in Fayetteville. Also featured on today's episode, a new analysis looks at how land use choices shape a community's finances, and why smaller buildings can sometimes do more than larger ones.
On today's show, a United Methodist Church in Fayetteville is seeing some changes. Also featured on today's episode, the Beaver Watershed Alliance highlights landowners in the watershed who exemplify leadership and support conservation and water-quality improvement projects.
In today's episode, the work continues for local organizations like Canopy NWA, operating to aid immigrants and refugees, and a new survey focuses on what brings people downtown Fort Smith.
On today's show, dozens of people gathered for a vigil in Springdale on Friday night, remembering Renee Good and more than 30 people who have died in ICE custody over the last year. Also on today's episode, Fayetteville's composting program becomes city-supported, integrated through the recycling and trash collection division.
© 2020-2026 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
