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Ozarks at Large
Hosted by KUAF 91.3 Public Radio · EN
A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.
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Visiting Fayetteville's first sheep — Looking forward to NWA Pride
Jun 1800:54:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we hear from Fayetteville's first legally permitted urban sheep. We also get a preview of NWA Pride Weekend. Plus, our culture vulture pays us a visit to share some beach-related pop culture recommendations.
Transcribe →Preparing for menopause — How one man was 'Abducted by Lichen'
Jun 1700:54:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we hear that healthcare providers say preventative care and knowing what symptoms to look for may help women feel more prepared for menopause. We also learn how lichen changed one man’s life. Plus, more details about a movie raising awareness about maternal mortality and more.
Transcribe →Detecting breast cancer early — Celebrating Juneteenth in Fayetteville
Jun 1600:54:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we learn that healthcare providers say preventative care for women can lead to early treatment of breast cancer. Plus, we hear that this weekend’s Juneteenth celebration in Fayetteville is the 30th consecutive year for the northwest Arkansas observation of the holiday. Plus, we offer a conversation about public libraries and public television in Arkansas.
Transcribe →NWA health gains new leadership — Remembering Arkansas governors
Jun 1500:54:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we learn there’s new ownership for a collection of hospitals and medical centers in Northwest Arkansas. We also continue our survey of a documentary on Arkansas’ history created to mark the country’s Bicentennial. Plus, we hear a new edition of Sound Perimeter.
Transcribe →Walton Family Foundation's Strategy 2030 — Cycling for a cause
Jun 500:55:00Tap to summarizeOn today's show: 2030 is approaching, fast. The Walton Family Foundation is identifying strategies for its latest five-year grantmaking cycle. Plus, this summer UAFS student Danu Regalado is cycling across the country to raise awareness for differently abled people, and Smokehouse Players are bringing "On Golden Pond" to the summer stage.
Transcribe →Bridging the dental insurance gap — 'ARIA-Opera on the Edge'
Jun 400:54:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we hear about a local dentist who is working on a new way to provide dental care to children who are underinsured. Plus, we learn that opera is anything but boring as Karen Day discusses her film ARIA-Opera on the Edge, part of the 2026 Bentonville Film Festival. We also talk about local music for the week.
Transcribe →Preventative care for women — Chefs and Fire
Jun 300:54:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we hear the first story in a three-part series on preventative care for women. We also learn about Electionsaurus. Plus, we get more about an event that brings together an all-star roster of area chefs for one night to cook over an open fire.
Transcribe →Exploring Crystal Bridges' growing galleries — The data center fight continues
Jun 200:55:00Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we learn that the answer as to whether data centers can be built in Pulaski County is still up in the air. Plus, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is ready to open its expansion, and we take a look at what's new. Drew Hutson Rogers also talks being on tour.
Transcribe →The Lunch Box Fund — How America remembered 1776 in 1976
Jun 100:55:00Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we hear about a new nonprofit based in central Arkansas that is launching to address food insecurity and student meal access. Plus, as the American 250th anniversary approaches, we listen to more archives from the Pryor Center, looking back at how Arkansas observed America’s history on the Bicentennial. We also offer an exploration of musical peace.
Transcribe →Collecting signatures for legislative change — The Arkansas Folklife Festival
May 2900:55:00Tap to summarizeOn today's show, we hear that grassroots organizers are entering crunch time to collect signatures for potential ballot measures in Arkansas. Plus, we explore a festival that brings all of Arkansas together in one weekend. We also get River Valley headlines from Talk Business & Politics.
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