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Format: 2025-01-04
Forest Service, Native Tribes Collaborate
USDA Forest Service officials gathered with tribal foresters and scientists for an annual three-day conference in Fayetteville last week. Jacqueline Froelich met with three indigenous participants to talk about traditional ecological and cultural practices.
Web Exclusive: An Extended Interview With Everett Walker


Counting Down to Elections
Roby Brock and Scott Inmann, from Talk Business and Politics, host a roundtable discussion about what recent polls may mean for upcoming elections in Arkansas.





Thursday, April 17, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Mexico's history is long, rich and often misunderstood. We talk with a historian who has written eleven books on the subject. Plus, a conversation with a gubernatorial candidate who cites his business background as sufficient experience to serve in higher office in the state. And, a preview of the inaugural Homegrown Festival, debuting next week in Siloam Springs


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Setting History Right
A new book expands the understanding of Mexico's indigenous people and their interactions with Europeans over the past several centuries.
It’s a Feat to Feed 6000
Becca Martin Brown has What’s Up with Easter events.
Local Artisans Participate in New Festival
American Native is one of several local vendors participating in the inaugural Homegrown Festival in Siloam Springs next week.






Don't Miss The Funniest Man on Twitter
That, and other performances, are happening in the area today.
Joyce Carol Oates Coming to Fayetteville
One of the country's most accomplished and most respected writers is coming to the Fayetteville Town Center Monday night.
Conservative Coleman Cites Business Background
Roby Brock talks with GOP gubernatorial hopeful Curtis Coleman as Talk Business Arkansas continues a series with 2014 candidates.






Keno Approved in State, ACLU Challenges Voter ID Law
The Arkansas Lottery Commission approves video games like keno to be used in the state. The ACLU of Arkansas files suit against the state for its new voter ID law. And recently passed ordinances concerning urban agriculture and food trucks take effect today in Fayetteville.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Tuesday, May 13, 2014
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock discusses the final week of campaigning before primary election day and if Judge Chris Piazza's ruling striking down the state's ban on same-sex marriage will have any impact on those races. Plus, a return to a favorite CD from several summers ago; can the music still evoke the same response? And, a report on a multi-million dollar campaign targeting the Southern closet.
Marshallese Atomic Songs
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Jessica Schwartz, a Columbia University ethnomusicologist, spent two years on the Marshall Islands with a group of women who sing about the consequences of being subjected to a decade of U.S. Cold War nuclear bomb tests. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, her research unveils both their horrific experience and their struggle for justice.
Two Deaths in Business World
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In his weekly business news recap, Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas discusses the passing of two businessmen.
Mom, I'm Bored
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Becca Martin Brown has a list of events to keep the kids from being bored this week.
Grants Awarded to Institutions Across the Country
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The most recent update to the National Strawberry Sustainability Initiative is the awarding of $2.64 million in grants to project throughout the U.S.
"Strawberry Swing" by Coldplay
Juneteenth Celebrated
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The 19th of June, or Juneteenth, traditionally celebrates the anniversary of African Camerican Emancipation, but as Christina Thomas finds out, it has many different meanings to those who recognize the day. She speaks with Dr. Calvin White to learn more.