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New Arkansas Documentary “Natural State of America”
Written and produced by environmental anthropologist, Brian Campbell, the feature film profiles Ozark organic farmers and activists in Newton County struggling to protect their property and the Buffalo National River from herbicide spraying by Carroll Electric Cooperative on power line right-of-ways. Jacqueline Froelich speaks with Campbell and brings us a preview.

Story Addendum: With regard to it's herbicide vegetation management program, Carroll Electric Cooperative says members have prioritized reliable service at an affordable cost. As for petition validation to secure a ballot position for elections to the board, every signature is validated by match to membership records--with only one signature per membership accepted.
OAL Half Time
Increase in e-filing of Arkansas tax returns, development of a low cost water-treatment system at the U of A, Northwest Arkansans' performance at the Boston Marathon and No Impact Man for the fall 2011 One Book, One Community project -- on Ozarks at Large Half Time today.
Biodiesel
Energy Corps correspondent Christina Thomas reports on the pros and cons of biodiesel produced from used cooking oil from university cafeterias.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
On this spring fundraising edition of Ozarks at Large, Grammy-nominated musician John Two Hawks performs in the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio and the much-debated issue of redistricting looks closer to a resolution. Wayne Bell discusses local blogs and their appeal, and jazz entertainer Barbara Mashburn discusses her scholarship foundation's annual fundraiser.
Becca's To-Do List for Today
Dance, music, books and Pettigrew Day will keep Northwest Arkansans entertained.
Audio Extra: Felipe Fernández-Armesto
Felipe Fernández-Armesto discusses his book Food: A History and more.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Roby Brock takes a quick look at a flurry of activities in the State Capitol; the State Legislature considers Arkansas Charter School accountability and limits; Fort Smith's Michael Tilley on new jobs, media shield law and more -- on this edition of Ozarks at Large.
Counting Down
Roby Brock from www.talkbusiness.net looks back at some key legislations of the 88th General Assembly.
A Poetic Monday
"At the Bureau of Divine Music" at Nightbird Books.
March 25 in History
Béla Bartók, Freeman Owens and more in our history capsule for March 25.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Friday, March 28, 2014
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Isayah's Allstars performs inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, details on a festival that celebrates edamame, and Michael Tilley from The City Wire gets us up to date on the week in news.
Revolutionary Parkmaker
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An Ozark native who grew up exploring urban woodlands as a boy, left the Natural State for New York, where he now works as Principle Urban Designer for the City of New York Parks & Recreation. We amble with Charles McKinney, during a holiday visit, along the Fayetteville Trail to learn more about his big life in the Big Apple.
Bringing Dead Man Walking to a Fayetteville Stage
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Opera Fayetteville is staging the ambitious, dark modern opera Dead Man Walking twice this weekend.
A Month for Those Who Bring Us Food
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January is "Be Kind To Food Servers Month." Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas speaks with local server David Jelinek to talk about the difficulty of the food service industry.
A Salute To The Restaurant Worker
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Here is the list of pop culture references included in today's montage honoring food service workers: Billy Joel sings "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant." Kermit, Miss Piggy and Steve Martin confer in The Muppet Movie. Jennifer Aniston complains (understandably) about her flair in Office Space. The very underrated band The Bus Boys and the song "Minimum Wage." Meg Ryan defines high maintenance as a customer in When Harry Meets Sally. The Austin-based Asleep at the Wheel sings "House of Blue Lights." Judge Reinhold gets a raw deal in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Homer is disappointed with the slow service at Moe's Family Feedbag in a classic Simpsons episode. Arlo Guthrie and the most famous restaurant song ever, "Alice's Restaurant." Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback and Polly Holiday inside Mel's Diner on the situation comedy Alice. Cab Calloway sings "Everybody Eats at My House." The best rhyme in the song: Want a pancake, Mandrake?
"Escape Velocity" by Art Lewy
Achieving Escape Velocity
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A new collection of Charles Portis' works will be discussed at the Fayetteville Public Library this week.