On today's edition of Ozarks, we talk with Brock Thompson about his book "The Un-Natural State: Arkansas and the Queer South" in our latest installment of Unlicensed Opinion. Also, a preview of a rain garden workshop, comedian Josh Blue's performance at the Fayetteville Town Center, and a conversation with a UA professor training nurse midwives in Haiti.
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Author Brock Thompson talks with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams and Ozarks Unbound's Christopher Spencer about his book "The Un-Natural State: Arkansas and the Queer South," in this latest installment of Unlicensed Opinion.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large we talk with Kevin Fitzpatrick about his new book, "Unhealthy Cities: Poverty, Race, and Place in America." He'll discuss the book Saturday afternoon at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Plus a bit of opera, some free hugs in northwest Arkansas and more.
Kevin Fitzpatrick is co-author, along with Mark LaGory of Birmingham, Alabama, of the new book "Unhealthy Cities: Poverty, Race and Place in America." He'll discuss the book Saturday afternoon at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville.
Wildlife biologist Joe Neal is perennially listening for bird songs. As you will hear, he's noticed an unusual trend this autumn. Joe Neal's latest book is "Birdside Baptist and Other Ornithological Mysteries." He is also coauthor, with Douglas James, of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas press.
Roby Brock from talkbusiness.net sits down with two fellow political observers for a final look at the state's races before the polls close.
Halloween is traditionally illustrated with images of skeletons, witches--and bats. But for bat conservationists, the spooky iconography is a reminder of a very grave situation. To learn more click here.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, the results of the 2010 Arkansas Poll discussed with Janine Parry, the director of the poll. Plus, the major party candidates for U.S. Senate cross Arkansas, Art Amiss 13 approaches and we look for ghosts in Eureka Springs.
Not everything we want to talk about fits into a nice, radio-size package. Here is the debut of our still-nameless list of things. Today's first edition includes QR readers, the possible beginning-of-the-end of the phone book and some good ol' vinyl records.
Have an idea for a name for the segment? Email kuafinfo@uark.edu.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we head out on the campaign trail with GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Plus, an update on SWEPCO's plan to construct a major new transmission line across the region.
A Little Rock doctor is finishing a project that seeks to reduce high rates of cervical cancer in Belize. Malcolm Glover from our content partner KUAR in Little Rock, reports.
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith will host the 2012 Gospel Fest next month. We speak with Anitta Smith Brown, a soloist in the concert.
“Take My Hand Precious Lord” by Charlie Haden
One of the only two legal aid non-profit organizations in the state, Legal Aid of Arkansas has seen severe funding cuts from federal and state governments since 2010. To cope, it’s planning to lay off a few employees and close two out of ten offices in the state.
“Thad’s Blues” by Hank Mobley Quintet
Next month, David Johnson from Tyson Foods will join the Fayetteville Public Library as its new executive director. Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams sat down with Johnson to talk about the transition from Tyson to FPL, and his vision for the public institution.
Watch a video of the conversation here.
(Photo Courtesy: Todd Gill, Fayetteville Flyer)
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us more about the Spamalot performance in Fort Smith, and next month’s Michael Jackson tribute tour by Cirque du Soleil in St. Louis, Tulsa and Kansas City.
“It’s Tight Like That” by Sunshine Skiffle Band