Michael K. Honey's new book Sharecropper's Troubadour gives us details of the life of John L. Handcox.
Ozarks At Large
Before the Amazeum broke ground on a permanent space this morning, we visit their tinkering studio to learn through experience. 
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
A new book expands the understanding of Mexico's indigenous people and their interactions with Europeans over the past several centuries.
American Native is one of several local vendors participating in the inaugural Homegrown Festival in Siloam Springs next week. Before the Amazeum broke ground on a permanent space this morning, we visit their tinkering studio to learn through experience. Last week Tim Landry, a scholar studying voodoo, spoke on the University of Arkansas campus.
The Arkansas State Police will soon be on the lookout for drivers who are texting or are otherwise distracted while behind the wheel, and unemployment declines in the area.
Former First Minister of Scotland Henry McLeish has a strong passion for education. He often speaks on the roles of education in the United States vs the United Kingdom. He spoke to Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas about learning in a modern society and his political career.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Also, Walmart hosts its first open call for hundreds of U.S. suppliers.
During a recent trip to KUAF, Pianos and Drums performed a number of songs including this one, titled "Neo Soul."
Ozarks at Large’s insect expert Dr. Donald Steinkrasu takes a stab at playing movie critic. We take a look at insects’ role in film.
"Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers" by Trout Fishing in America
The first event outside of Eureka Springs for the Creative Energy Project will bring yarn, and plenty of it, to Bentonville.
Link: For more about Yarnology or the Creative Energy Project, www.creativeenergyproject.com
"Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers" by Trout Fishing in America
Becca Martin Brown of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers gives us all the details on Trout Fishing in America's newest CD.
Here are the ten clips for our montage dedicated to Georges:
1. The opening riff of George Thorogood’s Bad to the Bone
2. A scene for the original (animated) George of the Jungle.
3. Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong sing George Gershwin’s Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off.
4. A small portion of a documentary about George Washington Carver.
5. George Harrison’s guitar from My Sweet Lord.
6. From the 1954 (animated) version of George Orwell’s Animal Farm.
7. George Jones begins the greatest country song ever, He Stopped Loving Her Today.
8. Jason Alexander as George Constanza as a marine biologist.
9. George Burns explains how he met Gracie.
10. George Jetson never figures out the automatic dog walker.
Apologies to: the greatest third baseman ever. Ever. Also, apologies to: three United States presidents, the monkey always with the Man in the Yellow Hat, misters Clooney, Strait, Clinton, Carlin, Benson…about 300 kings and the Majestic Lounge. Maybe next time.
