Aya Batraway is an NPR International Correspondent based in Dubai. She joined in 2022 from the Associated Press, where she was an editor and reporter for over 11 years.
Franco Ordoñez is a White House Correspondent for NPR's Washington Desk. Before he came to NPR in 2019, Ordoñez covered the White House for McClatchy. He has also written about diplomatic affairs, foreign policy and immigration, and has been a correspondent in Cuba, Colombia, Mexico and Haiti.
Michelle Brunke coordinates Bulldog Buddies and Unified Champion Schools at Fayetteville High School, where students with and without disabilities are competing, connecting and having fun together.
Low Key Arts artistic director Bobby Missile previews the 22nd annual Valley of the Vapors festival, featuring bands from China, Hong Kong, Toronto and Mexico City, March 13-15 in Hot Springs.
Wendy Johnson of the Ozark Literacy Council reflects on 62 years of free literacy services in Northwest Arkansas and the legacy of board president Dr. Claudia Frazier Bailey.