Welcome to Stay Tuned — my monthly update on what's happening at KUAF, events worth attending, and ways to get involved with your local public radio station.
Contributing listeners receive a more detailed edition by email each month, including member-only giveaways and station news before it goes anywhere else. If you'd like to join that list, become a supporting listener at supportkuaf.com.
Questions, ideas, or just want to talk radio? Reach me directly: Clint Schaff—schaff@uark.edu — 479-575-3178
What's Going On
"Meet the Faces Behind KUAF" — June 24 at Crisis Brewing Wednesday, June 24 · 6:30pm · Crisis Brewing, Fayetteville
Crisis Brewing's Ozarks At Small speaker series is one ofthe best things happening in Fayetteville — short talks, open Q&A, cold beer, and a portion ofevery pint going to KUAF.
On June 24th, it's KUAF's night. Come meet the faces behind your local station, hear how they got into public radio and why they choose to stay, and ask them anything.
Clint Schaff(General Manager) on public radio's transformation — and why NWA is the right place to prove what it can become.
Matthew Moore (Senior Producer, Ozarks At Large) on stories from the field — and the unexpected road that brought him to public radio.
No tickets. No cover. Just show up. Follow @crisisbrewing co for details.
Rebel with a Clause — June 27 at Fayetteville Public Library
The Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute and Fayetteville Public Library are screening "Rebel with a Clause" — the story of Ellen Jovin and her pop-up grammar table, which traveled all 50 states to talk with people about everything from comma usage to the proper use of"y'all."
Ellen and her husband Brandt Johnson will be in person at the Library Event Center lobby starting at 11:30am. Screening starts at 1pm. After the film, KUAF's Kyle Kellams hosts a Q&A with Ellen and Brandt, followed by a book signing.
Free admission. Registration encouraged — learn more and regi ster at fay lib.org.
Support KUAF at Fossil Cove — Through the End ofJune
Fossil Cove Brewing has made KUAF the beneficiary of The Rat — their pale ale with a purpose. Every pint sold at the taproom through June sends $1 to KUAF. No special code, no extra step. Just show up, order The Rat, and support local public radio. Two weeks left.
TV Preacher Live Session — Now on YouTube
Earlier this month, TV Preacher played a live filmed session in our lobby — free, all ages. It's now up on our YouTube channel and NPR Live
Sessions page. The series has also featured Resting, Jasper Logan, and more this season.
KUAF Family Day at Arvest Ballpark — July 26
Sunday, July 26 · First pitch 2:05pm · Arvest Ballpark, Springdale
Come see the NWA Naturals take on the Springfield Cardinals. Bring your family, bring your friends. $6 from every $12 ticket purchased through KUAF comes back to the station. Kids run the bases after the game. Families catch on the field before it.
Get tickets at gofevo.com/event/KUAFNightNats26 — link active through midnight July 24.
About the Signal Issues
Several weeks back, we had multiple failures with our transmitter — not automation or software, but the physical hardware that puts our signal in the air. Most of our gear is more than 20 years old. It's still up to industry standard, but older gear needs more attention.
We had a backup transmitter. It was also failing — turned out it just needed a firmware update. Once that was sorted, we were back. We've now added two redundant power banks at the tower so we can move faster next time, and we're sending backup transmitters in for recalibration.
Separately — unrelated to this outage — we've been working on an automation upgrade that should eliminate the random dropouts some of you have noticed. It's running now. Full changeover expected in late summer or early fall.
Thank you to everyone who reached out. You keeping us accountable is part of how this works. We're in this together.
The rest of June matters
June 30 marks the close of KUAF's first full fiscal year without federal funding. We made it this far together — and we want to close it strong.
If you've been thinking about giving, now is the time. Every dollar before June 30 counts toward closing out this historic year on solid footing. We'll be stepping it up on-air June 29 and 30 — a two-day push to get us across the finish line.
The transmitter story above says it better than any fundraising pitch could: this is what it costs to keep local public radio on the air. Your support is what makes it possible.
Interested in offering a matching challenge gift — now or in the fall? Even a modest match goes a long way. Email Lisa at ault@uark.edu.
What's New on the Air
New programming 8–10 pm Monday through Thursday, and a full Sunday evening block:
| Night | 8–10pm |
| Monday | World Cafe |
| Tuesday | Throughline + Code Switch & Life Kit |
| Wednesday | Tiny Desk Radio + KUAF Local Music Spotlight |
| Thursday | Mountain Stage |
| Sunday 8pm– midnight | Tiny Desk Radio, All Songs Considered, Alt Latino, Jazz Night in America, The Brazilian Hour |
Classical starts at 10 pm on weeknights. Want it 24/7? KUAF HD2 is all classical, all the time.
KUAF HD3 carries jazz and local shows. Full schedule at kuaf.com/schedule.
Get in Touch
Thanks for reading. Thanks for listening. And thanks for calling when the signal went down — that matters more than you know.
Clint SchaffGeneral Manager, KUAF schaff@uark.edu 479-575-3178
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