As News Director, Michael Hibblen oversees daily news coverage for KUAR. He handles assignments for the news staff, helps develop story ideas and edits copy. Michael isresponsible for starting a news-sharing partnership between public radio stations in Arkansas in 2009 which laid the foundation for what became Arkansas Public Media. He is also a regular panelist and fill-in host on AETN's Arkansas Week, where journalists discuss issues in the news.
On today's show, we learn that NorthWest Arkansas Community College is offering workshops to help people better understand how to use artificial intelligence. Also, we hear from "All Things Considered's" Mary Louise Kelly about a new podcast from NPR about national security. Plus, a conversation with the CEO of Washington Regional Medical Center.
University of Arizona Dorrance Dean of the College of Humanities Alain-Philippe Durand argues that humanities degrees provide critical thinking, collaboration and adaptability. He visits the University of Arkansas to share his message.
University of Arkansas active transportation director Emma Armendariz says most respondents want the school to reduce its environmental impact. She explains how commuting choices connect to that goal.