Aiden Dixon

A new UAMS study finds most pregnant women who use medical cannabis started before pregnancy, with PTSD, not nausea, as the leading reason cited for use.

On today's show, we hear about a new study by UAMS that examines the pattern of purchasing medical cannabis throughout pregnancy. We also learn how the Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts works to make sure important parts of the state thrive. Plus, we explore new plants and new spaces at the Jones Center.

A 2022 March of Dimes report finds nearly half of Arkansas counties lack access to maternity care. Doctors and health policy experts explain why and what could help.

On today's show, we learn that nearly half of Arkansas counties qualify as maternal care deserts and consider how that impacts women seeking prenatal care. We also spoke with artist, writer and storyteller Zeke Pena about his 2026 Caldecott Honor Book Award-winning book, "Sundust." Plus, we dive into a new one-act play about Fort Smith.

Three KUAF summer interns tackle a six-question quiz on Benton County history, from Pea Ridge's namesake plant to the endangered Benton cavefish's lifespan.

On today's show, we meet Robert Petkoff, who will be front and center when Moulin Rouge! The Musical is on stage at Walton Arts Center next week, but you may have already spent time with his voice on one of the audiobook bestsellers he’s narrated. Plus, three of our summer interns, all graduates of Benton County high schools, get six questions they shouldn’t be expected to know the correct answers to. We also get River Valley news from Talk Business & Politics.

Arkansas has one of the nation's highest cesarean rates among low-risk births. A statewide initiative aimed to lower it, but the numbers held steady. Dr. Constance Chapman and Dr. Jennifer Callaghan-Koru explain what happened.

On today's show, we hear that Arkansas has one of the nation’s highest rates of c-section births for low-risk pregnancies. Healthcare professionals are looking to lower that number. We also get a new way to experience Keith Haring, the artist and the person, at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Plus, we learn more about the Salvation Army's summer return of its red kettles.

Arkansas may not be the first place you think of when it comes to the art of filmmaking, but Kody Ford with the Arkansas Cinema Society is trying to change that. He spoke to Ozarks at Large for this profile.

Online sports gambling is becoming more popular and more normalized. How is that impacting young bettors? Additionally, one filmmaker shares their experience of working from Vilonia, Arkansas, to Hollywood. Plus, we hear more about an old-school, in-person speed dating event.