Daniel Caruth

We hear from Apunts - a company working to build more inclusive job opportunities for people with disabilities.

Poultry is one of Arkansas' leading economic industries - it's also one of the biggest drivers of pollution, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. One company in northwest Arkansas is trying to spin that chicken litter into carbon-negative gold

On today's show, Arkansas is the most food-insecure state in the nation. Groups are working on solutions to combat those statistics. Also, the challenges and futures of micropolitan areas. Plus, a quick history of Arkansas political ads.

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The National Institute of Health working on new treatments for the disease.

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville saw another year of record enrollment with its Fall 2024 semester. But all of that growth comes with a lot of traffic congestion and the college's office of sustainability is working to make the campus more friendly to alternative modes of transport.

On today's show, a ranger speaks about updating the Buffalo National River's river management plan. Also, learning more about an Arkansas distillery with a multi-generational story. Plus, celebrating connections to Madison County’s past.

Award-winning journalist Alice Driver turns her focus to the nation's largest meatpacking company, Tyson Foods, and the immigrant workforce that keeps it going in her latest book, "Life and Death of the American Worker."

On today's show, how the city of Fayetteville is implementing its Climate Action Plan on College Avenue. Also, Alice Driver discusses her new book "Life and Death of the American Worker." Plus, our host, Kyle Kellams, talks with the team behind the podcast "How To Do Everything."

On this special edition of Ozarks at Large, we're gearing up for election season. To do so, we revisit some of our favorite stories from the KUAF podcast "Natural Election" to discuss how to register to vote, what motivates voters to go to the polls and the challenge for minority communities to vote. Plus, stay tuned through the end, as you'll hear a game show presented by Ozarks at Large host Kyle Kellams.

Fayetteville Public Library employees are raising concerns about pay disparity and a difficult work environment. The problems were raised last week at the library's board of trustees meeting. Ozarks at Large's Daniel Caruth brings us this report.