Daniel Caruth

On today's show, we learn about the types of COVID-19 related investigations University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences researchers are conducting a year into the pandemic. Plus, we have details on a new program that's helping brick and mortar businesses with e-commerce as the pandemic moves more shopping online. And, we look back through the David and Barbara Pryor Center archives to remember the case of James Dean Walker.

On today's show, we hear from advocates who believe certain adults with cognitive or intellectual disabilities should be allowed supportive decision-making rights instead of more restrictive guardianships. Plus, we have details on the approach the University of Arkansas is taking toward masks after the governor lifted the state's mask mandate several days ago. And, we learn about an Arkansas political machine who eventually wrote a book titled How I Stole Elections.

On today's show, we speak with a local family practice physician about a bill, which is now on the governor's desk, that would prohibit transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming health care. Plus, we learn about an Arkansas Department of Agriculture initiative that provided oak tree seedlings to families and friends of Arkansans who have died of COVID-19. And, we check in with University of Arkansas Music Professor Lia Uribe and host of Sound Perimeter to discuss her other musical passions.

On today's show, we speak with a Benton County justice of the peace about his proposal to use part of a federal CARES Act reimbursement to help small businesses. Plus, we hear from advocates, who say Arkansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities were left out of the conversation during COVID-19 vaccine rollout planning. And, the pandemic may have upended last year's NCAA basketball tournament, but March Madness is back and both the men's and women's Razorback basketball teams are in the mix. We talk with from experts and fans.

On today's show, we hear about a new report that examines the causes of Arkansas's teacher shortage and outlines some potential solutions. Plus, we find out about several bills making their way through the Arkansas Legislature that aim to restrict transgender youth from participating in sports and receiving certain health care. And, we head to Bentonville where an event held this weekend put $13,000 into businesses that have been struggling during the pandemic.