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Emerson Alexander
Listening Lab CoordinatorA California native with a TV/Film background, Emerson relocated to Northwest Arkansas to be closer to family and begin a new adventure in storytelling.
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KUAF’s Mobile Listening Lab visited the Folk School of Fayetteville for Girl Power Rock Camp. It’s a week-long camp for girls ages 8-14 to learn to play, write and perform their own songs. Today on Ozarks at Large, we hear from the members of the newly-formed band MZ MESS: Hazel, Stori, Emily, Milly, Emerson, Shiloh, and Morgan— and from their instructors: Jori, Shannon, Jules, and Milcah.
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On today's show, UAMS and Baptist Health Fort Smith give teenagers hands-on experience in the medical world. Also, chatting with an author about a real-life Springdale resident who served as inspiration for their novel about running away to join the circus. Plus, the Listening Lab visits the Girl Power Rock Camp.
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This past weekend, the city of Fayetteville teamed up with N-W-A Equality to bring former Arkansas ACLU director and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Sandra Kurjiaka to speak at Fayetteville’s annual pride festivities. Sandra also took some time to speak on her experience as both an activist and queer person in Arkansas in KUAF's Listening Lab.
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The staff at KUAF got the prompt, "I know it's officially summer when I hear THIS song." Listen through the wide variety of selections.
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In our eighth episode "TEA: The Transgender Experience in Arkansas" filmed in KUAF's Listening Lab, host Taylor Johnson talks with transgender guest Deanna Starshine, a professor of physics at the University of Arkansas and award-winning poet.
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On today's show, the influence of billionaires on college athletics. Also, we wrap up our series, "TEA: The Transgender Experience in Arkansas." Plus, dozens of filmmakers are coming to Rogers this weekend.
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TEA: the Transgender Experience in Arkansas, filmed in KUAF's Listening Lab, profiles the lives of trans youth, women, and men. In this seventh episode, host Taylor Johnson talks with 27-year-old Bentonville-area native Malachi Clement, a popular trans drag king performer.
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On today's show, preparation is underway for a city-wide clean-up day in Fayetteville. Also, a life with "To Kill a Mockingbird." Plus, the Fort Smith Symphony teams up with Captain Kirk.
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Single Dad Jasper and Dad of two Jonny talk about the virtues and joys of Fatherhood and the importance of Pancakes.
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TEA: the Transgender Experience in Arkansas, filmed in KUAF's Listening Lab, profiles the lives of seven trans youth, women, and men. In this episode, host Taylor Johnson talks with 22-year-old Angel Renee, an award-winning professional trans drag queen artist who performs as "Angel Divinity."