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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Sherece West-Scantlebury President & CEO Winthrop Rockefeller FoundationThe Listening Lab visited the Starshine Summit in June 2023 and recorded conversations with attendants about the importance of storytelling and narrative change.
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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. The first episode is hosted by Taylor Johnson and features Ethan Avanzino, a 35-year-old trans man who lives in Eureka Springs and works in the commercial airline industry. The following is an excerpt of the long-form interview.
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On today's show, a zine about climate justice in northwest Arkansas. Also, the transgender experience in Arkansas. Plus, imbibing without the booze.
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On today's show, connecting rural residents with better health outcomes. Also, Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics examines a continued absence at the Crawford County Library and a public discussion about Fort Smith’s downtown. Plus, performing with the Grand Ole’ Opry for 40 years.
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The KUAF Listening Lab continues to collect the voices of where we live. Recently, Sophia Ordaz visited the station to discuss Craig Santos' poem, "The Age of Plastic."
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The KUAF Listening Lab continues to collect the voices of where we live. Recently, Listening Lab coordinator Emerson Alexander took the mobile lab to Good Shepherd Humane Society in Eureka Springs.
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On today's show, the University of Arkansas — Fort Smith bucks a recent trend of childcare center closures. Plus, exploring engineering wonders of the ancient world. Also, discussing a Fayetteville-centered bucket list.
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For Mental Health Awareness month, a group of doctors and counselors from the Pat Walker Health Center on the University of Arkansas campus came to the Lab to discuss the importance of mental health awareness and tips on how to cope with the day to day struggles.
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The Listening Lab continues to celebrate PRIDE in NWA, with Rebecca, known as DJ N8TIV and Kendra, who came to the Lab to talk about music, history and queer culture here in Northwest Arkansas.
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Anne Shelley, Assistant Director of Talent and Leadership Development at the University of Arkansas, comes to the Listening Lab to talk about the queer history of Northwest Arkansas.