Emerson Alexander

On today's show, the University of Arkansas is considering outsourcing groundskeeping and custodial work- It’s left staff members worried about their future. Also, Upskill NWA provides tuition, books and more for qualifying residents seeking a career in healthcare. Plus, an excerpt of the latest episode of The Transgender Experience in Arkansas.

True love lasts long past Valentine’s Day and the boxed chocolates: For example, Kathey and Jim Webster. They took advantage of KUAF’s Mobile Listening Lab’s trip to Butterfield Trail Village this month to share some details of their more-than-fifty-year marriage and even longer relationship.

"TEA: the Transgender Experience in Arkansas," filmed in KUAF's Listening Lab, profiles the lives of seven trans youth, women and men. In episode two, host Taylor Johnson talks with 17-year-old trans woman June Simmons. Ozarks at Large has included an excerpt of the long-form interview.

On today's show, we take a trip back to 1984 when Arkansas tried a new method of voting for a presidential candidate. Also, a new program that looks to help food-related businesses grow. Plus, the latest installment in the series TEA: The Transgender Experience in Arkansas.

The Listening Lab visited the Starshine Summit in June 2023 and recorded conversations with attendants about the importance of storytelling and narrative change.

Shannon Boshears - Goodwill Industries The Listening Lab visited the Starshine Summit in June 2023 and recorded conversations with attendants about the importance of storytelling and narrative change.

Jessica Crum & Adina WhiteThe Listening Lab visited the Starshine Summit in June 2023 and recorded conversations with attendants about the importance of storytelling and narrative change.

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.

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.

On today's show, a zine about climate justice in northwest Arkansas. Also, the transgender experience in Arkansas. Plus, imbibing without the booze.