Jack Travis

As Arkansas child insurance rates rank among the worst in the country, Smile Shoppe Pediatric Dentistry's Little Heroes Loyalty Program offers an alternative to insurance for families who fall through the coverage gap.

On today's show, we hear about a local dentist who is working on a new way to provide dental care to children who are underinsured. Plus, we learn that opera is anything but boring as Karen Day discusses her film ARIA-Opera on the Edge, part of the 2026 Bentonville Film Festival. We also talk about local music for the week.

Jack Travis tours Crystal Bridges Museum's new 114,000-square-foot expansion in Bentonville, featuring a contemporary gallery, learning hub, glass bridge, Keith Haring exhibit and new outdoor spaces.

On today's show, we learn that the answer as to whether data centers can be built in Pulaski County is still up in the air. Plus, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is ready to open its expansion, and we take a look at what's new. Drew Hutson Rogers also talks being on tour.

The Arkansas Folklife Festival — a free, three-day celebration of the state's six cultural regions — comes to Riverfront Park in North Little Rock June 26-28, headlined by Bobby Rush and Lucinda Williams.

On today's show, we hear that grassroots organizers are entering crunch time to collect signatures for potential ballot measures in Arkansas. Plus, we explore a festival that brings all of Arkansas together in one weekend. We also get River Valley headlines from Talk Business & Politics.

Historian Kaylee Cook won an Arkansas Historical Association award for her research into how Gerald L.K. Smith's Christ of the Ozarks created lasting tensions between economics and values in Eureka Springs.

On today's show, we hear that more than three dozen young performers are being honored at the second Diamond Awards this weekend at the Walton Arts Center. Plus, writer CJ Leede tells us there is a reason for books that frighten us. Plus. Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics delivers a River Valley news roundup.

Experience Fayetteville CEO Ryan Hauck talks gravel cycling, the Fayetteville Bikepacking Route Network, FIFA watch parties and America's 250th as RYDB Fest kicks off Memorial Day weekend.

On today's show, we hear how smart food lockers are improving access to healthy food in Fayetteville. We also learned that this weekend, you can navigate the gravel roads of the Ozarks with guidance during the Ride Your Damn Bike Festival. Plus, we survey the live music scene heading into Memorial Day Weekend.