Jack Travis

When a child experiences trauma– from abuse to a parent’s divorce– feelings about school can be overwhelming and challenging to process. Staying in a regular classroom setting can be nearly impossible for certain young people. The Arkansas Children’s Shelter created the Hope Academy as a place for kids who need a trauma-informed approach to education. A few weeks ago, Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis visited the specialized school and met with administrators.

On today's show, a charter school in Benton County hopes to heal the wounds of childhood trauma. Also, Sean Mason comes to Walton Arts Center this weekend with a whole host of musical influences in tow. Plus, a new giant will be guarding over Route 66 soon.

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas recently announced they will phase out plastic shopping bags from the state’s stores, effective yesterday, Sept. 3. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis reached out to the company to learn more.

On today's show, the Arkansas branch of Goodwill is phasing out plastic shopping bags. Also, learning from a decade of packing and delivering meals to neighbors nearby and far away. Plus, we are nearing the finish line on the Bentonville Public Library expansion.

Next week, on Sept. 9, the Fayetteville Planning Commission will consider rezoning Highway 71b, which includes College Avenue and South School Avenue. Fayetteville’s Long-Range city planner and special projects manager, Britin Bostick, recently spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis about the new plan and what changes come with it.

On today's show, how the city of Fayetteville is implementing its Climate Action Plan on College Avenue. Also, Alice Driver discusses her new book "Life and Death of the American Worker." Plus, our host, Kyle Kellams, talks with the team behind the podcast "How To Do Everything."

Bentonville’s global retail giant Walmart recently unveiled new technology and partnerships that may significantly reduce food waste. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis visited a Walmart in Rogers to learn how this updated process works from company associates and executives.

On today's show, Walmart and their new technology to reduce food waste. Also, Fayetteville Public Library employees are unhappy about pay disparity. Plus, Lia Uribe brings us a new "Sound Perimeter" with music inspired by mountains.

A UofA graduate student recently received a prestigious Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science Technology, or FINESST, fellowship. Troy Williams, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate at the Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences, will use the award to further his studies on Saturn’s moon, Titan. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis invited Williams to the Carver Center for Public Radio to learn more about his research and the planetary body it orbits.

On today's show, a school in Fayetteville offers a unique experience for students with disabilities. Also, taking a trip to Saturn's moon, Titan. Plus, investigating a close relationship between community and philanthropy.