Jack Travis

At the Monarch Flight Festival in downtown Springdale, the Shiloh Museum's Marty Powers explains why the butterflies' migration to Mexico keeps him giving away milkweed by the thousands.

On today's show, a judge is scheduled to hear arguments soon about whether to dismiss a lawsuit against the state of Arkansas for its near-total abortion ban, and we hear one of the plaintiffs share her story. We’re also rolling along with our series dedicated to Arkansas governors of the modern era. Plus, we learn about butterflies in downtown Springdale and hear Sound Perimeter guiding us into autumn.

Nonprofit TeamSmile and Colgate turned a UofA track center into a free dental clinic for underserved kids, pairing exams, cleanings and extractions with games and oral health lessons.

On today's show, we hear that a national nonprofit is providing free dental care to underserved kids. Plus, we hear from an actor: TheatreSquared's 21st season is starting with a stage masterpiece. We also learn more about a new podcast from University of Arkansas students.

Nearly half of Arkansas households are ALICE: asset limited, income constrained, employed. The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation's Shantell Hinton explains what that means for working families.

On today's show, we gain a better understanding of what it means to be employed yet still struggle to get by. Plus, Perceval Everret tells us that fiction can serve an important function. We also get a new edition of Sound Perimeter.

Tommie Flowers Davis gathered signatures to protect the Fayetteville neighborhood she grew up in. The City Council unanimously approved the Black Historic District on Aug. 4.

On today's show, we hear that Democrats and Libertarians in Arkansas are hopeful as we inch our way toward the midterms. We also learn that work to preserve, share and help are part of Fayetteville’s history. Plus, NPR’s Allison Aubrey gives advice on a productive midlife.

For National Preparedness Month, Julie Brown of the American Red Cross discusses emergency kits, household evacuation plans and the importance of working smoke alarms.

On today's show, we hear about National Preparedness Month and the work of American Red Cross in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, the University of Arkansas Marching Band gets ready for its season opener tomorrow. And we also discuss awards show season with a new U of A faculty member.