Josh Marvine

The state of Arkansas launched a task force last year to investigate the growing number of food deserts across the state. Last month, state and local leaders met in Little Rock to discuss the issue. Solutions are being implemented, but work is still left to do as all 75 Arkansas counties grapple with at least one food desert.

On today's show, addressing the problems of food insecurity across Arkansas. Also, making a feature-length film on a small budget with "Llego Hoy." Plus, the Stigler Lecture Series in Anthropology and Archeology at the University of Arkansas is returning after a pandemic-created hiatus.