Josie Lenora
Politics/Government ReporterJosie Lenora is the Politics/Government Reporter for KUAR News. She covers anything involving city government, the legislature or the governor's office. Josie has listened to KUAR and NPR since she was a young child growing up in Little Rock, and is thrilled to give back to an organization she loves. Josie began her radio career as a KUAR intern and worked her way up to a full-time reporter position. Josie has a B.A. degree in English/ Creative writing from Hendrix College in Conway. When she is not at work, Josie renovates the insides of old dollhouses and listens to as many podcasts as she can fit in a day. She also loves hearing from listeners.
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Prominent Arkansas Republicans are calling on state Rep. Austin McCollum to resign after his arrest on domestic assault and false imprisonment charges. He was released Sunday on a $10,000 bond. -
On today's show, we learn that doulas provide guidance and support to new mothers and their families, but few in our region can do so in Spanish. We also dive into some Pryor Center archives that are among the earliest filmed records of Arkansas politics. Plus, a new Sound Perimeter. -
Attorney General Tim Griffin has approved a second proposal to protect direct democracy in the state constitution, allowing Protect AR Rights to gather signatures for the 2026 ballot. -
On today's show, we have a conversation with the host of "We Keep Us Safe," a new NPR podcast series that revisits the 2020 protest movement in Seattle, including the livestreams, volunteer security and an unsolved murder. We also learn that Homer will hit the big screen and the stage this summer, as Arkansas Classical Theater is presenting works inspired by the poet. Plus, we hear about supporting musicians with Les Fest.
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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. -
In the small community of Bono, about an hour north of Little Rock, Gladys Anderson is living next to a box of screams. Little Rock Public Radio explores it in their podcast Track One. -
On today's show, we hear about a local children’s shelter that is commemorating the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Plus, we learn how to balance our bodies and cholesterol. We also get details about the upcoming KUAF Fundraiser concert happening at George’s Majestic Lounge.
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Track One, a podcast hosted by Little Rock Public Radio’s Josie Lenora, continues its exploration on book bans in libraries in Arkansas’ Saline County in its second episode. -
On today's show, the Amazeum celebrates the finishing touches of their expansion with a traditional "topping-off" ceremony. Also featured on this episode, results for two special election in Arkansas, and more of Little Rock Public Radio's podcast series, Track One. -
Little Rock Public Radio’s Josie Lenora discusses the new podcast Track One, including episodes on book bans in Saline County and future reporting on crypto mines and other issues.
