Matthew Moore

On today's show, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite stories this year, like one detailing a group that’s spent 50 years building queer community at the University of Arkansas. Another focuses on how Crystal Bridges recognizes the nuanced history of America’s semiquincentennial. We also hear about the Ozark origins of USDA organic farming.

Arkansas Children's Hospital CEO Marcy Doderer discusses a new partnership with Lyon College School of Dental Medicine to expand pediatric dental care and keep Arkansas-trained dentists in the state.

On today's show, we learn that a drone manufacturing company looking to set up shop in Fayetteville held a contentious town hall last night. Plus, Arkansas ranks among the worst in the country for the rate of strokes per capita, and we hear from an advocate for awareness of risk factors and for stroke survivors. We also head to the 34th Congress of New Urbanism.

Phase 2 of the Maple Street Improvement Project near the UofA campus is underway, with road work expected to finish by early August and sidewalk work continuing into the fall semester.

On today's show, we hear about Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's trip to Bentonville last weekend. Plus, we explore new tech that's helping Ozarks at Large share stories with more people. Plus, we learn about a major street that will temporarily close in Fayetteville.

On today's show, we hear that a Siloam Springs kayaking destination is changing from a secret spot to a regionally recognized water trail. We’ll also meet two Haas Hall Academy students who’ve advanced past the state National History Day competition to qualify for the international finals next month. Plus, we learn about a new concert called "Broadway, Bacharach and Bossa Nova."

Terry Thomas, a recent Clinton School of Public Service graduate from Fayetteville, spent the summer of 2025 in Kenya building an emergency preparedness plan rooted in play therapy.

On today's show, we hear that the next generation of public servants is ready for their work. We also remember that time a Little Rock TV station swung big and launched a daily, one-hour variety show. Plus, we learn about a new business in Fort Smith that's providing an entrepreneur with space and activating a downtown storefront.

Arkansas native Ginny Monk of the Connecticut Mirror speaks with Ozarks at Large about her Pulitzer Prize-winning "On the Hook" series on predatory towing practices.

On today's show, we hear from an Arkansas native who received a Pulitzer Prize for local reporting on how tow companies took advantage of low-income residents in Connecticut. Plus, we talk to UAFS students, faculty and members of the community as they catalog as many species of life as they can. We also survey the live music opportunities for the weekend and more.