Randy Wilburn
Host of I Am Northwest Arkansas-
In this episode of "I am Northwest Arkansas," host Randy Wilburn is joined by Anthony Mirisciotta, leader of Spring Creek Food Hub in Springdale. The relatively new organization is a platform that works with farmers and wholesalers to boost local agriculture and address food insecurity.
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On today's show, an effort to raise starting salaries for employees at the state’s only co-operative grocery. Also, moving away from a strict evangelical childhood. Plus, NPR reporter Sarah McCammon discusses her new book "Exvangelicals."
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In this episode of I am Northwest Arkansas, host Randy Wilburn is joined by Nick Robbins, Executive Director of Returning Home - a Springdale-based organization helping people transition out of incarceration.
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On today's show, the beginnings of a Black Historic district in Fayetteville. Plus, the history of the people of North America. And, working to reduce recidivism in northwest Arkansas.
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In this week’s excerpt of "I Am Northwest Arkansas," host Randy Wilburn speaks with local photographer Meredith Mashburn about her practice and inspirations.
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On today's show, a new statewide app has been created to connect people with resources for opioid overdose, addiction, treatment and recovery. We also discuss the power and politics that can be involved in fashion and the intersection of song lyrics and classic literature.
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In this week’s excerpt of "I Am Northwest Arkansas," host Randy Wilburn speaks with Alice Gachuzo Colin, a Springdale resident who's wholly invested in her city. She works with the Springdale Martin Luther King, Jr. observation, the voter registration organization: Get Loud Arkansas, and went headlong into politics when she ran for Springdale City Council.
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On today's show, providing the community with addiction support. Also, Alice Gachuzo Colin has a passion for democracy. Plus, a big ask leads to a biography of a sitting U.S. Senator.
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In this week’s excerpt of "I Am Northwest Arkansas", host Randy Wilburn speaks with Anela Malik, who lives in Bentonville, but travels the world for her website, Feed the Malik.
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On today's show, the growth of another public library in northwest Arkansas. Plus, collecting Ozark folk magic and medicine. Also, from the foreign service to influencer.