Roby Brock

At this week’s gathering of three Arkansas college leaders, the subjects included DEI, free speech on campus, lottery funding and higher education's core mission. The panel discussion, hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Council, featured University of Arkansas Chancellor Charles Robinson, Northwest Arkansas Community College President Dennis Rittle and the president of the University of Central Arkansas, Houston Davis.

Food banks play a crucial role in efforts to alleviate food insecurity nationwide. On today's show, we discuss the importance of food banks in 2025. Also, today, TheatreSquared is staging a world premiere. Plus, an appreciation of volunteers for National Volunteer Month.

Yesterday, April 23, University of Arkansas Chancellor Charles Robinson, Northwest Arkansas Community College President Dennis Rittle and University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis shared a stage to discuss the role higher education plays in the state.

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with Rep. Bruce Westerman about tariffs and their potential impact on American industry.

A 2022 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences study identified one in 34 Arkansas eight-year-olds as being on the autism spectrum. On today's show, Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore speaks with a researcher behind the project. Also today, a project to help Arkansas’ state butterfly survive and thrive. Plus, Northwest Arkansas Community College is staging its spring musical and joining with other colleges to consider higher education in the state.

Ninety-three days into the 95th Arkansas General Assembly, state lawmakers concluded their business and recessed with the prospect of returning on May 5 to officially sine die.

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with Northwest Arkansas Council CEO Nelson Peacock, who says the 2025 Arkansas General Assembly benefited the northwest region of the state. They address new laws related to economic development, housing and healthcare.

On today's show, we hear about the Northwest Arkansas Council's strategy for regional growth. We also learn more about 3D-printed food in a new segment of "Balance." Additionally, our reporter, Jack Travis, shares some Earth Day activities for your family.

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with the executive director of the Arkansas Realtors Association, Andrea Alford, about her role with the organization, how the ARA functions to help the state's realtors and the landscape of Arkansas' housing market.

Advocates of boosting Arkansas’ film industry say offering incentives for filmmakers could begin to make the state a player in that field. On today's show, Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams discusses a campaign to bring more movies to Arkansas. Plus, we will explore another entertainment industry gaining a foothold in northwest Arkansas: video game production. Also, learning more about KUAF's Listening Lab.