Sophia Nourani

Old Friend Farms is a new venue and collaborative art space located outside of Prairie Grove. Owners Noah Richmond and Dana Louise are making plans to host their first “Old Friends Music Festival” at the end of May. Sophia Nourani spoke with the pair about the farm and their visions for the unique outdoor space.

On today's show, Jewel puts together a museum experience. Plus, a look into Drug Take Back Day 2024. We also learn more about the Old Friends Farm near Prairie Grove.

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s largest providers of affordable reproductive health care. Offering different methods of birth control is a fundamental service of the organization, a service which took center stage earlier this month at the Rogers location during their first ever one-day vasectomy clinic. Why are vasectomies often considered last in birth control options? And why is it important to have these resources available?

On today's show, providing options to men when it comes to birth control. Also, a new greenway is being constructed in Fort Smith. Plus, warmer weather brings out the jazz.

The HopOut and the Haus of Untz are two organizations based in Northwest Arkansas known for hosting safe, inclusive concerts and musical events in the area. OAL’s Sophia Nourani spoke with the founders of HopOut, and two out of the three founders of the Haus of Untz about their upcoming collaboration "HopHaus", taking place on May 24 at George’s Majestic lounge.

On today's show, prioritizing education for environmental programs in Fayetteville. Also, foraging for springtime mushrooms. Plus, a deep dive into the work of Charles Portis.

Zero Hour Arkansas, a climate justice organization based in Northwest Arkansas targeted towards underrepresented youth, will be hosting “Party like it’s 2050,” a concert and environmental sustainability market at Ozark Smokehouse on April 27 at 7 p.m.

On today's show, we consider the elements of "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle," especially through sustainable fashion. Also, Representative Steve Womack is among a bipartisan group of lawmakers who want the US Postal Service to reconsider its facility changes. Plus, remembering David Pryor.

TEA: the Transgender Experience in Arkansas, filmed in KUAF's Listening Lab, profiles the lives of trans youth, women, and men. In this seventh episode, host Taylor Johnson talks with 27-year-old Bentonville-area native Malachi Clement, a popular trans drag king performer.

On today's show, preparation is underway for a city-wide clean-up day in Fayetteville. Also, a life with "To Kill a Mockingbird." Plus, the Fort Smith Symphony teams up with Captain Kirk.