Sophia Nourani
Multimedia Producer and ReporterSophia Nourani is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. She was raised in San Antonio, Texas.
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TEA: the Transgender Experience in Arkansas, filmed in KUAF's Listening Lab, profiles the lives of seven trans youth, women, and men. In this episode, host Taylor Johnson talks with 22-year-old Angel Renee, an award-winning professional trans drag queen artist who performs as "Angel Divinity."
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On today's show, a local nonprofit is trying to grow the skateboarding scene in northwest Arkansas. Also, we continue our series "TEA: the Transgender Experience in Arkansas." Plus, two musicians travel to all 50 states in search of unity.
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AMMPLIFY Fest is a free, two-day live music and art festival taking place later this month at Mount Sequoyah. Ozarks at Large's Sophia Nourani reports that AMMPLIFY's mission is to provide mentorship and a platform to the arts community in northwest Arkansas.
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On today's show, preparing for a once in a lifetime celestial event passing through Arkansas' skies next week. Also, continuing a public discussion about housing in northwest Arkansas. Plus, one way to mark change in the region? Breweries.
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Sophia Nourani speaks with Lowkey Art’s Sonny Kay about Atlas Obscura’s Ecliptic Festival, a four day event taking place in Hot Springs during the total solar eclipse in early April.
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On today's show, a deep dive into a handful of measures that might be on your ballot this November. Also, a seismic transfer of wealth in the country’s near future. Plus, Hot Springs celebrates the eclipse.
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As the crisis between Israel and Palestine continues overseas, residents of Northwest Arkansas express solidarity for Palestinian lives and demand our government cease giving aid to Israeli troops.
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On today's show, a letter sent to leadership at the University of Arkansas says they have failed to defend their faculty. Also, an Arkansas-based film about autism receives a national release. Plus, UAMS is hosting a free hands-on summer camp.
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"TEA: the Transgender Experience in Arkansas" filmed in KUAF's Listening Lab profiles the lives of seven trans youth, women, and men. In this episode, host Taylor Johnson talks with 26-year-old Fayetteville trans man Elliot Rogillio about adjusting to trans life, his LGBTQ+ volunteer work, as well as being optimistic despite pervasive trans bias.
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KUAF Community SpotlightPete speaks with Sophia Nourani and Robert Bishop about the KUAF Radio Rumble.