In the latest episode of the podcast I Am Northwest Arkansas, Tom Judson joins host Randy Wilburn. He’s the CEO of the Bella Vista Property Owners Association and explores Bella Vista's expansion from a quiet little retirement town into a thriving community spanning multiple generations.

How can we best use artificial intelligence? What are the limits of AI and the ethical concerns we must navigate? Distinguished Professor of Information Systems Varun Grover delves into this rapidly changing technology.

The Smackover Formation in southern Arkansas, once a rich source of oil, contains a significant amount of lithium, which is widely used today in rechargeable batteries.

This week’s episode of the “I Am Northwest Arkansas” podcast previews a roundtable event and the UCA's presence in the region. Host Randy Wilburn talks with Paul Gatling, the senior director of northwest Arkansas engagement at UCA.

Board game nights are flourishing. One game with a growing presence in northwest Arkansas is mahjong. This week, Randy Wilburn, on his podcast “I Am Northwest Arkansas,” talks with Shanda Sloan, founder of Ozark Mahjong.

This week’s episode of “I Am Northwest Arkansas” features Kelsey Howard, the Executive Director of CACHE, and Brittany Johnson, Director of Communications there, talking with host Randy Wilburn about the work CACHE does.

Little Rock Public Radio reporter Josie Lenora walks us through last week's top moments at the state capitol.

Randy Wilburn is thinking outdoors in this week’s episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas. Randy talks with Rick Spicer, the owner of Fayetteville-based Pack Rat Outdoor Center. Their conversation includes discussing small business ownership and related topics, but Randy also wanted to know about Rick’s introduction to the outdoors.

Last fall, Randy attended the 2024 Urban Land Institute NWA Place Summit, a gathering dedicated to preserving a sense of place in northwest Arkansas. Randy talked with several attendees and shares those discussions on this week’s episode.

Athletics is the main focus of this week’s “I Am Northwest Arkansas” podcast. Host Randy Wilburn talks with one-time professional football player turned youth coach Brooks Ellis.