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On today's show, we hear from the CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation about the 2025 Kids Count Data Book and the state of childhood well-being in the U.S. Also, we learn that "West of Greatness" is a product of an old friendship. Plus, trivia night across NWA.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation released the 2025 Kids Count Data Book last week. The annual survey measures how students across the nation perform in four key areas. Lisa Lawson, president and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, spoke with Ozarks at Large's Daniel Caruth about the report.

Bars, breweries and coffee shops across Northwest Arkansas are turning to pub trivia on weeknights to build community and bring in customers during slow hours.

Jared Cliff LaReau, writer and director of "West of Greatness: the story of the westwego muscle boys," and composer Mathew Mozzoni have been friends since middle school in Rogers. The film premieres on Friday, June 20, at the Bentonville Film Festival at The Momentary.

In this week's edition of Talkin' Tunes, Kyle, Sophia and Wai-Kay talk about upcoming music events, including the Juneteenth Celebration at The Gardens on U of A and the Gulley Park Concert Series.

In May the Beaver Water District broke ground on a new solar farm that will help offset utility costs.

On today's show, we learn about the learning curve of using AI in a professional setting. Also, a new solar farm is in the works for the Beaver Water District. Plus, a conversation about dark comedy for a cause.

In “Find Your Fight: Make Your Voice Heard for the Causes That Matter Most,” Jay Ruderman, president of the Ruderman Family Foundation, advocates for making the world better. A long-time activist, he emphasizes the need for better representation of people with disabilities in film and television.

On today's show, we survey he challenges of resettlement and refugees in 2025. Also, we hear from a national organization is involved in a lawsuit in Arkansas around religious liberties. Plus, details about Freedom Fest happening this weekend.

With nearly all refugee resettlement to the U.S. halted, agencies across the country are still working to provide services for people starting over in the U.S.