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On today's show, we discuss a city ordinance in Fayetteville to cap rental fees. Also, the podcast People of Northwest Arkansas shares the stories of everyday people in our region. Plus, we hear about a unique commemoration of the spring tornado that struck Rogers.

Becca Martin-Brown returns to discuss modern events with a deeper history with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams. This week, they discuss Arkansas Public Theatre's "A Christmas Story" with artistic director Ed McClure.

Two artists in Rogers have taken a unique approach to reconciling with storm damage from the series of tornados that struck the town in May. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis visited their shop to learn more.

Development continues for a new prison in the west Arkansas city of Charleston, as locals are fighting to put the prison anywhere else.

On today's show, the surprising impact of social media on young people. Also, Lorie Tudor reflects on a four-decade career with the Arkansas Department of Transportation in this week's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal edition. Plus, we hear from actors in the Walton Arts Center's last production in 2024.

Brandon Bouchillon, an associate professor at the University of Arkansas, recently published “How to Fight Loneliness: The Importance of Networked Friendship Quality and Self-esteem Differs with Age” in the journal "Telematics and Informatics". Through his research, he discovered surprising trends regarding online social interactions and their effect on user self-esteem.

Cold water plunges can be a family activity– at least, that’s what the Dollars think. Whitney and Lillyan Dollar have participated in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge for years now. They spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis about their experience and how they approach fundraising.

The last production on the Walton Arts Center stage in 2024 is the Tony-winning musical "Shucked", a play with a big heart— and several big ears of corn— at its core.

On today's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal report, Roby Brock hosts an informal exit interview with Lorie Tudor, who will retire from her position as director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation in January.

Talk Business and Politics' Michael Tilley Joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to discuss headlines from this past week around the Arkansas River Valley.