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This week, University of Arkansas music professor Lia Uribe highlights the music of composers Orlando “Maraca” Valle and Errollyn Wallen, and performers Rafael Mendez Rubel and Artina McCain, all bringing new additions to the classical music repertoire.

This week the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas oral and Visual History shares archvies to help tell the story of Jim Ranchino. He wasan educator and pollster who helped explain how politics worked to Arkansans decades ago.

The U.S. is facing a significant truck driver shortage. The state of Arkansas is working to fill its backlog of Commercial Driver's License tests, which were significantly halted during the pandemic.

Arkansas is among 19 states that allow citizens to initiate new laws and constitutional amendments as popular ballot measures. But Republican lawmakers, including in Arkansas, aim to limit what is referred to as direct democracy. Jay Barth, emeritus political science professor from Hendrix College, provides insight.

On today's show, Arkansas is trying to ease the truck driver shortage. Plus, the man who brought political polling to Arkansas, learning about direct democracy, and much more.

After a virtual year in 2019 and a reduced-activity year in 2020, Fayetteville Pride is back in full force this year. We get a preview of the parade and more.

Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg and Joy Roulier Sawyer, both seasoned facilitators, will lead an introductory workshop, as well as certification classes on the "Art of Facilitation" for those seeking to better understand functional group process as well as to obtain professional certification.

Many employers are scrambling to find enough people to work. Jeffrey D. Korzenik, in his new book Untapped Talent, writes about eliminating barriers for people with criminal records to get hired.

On today's show, an elementary school in Rogers receives money to build an inclusive playground. Plus, the history of gay pride, an abundance of bikes in Bentonville, and much more.

With COVID-19 cases rising in Arkansas, experts recommend getting tested if exposed to the virus. Rapid COVID-19 antigen test kits are widely available for purchase at local drug stores and retailers for home testing. The U.S. government is also distributing free test kits through the mail. Now if you test positive? Folllow-up with a clinical test to confirm, and to make sure your case is counted.