Ozarks at Large
Weekdays at noon and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. on 91.3 FM and Weekdays at 7 p.m. on Little Rock Public Radio
A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.
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Robert Petkoff, who plays Harold Zidler in the national tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, discusses the role ahead of the show's run at Walton Arts Center.
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Three KUAF summer interns tackle a six-question quiz on Benton County history, from Pea Ridge's namesake plant to the endangered Benton cavefish's lifespan.
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Michael Tilley covers a $140M Choctaw Casino expansion in Pocola, Baptist Health selling Fort Smith clinics, May sales tax gains and the city board's strategy session.
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On today's show, we meet Robert Petkoff, who will be front and center when Moulin Rouge! The Musical is on stage at Walton Arts Center next week, but you may have already spent time with his voice on one of the audiobook bestsellers he’s narrated. Plus, three of our summer interns, all graduates of Benton County high schools, get six questions they shouldn’t be expected to know the correct answers to. We also get River Valley news from Talk Business & Politics.
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Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. discusses the Cherokee Nation's effort to locate, preserve and set policy for records of the Office of the Principal Chief dating to 1827.
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StoneRidge Recording gathered 24 regional bands for a 24-hour marathon session, raising money for EverHope Children's Shelter. Owner Nathanael Stone spoke with Sophia Nourani about the project.
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Little Rock cybersecurity expert Chris Wright explains shadow AI, the unauthorized use of AI tools by employees, and how small businesses can protect sensitive data.
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Kyle Kellams and Sophia Nourani survey live music across Northwest Arkansas.
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On today's show, we learn how the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation is leading the way in recovering and preserving hundreds of documents related to tribal governance. Also, as AI becomes more integrated into our work, we recognize the importance of knowing what tools we're using in our digital workspaces. Plus, we hear about a 24-hour recording session with 24 regional artists to raise money and awareness for Everhope Children’s Shelter.
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Arkansas has one of the nation's highest cesarean rates among low-risk births. A statewide initiative aimed to lower it, but the numbers held steady. Dr. Constance Chapman and Dr. Jennifer Callaghan-Koru explain what happened.