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Lessons from Arkansas' Former Drug Director

By Kyle Kellams,

Rachell Sanchez-Smith, Daniel Caruth, Caree Banton, Matthew Moore

Published December 14, 2022 at 2:29 PM CST

On today's show, challenges the public experiences in the growing opioid and overdose epidemic. Plus, highlighting the events leading up to the 1919 Elaine Race Massacre in KUAF's podcast "Undisciplined." Also, a project to make early newspapers open to the public, and more.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Rachell Sanchez-Smith

Rachell-Sanchez Smith is an associate producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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Caree Banton

Caree Banton is the host of Undisciplined.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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