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Ozarks at Large

Examining the effects of SAG-AFTRA strike in Arkansas, grading public schools

By Daniel Caruth,

Raven Cook, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Jack Travis

Published October 4, 2023 at 2:48 PM CDT

On today's show, Ozarks At Large dives into the effects of a Hollywood writers' strike in the Natural State. Also, explaining what the Arkansas Department of Education's report card assessments mean for public schools. Plus, a new episode of Reflections in Black.

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Daniel Caruth

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

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Raven Cook

Reflections in Black is a weekly segment on Ozarks at Large, hosted by Raven Cook. Reflections in Black is dedicated to exploring the legacy of Black Americans, both in the United States and around the globe, by providing resources for understanding and hope for all people.

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Kyle Kellams

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

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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