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Food deserts in Arkansas, "Llego Hoy"

By Jacqueline Froelich,

Kyle Kellams, Josh Marvine, Matthew Moore, Jack Travis

Published October 11, 2023 at 3:17 PM CDT

On today's show, addressing the problems of food insecurity across Arkansas. Also, making a feature-length film on a small budget with "Llego Hoy." Plus, the Stigler Lecture Series in Anthropology and Archeology at the University of Arkansas is returning after a pandemic-created hiatus.

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Jacqueline Froelich

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for <i>Ozarks at Large.</i>

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Kyle Kellams

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

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Josh Marvine

Josh Marvine is a multimedia producer for KUAF.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Jack Travis

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