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The economic impact of the arts, a Halloween-themed night with SONA

By Kyle Kellams,

Becca Martin Brown, Michael Tilley, Jack Travis

Published October 27, 2023 at 1:56 PM CDT

On today's show, a preview of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas’ first-ever Halloween-themed concert. Also, writer and filmmaker Spade Robinson on grounded horror. Plus, new editions of Talk Business and Politics and Weekend Plans.

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Kyle Kellams

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

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Becca Martin Brown

Becca Martin Brown is the features editor for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette.

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Michael Tilley

Michael Tilley is the executive editor of Talk Business & Politics.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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