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Ozarks at Large

Charting Arkansas' economic growth, recommendations for outdoor winter fun

By Kyle Kellams,

Matthew Moore, Jack Travis, Randy Wilburn

Published January 16, 2024 at 3:21 PM CST

On today's show, learning what a billion dollars in proposed investments looks like. Also, I am Northwest Arkansas takes listeners beyond the stage at TheatreSquared. Plus, NPR science reporter Nell Greenfieldboyce reflects on the relationship between science and life.

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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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Randy Wilburn

Randy Wilburn is the host of I Am Northwest Arkansas.

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