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Climate justice organization Zero Hour Arkansas targets local youth, 'Dry January' mocktails

By Emerson Alexander,

Daniel Caruth, Jacqueline Froelich, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani

Published January 24, 2024 at 1:42 PM CST

On today's show, a zine about climate justice in northwest Arkansas. Also, the transgender experience in Arkansas. Plus, imbibing without the booze.

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Emerson Alexander

Emerson Alexander is the coordinator of KUAF's Listening Lab.

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Daniel Caruth

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

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Jacqueline Froelich

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.

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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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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a KUAF producer and reporter.

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