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Communities react to rise in deportations, Sondheim at the Walton Arts Center

By Paul Gatling,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Rachell Sanchez-Smith, Lia Uribe

Published February 22, 2024 at 1:13 PM CST

On today's show, community members are concerned about the rise in deportations of Marshallese people in Washington County. Also, the challenges and joys of singing Sondheim on stage. Plus, a night of EDM at the Momentary.

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Paul Gatling

Paul Gatling is the editor of the <i>Northwest Arkansas Business Journal</i>.

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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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Rachell Sanchez-Smith

Rachell-Sanchez Smith is an associate producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Lia Uribe

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