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Connecting Arkansans with overdose education resources, a book club for Swifties

By Daniel Caruth,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Randy Wilburn

Published March 5, 2024 at 12:51 PM CST

On today's show, a new statewide app has been created to connect people with resources for opioid overdose, addiction, treatment and recovery. We also discuss the power and politics that can be involved in fashion and the intersection of song lyrics and classic literature.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large<i>.</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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Randy Wilburn

Randy Wilburn is the host of I Am Northwest Arkansas.

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