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Ambassadors for active transportation, honoring women in flight

By Roby Brock,

Paul Gatling, Matthew Moore, Kyle Kellams, Jack Travis

Published March 7, 2024 at 1:20 PM CST

On today's show, a new ambassador program from Trailblazers is looking to put accessibility, inclusion, and encouragement at the forefront. Also, the impact of lithium extraction on the southwest Arkansas economy. Plus, celebrating women of aviation.

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Roby Brock

Roby Brock is the Editor-in-Chief and Host of Talk Business & Politics.

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Paul Gatling

Paul Gatling is the editor of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior 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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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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