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A historic swarm of cicadas, celebrating children's musician Ella Jenkins

By Daniel Caruth,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Rachell Sanchez-Smith, Jack Travis

Published March 20, 2024 at 2:39 PM CDT

On today's show, the unique nature of two cicada broods emerging this year. Also, a celebration of the "First Lady of Children’s Folk Songs” and the music she’s shared. Plus, the Marshallese Educational Initiative.

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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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Rachell Sanchez-Smith

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

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Jack Travis

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