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Skating toward greatness in NWA, two musicians deliver 'State of the Unity'

By Emerson Alexander,

Jacqueline Froelich, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Jack Travis

Published April 3, 2024 at 2:24 PM CDT

On today's show, a local nonprofit is trying to grow the skateboarding scene in northwest Arkansas. Also, we continue our series "TEA: the Transgender Experience in Arkansas." Plus, two musicians travel to all 50 states in search of unity.

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Emerson Alexander

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

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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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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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