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Raising awareness of a new drug, previewing Ozark Natural Science Center's urban campus

By Roby Brock,

Jacqueline Froelich, Paul Gatling, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Rachell Sanchez-Smith, Jack Travis

Published April 4, 2024 at 3:12 PM CDT

On today's show, Drug advocacy groups warn Arkansans about a dangerous new trend in the illegal drug supply. Also, tracing a partisan shift in Arkansas. Plus, music with heart is at the center of a new Sound Perimeter.

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Roby Brock

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

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Jacqueline Froelich

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Paul Gatling

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

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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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