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The impact of removing gender-neutral option from Arkansas licenses, NWA transplants

By Roby Brock,

Kyle Kellams, Jasper Logan, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Randy Wilburn

Published April 10, 2024 at 2:14 PM CDT

On today's show, we hear about the impact of the decision of the state of Arkansas to remove X from state IDs. Also, the Ozark Jazz Philharmonic is getting ready for its big debut. Plus, as people continue to move to northwest Arkansas, what are they looking for?

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Roby Brock

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

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Jasper Logan

Jasper Logan is KUAF's community engagement manger.

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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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Randy Wilburn

Randy Wilburn is the host of I Am Northwest Arkansas.

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