Ozarks at Large

Celebrating 75 years of scientific research — Rebuilding Maple Street

By Daniel Caruth,

Kyle Kellams, Little Rock Public Radio, Matthew Moore, Maggie Ryan, Talk Business & Politics

Published May 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM CDT

The National Science Foundation is observing its 75th anniversary this month, but is also facing deep cuts. On today's show, we ask one professor of biological sciences what the NSF has meant to his career. Also, tracking the possible effects of cuts to Medicaid on rural maternal health. Plus, road construction occurs on a less-busy University of Arkansas campus.

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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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Maggie Ryan

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Talk Business & Politics

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