Ozarks at Large

Protect AR Rights fights for direct democracy — Osage Park

By Becca Martin Brown,

Daniel Caruth, Kyle Kellams, Little Rock Public Radio, Matthew Moore

Published May 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT

On today's show, we hear from a group of organizations in Arkansas that are coming together to protect direct democracy on the ballot. Plus, residents of Franklin County gathered last week to challenge an impending prison being built. We also discuss why Osage Park in Bentonville is more than just a green space.

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Becca Martin Brown

Becca Martin Brown is the former features editor for the <i>Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette</i>. She now hosts "The Other Way" with Kyle Kellams on Tuesdays on Ozarks at Large.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter 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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Little Rock Public Radio

Little Rock Public Radio (KUAR 89.1 FM) is a public radio station in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a network affiliate of National Public Radio (NPR) and is licensed to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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