Ozarks at Large

Celebrating conservation — 'The Jazz Men's' ties to Arkansas

By Wai-Kay Carenbauer,

Aiden Dixon, Kyle Kellams, Little Rock Public Radio, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Jack Travis

Published June 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM CDT

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership is celebrating 20 years of service. On today's show, we hear how they'll mark the occasions at this year's Bats and Bluegrass festival. Also today, the deep connection between the U.S. in the 20th century and three legendary jazz musicians. Plus, a walkthrough of the renovated David W. Mullins Library on the University of Arkansas campus.

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Wai-Kay Carenbauer

Wai-Kay Carenbauer is the Technical Director at KUAF and records KUAF's Live Sessions.

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Aiden Dixon

Aiden Dixon is a journalism student and reporter at the University of Arkansas.

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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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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a producer and reporter. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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