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Fayetteville's unhoused population navigates a removal — Freedom Fest 2025

By Roby Brock,

Becca Martin Brown, Kyle Kellams, Sophia Nourani

Published June 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM CDT

On today's show, we learn that an illegal encampment clearing on a University of Arkansas property has left dozens of people without a place to sleep. Plus, advocating for better representation in media for people with disabilities. Plus, preparations for a Juneteenth celebration this weekend.

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Roby Brock

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

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Becca Martin Brown

Becca Martin Brown is the former features editor for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. She now hosts "The Other Way" with Kyle Kellams on Tuesdays on 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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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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