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Ozark Dice & Destiny — Recounting Wilbur Mills' political career

By Kyle Kellams,

Little Rock Public Radio, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Jack Travis

Published July 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM CDT

On today's show, we hear about a unique summer camp that inspires kids to travel to other worlds. Also, Little Rock Public Radio updates us about two town halls that took place on Saturday. Plus, a trip back into the Pryor Center archives to hear legendary political voices, including Wilbur Mills and Ted Kennedy.

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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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