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AI's role in your small business — The Creative Exchange Fund

By Roby Brock,

Kyle Kellams, Sophia Nourani

Published September 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM CDT

On today's show, we explore the adoption of AI in daily work by small businesses. We also learn about Elana Ramage’s novel, which tells the story of a woman who aspires to be the first Cherokee astronaut. Plus, profiles from the Creative Exchange Fund.

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Roby Brock

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

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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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