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A new early childhood education voucher program — 'Controlled Demo'

By Becca Martin Brown,

Daniel Caruth, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani

Published October 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM CDT

On today's show, we learn how changes to an early childhood voucher program in Arkansas culminated in a legislative meeting. Artist Sam King also shares the importance of place in artmaking and consumption. Plus, previewing "An Evening with Sherlock Holmes."

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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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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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