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Celebrating one's 'Authentic Self' — Bee Balm Poetry Week

By Daniel Caruth,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Michael Tilley, Jack Travis

Published October 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM CDT

On today's show, we hear about a concert at Thaden School celebrating trans rights and artistic expression. Also, Bee Balm Poetry Week returns to Fayetteville. Plus, there’s a new director at the Fort Smith Regional Airport.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large<i>.</i>

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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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Michael Tilley

Michael Tilley is the executive editor of Talk Business & Politics.

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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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