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NIH funds Arkansas maternal health research — Consequences of technology

By Wai-Kay Carenbauer,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Jack Travis

Published October 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM CDT

On today's show, we learn about a $11.7 million boost to maternal health in Arkansas. We also examine the results of technological growth. Plus, a new KUAF Live Sessions performance.

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Wai-Kay Carenbauer

Wai-Kay Carenbauer is the Technical Director at KUAF and records KUAF's Live Sessions.

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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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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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