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Child poverty in Arkansas — An AWSOM opening

By Roby Brock,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Jack Travis

Published October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM CDT

On today's show, we learn that child poverty in the U.S. has nearly tripled since 2021, and Arkansas’ rate is above the national average. Also, the grand opening of two new spaces in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, a new edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

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Ozarks at Large Alice L. Walton School of Medicine Local Events NWA Business Journal Mount Sequoyah Economics Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families

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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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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