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A funding crisis for women's programming — Fort Smith's new visitor center

By Kyle Kellams,

Little Rock Public Radio, Josie Lenora, Jack Travis

Published December 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM CST

On today's show, we hear how a shift in attitude for some toward DEI comes with challenges for programs placing a priority on women and girls to stay fully funded. We also visit Discover Fort Smith's new Visitor Center on Garrison Ave. Plus, exploring the possibility of an ocean on Mars.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Little Rock Public Radio

Little Rock Public Radio (KUAR 89.1 FM) is a public radio station in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a network affiliate of National Public Radio (NPR) and is licensed to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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Josie Lenora

Josie Lenora is the Politics/Government Reporter for KUAR News.

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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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