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Little Rock doula program expands after first year — Scientists study fossils in NWA, connection to sharks

By Wai-Kay Carenbauer,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Jack Travis

Published February 24, 2026 at 12:26 PM CST

On today's show, we hear about how scientists are studying a deposit of shale in northwest Arkansas to learn about sharks and their ancestors, and a Little Rock-based program training doulas enters its second year.

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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

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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

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