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The burdensome cost of childcare — Explaining SNAP's current state

By Randy Dixon,

Kyle Kellams, Sarah Laiche, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Lia Uribe

Published March 16, 2026 at 12:39 PM CDT

On today's show, we learn that nearly 7 in 10 mothers in Arkansas view childcare costs as a barrier to employment. Plus, we explore the Pryor Center archives and continue to reflect on coverage of a previous war in the Middle East. And we get a brand new edition of Sound Perimeter.

Ozarks at Large

Randy Dixon

Randy Dixon is the Director of News Archives and Media for the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History.

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Kyle Kellams

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

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Sarah Laiche

Spring 2026 News Intern

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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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Lia Uribe

Lia Uribe is the host of Sound Perimeter.

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