Ozarks at Large

The machines and people behind clean streets — Live music through June

By Roby Brock,

Wai-Kay Carenbauer, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, April Wallace

Published May 28, 2026 at 12:22 PM CDT

On today's show, we examine one of the many elements of city public works that go overlooked: the street sweepers. Plus, we’re moving into musical festival season, and we preview live music opportunities as May dissolves into June, including a benefit show Saturday with Melissa Carper. We also feature the return of April Wallace, who shares some recommendations.

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Roby Brock

Roby Brock is the Editor-in-Chief and Host of Talk Business & Politics.

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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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April Wallace

April Wallace is the features editor for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette and a weekly contributor to Ozarks at Large.

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