Ozarks at Large

Curbing the rate of uninsured moms — Arkansas' connection to the Battle of Sicily

By Daniel Caruth,

Kyle Kellams, Little Rock Public Radio, Matthew Moore, Eva Mundo, Sophia Nourani, Jack Travis

Published August 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

On today's show, we learn uninsured rates are high in Arkansas, especially for the state’s Hispanic population, but work is happening to shrink those statistics. We also visit the Chaffee Barbershop and Military Museum to learn about the Battle of Sicily. Plus, a word about copper theft.

Ozarks at Large

Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large<i>.</i>

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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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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Eva Mundo

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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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