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'Journalism in the Age of AI' — Braving the Ozark Flame and Flavor Festival

By Wai-Kay Carenbauer,
Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani
Published August 20, 2026 at 4:37 PM CDT
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On today's show, we consider whether the growth of artificial intelligence is impacting how we get the news. We also learn that the extreme sport of competitive hot pepper eating isn’t for everyone. Plus, a roundup of musical happenings on this week's Talking Tunes.

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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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