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'The State of Education in Arkansas' — Exploring two ends of the artistic spectrum

By Kyle Kellams,

Little Rock Public Radio, Matthew Moore, Jack Travis

Published September 23, 2026 at 1:16 PM CDT

On today's show, we discuss a new book on the state of education in Arkansas that explores policies, practices and outcomes over the last 20 years. Plus, we talk with the band The One Ups about how they use video game music in their live shows. We also explore a new temporary exhibit at Crystal Bridges all about folk artist Grandma Moses.

Ozarks at Large

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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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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