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On today's show, the creators of "Buried Bones," a true crime podcast, use modern investigative techniques. Plus, home sale figures, building permits and sales tax collections from Fort Smith. Also, redistricting in Bentonville, updates from the legislature, a review of "Creed III," what to expect from the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas' upcoming concert and more.
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On today's show, a record number of entries have been submitted to the Fort Smith International Film Festival. Plus, a new podcast, "Good Sport," aims to explore how sports reflect the human experience. Also, the Friday News Wrap, weekend events, a movie review and more.
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On today's show, WNYC's On the Media and freelance reporter Katie Thornton created the podcast series "The Divided Dial" to understand how Salem Media Group impacted conservative politics. Plus, Arkansas' tour industry appears to be bouncing back, upcoming visual art events, winter weather's impact on blood donations, wrapping up the week's news and more.
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The true story of a teenager who sailed around the world is the inspiration for the new Nexflix movie "True Spirit." Courtney Lanning likes the film and said it captures the potential loneliness of sailing on the ocean. Courtney's full review can be found in today's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
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On today's show, two Fayetteville writers focus on the murder of Benjamin Burton, a prominent and beloved Rhode Island Black businessman in “A Gilded Age Tale of Murder and Madness.” JD Clayton, Fort Smith singer-songwriter is scheduled to release his debut album Long Way from Home this month. Plus, Roby Brock, editor-in-chief of Talk Business & Politics, and Rex Nelson, senior editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, review the beginning weeks of the state legislative session. Plus, Arkansas Attorney General reveals his wishes for criminal justice reform and more.
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Roby Brock, with our partner Talk Business & Politics, asks Rex Nelson, the senior editor at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, what he's observed in the first few days of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' term.
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On today's show, funding for the Crawford County Library System is approved amidst a debate on banning LGBTQ books. Also, the Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority forms a committee to develop a five-year plan before finding a new director. Plus, the genesis of preppy clothes, a movie review of "When You're Finished Saving the World," eagle watching on Beaver Lake and more.
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A24, the studio that delivered Courtney Lanning's favorite film of 2022 (Everything Everywhere All at Once), is starting 2023 with "When You Finish Saving the World." Courtney said this movie includes great performances, but doesn't reach the heights of previous A24 films.
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed seven executive orders ranging from setting a general cap on government rules and regulations, to banning the word "Latinx" on all government forms. Courtney Lanning, film critic for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, finishes her top 10 favorite movies of 2022 list. Plus, Northwest Arkansas cities enter 2023 with bigger budgets, and more.
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Our film reviewer Courtney Lanning finishes up a personal top 10 list of movies released in 2022. As Courtney suspected in early 2022, an early-year film remained at the top of the list all year long.