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The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute's initiative "Civic Arkansas" hosts meeting on UARK campus focused on strengthening civic engagement and dialogue.
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A renewed effort to ignite civic discussion and engagement is underway. On today's show, we hear about Last night’s listening session on the University of Arkansas campus. Also, a new northwest Arkansas voice of guidance is listening to your questions, and we have some inquiries for her. Plus, the news with Michael Tilley, the happenings with April Wallace and the movies with Courtney Lanning.
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We are less than a week from the start of the 2025 Arkansas legislative session beginning, and for some, this may be your first time paying close attention to state politics. Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore spoke with Gail Choate, the executive director of Arkansas Civic Action Network. The nonpartisan group is hosting a handful of civic engagement workshops this winter in downtown Little Rock they’re calling Arkansans in Action.
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On today's show, we learn how to improve our civic education and why it's important, even though it's not an election year. Plus, six years of opening up a microphone to any performer. Also, we find out what a music census of northwest Arkansas can tell us.
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The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas are joining forces again this year to host Arkansas’s portion of the 2025 National Civics Bee. Trish Villines coordinates the competition for the State Chamber and says it’s expanded from last year. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis reached out to Villines to learn more about the Bee and what students can expect.
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On today's show, Arkansas’ first Latina state representative. Also, Gabby Nagle performs world-premiere music in our Firmin-Garner Studio. Plus, an exercise in spreading civics knowledge in Arkansas expands for 2024.
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On today's show, a deep dive into Arkansas Issue Two on the ballot this election. Also, a carpet weaving art exhibit is on display in Springdale. Plus, another edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.
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Election years usually bring an increased chance for confrontation. The people working with Weave: The Social Fabric Project want us to continue to have conversations but with civility and respect. Weave NWA focuses on rebuilding social trust and strengthening communities locally. Last week, Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams spoke with Dana Doughty and April Kennedy, the Weave community liaisons for Benton and Washington counties, respectively.
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On today's show, bringing people together in a fractious political year through conversation. Also, bringing electricity to Arkansas. Plus, Luther George Park reopens.
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On Oct. 19-20, the Pulaski Institution is hosting its first-ever regional summit at Hendrix College, called “Place and Democracy in the Mid-South.” Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore spoke with the institution’s president and CEO, Alan Elrod, over Zoom to learn more.