Civic Engagement

On today's show, we hear about a unique summer camp that inspires kids to travel to other worlds. Also, Little Rock Public Radio updates us about two town halls that took place on Saturday. Plus, a trip back into the Pryor Center archives to hear legendary political voices, including Wilbur Mills and Ted Kennedy.

Last week, dozens of people gathered in a pasture in the small town of Charleston, Arkansas, just southeast of Fort Smith, to protest a proposed new prison there. Ozarks at Large's Daniel Caruth brings us this report.

During a town hall yesterday, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families offered northwest Arkansans more information about proposed federal budget cuts. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more.

Northwest Arkansas residents are concerned about proposed cuts in federal programs. On today's show, we hear from a town hall last night that addressed a proposed federal budget. Also, the Latino food community is growing in Fayetteville. Plus, a preview of live music across the region and a conversation with a stained glass artist.

The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute's initiative "Civic Arkansas" hosts meeting on UARK campus focused on strengthening civic engagement and dialogue.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.