Civic Engagement

On today's show, civic engagement advocates are hosting a Ballot Measures town hall in Fayetteville, and we hear about the benefits of community yoga classes.

Four University of Arkansas students are preparing a third draft of their proposal after two attorney general rejections as they push to add environmental protections to the Arkansas Constitution.

The League of Women Voters of Arkansas has published the 12th edition of Government in Arkansas, authored by Ouachita Baptist University professors Douglas and Margaret Reed and University of Arkansas professor John Davis. Executive Director Kristin Foster spoke with Ozarks at Large about the book's impact on our daily lives.

On today's show, we learn about The League of Women Voters of Arkansas' latest edition of its book, "Government in Arkansas." Also, a conversation with a local court reporter. Plus, The Medium's Brittany Johnson tells us how we can spend our weekend.

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.