Podcast

When thinking of polo shirts and loafers, some probably have a specific kind of person in mind. But Avery Trufelman and her podcast Articles of Interest takes us on a globe-trotting adventure about the genesis of preppy clothes and why they have stuck around for nearly a century.

The NPR Student Podcast Challenge is open and Brandon Tabor, with our partner station KASU, talks with Janet Lee, from the NPR Education Team about the contest.

The National Football League accounted for 82 of the 100 most-watched U.S. TV broadcasts in 2022. And yet, NFL players do not have guaranteed contracts, and the league average career length is just over 3 years. In the season 4 premiere of Undisciplined, we hear from Dr. Charles Ross, a professor of history and expert in African American history and sports history.

In the season three finale of the podcast, we finish our conversation with Dr. Calvin White, Jr. discussing his work on Oscar De Priest, the 1919 Elaine Race Massacre, and thinking about the way history is taught in Arkansas.

In an excerpt from the latest episode of Undisciplined we hear from Dr. Calvin White, Jr. about his experience growing up in the Church of God in Christ and how that shaped his life.

As we approach the holiday season, University of Arkansas music professor Lia Uribe explores joyful music by American composers and celebrates sounds that bridge cultures and connect us as human beings. Featuring works and performances by Joseph Curiale, Alexis Alrich, and Orphic Percussion.

As we approach the holiday season, University of Arkansas music professor Lia Uribe explores joyful music by American composers and celebrates sounds that bridge cultures and connect us as human beings. Featuring works and performances by Joseph Curiale, Alexis Alrich, and Orphic Percussion.

One of the hallmarks of the African and African American Studies program at the University of Arkansas is the semester abroad in Ghana. Today we hear from Kim Jannsen who has been on this trip twice. She shares the expectations, emotions, and impact the trip to Ghana had on her life.

On today's show, bringing Arkansas hops to the table and state sports bets hit a historic high. Plus, a quick midterm election recap, Arcade Now, an excerpt from Points of Departure and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

We hear an excerpt from the first episode of Season 2 of Points of Departure.