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Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has spoken with a few founders participating in the Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator in the past weeks, and now it's time to learn about Link My Ride. The UK-based app promises to create more social connections through cycling group rides.

A bill to fund a new prison in Franklin County has now failed to garner enough votes three times in the Arkansas Legislature.

Brandon Bouchillon, an associate professor at the University of Arkansas, recently published “How to Fight Loneliness: The Importance of Networked Friendship Quality and Self-esteem Differs with Age” in the journal "Telematics and Informatics". Through his research, he discovered surprising trends regarding online social interactions and their effect on user self-esteem.

On today's show, the surprising impact of social media on young people. Also, Lorie Tudor reflects on a four-decade career with the Arkansas Department of Transportation in this week's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal edition. Plus, we hear from actors in the Walton Arts Center's last production in 2024.

Today on The Outline, KUAF's broadcast area is under an excessive heat warning today. Also, Arkansas law enforcement officers receive 15,000 Naloxone kits and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he can participate in the first GOP primary debate this week.

Our outline of the last 24 hours includes Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signing a social medial bill into law, the return of the U.S. Pro Cup to the region and free trees in Alma and Goshen.

The "Protect Arkansas Act" and a bill requiring an age verification requirement is on the way to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders desk. Plus, Walmart is planning to build more electric vehicle charging stations and the Holi Festival will be at The Momentary in Bentonville.

We continue our recommendation conversations with KUAF staffers and contributors with a quick chat about food and how to prepare that food.

Marcus Bridgewater gained a massive online following during the pandemic with his planting and mindfulness tips. Fresh off the release of his book, we preview his upcoming lecture at the University of the Ozarks.

On today's show, after nearly 50 years, the Arkansas Women's Commission submitted an updated report. Also, a bill banning TikTok on government-issued devices. Plus, a podcast excerpt from RefleXions, the composers behind the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas' next concert and more.