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Keri Blakinger's path to journalism contains several twists. In her memoir, “Corrections in Ink," Blakinger writes about the day in Ithaca when she was arrested. Throughout the rest of the book, she gives details about her incarceration in jail, then prison, and her life before and after incarceration. Blakinger will talk about the memoir at the Fayetteville Public Library on April 22. She spoke with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the book and event.
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In this week's edition of the "Northwest Arkansas Business Journal," Roby Brock speaks with John C. Davis about his new book on Arkansas' historic partisan shift from Blue to Red.
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University of Arkansas historian Elliott West has been named one of two winners of the 2024 Bancroft Prizes in American History and Diplomacy– known as one of the most distinguished awards in the field of American history.
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Sarah McCammon is a reporter for NPR. Her new book, “Exvangelicals: On Living, Loving and Leaving the White Evangelical Church,” documents her upbringing in an evangelical household and follows her egress from such a life, as well as those of others who grew up the same way and departed as well. McCammon spoke with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the book and her transition out of an all-encompassing religious life.
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On today's show, an effort to raise starting salaries for employees at the state’s only co-operative grocery. Also, moving away from a strict evangelical childhood. Plus, NPR reporter Sarah McCammon discusses her new book "Exvangelicals."
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The upcoming book “Native Nations” delivers a history of the people of North America beginning with the 11th century. Kathleen DuVal, a professor of history at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, takes on myths of Native populations head on and offers details of great cities of the last millennium like Cahokia.
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Gregg Behr is the founder of Remake Learning Network based in Pittsburgh and co-author of the book “When you Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curios, Caring Kids.” Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams met with Behr at the Scott Family Amazeum to ask him about his work, his book and Mr. Rogers.
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On today's show, a new business aims to create a supportive and safe environment for female cyclists. Also, what Fred Rogers can still teach us about learning. Plus, more than 50 years of dance from Pilobolus.
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Taylor Swift’s music has been playing on the radio for nearly two decades. So, it should come as no surprise that someone is analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift through the lens of classic literature.
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On today's show, a new statewide app has been created to connect people with resources for opioid overdose, addiction, treatment and recovery. We also discuss the power and politics that can be involved in fashion and the intersection of song lyrics and classic literature.