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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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Makenna Cofer made a pair of short documentaries while attending John Brown University. One was called “Part of the Kingdom” and shared the stories of queer students attending southern religious schools. Now based in New York, Cofer is creating a feature-length film of the same name. She spoke with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about how old projects are informing her new film.
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On today's show, farm and food workers are eligible for a $600 stimulus from qualifying organizations if they worked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Walker Park's basketball court mural is revealed, DHS released updated Medicaid termination statistics and more.
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The inaugural NWA Friend Camp involves children and faith leaders from multiple faiths, learning together. Organizers said the camp is designed to build, understanding, empathy and friendship.
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A look back at a 'creationism' lawsuit that rocked 1980s Arkansas.
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We go back to this past fall when we asked Randy Dixon, with the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History, about the life of Gerald L.K. Smith.
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We hear a bit more from our recent guest, David Weinfeld. He explains why he thinks there is a chance for civil discourse in 2023.
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In his book, "An American Friendship: Alain Locke, Horace Kallen, and the Development of Cultural Pluralism," David Weinfeld examines how two men in the early 20th century helped launch a further discussion about culture. The historian will be on the University of Arkansas campus Thursday evening to deliver the talk, “Between Confederate Memory And Jewish Identity: Southern Jews And The Lost Cause."
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Retired Justice Robert L. Brown served on the Arkansas Supreme Court for 22 years. His new memoir, "All Rise: How Race, Religion, and Politics Shaped My Career on the Arkansas Supreme Court," offers details about his life and career.