Talking Tunes

The next seven days features two music festivals, plus plenty of opportunities to see country, rock, and a bit of everything in between.

On today's show, Van Buren Tyson Foods employees went on strike for a week this past month, claiming the company is mishandling their severance and citing poor working conditions. Plus, what will change for Medicaid recipients when the COVID-19 pandemic-health emergency ends in May. Also, live music events, a new episode of "The R Word" and more.

The next seven days of live music features even more outdoor offerings, as well as the usual musical variety from venues and artists throughout the region.

On today's show, a conservation/ recreation easement is proposed for Lincoln Lake. Also, live music events, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report and a new episode of "Sound Perimeter." Plus, former Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces his White House bid, the Dogwood Festival returns and more.

The next seven days feature many opportunities to see live music, with house shows, big-name touring acts and many other opportunities in between.

On today's show, although the the number of charging stations in Northwest Arkansas is modest, there a few statewide initiatives to help grow the electric vehicle infrastructure. Plus, local music, a new episode of "Sound Perimeter" and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders talk about rolling out the LEARNS Act.

With warmer weather here, patios are lively again with live music. We go over some options for music performances taking place both in and out of doors.

On today's show, more pickleball courts are being added to Northwest Arkansas parks. Also, weekend music and performances. Plus, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs a bill requiring age verification checks on new social media users, the U.S. Pro Cup returns to Northwest Arkansas and more.

The coming week features multiple "big-name" touring acts with stops in the region, as well as the usual mix of folk, country, blues, metal and more.

On today's show, about 100 Afghan refugees in Northwest Arkansas gathered to celebrate Nowruz, or Persian New Year. Also, how picking up after pets can improve water quality, the first episode of "The BeLOVED Community" is available, local music and the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.