
Ozarks At Large


Jack Shaheen talks about his book Reel Bad Arabs. it examines how Hollywood has created a one-dimensional stereotype over the past 100+ years.
An effort is underway in Fayetteville to increase the amount of public art in the city.
The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville is hosting a Grease sing-a-long for Halloween.

The Farm Bill is making it to the committee stage in Washington, though many Senators are disappointed with cuts made to nutrition programs in the House version of the bill. A group works to quantify racial disparities in Arkansas' criminal justice system. And fall colors reach their peak this week in the Natural State.

New tablets, phones...even smart watches...fighting for your attention and dollars.
Along with the late John Lewis, Tim McFarland founded CEO Forums in 2006 and has encouraged numerous corporate, non-profit and small business leaders in the years since.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, making inroads in the battle against lung cancer in Arkansas. After years of steady increases, the rate is dropping in the state. Plus shifts in the testing for a GED certificate in Arkansas, and a closer listen to one of the bands scheduled to appear at the 2014 edition of Wakarusa.
Author Ron Tanner discusses the process of renovating an old dilapidated Victorian house with his girlfriend in his new book “From Animal House to Our House.” He recently had a chat regarding the book with Kyle Kellams.
The May primary election in Arkansas comes to an end; tourism tax receipts for Fort Smith and Van Buren are up; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“El Hombre” by Pat Martino
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net talks about the election season.
A city-wide pig-inspired art installation that begins tomorrow night in Fayetteville also marks the beginning of an ambitious fundraising effort for Ozark Literacy Council.
To view a slideshow of the pig installations: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendyjopoole/
“Pig in the Parlor” by Pete Seeger
Money Smart for Small Business is a new instructor-led training curriculum developed jointly by FDIC and SBA that provides introductory training for new and aspiring entrepreneurs on how to start up and manage a business.