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Ozarks At Large
We continue our original radio update of Dickens' work. In part two the first ghost visits our modern-day Scrooge.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large we have local reaction to the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Plus part one of the original radio play "High School Christmas Carol" and more.Billy Bragg, It's a Wonderful Life and more in our history capsule for December 20.
A repeal of the federal policy known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" made a final pass through U.S. Congress on Saturday. Jacqueline Froelich gets reaction from several former Northwest Arkansas service members who are gay.From our friends at WKNO in Memphis, this story about a how a man's hobby became his vocation.
The last weekend before Christmas is full of holiday-themed parties, concerts and plays. You can't make them all, but Becca gives you the rundown.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we take stock of some of the music made in 2013. Robert Ginsburg has his annual review of the year in jazz and Kevin Kinder joins Kyle in the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio for our annual comparison of our favorite music of 2013 lists.
A symposium on the University of Arkansas this week is dedicated to discussions about the women's movement that stretched from the 1960s through the 1970s.
Greenhouse Grille's black bean burger recipe won US Foods' Next Top Product Competition in Las Vegas last weekend. The mix will soon be in restaurants around the nation.
"Walk this Way" by Run-D.M.C.
Animal rescues across the U.S. tend to shelter black dogs longer than other colored dogs. We visit Good Shepherd Humane Society in Eureka Springs to learn about a new campaign to encourage black dog adoption. To adopt a black dog or cat, visit their website or call 479-253-9188.
Our "What's In a Name" series continues with some of the smaller towns in Washington County.
"Tie My Hands" by Lil Wayne
Becca Martin Brown takes us, via train, to Historic Van Buren and back.
"Stop This Train" by John Mayer
