On today's edition of Ozarks, we talk with Brock Thompson about his book "The Un-Natural State: Arkansas and the Queer South" in our latest installment of Unlicensed Opinion. Also, a preview of a rain garden workshop, comedian Josh Blue's performance at the Fayetteville Town Center, and a conversation with a UA professor training nurse midwives in Haiti.
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Author Brock Thompson talks with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams and Ozarks Unbound's Christopher Spencer about his book "The Un-Natural State: Arkansas and the Queer South," in this latest installment of Unlicensed Opinion.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large we talk with Kevin Fitzpatrick about his new book, "Unhealthy Cities: Poverty, Race, and Place in America." He'll discuss the book Saturday afternoon at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Plus a bit of opera, some free hugs in northwest Arkansas and more.
Kevin Fitzpatrick is co-author, along with Mark LaGory of Birmingham, Alabama, of the new book "Unhealthy Cities: Poverty, Race and Place in America." He'll discuss the book Saturday afternoon at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville.
Wildlife biologist Joe Neal is perennially listening for bird songs. As you will hear, he's noticed an unusual trend this autumn. Joe Neal's latest book is "Birdside Baptist and Other Ornithological Mysteries." He is also coauthor, with Douglas James, of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas press.
Roby Brock from talkbusiness.net sits down with two fellow political observers for a final look at the state's races before the polls close.
Halloween is traditionally illustrated with images of skeletons, witches--and bats. But for bat conservationists, the spooky iconography is a reminder of a very grave situation. To learn more click here.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, the results of the 2010 Arkansas Poll discussed with Janine Parry, the director of the poll. Plus, the major party candidates for U.S. Senate cross Arkansas, Art Amiss 13 approaches and we look for ghosts in Eureka Springs.
Not everything we want to talk about fits into a nice, radio-size package. Here is the debut of our still-nameless list of things. Today's first edition includes QR readers, the possible beginning-of-the-end of the phone book and some good ol' vinyl records.
Have an idea for a name for the segment? Email kuafinfo@uark.edu.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we head out on the campaign trail with GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Plus, an update on SWEPCO's plan to construct a major new transmission line across the region.
Here are the pieces used in today's pop culture montage dealing with asking questions.
The Moonglows with their hit "Who Wrote The Book of Love"
The ultimate question, "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop
Bob Dylan with his breakout 1963 hit "Blowin in the Wind"
Laurence Olivier asks Dustin Hoffman "Is it safe?" in the chilling thriller Marathon Man
The Big Bopper wonders "Who Put the Bop in the Bop-Shoo-Bob"
The question that many Verizon customers continually ask: "Can you hear me now?"
Dionne Warwick asks "Do You Know The Way To San Jose"
The famous scene from Dallas that left many asking who shot J.R.?
Robert De Niro nearly loses his wits when he asks his taxi-driving reflection "Are you talking to me?"
Rockapella asks "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?"
During their visit to the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, Farmer & The Markets performed their cover of the classic Mungo Jerry tune "Summertime."
State Republicans gear up for an awareness campaign in the wake of their veto override of a controversial voter ID law, a NWA Council survey finds that the area is ripe for another low-cost air carrier, and state revenue collections for March come in below budget officials' forecasts.
"Four on Six" by Wes Montgomery
Aside from wanting the Razorbacks to avoid a nail-biting finish against the Crimson Tide, Michael Tilley of The City Wire says that the governor's race is just getting heated up, several hundred jobs are coming to Fort Smith and Walmart and other retailers are revamping inventory systems to make sure the shelves don't run out of peanut butter.
"Mayflower Rock" by Dizzy Gillespie
Senator Mark Pryor stops by the Carver Center for Public Radio to talk immigration reform, sequestration, proposed changes to the nation's gun control laws and the recent oil spill in Faulkner County.
"Army Corps of Architects" by Death Cab for Cutie