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Friday, February 28, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: it has been 60 years since the largest-ever nuclear weapons test by the United States took place on the Marshall Islands' Bikini Atoll. Today, many Marshallese, including several northwest Arkansas residents, are marking the anniversary of the Castle Bravo Blast. Plus, Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers gets us ready for the weekend, Michael Tilley from The City Wire helps us analyze the week's news, and more.
For those of us sequestered inside this spring time, bird expert, Joe Neal, brings us fresh recordings of spring-fevered Ozarks forests and fields. He is coauthor of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas Press. His latest book “In the Province of Birds, a Western Arkansas Memoir,” is published by Half-Acre Press.
Arkansas’ housing market continues to improve; Governor Mike Beebe says discussions on possible cuts for Medicaid will involve everyone; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Video Games” by Lana Del Rey
Crystal Bridges Museum prepares to open its newest exhibit “The Hudson River School: Nature and the American Vision” to the public tomorrow.
Christina Thomas reports from an auction for show goats.
“Black” by Danger Mouse (featuring Norah Jones)
The exhibition “Structuring Nature” opened yesterday at Walton Arts Center and showcases works by five contemporary artists. Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has more details.
“Every Girl” by Drake