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New Arkansas Documentary “Natural State of America”
Written and produced by environmental anthropologist, Brian Campbell, the feature film profiles Ozark organic farmers and activists in Newton County struggling to protect their property and the Buffalo National River from herbicide spraying by Carroll Electric Cooperative on power line right-of-ways. Jacqueline Froelich speaks with Campbell and brings us a preview.

Story Addendum: With regard to it's herbicide vegetation management program, Carroll Electric Cooperative says members have prioritized reliable service at an affordable cost. As for petition validation to secure a ballot position for elections to the board, every signature is validated by match to membership records--with only one signature per membership accepted.
OAL Half Time
Increase in e-filing of Arkansas tax returns, development of a low cost water-treatment system at the U of A, Northwest Arkansans' performance at the Boston Marathon and No Impact Man for the fall 2011 One Book, One Community project -- on Ozarks at Large Half Time today.
Biodiesel
Energy Corps correspondent Christina Thomas reports on the pros and cons of biodiesel produced from used cooking oil from university cafeterias.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
On this spring fundraising edition of Ozarks at Large, Grammy-nominated musician John Two Hawks performs in the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio and the much-debated issue of redistricting looks closer to a resolution. Wayne Bell discusses local blogs and their appeal, and jazz entertainer Barbara Mashburn discusses her scholarship foundation's annual fundraiser.
Becca's To-Do List for Today
Dance, music, books and Pettigrew Day will keep Northwest Arkansans entertained.
Audio Extra: Felipe Fernández-Armesto
Felipe Fernández-Armesto discusses his book Food: A History and more.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Roby Brock takes a quick look at a flurry of activities in the State Capitol; the State Legislature considers Arkansas Charter School accountability and limits; Fort Smith's Michael Tilley on new jobs, media shield law and more -- on this edition of Ozarks at Large.
Counting Down
Roby Brock from www.talkbusiness.net looks back at some key legislations of the 88th General Assembly.
A Poetic Monday
"At the Bureau of Divine Music" at Nightbird Books.
March 25 in History
Béla Bartók, Freeman Owens and more in our history capsule for March 25.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Friday, March 28, 2014
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Isayah's Allstars performs inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, details on a festival that celebrates edamame, and Michael Tilley from The City Wire gets us up to date on the week in news.
Model Recycler
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Most Saturday mornings, a certain rural Huntsville resident, can be seen at the Madison County Recycling Center sorting plastics, cardboard and cans—faithfully doing his civic environmental duty. But what makes this recycler special? He’s a dog. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
"Butterflies" Chris Titchner and the Sunday Rain Dog
The Name Behind That House in Fort Smith
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Theater Squared will offer its final full production its 8th season with Hamlet.
Reviewing Hozier's From Eden EP
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Last month, Irish blues singer Hozier released his "From Eden EP."
A Salute to Connecticut
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Here is the list of clips for our montage to the Nutmeg State: 1. Judy Garland and Bing Crosby sing Connecticut. 2. Connecticut native Gary Burghoff in his role as Radar on the TV series M*A*S*H. 3. Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis get acquainted in Beetlejuice...a movie set in Connecticut. 4. New Haven-born Moby performs Extreme Ways. 5. William Bendix promotes the 1949 film version of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. (written by one-time Connecticut resident Mark Twain). 6. Jane Curtain, another Connecticut native, on Saturday Night Live. 7. All About Eve starring Bette Davis, set in....Connecticut. 8. Another movie set in the state: Christmas in Connecticut. 9. And another set in the Constitution State; The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit. 10. Karen Carpenter, a native, sings We've Only Just Begun.
A Boy and His Toys
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An exhibit at the Shiloh Museum fir Ozark History showcases a mans collection of his own toys from the 1930s and 40s.
"'All of Your Toys" The Monkees