The Migration Policy Institute based in Washington D.C., with financial support from the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation in Little Rock, commissioned Dr. Rafael Jimeno to conduct a scientific survey of Marshallese migrants who’ve settled in Springdale, the first study of it’s kind.
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The Migration Policy Institute based in Washington D.C., with financial support from the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation in Little Rock, commissioned Dr. Rafael Jimeno to conduct a scientific survey of Marshallese migrants who’ve settled in Springdale, the first study of it’s kind.
Happy Independence Day! On this edition of Ozarks at Large, we have three authors who talk about their books that cover the Civil War, nuclear waste and a collection of short stories just cited by the Huffington Post as a must-read.
Author Kristen Iversen’s new book Full Body Burden is a memoir about living in the shadow of a nuclear weapons plant once designated “the most contaminated site in America.”
Author Megan Bergman talks to Ozarks at Large’s Katy Henriksen about her book “Birds of a Lesser Paradise,” a collection of short stories that was just cited by the Huffington Post as a must-read.
Author Amanda Foreman discusses the process of working on her book “World on Fire.” The book is about the reaction of Great Britain to America’s Civil War.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, considering judicial elections in Arkansas; and organizers of the Museum of Hardwood Tree move ahead with their plans. We also talk to the Benton County Fire Marshall about the fire danger in the area.
Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas talks to Benton County Fire Marshall Mark Trollinger about this summer’s hot and dry conditions that may lead to fire danger in the region.
John Payne, the twelve time winner of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association’s Specialty Act of the Year, will be entertaining crowds each evening at the Rodeo of the Ozarks this week. Christina Thomas spoke with Payne, who is also known as the One Armed Bandit.
State officials continue to react to the Supreme Court healthcare ruling; state gas prices fall; and more – on today’s Segment A.
On this weekend edition of Ozarks at Large, a local religious leader reacts to the Supreme Court ruling on Arizona's immigration law; and traffic roundabouts come to Fayetteville. Also on the show today, Pat Hall and friends perform for us in advance of their performance in the Mountain Street Music Concert series.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
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On this edition of Ozarks, what the future may hold for a Benton County landmark. Plus, musical advice from Grammy-winner Mark O'Connor.
Bobby Goldsboro, Laurel and Hardy, and more in our history capsule for January 18.
Becca offers several suggestions of how to spend time tonight, including the latest Theater Squared preview at the Fayetteville Public Library.
"New Orleans Instrumental" by REM
Our Militant Grammarian explains why that headline is correct. She also explains why it isn't correct.
"Blackberry Blossom" by Bill Frisell
PJ Robowski talks with the conductor of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, or SONA, about the first concert of the season. For more information visit www.sonamusic.org or www.waltonartscenter.org.
To hear more from the conversation, including Paul Haas' early introduction to music, click here.
The Fayetteville Senior Center delivers hundreds of hot meals every week to shut-in seniors. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, they need your help. Visit www.fayettevillemealsonwheels.com.
Serenaden Quartett: "Presto" by Haydn
