Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses the bribing allegations against Walmart Mexico operations, the rise in home sale numbers in Arkansas, and more.
Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, authors of the book Cave Life of Oklahoma and Arkansas talk about what is swimming and crawling under our feet; and the non-profit Northwest Arkansas Water Walk organizes a fundraiser to highlight the lack of access to clean drinking water in many parts of the world. We also feature visits from singer-songwriter Bruce Allen and our food expert Teresa Maurer.Singer-songwriter Bruce Allen and friends will perform May 1 inside Clapp Auditorium at the Mount Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has details about book readings, auditions for plays and the University of Arkansas Saxophone Chamber Orchestra.
Retiring Congressman Mike Ross meets with fellow lawmakers and community representatives who benefit from natural gas drilling; a small school district near Mena receives federal recognition; and more – on today’s Segment A.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, we examine the fallout from yesterday’s New York Times’ investigation into Walmart’s operations in Mexico. Also on the show today, a conversation with a Pulitzer Prize winner; and we find out why some storm-drain inlets in northwest Arkansas are being covered with artwork.Dr. Jack Rakove is a professor of political science at Stanford University and the author of six books, including Original Meanings: Politics and Ideas in the Making of the Constitution which won the Pulitzer Prize in history in 1997. Last week he delivered the spring Hartman-Hotz lecture in Law and Liberal Arts on the University of Arkansas campus
Over the weekend, the New York Times published an 8000-word investigative report alleging Walmart, the world’s largest retailer conducted a massive bribery campaign in its quest to expand retail operations in Mexico. The retailer says it is investigating the matter.Arkansas’ unemployment rate at a nearly three-year low; new patrons at the Bentonville Public Library will need to show proof of residency; Siloam Springs one of the twenty best small towns in America; and more – on today’s Segment A.
RockIt Music Week begins today, Bicycle Fayetteville Day celebrations continue and we basically stay busy today. Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
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On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with the CEO of Arkansas Children's Hospital. And we experiment with a new app that selects a color palette based on a song.
Crystal Bridges announced yesterday that it is the recipient of endowments worth $800 million.
Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #4 Allegro
Last night, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art offered a tour the art installation Ways of Color skyspace.
"To Build a Home" by Cinematic Orchestra
Pauline Thiessen raises chickens on her farm just outside the Fayetteville city limits so she can be close to her food source.
For video of Pauline's farm animals, click here.
The Asian Carp has become an invasive species in Arkansas and much of the central U.S.
"Fish" by Philp Glass
Becca tells us where to catch Foo Fighters as their tour takes them through the KUAF listening area.
