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.
Illustrator and author Valerie Hubbard Damon has created the “Fleeker” life on a magnificent mountain ledge. An artist’s reception is will be held May 28th at Iris in the Park in Eureka Springs and at 1 Prospect during White Street Walk May 20th. To sign up for her workshop, visit www.esartschool.com
"The Duke" by Miles Davis
Arkansas' 2nd District Congressman Tim Griffin speaks with Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net about the upcoming vote on raising the debt ceiling, military spending and the future of Medicare.
The Ozark Land Holding Association marked its 30th anniversary this past weekend. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to the 240-acre intentional community, located in southwestern Madison County.
Some areas damaged by the recent flooding are now eligible for federal disaster aid and a group of Boy Scouts have been found in southwest Arkansas.
Little Sprout Storytime begins at the Botanical Gardens and Puddle of Mudd rocks out at George's.
"Main Street Breakdown" by Chet Atkins
