Ozarks At Large

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Ahead on Ozarks: trying to weigh all of the factors that could have an effect on Arkansas’ economy for the rest of 2013 and into 2014, including home sales, employment numbers, civic infrastructure, the Farm Bill and more. Roby Brock hosts a roundtable to discuss the state of the state’s economy. Plus we continue our series on what the Affordable Care Act may mean for Arkansas with a report about how an insurance company is preparing for change. And our monthly wrap up of visual arts in the region.
Gamers who played video games in the late '80s may recall the debut of Capcom's character Mega Man. The little blue hero has appeared in a number of video games during the last two decades. More recently, the music from the blue cyborg boy's games inspired a rapper to take his music in a new direction.
Ted Malloch was in Fayetteville this week to screen the documentary "Doing Virtuous Business" that will air on PBS in January. Before the screening he came to our studio. To hear then entire studio conversation, click here.
"Cover Your Eyes" by Jamey Johnson
If you crave more veggies and less meat this Thanksgiving, Jacqueline Froelich takes us to the kitchen to talk with Kim O'Donnel, "USA. Today" columnist and author of the new "Meat Lovers Meatless Cookbook: Vegetarian Recipes Carnivores Will Devour." www.kimodonnel.com
PJ Robowski talked with W. Dale Warren, Conductor of the University of Arkansas Wind Symphony, about tonight's concert dedicated to a former student.
Becca has two quick suggestions for the middle of the week.