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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks,we talk with Roby Brock about the Arkansas political landscape in the wake of Bill Halter's announcement he will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor. We also have the second part of our series on what the Affordable Health Care Act means for Arkansas. And our history doctor, Bill Smith, says not all scandals are worthy of the suffix "–gate." He examines how burglars at a Washington, D.C. hotel unwittingly created historical shorthand that is often misused. And, a deadly fungus in bats has now been detected in Arkansas
The opportunities to ask for candy are plentiful this weekend. Becca has a checklist.
"Magpies" by Clare Burson
The Fayetteville Farmer's Market heads into the home stretch and the Ozark Slow Food fundraiser approaches.
To hear today's Writer's Almanac, visit their website here.
Newspapers will soon be publishing sample ballots to help registered voters brush up on their choices. But, as Jacqueline Froelich reports, this year-- for the first time--you can go on a state-operated website to preview your district ballot, right now.
The final poll conducted by talkbusiness.net and Hendrix College before next week's election has been completed. Roby gives us the results.
"Loft Scene" by Robby Marshall Group