Ozarks At Large

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Thursday, May 29, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation from this year's Mozart in the Museum with the classical music trio Time For Three. Plus, 47 miles a day: that's how far, on average, a female hiker hiked to make it through the Appalachian Trail in fewer than 50 days. Hiker and author Jennifer Pharr Davis stops by the studio, and we get some tips on how to get into running.
The University of Arkansas Jazz Ensemble will perform Missing You, a ballad composed for them by Greg Yasinitsky. We talk to him about the process of writing the piece.
"First Flight" by Greg Yasinitsky
Spring is always an interesting mix of shows at Walton Arts Center…this spring may have the most eclectic collection yet.
The Arkansas Legislature was a flurry of activity yesterday, with passage not only of Medicaid expansion, but the House also advanced bills regarding cuts to the state's income, capital gains and utility taxes. The House also passed the Senate bill that will provide financial support for construction of the Big River Steel superproject ion Osceola. Attorney General Dustin McDaniel rejects the latest proposed ballot initiative regarding medical marijuana, and Northwest Arkansas' two baseball teams have a disappointing Tuesday.
"Sean" by Tony Trischka
A recent study by the Northwest Arkansas Council determined something that many frequent fliers in the area already know; that airfare is too high. But, the price of those fares can’t be lowered overnight.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas speaks with Chad Causey, executive director for the Arkansas Aerospace Alliance, to learn more about the organization.
"Airplane" by Plain White T's