Ozarks At Large

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Thursday, May 8, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: we visit the traditions surrounding Ozark foods, and we learn the secret to a perfect pot of beans. Plus, we continue our series of conversations of this year's Arkansas gubernatorial candidates with Republican hopeful Asa Hutchinson.
American farmers are aging, the average is around 60. But a new crop of young farmers is emerging across the American landscape. We travel to the foothills of the Ozarks in eastern Oklahoma to Three Springs Farm operated by Emily Oakley and Mike Appel.
“Midnight at Yoshi’s” by Pharoah Sanders
Democrat Darrin Williams was elected as the Speaker of the House in Arkansas last week. Representative Williams is the first African-American to be elected to the post. He spoke with Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net after his election.
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us about a book talk and a drawing class at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
“Forty Four” by Howlin’ Wolf
The non-profit Youth Bridge closes in on its $1.2 million goal for a new facility to serve area youth; the Arkansas women’s basketball team to open play in the NCAA Tournament Saturday in College Station, Texas; and more – on this edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
Our history expert Dr. Bill Smith says there is a word that connects a Republican president from the early 20th century to the current president, a Democrat.
“Smokey” by Red House Painters