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Hear this week's episode of the Arkansas Newswrap, presented by Little Rock Public Radio, KUAF Fayetteville and KASU Jonesboro. -
Farmer has voiced Disney icon Goofy for nearly 38 years, and talks about how he influenced the character and vice versa. -
Eric E. Harrison joins Little Rock Public Radio to share upcoming arts and culture events in Central Arkansas. -
If passed, the bill would ban “discrimination or preferential treatment” in state-supported institutions. -
For hours after the order was handed down, Arkansans expressed confusion as to how the order would affect work. -
In Arkansas, runoffs are currently only available in primary elections for state House and Senate seats. -
The bill strikes terms such as “equity,” “civil rights,” “minority,” and “diversity” from Arkansas law and repeals sections creating scholarships, support services, and retention programs for minorities. -
City directors are weighing renewal of a ShotSpotter contract amid public comment condemning the technology. -
If approved by the Trump Administration, this would mark the second time Arkansas Medicaid recipients would be subject to a work requirement. -
The global retailer headquartered in Bentonville announced changes to DEI policies in November, amid anti-DEI campaigns from conservative activists and lawmakers.
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Share time with Central Arkansas poet Sandy Longhorn as we follow her poetic tale of severe illness in America and "the industrial medical complex." Join us as we hear Longhorn's poetry and discuss complex issues surrounding women and commercial healthcare.
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