Matthew Moore
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"In rural communities, and in some subspecialties of medicine, the reliance on immigrant physicians runs much higher. In primary care and specialties like oncology, for example, foreign-born doctors account for about half of the workforce." www.npr.org/sections/sho...
'Nobody wants to come': What if the U.S. can no longer attract immigrant physicians?
Immigrants make up a significant proportion of all the country's doctors. New policies are making it harder and less appealing for foreign-born physicians to come to the U.S.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"In rural communities, and in some subspecialties of medicine, the reliance on immigrant physicians runs much higher. In primary care and specialties like oncology, for example, foreign-born doctors account for about half of the workforce." www.npr.org/sections/sho...
In the proclamation, Gov. Sanders described the court orders as unlawful eight different times. Ozarks at Large asked the governor's office why they are complying with the court order if they believe it is unlawful. Her office did not respond to our request for comment.
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Gov. Sanders sets March 2026 dates for two special elections
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders scheduled special elections for Senate District 26 and House District 70, despite calling the court orders to do so "unlawful."
www.kuaf.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
In the proclamation, Gov. Sanders described the court orders as unlawful eight different times. Ozarks at Large asked the governor's office why they are complying with the court order if they believe it is unlawful. Her office did not respond to our request for comment.
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Reporter: On the Walmart thanksgiving meal, it is cheaper but it also contains less
Trump: I haven’t heard that. Who are you with?
Reporter: NBC
Trump: Fake news
Trump: I haven’t heard that. Who are you with?
Reporter: NBC
Trump: Fake news
November 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Reporter: On the Walmart thanksgiving meal, it is cheaper but it also contains less
Trump: I haven’t heard that. Who are you with?
Reporter: NBC
Trump: Fake news
Trump: I haven’t heard that. Who are you with?
Reporter: NBC
Trump: Fake news
"Several news organizations, including The New York Times, NPR and Newsmax, are refusing to sign a new set of restrictions on news gathering inside the Pentagon." www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
News outlets reject Pentagon press restrictions
Several news organizations, including The New York Times, NPR and Newsmax, are refusing to sign a new set of restrictions on news gathering inside the Pentagon.
www.wbur.org
October 15, 2025 at 2:37 AM
"Several news organizations, including The New York Times, NPR and Newsmax, are refusing to sign a new set of restrictions on news gathering inside the Pentagon." www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
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Top stories in the U.S. and world news, politics, health, science, business, music, arts and culture. Nonprofit journalism with a mission. This is NPR.
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October 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Please share. NPR'S news service with the support of our member stations is FREE to everyone. Thanks to generous donors and supporters every single American can access factual and nuanced journalism about our world, no paywall and no restrictions. Pass it on. www.npr.org
Yesterday, Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva sat before a Legislative Subcommittee to discuss the changes. It was during this meeting that he mentioned for the first time one reason for the rapid decision: the possibility of a federal government shutdown. www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...
AR education officials delay childcare reimbursement changes, raise copays
The Arkansas Department of Education is adjusting its School Readiness Assistance program, raising copayments for families starting Oct. 1 while delaying reimbursement rate changes for providers until...
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October 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Yesterday, Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva sat before a Legislative Subcommittee to discuss the changes. It was during this meeting that he mentioned for the first time one reason for the rapid decision: the possibility of a federal government shutdown. www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...
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Sometimes you pitch a story and it takes four years to make it happen. This is that story for me. If you need some light funny radio, let this be your treat for the day. #PublicRadio #MinorLeagueBaseball www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...
A minor league groundskeeper keeps Naturals' field pristine
Stephen Crockett earned top honor after transforming Arvest Ballpark's field, working sunrise to sundown with a small crew.
www.kuaf.com
July 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Sometimes you pitch a story and it takes four years to make it happen. This is that story for me. If you need some light funny radio, let this be your treat for the day. #PublicRadio #MinorLeagueBaseball www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...
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Exclusive: The Justice Department told President Trump in May that his name is among many in the Epstein files.
Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files
Bondi told president at the meeting that Justice also decided to not release more Jeffrey Epstein documents because of the presence of child pornography and the need to protect victims.
on.wsj.com
July 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Exclusive: The Justice Department told President Trump in May that his name is among many in the Epstein files.
Sometimes you pitch a story and it takes four years to make it happen. This is that story for me. If you need some light funny radio, let this be your treat for the day. #PublicRadio #MinorLeagueBaseball www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...
A minor league groundskeeper keeps Naturals' field pristine
Stephen Crockett earned top honor after transforming Arvest Ballpark's field, working sunrise to sundown with a small crew.
www.kuaf.com
July 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Sometimes you pitch a story and it takes four years to make it happen. This is that story for me. If you need some light funny radio, let this be your treat for the day. #PublicRadio #MinorLeagueBaseball www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...
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Final CBO score of the "big beautiful bill" is out
Largest Medicaid cuts ever - in fact, at least 4 times the size of the previous largest; $894-$990 bn cut
Kicks 10 million off health insurance
Largest SNAP cuts ever, $197 bn cut
Still increases the deficit by $3.4 trillion from huge tax cuts
Largest Medicaid cuts ever - in fact, at least 4 times the size of the previous largest; $894-$990 bn cut
Kicks 10 million off health insurance
Largest SNAP cuts ever, $197 bn cut
Still increases the deficit by $3.4 trillion from huge tax cuts
July 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Final CBO score of the "big beautiful bill" is out
Largest Medicaid cuts ever - in fact, at least 4 times the size of the previous largest; $894-$990 bn cut
Kicks 10 million off health insurance
Largest SNAP cuts ever, $197 bn cut
Still increases the deficit by $3.4 trillion from huge tax cuts
Largest Medicaid cuts ever - in fact, at least 4 times the size of the previous largest; $894-$990 bn cut
Kicks 10 million off health insurance
Largest SNAP cuts ever, $197 bn cut
Still increases the deficit by $3.4 trillion from huge tax cuts
Local radio reporting isn't free to make. But we give it to you for free. That counterintuitive model doesn't make business sense, but it's core to our mission that good local journalism should be accessible to everyone, even if you can't afford to pay for it. Support public media today.
July 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Local radio reporting isn't free to make. But we give it to you for free. That counterintuitive model doesn't make business sense, but it's core to our mission that good local journalism should be accessible to everyone, even if you can't afford to pay for it. Support public media today.
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The House has approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) — a move that cuts all federal support for NPR, PBS and their member stations.
Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid
The House approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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July 18, 2025 at 4:47 AM
The House has approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) — a move that cuts all federal support for NPR, PBS and their member stations.
Not a fun AP headline to wake up to this morning. Many public radio stations, like the one I work for, are working hard to make sure this major loss in funding that was approved does not prevent us from doing the work our community needs.
July 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Not a fun AP headline to wake up to this morning. Many public radio stations, like the one I work for, are working hard to make sure this major loss in funding that was approved does not prevent us from doing the work our community needs.
Honored to have received my button from @thepressbox.bsky.social. Can we also take note of the amazing handwriting of @bryancurtis.bsky.social? Excited to put this on my radio kit bag and show it off!
June 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Honored to have received my button from @thepressbox.bsky.social. Can we also take note of the amazing handwriting of @bryancurtis.bsky.social? Excited to put this on my radio kit bag and show it off!
Today is a good day to support your public radio station. www.npr.org/2025/06/12/g...
House votes to claw back $1.1 billion from public media
The U.S. House voted Thursday on a rescission bill to claw back money for foreign aid programs, along with two years of funding for the public media system. The measure now goes to the Senate.
www.npr.org
June 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Today is a good day to support your public radio station. www.npr.org/2025/06/12/g...
The Pentagon estimates that sending ~700 Marines and ~4,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles this week cost $134 million. The appropriation for public radio in CPB funding for the entire fiscal year 2025 is about $121 million.
June 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The Pentagon estimates that sending ~700 Marines and ~4,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles this week cost $134 million. The appropriation for public radio in CPB funding for the entire fiscal year 2025 is about $121 million.
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Glad to see this segment from @matthewrmoore.bsky.social
I’ve been worried about the omnipresence of sports betting for a little bit now
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I’ve been worried about the omnipresence of sports betting for a little bit now
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Experts warn sports betting is becoming too normal, too fast
Industry leaders say sports betting is growing fast with few safeguards, raising concerns about addiction, easy access and its spread through college and sports culture.
www.kuaf.com
June 5, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Glad to see this segment from @matthewrmoore.bsky.social
I’ve been worried about the omnipresence of sports betting for a little bit now
www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...
I’ve been worried about the omnipresence of sports betting for a little bit now
www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...
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Trump orders an end to all federal funds for NPR and PBS.
They say he can't.
My updated story for NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n...
They say he can't.
My updated story for NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n...
Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.
www.npr.org
May 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Trump orders an end to all federal funds for NPR and PBS.
They say he can't.
My updated story for NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n...
They say he can't.
My updated story for NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n...
"This is not about balancing the federal budget. The appropriation for public broadcasting, including NPR and PBS, represents less than 0.0001% of the federal budget."
www.npr.org/2025/05/02/g...
www.npr.org/2025/05/02/g...
NPR Statement on White House Executive Order
NPR is unwavering in our commitment to integrity, editorial independence, and our mission to serve the American people in partnership with our NPR Member organizations. Last night the President releas...
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May 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"This is not about balancing the federal budget. The appropriation for public broadcasting, including NPR and PBS, represents less than 0.0001% of the federal budget."
www.npr.org/2025/05/02/g...
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Breaking News: President Trump signed an executive order seeking to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS, accusing them of producing biased coverage.
Follow live updates.
Follow live updates.
Trump Moves Michael Waltz to U.N. and the Latest Immigration News: Live Updates
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May 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Breaking News: President Trump signed an executive order seeking to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS, accusing them of producing biased coverage.
Follow live updates.
Follow live updates.
As I'm looking through resumes of interns at the radio station, I'm suddenly nostalgic for the days when your resume was something you didn't have to create to be read by a robot. Remember when resumes had color? Columns? Less SEO buzzwords? I feel bad for students/job seekers these days...
May 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
As I'm looking through resumes of interns at the radio station, I'm suddenly nostalgic for the days when your resume was something you didn't have to create to be read by a robot. Remember when resumes had color? Columns? Less SEO buzzwords? I feel bad for students/job seekers these days...
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BREAKING: U.S. Consumer confidence slides for the fifth straight month to levels not seen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US consumer confidence plunges to lowest in 5 years on tariff worries
Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of COIVD-19 as worries about the impact of tariffs take a heavy toll on consumer expectations for future growth.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
BREAKING: U.S. Consumer confidence slides for the fifth straight month to levels not seen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NEW from me: A whistleblower says DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data...and then someone posted a threatening letter to his door.
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A whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data
A whistleblower tells Congress and NPR that DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data and hid its tracks. "None of that ... information should ever leave the agency," said a former NLRB official.
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April 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
NEW from me: A whistleblower says DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data...and then someone posted a threatening letter to his door.
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Before press came in — but while live feed was running on Bukele’s feed — Trump said to him: “home-growns are next. … You’re gonna need to build about 5 more places.”
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April 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Before press came in — but while live feed was running on Bukele’s feed — Trump said to him: “home-growns are next. … You’re gonna need to build about 5 more places.”
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A summary of my interview with @horp.bsky.social:
Arkansas GDP Growth 📈
Arkansas Personal Income Growth 📉
Tariffs 😳
Listen to the full conversation - www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...
Arkansas GDP Growth 📈
Arkansas Personal Income Growth 📉
Tariffs 😳
Listen to the full conversation - www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...
Arkansas ranks best in GDP growth, near bottom in personal income growth
A report released in late March from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows that Arkansas is the top state in GDP growth year over year for the fourth quarter of 2024. Data from the same report al...
www.kuaf.com
April 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
A summary of my interview with @horp.bsky.social:
Arkansas GDP Growth 📈
Arkansas Personal Income Growth 📉
Tariffs 😳
Listen to the full conversation - www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...
Arkansas GDP Growth 📈
Arkansas Personal Income Growth 📉
Tariffs 😳
Listen to the full conversation - www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...