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Authentically Arkansas Highway 89 Studios
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- Society & Culture
Throughout the years, Arkansas has had a plethora of nicknames from "The Land of Opportunity" to the "Toothpick State", the "Bear State" to the current state motto: "The Natural State." It's an often misunderstood state with a rich history and culture and a varied landscape that makes it feel like many states in one. Join host Lora Waloski as she explores her new adopted home state, and find out what is Authentically Arkansas.
This podcast is presented in collaboration with the Audio Production II class in the School of Media and Journalism at Arkansas State University.
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Welcome to Authentically Arkansas
Even from its very beginning as a territory, Arkansas has often suffered the mockery of many as a rustic, backwoods kind of place that's out of touch with the rest of the country. With that reputation, however, much of the unique culture and history of this state has been lost in the punchlines.
I moved to the northwest corner of Arkansas in the winter of 2022 with my husband and two children, from Utah - another often misunderstood state. It's become my passion to find the little known and lesser told stories about the Natural State and to explore the real diamonds that can be found hidden all around us.
I'm your host, Lora Waloski, and I hope you'll join me on the adventure to find out what is truly, Authentically Arkansas.