Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I've paid for car insurance for 21 years. I have used my car insurance once. 020
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 21/09/2026When I asked Theresa Van who was taking care of her during her experience carrying a fetus that was actively dying, she paused for nearly 10 seconds before saying "I felt very alone." The state of Arkansas is trying to have Waldorf v. Arkansas dismissed. The story here - www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...kuaf.comFort Smith mother suing over Arkansas abortion ban recounts her lossTheresa Van, a plaintiff in Waldorf v. Arkansas, was denied care after learning her pregnancy was nonviable. She tells Matthew Moore why she joined the challenge to the state's abortion ban. 030
Reposted by Matthew MooreThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 15/09/2026BREAKING: The Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes and branding dispute with President Trump, AP sources say.bit.lyLive updates: Trump goes after Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballotsPresident Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court on Tuesday after it rejected his push to let the US Postal Service restrict mail-in voting in this year’s midterm elections. 292423160
Reposted by Matthew MooreMatthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 29/07/2026The cost of losing local journalism is more than just a metaphorical one. A group of finance professors found that fewer local reporters are leading to higher municipal borrowing costs for local governments. Thanks to @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social for chatting - www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...kuaf.comFewer local reporters may mean higher borrowing costs for local governmentsResearchers Dermot Murphy of the University of Illinois Chicago and Matt Baker of Rebuild Local News explain how shrinking local news coverage drives up what local governments pay to borrow. 14127
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 29/07/2026The cost of losing local journalism is more than just a metaphorical one. A group of finance professors found that fewer local reporters are leading to higher municipal borrowing costs for local governments. Thanks to @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social for chatting - www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...kuaf.comFewer local reporters may mean higher borrowing costs for local governmentsResearchers Dermot Murphy of the University of Illinois Chicago and Matt Baker of Rebuild Local News explain how shrinking local news coverage drives up what local governments pay to borrow. 14127
Reposted by Matthew MooreThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 26/05/2026The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a crackdown on leaks to the media.bit.lyTrump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaksThe Trump administration is requesting comment on its plans to further crack down on what it calls the release of unauthorized information, as part of its continuing focus on leaks to the media. 5211157
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Ten Commandments in public K-12 School ❌ Ten Commandments on State Capitol Grounds ❌ Ten Commandments in buildings operated by public universities ✅ www.nwaonline.com/news/2026/ap...nwaonline.comJudge rules Ten Commandments monument on State Capitol grounds unconstitutional, stays order | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteA federal judge has ordered the Ten Commandments monument on the State Capitol grounds to be removed, saying the law used to erect it violates the First Amendment's Establishment Clause. 133
Reposted by Matthew MooreMatthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Emily Waldorf was 17 weeks pregnant when her water broke at a Fayetteville hospital. Four days later, they told her to drive herself to Kansas in a private vehicle while infection was setting in. Her sister called the governor’s office. They said get an attorney. www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...kuaf.comArkansas women sue state after being denied emergency abortion careEmily Waldorf was 17 weeks pregnant when Arkansas' abortion ban left her without care. Now she's one of four women suing the state. 068
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Emily Waldorf was 17 weeks pregnant when her water broke at a Fayetteville hospital. Four days later, they told her to drive herself to Kansas in a private vehicle while infection was setting in. Her sister called the governor’s office. They said get an attorney. www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...kuaf.comArkansas women sue state after being denied emergency abortion careEmily Waldorf was 17 weeks pregnant when Arkansas' abortion ban left her without care. Now she's one of four women suing the state. 068
Reposted by Matthew MooreMatt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 19/03/2026One of the best postgame on-court interviews in recent memory. “High-majors need to play mid-majors during the season. They said we ain’t played nobody—we played somebody now. Nobody would play us. just like nobody would play Miami Ohio. But they gotta play us in this tournament.” 841487
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Did I pick Duke to win it all? Yes Am I cheering for Siena to win? Also yes 010
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Just had an experience that unfortunately has happened before: I attended a press conference for an organization presenting important data and stories for our community and policy makers and I was the only reporter in attendance. Another example of the importance of public radio 030
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 08/02/2026So did nobody at wapo consider the option of getting rid of will lewis first before firing 300 journalists? 100
Reposted by Matthew MooreMPR News @mprnews.org · 30/01/2026“We had to deliver them to a detention center,” principal Jason Kuhlman said about the second grader and fifth grader.mprnews.org‘I don’t have words’: 2 more kids from Liam Ramos’ Columbia Heights school taken into ICE custodyThe children were taken into ICE custody after their mother was detained at a court appointment. School leaders say the mother asked them to bring the kids to the detention center because there were n... 411033687
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Perhaps a G rated version of the @thepressbox.bsky.social (@bryancurtis.bsky.social) Media Piss Test™? 031
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 06/01/2026I almost went to the Capitol on January 6, 2021. I was creating my masters thesis podcast and first heard about it in early December 2020. I planned to bring my recording gear and get tape and everything. But in late December, I decided not to go. Can't decide whether I made the right choice 010
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Only in sports journalism perhaps. And is it "shattering" a record if you exceeded the previous record by 1/2 a sack? @thepressbox.bsky.social @bryancurtis.bsky.social 3202
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 16/12/2025More than two-thirds of scripts generated by [AI], dubbed “Your Personal Podcast,” failed a metric intended to determine whether they met the publication’s standard. www.semafor.com/newsletter/1...semafor.com🟡 Semafor Media: ‘Your Personal Podcast’ | SemaforIn today’s edition: The Post’s AI-generated podcast woes. 010
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 24/11/2025"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...npr.org'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. 043
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 17/11/2025In 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. www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-...kuaf.comGov. Sanders sets March 2026 dates for two special electionsGov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders scheduled special elections for Senate District 26 and House District 70, despite calling the court orders to do so "unlawful." 010
Reposted by Matthew MooreAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Reporter: 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 4443202956
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 15/10/2025"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...wbur.orgNews outlets reject Pentagon press restrictionsSeveral 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. 010
Reposted by Matthew MooreBrian Mann @brianmannadk.bsky.social · 06/10/2025Please 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.orgnpr.orgNPR - Breaking News, Analysis, Music, Arts & PodcastsTop stories in the U.S. and world news, politics, health, science, business, music, arts and culture. Nonprofit journalism with a mission. This is NPR. 16758
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Yesterday, 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-...kuaf.comAR education officials delay childcare reimbursement changes, raise copaysThe 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... 031
Reposted by Matthew MooreMatthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Sometimes 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-...kuaf.comA minor league groundskeeper keeps Naturals' field pristineStephen Crockett earned top honor after transforming Arvest Ballpark's field, working sunrise to sundown with a small crew. 032
Reposted by Matthew MooreThe Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 23/07/2025Exclusive: The Justice Department told President Trump in May that his name is among many in the Epstein files.on.wsj.comJustice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein FilesBondi 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. 57099603728
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Sometimes 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-...kuaf.comA minor league groundskeeper keeps Naturals' field pristineStephen Crockett earned top honor after transforming Arvest Ballpark's field, working sunrise to sundown with a small crew. 032
Reposted by Matthew MooreBobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 21/07/2025Final 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 541542981
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Local 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. 061
Reposted by Matthew Moorestephen fowler @stphnfwlr.com · 18/07/2025The 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.npr.orgCongress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aidThe House approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. 1187
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Not 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. 010
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Honored 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! 020
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Today is a good day to support your public radio station. www.npr.org/2025/06/12/g...npr.orgHouse votes to claw back $1.1 billion from public mediaThe 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. 021
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 11/06/2025The 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. 011
Reposted by Matthew MooreAlan Elrod @aselrod.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Glad 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-...kuaf.comExperts warn sports betting is becoming too normal, too fastIndustry leaders say sports betting is growing fast with few safeguards, raising concerns about addiction, easy access and its spread through college and sports culture. 161
Reposted by Matthew MooreDavid Folkenflik @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Trump 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...npr.orgTrump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can'tIn an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters. 17554126
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 02/05/2025"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...npr.orgNPR Statement on White House Executive OrderNPR 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... 000
Reposted by Matthew MooreThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 02/05/2025Breaking 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.nytimes.comTrump Moves Michael Waltz to U.N. and the Latest Immigration News: Live Updates 88264119
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 01/05/2025As 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... 010
Reposted by Matthew MooreThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 29/04/2025BREAKING: U.S. Consumer confidence slides for the fifth straight month to levels not seen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.bit.lyUS consumer confidence plunges to lowest in 5 years on tariff worriesAmericans’ 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. 22382106
Reposted by Matthew MooreJenna McLaughlin @jennamclaughlin.bsky.social · 15/04/2025NEW from me: A whistleblower says DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data...and then someone posted a threatening letter to his door. www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...npr.orgA whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor dataA 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. 571164536
Reposted by Matthew MooreDanielle Kurtzleben @titonka.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Before 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.” x.com/nayibbukele/...x.com 5340822389
Reposted by Matthew MooreMatthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 03/04/2025A 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-...kuaf.comArkansas ranks best in GDP growth, near bottom in personal income growthA 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... 031
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 03/04/2025A 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-...kuaf.comArkansas ranks best in GDP growth, near bottom in personal income growthA 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... 031
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 26/03/2025An executive order does not have the authority to do this 000
Reposted by Matthew MooreKatie Buehler @bykatiebuehler.bsky.social · 24/03/2025NEW: The Supreme Court *will not* take up casino mogul Steve Wynn's bid to overturn the landmark free press ruling in New York Times v. Sullivan. The case, Wynn v. Associated Press, No. 24-829, was denied with no noted dissents or statements. #SCOTUS 372730476
Matthew Moore @matthewrmoore.bsky.social · 22/03/2025@thepressbox.bsky.social Today's matchup between Arkansas and St. John's felt like the tournament's Old Guy's Still Got It™ Bowl 010