KUAR FM 89.1

KUAR FM 89.1 streams live from Little Rock AR, United States, on Tuninga Radio.

This radio station specializes in News, Classical, Jazz, Talk music.

The broadcaster provides a mix of National Public Radio (NPR) news, Arkansas-specific news, classical music, and jazz programming. It serves as a source for local and regional news, covering topics such as education, politics, and community events. Recent news coverage includes a panel discussion on strategies to support working mothers, a report on the LEARNS Act anniversary and associated school voucher costs, and an analysis of Arkansas Senate primary election results. The station also provides updates on state budget proposals and legal proceedings, such as a preliminary injunction in an Arkansas parole system case. The content aims to inform listeners about current events impacting the local area and the broader state. The station’s programming includes regularly scheduled news updates and feature segments. “The Arkansas Newswrap,” presented in collaboration with KUAF Fayetteville and KASU Jonesboro, offers a weekly news roundup. Weekend programming includes an entertainment roundup hosted by Eric E. Harrison, highlighting upcoming arts and culture events. Daniel Breen contributes to news reporting and the “Arkansas Newswrap.” Other contributors include Tess Vrbin, Ainsley Platt, Antoinette Grajeda, Josie Lenora, and Nathan Treece, who provide reporting and analysis on various topics. Maggie Ryan also contributes to news coverage, focusing on topics such as employment barriers faced by working mothers. While the website does not detail a comprehensive history of the broadcaster, it does indicate a significant milestone: a federal judge recently ended a decades-old Little Rock-area school desegregation case. The station’s involvement in collaborative efforts, such as the “Arkansas Newswrap” with KUAF and KASU, suggests a commitment to regional public radio partnerships. The broadcaster is a service of UA Little Rock, indicating an affiliation with a local educational institution. The station offers live radio streaming and on-demand audio content accessible through the website. Listeners can access recent news stories and archived episodes of programs like “The Arkansas Newswrap” and the weekend entertainment roundup. The website features a search function to facilitate content discovery. The broadcaster also encourages listener support through donation opportunities, demonstrating a commitment to community engagement and sustaining its public service mission.

Located in Little Rock AR, United States — (501) 916-6400