In this episode, Little Rock Zoo Director Susan Altrui and co-host Joy Matlock interview Rex Nelson, Senior Editor and columnist at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. They explore Rex's deep-rooted history as an Arkansan storyteller and discuss how the state's natural beauty and cultural attractions serve as a heart for the community.

Key Discussion Points

• Wildlife and Safety:
  • The hosts discuss a record-breaking year for bear attacks in Japan and link it to similar concerns in Arkansas, noting that poor harvests of acorns and hickory nuts drive bears into populated areas for food.
  • Susan Altrui emphasizes the strict "do not feed the bears" rule at the Little Rock Zoo and discusses Bear Awareness Week in May.
• Red Wolf Conservation:
  • The g ...