Austin Jones, entomologist and instructor in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, discusses this summer's co-emergence of two broods of periodical cicadas.

In this episode we speak to Dr. Syard Evans, CEO of Arkansas Support Network. We talk about her work at Arkansas Support Network and her broader advocacy work for people with disabilities; their families and ensuring they have equity in society and within our government systems.

In this live episode at Fayetteville Public Library, Dr. Christina Edmondson discusses her book Faithful Antiracism, is interviewed by Dr. Caree Banton and Dr. Trisha Posey, and answers questions from the audience. Video of the episode is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmiHVxbS7Zw. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.

Dr. James Hawkins, is a dear friend, colleague and something like a big brother to Joi and Deneshia. James is a certified trainer in EFT COUNSELING/Supervisor. He is the host of The Leading Edge Podcast for therapists and the host of a marriage podcast with his wife, called A More Excellent Way. Deneshia and Joi stopped by his studio to talk all about vulnerability in the Black Community. Together we share the definition of vulnerability and the function of this term. We understand vulnerability is risky. But we all agree it’s necessary. We know that the Black Community has good reasons for walking away from vulnerability and depending on others within our community and outside our community. Deneshia, Joi and James would encourage the Black community and society at large to take a risk on vulnerability. James drops some gems. We love recording in his fancy studio in his office. Tell us one thing you learned about vulnerability from this episode? Drop your lessons in the comments!

Pete speaks with Taylor McKinney, of the NWA Center for Sexual Assault, to recap their sexual assault awareness month events and learn how to support their work.

Pete speaks with Juan and Susana Bahena, owners of Tula in Fayetteville, about their new Casa Dos Alas program targeting food insecurity in Northwest Arkansas.

Josh Marvine speaks with Paul Curtis, director of the WayStation Homeless Day Center in Rogers, about the organization's new facility and community programs.

Pete speaks with Sarah Rack about the upcoming Washington Elementary Tour of Homes.