The 479 Show
The 479 Show
Podcast Description
Welcome to The 479 Show—your front-row seat to the heart and hustle of Northwest Arkansas. Hosted by radio veteran and Judge’s Special Award honoree Jake McBride, this weekly series spotlights the movers, shakers, and unsung heroes shaping our region. Each episode delivers lively interviews with community leaders, charity champions, and business innovators, offering fresh insights into local events, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or new to the area, The 479 Show connects you to the stories and people making a real difference. Tune in for inspiring conversations, actionable ideas, and a pulse on what’s next in NWA.
Your community. Your stories. Your show.
Catch The 479 Show every Sunday at 7 AM on 479 Media’s local radio stations—where Northwest Arkansas comes together.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as community engagement, charitable initiatives, and local health challenges, exemplified by episodes discussing the alarming rise of child abuse cases, heart health advocacy, and the importance of blood drives, offering insights into organizations like the Children's Safety Center and the American Heart Association.
Welcome to The 479 Show—your front-row seat to the heart and hustle of Northwest Arkansas. Hosted by radio veteran and Judge’s Special Award honoree Jake McBride, this weekly series spotlights the movers, shakers, and unsung heroes shaping our region. Each episode delivers lively interviews with community leaders, charity champions, and business innovators, offering fresh insights into local events, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or new to the area, The 479 Show connects you to the stories and people making a real difference. Tune in for inspiring conversations, actionable ideas, and a pulse on what’s next in NWA.
Your community. Your stories. Your show.
Catch The 479 Show every Sunday at 7 AM on 479 Media’s local radio stations—where Northwest Arkansas comes together.
On this edition of the 479 Show, we recap the news from the first full week of January 2026. The major highlight was the resolution by the Washington County Quorum Court in support of the poultry producers affected by the two-decade-old federal lawsuit about pollution in the Illinois River Watershed.
We also hear from Cathy Love at Benton County Extension, who discusses healthy substitutions for everyday meals.
We head off the beaten path to Fort Smith, Arkansas where there is a landmark you may not have heard about.
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