The Signal, featuring WNYC Radiolab

Join Little Rock Public Radio for The Signal 2025, our annual year-end celebration featuring a live Radiolab show recorded in front of an audience. This year’s program, part of Radiolab Presents: Viscera, focuses on the urgent science and human stories behind antibiotic-resistant bacteria. From emergency-room care to agricultural practices and back to how microbes affect our bodies, Radiolab hosts Latif Nasser and Dr. Avir Mitra lead an evening of storytelling, sound design, and expert conversation joined by local researchers and community voices.

What to expect

• A live Radiolab recording exploring antibiotic resistance and its impact on health and food systems
• Local experts from medicine and agriculture on stage for context and discussion
• A community audience of science enthusiasts, medical professionals, students, and public-radio supporters
• Limited silent auction items supporting Little Rock Public Radio
• VIP post-show reception with the hosts (VIP tickets only)

Tickets

• General Admission — $20: Entry to the live show.
• VIP — $100: entry to show, plus access to the post-show VIP reception with Radiolab hosts and special guests.
• Tickets are required for entry.
• Click here to purchase tickets
• **Signal Society Members receive complimentary tickets! Please email us at membership@littlerockpublicradio.org to receive the PROMO code for free tickets.

Why attend

This is a rare chance to see a national public radio program recorded live, hear cutting-edge science explained clearly, and join local experts in a community conversation about a pressing public-health issue. Proceeds support KUAR and KLRE and the work of Little Rock Public Radio to provide trusted news, education, and cultural programming to central Arkansas.

Silent Auction

As part of The Signal 2025, Little Rock Public Radio will host a silent auction featuring exclusive local experiences, art, and specialty items donated by our community partners. All proceeds support our mission to provide trusted news, cultural programming, and community connection across central Arkansas. If you would like to contribute an auction item, please contact us at grace@kuar.org.

Auction item details will be announced soon! Check back here for updates and a preview of what will be available to bid on.

Sponsors & Partners

Sponsorship opportunities are available. To learn how your organization can support the event and receive on-site, digital, and on-air recognition, contact our development team at grace@kuar.org.

Accessibility & Info

The CALS Ron Robinson Theater is accessible. The most convenient parking is in the parking deck on the corner of President Clinton Avenue and Rock Street right beside the Main Library. Bring your ticket to the box office and we can validate it with any paid ticket purchase.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at ronrobinsontheater@cals.org or 501-320-5715.

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We look forward to celebrating science, story, and community with you.

For more information about WNYC's Radiolab program, visit https://radiolab.org/.

Event Organizer:
Grace Zafasi
Director of Development, Little Rock Public Radio
Office: 501-916-6400
Email: grace@kuar.org