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  • Tuesday, January 14 - Immigration plans' impact on meatpacking and food prices
    President Elect Donald Trump has promised mass deportation of immigrants and refugees when he takes office. That will hit some agricultural industries—including meatpacking—especially hard. Harvest Public Media’s contributor Ted Genoways reports on what that may mean for workers and consumers.
  • Monday, January 13 - Getting hemp on track
    The federal government is investing millions of dollars into projects that involve growing hemp. But there’s a lot of work to do before its potential can be realized.
  • Friday, January 10 - Repairing a broken glass recycling system
    More than 28 billion glass bottles and jars end up in U.S. landfills every year, but a company in St. Louis is collecting some of those glass items and giving them new life. St. Louis Public Radio’s Ulaa Kuziez takes us to a glass processing center in North St. Louis.
  • Thursday, January 9 - “I gravitated to the hard things:" reflections from outgoing MO DSS Director
    Missouri Department of Social Services director Robert Knodell is leaving state government next week to become city manager of Poplar Bluff. The southeast Missouri native became well known in state political circles for leading the House Republican Campaign Committee. But in an in-depth conversation with St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum, Knodell detailed what drew him to lead the complex and challenging agency.
  • Wednesday, January 8 - A preview of MO's legislative session
    For the first time since 2018, Missouri lawmakers will work with a new governor. While outgoing Gov. Mike Parson pushed a more budget-focused agenda, Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe already has established policy goals. STLPR's Sarah Kellogg has a preview on the issues expected to be front and center this year.
  • Tuesday, January 7 - Record-breaking winter weather
    St. Louis was only about halfway to breaking the record for inches of snow Sunday, but it did break a record for the amount of water that fell. The latest on how the region is dealing with continued frigid temperatures. Plus: Female athletes are getting more concussions, and St. Louis doctor wants to know why. Dr. Jamil Neme, director of the Concussion Clinic at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital, speaks with STLPR's Marissanne Lewis-Thompson.
  • Monday, January 6 - Behind the opposition to a pediatric mental health hospital
    The need for inpatient mental health care for pediatric patients has grown in recent years. Health officials say a proposed facility in Webster Groves could provide much-needed treatment, but as St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Fentem reports, some neighbors are concerned about where the proposed hospital will be built.
  • Friday, January 3 - Departing STL booster Jason Hall says he'll be cheering from afar
    Greater St. Louis Inc.’s outgoing CEO has been one of the St. Louis region's most vocal champions. Just days before beginning his next gig, Jason Hall sat down with St. Louis Public Radio’s Eric Schmid to discuss his career, what he sees for this region, and why he’s headed to Ohio.
  • Thursday, January 2 - What's next for Amendment 3 + Why STL has no Michelin Stars
    St. Louis Public Radio Editor Brian Moline speaks with health reporter Sarah Fentem about why patients still can’t get an abortion in Missouri even after the passage of Amendment 3. Plus, St. Louis boosters have worked in recent years to elevate its reputation as a “foodie destination.” That’s despite the region being ignored by one of the world’s pre-eminent culinary institution– the Michelin Guide, which recently released its new list of star-earning U.S. restaurants. STLPR's Abby Llorico explores why some local restaurateurs think the omission could be a good thing.
  • Tuesday, December 24 - A place at the table for heirloom collards
    Collard greens are a staple for many households during the holidays. But the majority of collards sold at grocery stores are one of just a few varieties. There’s an effort underway to change that, and get tastier and hardier collard greens onto people’s plates. STLPR's Kate Grumke brings us to a greenhouse in East St. Louis. * The Gateway will be on holiday break for the next week and will be back on January 2, 2025.*