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St. Louis on the Air
Noon-1 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. (repeat) Monday-Friday
St. Louis on the Air creates a unique space where guests and listeners can share ideas and opinions with respect and honesty. Whether exploring issues and challenges confronting our region, discussing the latest innovations in science and technology, taking a closer look at our history or talking with authors, artists and musicians, St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region.
St. Louis on the Air is produced by Alex Heuer, Emily Woodbury, Danny Wicentowski, Miya Norfleet and Elaine Cha. Our engineer is Aaron Doerr. Our intern is Jada Jones.
Recent Episodes:
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A recent widower’s memories of his beloved late wife show what made her the love of his life and his best friend.
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William Stanford Davis said his St. Louis upbringing helped him achieve success in Hollywood.
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Antajuan Adams is the owner and co-director of New Roots Urban Farm in north St. Louis.
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Orly Peters connects home chefs through her food app aimed at immigrants.
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Artifacts from enslavement and the story of Robert Smalls are featured at Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
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St. Louis had $300 million and 16,000 ideas from the public on how to spend it at the beginning of this legislative session. A year later, the Board of Aldermen has made no progress.
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This year’s New Works Collective program includes the world premiere of three operas that were selected by St. Louis artists, many of whom work outside the opera world.
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“If done right, I think gentrification can be a good thing,” said Great Rivers Greenway’s Christopher People.
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Jazz bandleader Donny McCaslin reunited other veterans of David Bowie’s final album for an orchestral adaptation he says is moving the artistry of “Blackstar” forward.
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NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is a part-owner of a company that’s partnering with the Missouri Department of Social Services to help verify income for programs like Medicaid and food assistance. O’Neal was in Jefferson City recently to mark the statewide rollout.
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Resettlement agencies and immigrant and refugee service providers in the St. Louis region have begun to scale back services for immigrants and refugees due to Trump’s executive order to pause federal funding.
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Nominees for St. Louis’ best theater performances and productions of 2024 are out from the St. Louis Theater Circle. Winners will be unveiled in March.