Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

Bishop Geoffrey Vincent Dudley Sr. of New Life Church Interdemonational Church in O'Fallon, IL, sits down with Carol Daniel to discuss the strength of the Christian faith in the Black community today, and why the younger generation is less interested in church attendance. To experience more from Listen, St. Louis visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

Carol invites Cbabi Bayoc to talk about the importance of representation in art and the impact of the historical lack.

The Director of Health for the City of St. Louis, Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, came to have a conversation about health equity and her work during the pandemic. What are barriers to optimal health for black and brown residents in St. Louis?

Martha Garcia-Kampen, president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro St. Louis, discusses the impact of the St. Louis Hispanic Community. The discussion also explores myths and realities of the Latinx community.

Mayor Jones sits down with Carol Daniel to discuss her 2024 goals, her economic justice plan, crime prevention and more. For more information about the podcast, visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. 

Dr. Art McCoy is a nationally recognized educator, author, and Founder of S.A.G.E.S. What will it take to lessen the education achievement gap? How have historical challenges led far too many African-American students to not being able to read at grade level? We also discuss the role Black teachers play.

Carol speaks with Valerie Patton, DEI Officer of Greater St. Louis Inc., on how are local DEI Efforts changing the economic landscape for black and brown residents in St. Louis?

The St. Louis American was published in 1928 to give the Black Community a voice. Carol sits down with Dr. Donald Suggs, Publisher of the St. Louis American, on what role this publication has today, journalism now, and his career. 

Carol sits down with the founder of a new organization in St. Louis called "UnGUN Institute." Dr. Marty Casey's mission is to address the city's issue with violent crime by addressing the deeper issue of trauma and the lived experiences of those in marginalized communities.

Carol shares a special message and expresses gratitude on behalf of Nine PBS for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Carol Daniel continues her conversation with Neal Richardson, president and CEO of the St. Louis Development Corporation, on creating equitable growth and prosperity for disinvested parts of St. Louis. Visit the webpage for more information at www.ninepbs.org/listenstl

Content Warning: Suicide. Koran Bolden is the founder and chief motivation officer of Bold Moves Agency, a marketing social media and community action agency with offices in St. Louis and Atlanta, Georgia. He sat down with Carol to discuss his mental health, what stopped him from taking his own life and why, as a young Black man, he is being so transparent about his decision to seek therapy.

Amy Hunter, vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Caleres, voices what is holding back investment in Black children and how we move a divided region forward.  

Neal Richardson, president and CEO of the St. Louis Development Corporation, on creating equitable growth and prosperity for disinvested parts of St. Louis.  

Marvin Steele, president and CEO of Heartland St. Louis Black Chamber of Commerce, discusses why Black business ownership in the St. Louis region should matter to everyone.