Saint Louis In Tune

Part II of a multi-part series. Better Together has a plan to put St. Louis City and St. Louis County back together from the split in the late 19th century. Will we be "Better Together" under this encompassing plan? We discuss the 180 page plan as an overview and give some thoughts.https://www.bettertogetherstl.com/https://www.bettertogetherstl.com/recommendations

Dr. Terry Jones from the University of Missouri-St. Louis discusses the history of the why St. Louis City and St. Louis County split apart in the late 19th century. What caused the breakup and was there any remorse after? This is Part I of a multi-part series on the breakup of St. Louis City and St. Louis County. Later parts will include information on "Better Together" and their plan to put thing...

The U.S.S. Missouri is 75 years old and she has a permanent place alongside another historic ship in Pearl Harbor. "The USS Missouri Memorial Association is dedicated to preserving the Battleship Missouri and sharing her story and place in history." Mike Carr, President and CEO of the Association relates what has been and is currently being done to help visitors understand the role the U.S.S. Miss...

John Atkins, Petty Officer Third Class Machinist's Mate, was a member of the crew of the U.S.S. Missouri from the time she left the Brooklyn Shipyard, during the kamikaze attack, and was present at the Japanese Surrender. His service on this historic battleship is an account of history.https://ussmissouri.org/

In memory of the 90th birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we focus and reflect on the power of his spoken words to followers and to his daughter. Faith Morris from the National Civil Rights Museum discusses the KING DAY 2019 and what to expect when visiting the museum.https://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/

Hotel Saint Louis, the former Union Trust Building in St. Louis which was designed by Louis Sullivan, has been restored to its glory. Find out from owners Amrit and Amy Gill about their efforts to recreate this building which is one of 30 Louis Sullivan buildings left standing.http://www.restorationstl.com/https://www.hotelsaintlouis.com/Louis Sullivan: He is considered by many to be the father of...

Mike Emerson, the King of Barbecue, the sultan of sauce, the baron of brisket, or as he says the guy who burns meat for a living; he is in the studio and gives us the sauce on the World Famous Slow Smoked St Louis Barbecue at Pappy's Smokehouse!

Remembering Michael Castro. Chris Mullen from KWRH-LP discusses her memories of St. Louis' first poet laureate Michael Castro.

Chris Mullen, host of Studio One Eleven on KWRH-LP gives us some background on her career(s) in the music, literary, and film industry. She has followed the direction that each area led her and she gives us a look at the creative flow she is working on today.

John McManus, an award-winning professor, author, and military historian joins us to explain events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor and how the United States responded immediately after the attack.http://johncmcmanus.com/

So you think you know how to recycle in a single stream container? A large portion ends up in the landfill because of contamination. WHAT! Let's get re-educated from Todd Rehg, the Director of Public Works for the City of Webster Groves.https://www.timesnewspapers.com/southcountytimes/features/a-few-dos-and-don-ts-of-recycling/article_10043554-d923-5cb9-beb8-8ffc69476b01.htmlhttp://www.recyclesain...

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: A speech many school children have memorized and one that has endured through time. What about this speech gives us cause to wonder and contemplate? Ian Patrick Hunt, historian and the chief of acquisitions at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield, Illinois provides a history and reveals some of the inspiration that went into this 272 wo...

The pogrom of November 9, 10 of 1938: at least 91 Jews were killed, 30,000 were arrested and incarcerated in Nazi concentration camps, hundreds of synagogues were burned, and over 7,000 Jewish businesses destroyed or damaged. Can this happen again? Daniel Reich from the St. Louis Holocaust Museum & Learning Center provides insight and describes the role of the Holocaust Museum & Learning C...

Dan Knabe from the DAV discusses the impact the DAV is having on our veterans. DAV is a leader in connecting veterans with meaningful employment, hosting job fairs and providing resources to ensure they have the opportunity to participate in the American Dream their sacrifices have made possible. They help provide little successes each and every day.https://www.dav.org/

Kenneth B. Morris, Jr. who is a direct descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington speaks about human trafficking, one million abolitionists, and the work of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiative.www.fdfi.org/

HomeFirst STL: Ending homelessness IS possible. The process is simple. We find homeless St. Louisan's who are ready to make a change in their lives but do not qualify for other types of aid. Supporting the underserved in St. Louis.www.homefirststl.org/

All Among Us: Helping to transition from generational poverty to self-sufficiency through Advocacy, Relationships, and Community is what All Among Us strives to do.allamong.us/

Into the Breeches: A Midwest premiere of this George Brant play by the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis which features Jacqueline Thompson as one of the leads. Find out about this all female version of "Henry V."www.sfstl.com/www.sfstl.com/in-the-works/

History To You: Their goal is simple: to stimulate positive change by increasing awareness of the cultural richness of African-American history. Get reignited in learning about your history in an interactive way!www.historytoyou.org/

FIRE PREVENTION MONTH: Chief Kevin Halloran from the Rock Hill FIre Department provides valuable information about staying safe and fire prevention.http://www.rockhillmo.net/Fire.aspxhttps://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Campaigns/Fire-Prevention-Weekhttps://www.nfpa.org/

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis presents a sensory-friendly family production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville. Mia DeJong discusses this kind of production in which kids will experience interactive workshops in stage makeup, dramatic movement, and singing ending in dramatic fashion with a condensed 30-minute opera of The Barber of Seville!https://www.opera-stl.org/explore-and-learn/for-everyone/20...

Sometimes the world around children with a disability or illness doesn't recognize how Extraordinary they are. Surrounded by our community and cloaked in their very own cape, they feel strong, able and proud of their qualities that make them unique. Founder Robyn Rosenberger never imagined the one cape she made would turn into a mission which empowers extraordinary kids as they overcome illness or...

CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service and organized by religious groups, businesses, schools and others to raise funds to end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. In addition, each local CROP Hunger Walk can choose to return up to 25 percent of the funds it raises to hunger-fighting programs in our own community. Clint McCann highlights information about...

Domestic violence will impact the lives of 1 out of every 3 women at some point within their lifetime. When it does, it can leave victims feeling helpless and lost. The Women’s Safe House offers the support services needed to help empower women to escape the violence and get the help they need to make informed choices. Sylvia Jackson helps unpack all of those support services.https://twsh.org/

Often passed by without much thought and used as a focal point for concerts and food venues, the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum and Court of Honor will reopen November 3, 2018 after a two year absence and a $30 million makeover. Jim Conrad and Erik Biggs from Mackey Mitchell Architects and Karen Goering from the Missouri Historical Society showcase some of the changes which make this one of St....