St. Louis on the Air

Kameel Stanley discusses gentrification as the topic of the latest episode of “We Live Here," highlighting the west St. Louis County community of Westland Acres.

Historian Bonnie Stepenoff recounts the plight of St. Louis children in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Katie Rhoades and Norman Murphy discuss the pervasive issue of human trafficking in the St. Louis region as well as efforts to address it.

Matt Sorrell, David Sandusky and Otis Walker ignite a conversation about barbecue just in time for the Fourth of July.

In advance of Independence Day, the community has an opportunity to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence at Wash U.

Former Hells Angels leader George Christie lived a life of crime, danger and comradery. He portrays his life's story in the one-man show, "Outlaw."

Pat White, president of the St. Louis Labor Council, discusses the state of organized labor in the bi-state region in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's new ruling related to union dues.

James Boldt, general chairman of Fair St. Louis 2018, talks about this year's fair and its return to the Gateway Arch.

Samantha Fischer of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation discussed the role of the organization moving forward.

Come along with reporter Mary Leonard as she gets a tour of the new visitor's center and museum at the Gateway Arch.

Bogdan Hamilton, Hossam Hassan and Daena Talavera share  their love for the sport of fencing and their hopes for the 2018 National Championships as the events get underway in their home city.

St. Louis FBI recently hired Alicia Corder to serve as the assistant special agent in charge. She and her supervisor Special Agent in Charge Richard Quinn talk about the organization’s efforts to diversify its agents.

Bill Freivogel, Barbara Smith and Greg Magarian discuss recent SCOTUS activity as the session comes to a close.

Fulbright scholar and Cave Canem fellow Aaron Coleman writes, teaches and translates poetry. He talks about his craft and his book “Threat Come Close.” 

Rivers have never been static things – least of all the mighty Mississippi. But its recent volatility, combined with continued commercial development in regional floodplains, has many concerned.

Three St. Louis-area residents whose areas of expertise shed light on the real-life impacts of evolving federal practices discuss the local ramifications.

The names of St. Louis Cardinals baseball players who are revered as heroes by many are often not even on the radar of younger fans. Author Ed Wheatley hopes to change that.

The history of the region’s closed streets comes into sharp focus in the latest episode of St. Louis Public Radio’s “We Live Here” podcast.

Amid Pride month, our local LGBTQ community is mourning several losses. Mental health is a concern among LGBTQ individuals and Steph Perkins, Curtis Galloway and Emily Klamer discuss the issues and recommend resources.

National freight volume is expected to grow significantly over the next 30 years  according to regional leaders who want to ensure that St. Louis captures a share of the increase.

Bill Littlefield talks about his upcoming retirement from hosting NPR's Saturday morning sports program "Only A Game" for 25 years. 

A recent survey of more than 20,000 U.S. adults suggests that most Americans struggle with loneliness, and it’s an issue that has serious health implications. Local experts Amy Bertschausen, Elizabeth Sergel and Dixie Meyer discuss its increasing impact across generations.

Timothy O'Leary talks about the highlights of his time at Opera Theatre of St. Louis prior to his move to the Washington National Opera.

Film director Michael Beattie and Alan McFarland, a descendant of Robert Campbell, traveled to St. Louis from Northern Ireland for this week’s North American premiere and discussion of the documentary “Robert Campbell, Mountain Man.” They also talked about Campbell's life on Monday's  St. Louis on the Air with host Don Marsh.

On Monday's  St. Louis on the Air, host Don Marsh spoke with Joan Lipkin and Carol Swartout Klein about a play debuting in St. Louis titled "26 Pebbles."