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St. Louis on the Air

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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.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

‘Run-On Sentences’ play shares the voices, stories of incarcerated women 15.06.2018

Host Don Marsh talks about a creative collaboration between a nationally known playwright and a group of women incarcerated in Vandalia, Missouri.

St. Louis Public Radio's Ryan Delaney discusses debris issue at Gateway Elementary School 15.06.2018

On Friday's  St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh talked with St. Louis Public Radio reporter Ryan Delaney. They discussed Delaney's recent investigation into the impact of demolition at the NGA site on students and staff at nearby Gateway Elementary School.

St. Louis Public Radio's Maria Altman and Rachel Lippmann discuss news involving developer Paul McKee 15.06.2018

On Friday's  St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh discussed this week's headlines involving local developer Paul McKee. St. Louis Public Radio's Maria Altman and Rachel Lippmann joined the conversation to offer analysis.

‘Life is one big improv:’ how the skill can help you everyday 14.06.2018

On Thursday's  St. Louis on the Air,  Bob Baker, founder and director of the Improv Comedy Cabaret, Ken Haller, Saint Louis University professor and pediatrician, and John Larson, St. Louis Public Radio operations and program manager and author of  “Just Say Yes: An Optimistic Guide for Entrepreneurs,” joined host Don Marsh in studio to discuss how improv skills can help you in the workplace.

NiNi Harris’ latest book takes readers beneath surface of St. Louis’ layered history 14.06.2018

Local historian NiNi Harris is the author of 14 volumes focused on the Gateway City’s history and architecture. She joined Thursday’s  St. Louis on the  Air  to share highlights from her latest published work, “This Used to Be St. Louis.”

NPR Jerusalem correspondent Daniel Estrin shares Middle East insights during trip home to St. Louis 13.06.2018

On Wedensday's  St. Louis on the Air , international journalist and St. Louis native Daniel Estrin talked with host Don Marsh in front of a live audience at St. Louis Public Radio. During the special broadcast, audience members asked questions about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict as well as other topics.

Local pastor leaves Ferguson, reflects on strengths, weaknesses of community 12.06.2018

Host Don Marsh talks with Rev. F. Willis Johnson on  St. Louis on the Air  about his timeas the pastor of Wellspring Church in downtown Ferguson.  

Jo Mannies and Marshall Griffin offer analysis of Parson's speech on 'St. Louis on the Air' 12.06.2018

On Tuesday's  St. Louis on the Air , St. Louis Public Radio political reporters Marshall Griffin and Jo Mannies joined host Don Marsh to discuss new Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's Monday evening address.

‘A place of opportunity’: Benjamin Akande seeks to strengthen Wash U’s efforts in Africa 11.06.2018

Don Marsh talks to Benjamin Ola Akande, senior adviser to the chancellor and director of the Africa initiative at Washington University tasked with bringing the university’s various research and projects in Africa under one umbrella.

Ngone Seck shares her journey on 'St. Louis on the Air' alongside College Bound coach, STLPR reporter 11.06.2018

On Monday's  St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh talked with local teen Ngone Seck, who moved to the U.S. about five years ago and graduated at the head of her class at Riverview Gardens High School this spring. She has now landed a full-ride scholarship to Washington University. Joining the conversation were St. Louis Public Radio reporter Nancy Fowler and College Bound academic coach Liliana M...

A mostly bygone big screen: Movie enthusiast recounts local history of drive-in theaters 08.06.2018

Tom Stockman, a self-described movie geek, joined Friday’s St. Louis on the Air for a look back at the heyday of St. Louis’ drive-in movie theaters, two of which still exist within an hour’s drive of the city.

Behind the Headlines: What to make of Supreme Court decision in favor of Colorado baker 08.06.2018

H ost Don Marsh talks to Webster University legal studies professor Anne Geraghty-Rathert about the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple on religious grounds.

‘Putt your way through downtown St. Louis’ at latest Sheldon Art Galleries mini-golf installation 08.06.2018

Producer Alex Heuer talks to Olivia Lahs-Gonzales, director of the Sheldon Art Galleries, about the Sheldon Art Galleries' "Golf the Galleries: Artist-Designed Mini Golf" exhibit. 

100 Muny seasons to take center stage at Missouri History Museum 07.06.2018

On Thursday’s St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh offered listeners a sneak peek at the new exhibit "Muny Memories," which explores the century-old Muny from many different perspectives. Joining him for the discussion was curator Sharon Smith.

Latest episode of ‘We Live Here’ focuses on housing segregation 07.06.2018

On Thursday’s episode of St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh spoke with We Live Here co-host/producer Kameel Stanley about the podcast’s latest episode “The Segregation Myth-buster.”

3 new restaurants to check out in June 06.06.2018

On Wednesday’s  St. Louis on the Air , two staff members from Sauce Magazine joined host Don Marsh to talk about new restaurants in and around Forest Park, as well as their favorite patios.

St. Louis Public Radio reporter/newscaster Wayne Pratt discusses Bayer's new ownership of Monsanto 06.06.2018

On Wednesday's  St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh discussed this week's news that Bayer is acquiring longtime St. Louis-based company Monsanto. Joining him for the discussion was St. Louis Public Radio reporter/newscaster Wayne Pratt.

Missourian, Broadway actor Taylor Louderman shares journey from ‘Annie’ at age 10 to Tony nomination 06.06.2018

Producer Alex Heuer talked with Boubon, Missouri, native Taylor Louderman about her upbringing and recent Tony Award nomination.

Stages St. Louis has frank conversations on marriage in ‘I Do! I Do’ musical 05.06.2018

Host Don Marsh talks to actors Corinne Melançon, Steve Isom and Stages St. Louis associate producer, Andrew Kuhlman, about stages' "I Do! I Do!" production. 

Changing needs, strategies in foster care as number of children in Missouri’s system increases 05.06.2018

Ryan Dowis of Cornerstones of Care and Melanie Scheetz of the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition joined Tuesday’s St. Louis on the Air to discuss current challenges facing the region’s most vulnerable youth and those who care for them.

It has been this bad, says author, historian Jon Meacham in latest book, ‘Soul of America’ 04.06.2018

Host Don Marsh talks to author and historian Jon Meacham about Meacham's latest book, "Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels." 

Special coverage of Mike Parson's inauguration as governor of Missouri 01.06.2018

A special live edition of  St. Louis on the Air  included host Don Marsh in conversation with guests surrounding the swearing-in of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson.

Locally based Wee Heavies sing in ‘St. Louis on the Air’ studio ahead of concert at Sheldon 01.06.2018

St. Louis Public Radio contributor Charlie McDonald talks to locally based Wee Heavies band members. 

Behind the Headlines: Discussion of Greitens’ resignation announcement 01.06.2018

Host Don Marsh talks to St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippmann about Eric Greitens' resignation as Missouri governor. 

Ferguson Starbucks manager calls company-wide anti-bias training ‘thought provoking’ 01.06.2018

Host Don Marsh talks to St. Louis Public Radio reporter Ashley Lisenby about Starbuck's nationwide biases training.

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