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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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Time to mourn, time to dance as local cloggers reflect on Emily Webb’s legacy 31.05.2018 16:01

Emily Webb (1976-2018), a beloved wife and mother, began clogging as a young girl in St. Charles, Missouri. Family members and fellow cloggers joined St. Louis on the Air this week in remembrance of her love for the American folk dance and her influence on the local clogging community.

St. Louis veterans speak up about war experiences; exhibit to open at Soldiers Memorial this fall 31.05.2018 21:19

Host Don Marsh spoke with staff from the Missouri Historical Society and a St. Louis-area veteran about documenting veterans' stories orally.

Legal Roundtable analyzes Missouri governor's sudden resignation 30.05.2018 50:25

Host Don Marsh talked with legal experts about the resignation of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens.

Special edition of 'St. Louis on the Air' as Greitens resigns 29.05.2018 56:30

St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh talked with St. Louis Public Radio political reporters and other guests in the wake of Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' sudden announcement.

Political parties vs. the people: How effective is the two-party system? 29.05.2018 28:10

Host Don Marsh talks about the structure and function of political parties and party leadership in the United States.

A look at the research behind implicit biases with Wash U professor Calvin Lai 29.05.2018 21:14

As that training got underway on Tuesday, St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh talked with Washington University’s Calvin Lai , who is the director of research for Project Implicit .

WBEZ report finds inadequate housing options for prisoners with disabilities in Illinois 25.05.2018 7:22

Host Don Marsh talks with WBEZ criminal justice reporter Shannon Heffernan about how the state of Illinois regularly keeps prisoners with disabilities because of inadequate options for housing.

‘Aircraft Carrier’ film takes viewers aboard the USS Ronald Reagan 25.05.2018 17:30

Host Don Marsh talks with writer, director and producer Mark Krenzien about the IMAX film “Aircraft Carrier: Guardian of the Seas,” which takes place on the heavily restricted USS Ronald Reagan.

Behind the Headlines: This week's news involving Gov. Eric Greitens 25.05.2018 23:01

St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh talked with reporters Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies about this week's news concerning Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens.

NFL national anthem ‘standing’ policy highlights decades of protests by black athletes 24.05.2018 10:21

Sports sociologist Harry Edwards talks about the history of protesting in sports and of present-day protests during NFL games.

Latest ‘We Live Here’ episode puts spotlight on habitability, eviction issues affecting local renters 24.05.2018 11:18

On Thursday’s St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh talked with We Live Here co-host/producer Tim Lloyd about legal issues that are especially relevant for renters on a local level and how several attorneys are working on their behalf to try and change things.

Understanding Ramadan with 3 members of the local Muslim community 24.05.2018 27:46

Host Don Marsh talks to local Muslims about how they observe the holy month of Ramadan and all of its nuances.

St. Louis region home to some 8,500 camp opportunities helping kids make the most of summertime 23.05.2018 27:26

Joining Wednesday’s St. Louis on the Air for a conversation about the many summer programming options for children in Missouri and Illinois were Allie Cicotte, Mary Rogers and Vicki Lang.

Susan Graham returns to St. Louis, takes on title role in Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ ‘Regina’ 23.05.2018 21:17

Susan Graham, James Morris and Susanna Phillips joined St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh on Wednesday's show to discuss the production.

Living healthy, fulfilling lives as Americans age 22.05.2018 32:35

St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh talks about addressing a number of issues related to aging.

‘Even in his priesthood, some reviled him’: Effort to canonize 19th-century African-American priest moves forward 22.05.2018 16:37

On Tuesday’s St. Louis on the Air , Bishop Joseph Perry joined host Don Marsh to discuss the effort to canonize Fr. Augustus Tolton, who is considered to have been the first African-American priest in the United States. Ordained in 1886, the former slave was born near Hannibal, Missouri, and ministered in both Quincy and Chicago.

Care anywhere: The evolving state of telehealth care 21.05.2018 26:43

On Monday's St. Louis on the Air , local experts in telehealth care Dr. Jennifer Wessels, Colleen Berding and Melissa Douglass addressed some of the latest developments within the growing field.

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis returns to Forest Park, takes modern approach to ‘Romeo and Juliet’ 21.05.2018 21:57

Host Don Marsh talked with the new executive director of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis and with the director of "Romeo and Juliet," returning to Forest Park in June.

Wrapping up Missouri legislative session, special session awaits 18.05.2018 23:45

Host Don Marsh talked with St. Louis Public Radio reporters Marshall Griffin and Jo Mannies about the Missouri legislative session and looked ahead to the special session.

STLPR’s drone takes flight, enhances news coverage 18.05.2018 9:59

St. Louis Public Radio data and visual journalist Brent Jones talks to host Don Marsh about how the station is using a drone to enhance news coverage.

From Wash U debate to controversy, following up with Shiloh resident, 'red sweater guy' Ken Bone 18.05.2018 16:33

St. Louis Public Radio contributor John Larson talks to media sensation Ken Bone, a.k.a "red sweater guy."

A look at leading cause of accidental death for toddlers – and how to prevent it 17.05.2018 20:39

Joining host Don Marsh for a St. Louis on the Air conversation on Thursday about pool safety, particularly for young children, were Emily Wujcik, Stephe McCormick, Birch McMullin and Lisa McMullin.

Scientist Temple Grandin encourages kids to create, imagine in book for young readers 17.05.2018 28:39

Host Don Marsh talked with Temple Grandin in advance of her appearance at the St. Louis County Library.

Starkloff Disability Institute seeks to expand career opportunities for high school students 16.05.2018 32:22

Host Don Marsh talks about efforts designed to inspire high school students with disabilities to explore vast career options.

Sound Bites: Lona’s Lil Eats gets some big attention 16.05.2018 17:10

Lona Luo, originally from rural China, joined St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh and Sauce Magazine’s Matt Sorrell for a conversation about the success of her restaurant, Lona’s Lil Eats.