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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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From helmets to courtesy to critical mass: A conversation about bike safety in St. Louis 15.05.2018

On Tuesday’s  St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh led a conversation on the topic of bike safety in light of the recent arrival of the bright yellow and green bikes around town and the presence of more cyclists in general on local streets as temperatures climb. Joining the conversation were Taylor March, advocacy and education manager for Trailnet; St. Louis Public Radio digital reporter Kae Pet...

Analysis: This week’s dramatic shift in the Greitens case 15.05.2018

Joining host Don Marsh on Tuesday’s St. Louis on the Air  to unpack the developments of the past 24 hours were St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippmann, former Missouri Supreme Court chief justice Michael Wolff and St. Louis Public Radio reporter Jason Rosenbaum.

‘Dust bowl’ created by NGA project demolition blamed for sickening kids, teachers 14.05.2018

Host Don Marsh talks with Ryan Delaney and Maria Altman about this two-part investigation and about the latest news concerning construction of the new NGA West Headquarters.

St. Louisan, bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld discusses book of short stories, TV series 14.05.2018

Host Don Marsh talks with St. Louis author Curtis Sittenfeld about her book of short stories, "You Think It, I'll Say It."

River Styx staff, local writers anticipate magazine’s 100th issue 11.05.2018

River Styx editor Jason Lee Brown and writer Adrian Todd Zuniga discussed the magazine’s 2018 Literary Feast on Friday’s  St. Louis on the Air  in conversation with host Don Marsh.

An update on the Greitens trial with jury selection underway 11.05.2018

St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippmann joined  St. Louis on the Air  host Don Marsh from the courthouse.

Remembering longtime evening host Gerry Rohde 11.05.2018

On Friday's  St. Louis on the Air, host Don Marsh talked with several St. Louis Public Radio and Washington University colleagues who worked closely with Gerry Rohde, who passed away earlier in the week.

A look at the process of jury selection as Greitens trial looms 10.05.2018

Susan  McGraugh , professor of law and supervisor of the Criminal Defense Clinic at Saint Louis University, talks to  St. Louis on the Air  host Don Marsh about the  voire  dire process.

A conversation with celebrated jazz vocalist Denise Thimes as her Mother’s Day concert approaches 10.05.2018

On Thursday’s St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh talked with jazz great Denise Thimes about her Mother's Day benefit concert, which is set for Sunday evening at the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Touhill Performing Arts Center.

We Live Here: Nuisance laws in Maplewood take center stage amid federal lawsuit 10.05.2018

Host Don Marsh talks with  We Live Here co-producer/host Kameel Stanley about the latest episode of the podcast.

Chase Park Plaza value tops that of 29 St. Louis neighborhoods, highlights opportunity, disparity 09.05.2018

Host Don Marsh talks with Jack Grone, editor of McPherson, about disparities and opportunities highlighted in his recent reporting about development incentives awarded to the Chase Park Plaza.

Slaying Dragons theatrical troupe sets the stage to address mental health stigmas 09.05.2018

Host Don Marsh talks about how the Slaying Dragons theatrical troupe uses dramas to remove the stigma of mental and emotional illness. 

Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis celebrates art, influence of playwright 08.05.2018

Host Don Marsh discusses some of the highlights of this year’s lineup in celebration of the third annual  Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis

‘Whether you’re 100 or ten, you’ve lived through some good Cardinals times,’ says Benjamin Hochman 08.05.2018

On Tuesday's  St. Louis on the Air , Don Marsh talked with sports columnist and author Benjamin Hochman about his new book, "The Big 50: St. Louis Cardinals."

Talking with Tanzina Vega who takes on new role as ‘The Takeaway’ host 07.05.2018

Host Don Marsh talked with Tanzina Vega, the new host of "The Takeaway."

The business, use of artificial intelligence in St. Louis 07.05.2018

Host Don Marsh talked with three guests about the business and use of artificial intelligence in St. Louis in advance of a conference on Tuesday.

‘1A’ host Joshua Johnson talks up St. Louis, toasted ravioli and ‘phenomenal station’ with Don Marsh 04.05.2018

Joshua Johnson took a break from his live "1A" broadcasts from St. Louis on May 3 and 4 to talk host to host on "St. Louis on the Air."

Behind the Headlines: Talking with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about this week's Greitens news 04.05.2018

Host Don Marsh talked with St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jason Rosenbaum about this week's news involving Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens.

Hit List: 5 new St. Louis restaurants you should try in May 04.05.2018

Host Don Marsh talks with our partners from Sauce Magazine about the best new restaurants to try during the month of May.

Mary Meachum event takes closer look at not-so-fair aspects of 1904 World’s Fair 03.05.2018

On Thursday’s  St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh discussed how people of color were treated unfairly at the fair, also known as the Louisiana Purchase Expedition. Joining him for the conversation was Angela da Silva, an adjunct professor at Lindenwood University and president of the National Black Tourism Network.

From Lady Day to Madame Gardarobe, Audra McDonald reflects on many roles ahead of St. Louis concert 03.05.2018

The six-time Tony Award-winning singer and actress joined this week’s St. Louis on the Air  in advance of her performance this Sunday night at the Touhill.

Chamber Music Society celebrates St. Louis icons Leonard Slatkin and Ozzie Smith at upcoming gala 02.05.2018

Host Don Marsh talks with Leonard Slatkin and Chamber Music Society of St. Louis executive and artistic director Marc Gordon about what’s next for Slatkin as he retires as music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Chamber Music Society’s role in St. Louis and its 10th anniversary gala. 

Bridging the digital divide: Problems with internet connectivity, technology acute in schools 02.05.2018

Host Don Marsh talked with Rory Kennedy, Chris Bay and Tom Kroenung about the gap between those with ready access to the internet and related technologies and those who lack it.

Homebuyer help: Local housing partnership offers affordable home options for low-income residents 01.05.2018

Host Don Marsh talks about housing needs in the region and the role the St. Louis Housing Partnership plays in meeting them.

One Book, One Kirkwood program chooses NAACP Image Award winner for community reading, discussion 01.05.2018

Producer Alex Heuer talked with author Stephanie Powell Watts, author of "No One is Coming to Save Us," this year's choice in the One Book, One Kirkwood program.

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