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St. Louis on the Air
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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NCADA launches ‘Talk About It’ as St. Louis region is poised to break record for opioid deaths 12.04.2018 25:47
Host Don Marsh talked with about the scope of the opioid epidemic and a new program that seeks to prevent drug use.
‘How do you tell someone they’re dying?’ and other difficult questions – plus some answers 11.04.2018 27:41
Wednesday’s St. Louis on the Air included the sort of conversation that often doesn’t happen as often or as early as it should among loved ones – the kind about planning for the end of life. Joining host Don Marsh for the discussion was Cara Wallace, an assistant professor in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University.
Rare Apollo 11 artifacts land at St. Louis Science Center 11.04.2018 20:44
A treasure trove of invaluable artifacts from the space race will be on display at the St. Louis Science Center.
Local research, upcoming conference seek to address many forms of school violence 10.04.2018 29:21
UMSL criminologists Lee Slocum and Finn Esbensen discussed a variety of safety issues that students and teachers deal with daily on Tuesday's St. Louis on the Air.
Do we need a 28th amendment to limit campaign funds from corporations and billionaires? 10.04.2018 20:39
Host Don Marsh talked to Jeff Clements, president of American Promise, and Megan Green, alderwoman of St. Louis’ 15th Ward, about an election financing reform which could result in a proposal for a 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution..
‘We’ve seen a fundamental shift’: The local impact of evolving U.S. immigration policies 09.04.2018 20:18
SLU soccer stand-out Saadiq Mohammed (at left) and local attorney Javad Khazaeli talked with St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh about how they’ve been impacted by recent shifts in U.S. policy.
From Dortmund to St. Louis, cities face ‘politically contradicting messages’ in efforts to incorporate newcomers 09.04.2018 28:27
Thousands of miles separate St. Louis, Missouri, from Dortmund, Germany, but when it comes to immigration and refugee resettlement, the two cities aren’t so far apart. Immigration scholars Jorg Ploger, Adriano Udani and Florian Sichling joined St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh to discuss the incorporation of immigrants and refugees into their respective communities.
New concepts, potential ‘trade-offs’ define Metro’s vision for future of bus service in region 06.04.2018 23:48
On Friday’s St. Louis on the Air , Jessica Mefford-Miller joined host Don Marsh to discuss key features of the “ Metro Reimagined ” study that Metro Transit has released.
'Suddenly they were serving as mouthpieces': What's troubling about Sinclair's 'must-read' scripts 06.04.2018 19:53
Host Don Marsh went behind the headlines to discuss the issues raised by Sinclair Broadcast Group's statement regarding "fake news" that led to public outcry.
St. Louis looks to shift some focus from carbon footprint to climate handprint 05.04.2018 29:48
Catherine Werner, director of sustainability in St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson’s office, joins host Don Marsh for a conversation focused on the city’s latest initiatives related to climate action and urban ecology leading up to Earth Day.
Tiny Desk Happy Hour showcases 3 St. Louis bands 05.04.2018 18:50
On Thursday's St. Louis on the Air , STLPR’s Lindsay Toler and local musician Paige Alyssa discussed the broad spectrum of musical styles demonstrated among the local groups who entered this year’s competition.
‘This giant of a man’: Reflections on loss of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 50 years after his death 04.04.2018 33:57
Longtime St. Louisans (from left) Mike Jones, Jamala Rogers and Virvus Jones joined Wednesday’s show to reflect on the impact of what occurred on April 4, 1968.
The best new St. Louis restaurants to try during the month of April 04.04.2018 14:44
Host Don Marsh talked with Catherine Klene and Matt Sorrell of Sauce Magazine about the best new St. Louis restaurants in to try in April.
Popular Missouri History Museum civil rights exhibit to close April 15 03.04.2018 30:12
Host Don Marsh spoke with Gwen Moore of the Missouri Historical Society about "#1 in Civil Rights: The African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis." The exhibit closes April 15.
'East Los High,' other shows suggest 'crumbling' barriers to representation, says actress/producer 03.04.2018 18:40
Sonja Perryman has found her niche at the intersection of storytelling and public health. She stopped by the St. Louis on the Air studio to discuss her experience in a changing entertainment industry while visiting St. Louis to speak at Webster University.
From newspapers to novels: Anna Quindlen on writing, politics, state of journalism 02.04.2018 49:19
On Monday’s St. Louis on the Air , listeners heard host Don Marsh in conversation with bestselling novelist Anna Quindlen. She was in town last week for a book-signing event presented by St. Louis County Library, and Marsh interviewed her on stage before an audience of more than 200 people.
Leading through basketball: How a YMCA director is mentoring young adults on the court 30.03.2018 18:13
Host Don Marsh talked with STLPR reporter Chad Davis and Marcus Wilson, a local YMCA director, about using basketball to teach life lessons.
An inside look at the legacy of William Gass through his literary papers, peers 30.03.2018 16:25
On Friday’s St. Louis on the Air , Washington University Libraries manuscripts curator Joel Minor joined host Don Marsh to share his impressions of Gass, who passed away in December at the age of 93 and will be celebrated at public events next week on the campus where he taught for many years.
Behind the Headlines: Cardinals’ prospects for 2018 the day after rough opening day 30.03.2018 13:45
The Redbirds have 161 games yet to go this year, and longtime sports writer Rob Rains says the team is looking stronger than it was a year ago. He discusses some of the question marks ahead of the Cardinals in the coming months with St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh.
‘New Dance Horizons VI’ pairs renowned choreographers with St. Louis companies for world premieres 29.03.2018 14:03
On Thursday’s St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh discussed what makes the “ New Dance Horizons VI: Live at the Grandel ” event particularly unique with guests Brian Eno and Terence Marling.
Sound Bites: Recipes and tips for a successful, flavorful Indian dish 29.03.2018 36:59
Our monthly Sound Bites segment, produced in partnership with Sauce Magazine, was about recipes and tips for successful and flavorful Indian dishes.
Former Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce, legal roundtable discuss Greitens’ felony case, trial 28.03.2018 48:59
Host Don Marsh discussed current issues pertaining to the law with the panel of legal experts.
9 questions answered about 2017 tax returns. The deadline is April 17. 27.03.2018 45:08
Host Don Marsh talked with CPA Lance Weiss recent tax law changes and about filing 2017 state and federal tax returns.
Is the drought over? Hydrologist Mark Fuchs talks about effect of rainfall in the St. Louis region 27.03.2018 4:45
Host Don Marsh talks to Mark Fuchs, hydrologist with the National Weather Service, about the increase of rainfall in the region.
Showcasing local Muslims’ nuanced identities through art 26.03.2018 13:43
Host Don Marsh talks about the Council on American Islamic Relations-Missouri's annual art exhibit showcasing local Muslim talent.
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