St. Louis on the Air

Chef Freddie Bitsoie is partnering with St. Louis restaurant Bulrush on two meals celebrating the cuisine of the Hopewell tradition, which flourished in the Midwest before Europeans colonized the continent. He discusses the cuisine with Bulrush chef/owner Rob Connoley.

Javier Mendoza, who goes by Hobo Cane as a solo artist these days, will rejoin original members of his band in St. Louis this Saturday in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the album.

Photo Flood St. Louis formed nine years ago, organizing local photographers to "flood" St. Louis' 79 neighborhoods and document each one. Founder Jason Gray discusses the group's journey -- and what it was like shooting the 79th neighborhood at long last

The Modern Widows Club has grown to 37 chapters across the U.S., with more than 1,000 members who lost a partner far too young. Hear about how the local chapter is helping its newest members.

Washington University biologist Aryeh Miller explains how he analyzed data from 2,600 lizard species to find if lizards with toepads had an evolutionary advantage for life in the trees relative to their padless counterparts.

Terrell Carter, the new executive director of the nonprofit Rise Community Development, talks about his vision for the local community development organization.

Overall jail admissions in St. Louis County declined over the last decade. Yet the number of people in the jail at any given time remained stubbornly high, according to a new report produced by criminologists at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Many pregnant women have not gotten vaccinated against COVID-19. As the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic hits the St. Louis region, many of them are ending up in the ICU.

A total of 22 independent productions comprise this year’s series of events. The hybrid festival wraps up Sunday, with some of the virtual offerings to be available on demand soon afterward.

Enfolding visitors in a wide-ranging, walk-through reimagination of the artist's work and mind, the audiovisual spectacle has proved to be a wildly popular one in all sorts of cities. This fall it's headed to St. Louis.

Collinsville High School grad Michelle Bartsch-Hackley helped the U.S. women's indoor volleyball team win its first ever gold medal. She describes what it was like and her path to the Olympics.

Michael "Bare Hands" Beran is the star of a new reality TV pilot airing on Animal Planet and Discovery+. He discusses his journey to the screen and wildlife work along with local producer Michael D. Francis

SSM Health respiratory therapist Sherri Pipkens says that in previous coronavirus waves, most of her patients were elderly, overweight or had pre-existing conditions. Now, she’s treating patients of all demographics.

Since forming the indie-rock band in 2013, it's become their longest running gig yet.

St. Louis County Councilwoman Lisa Clancy discusses her failed attempt to reinstall a county-wide mask mandate and the criticism she's taken for caring for her two-month-old baby during council meetings.

Pediatrician Dr. Jason Newland explains why kids older than 12 years old should get vaccinated and answers lingering questions parents may have about these shots.

Cathy “MamaCat” Daniels, a community volunteer, activist and founder of the nonprofit PotBangerz, reflects on her years serving the St. Louis community.

ArchCity Defenders attorney Lee Camp discusses delays (and successes) in getting rental assistance to residents in need.

On August 10, 1821, Missouri became the 24th state — the first located west of the Mississippi River, and the 12th to allow slavery. Listen as two historians go over its history.

A new version of "The Glass Menagerie" opens next week at one of the St. Louis apartment buildings that inspired it. Its director and the artistic director of the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis discuss the challenges, and excitement, surrounding the site-specific production

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is home to one of only four family pet centers in the world where families can bring their pet into the hospital to visit a patient. Hear how it impacts young patients and their worried parents in this encore discussion.

In Missouri’s own bicentennial year, Missouri Folk Arts’ staff shared 200 stories over the course of 52 weeks about folk and traditional arts in the Show-Me State.

Pickleball has seen explosive growth in the St. Louis metro. In this encore edition of "St. Louis on the Air,' certified instructor Mike Chapin explained how he brought the first permanent courts here and why demand shows no signs of lessening.

Listen to highlights of host Sarah Fenske's conversation with the extremely talented one-woman orchestra, Syna So Pro.

Have A Cow Cattle Company and Urban Farm Store opened in St. Louis’ Gate District in January. It’s a restaurant and a farm – with a mission. We talked with owner Steve St. Pierre then and we bring you an encore of that conversation.