St. Louis on the Air
St. Louis Public Radio
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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Mar 14, 2022 • 35min
314 Day means sharing the STL love
314 Day was celebrated by St. Louis’ Black community in the aughts, but has since become a city-wide celebration. Author Keisha Mabry Haymore explains how she found her way in St. Louis, while others share their favorite things, from the city’s accent to its cuisine.
Mar 11, 2022 • 10min
Celebrate 314 Day like you're from the Lou and you're proud
We explore the origins of 314 Day and what's planned for this year's "homecoming weekend," with perspective from founder Young Dip and STLPR engagement editor Lara Hamdan.
Mar 10, 2022 • 21min
In ‘Then the War,’ Carl Phillips asks us to try a little tenderness
Acclaimed poet Carl Phillips discusses the ideas in his new poetry collection, his interactions with the St. Louis police and why he plans to leave the city.
Mar 10, 2022 • 9min
Missouri House weighs legalizing sports wagers
Missouri lawmakers are considering the biggest expansion of gambling in the state since voters approved riverboat — and ultimately riverside — casinos three decades ago. Rudi Keller shares the details.
Mar 10, 2022 • 14min
Seth Staton Watkins will take his Irish tunes from TikTok to real life this St. Patrick’s Day
Irish folk singer Seth Staton Watkins discusses finding success on TikTok, why everyone can relate to Irish culture, and the special guest who will join him on stage at his first ever in-real-life-concert on St. Patrick’s Day.
Mar 9, 2022 • 24min
Stereotaxis opens new HQ in downtown St. Louis, plans for growth
One of Cortex’s first tenants in the early aughts, Stereotaxis has now moved to a new headquarters in downtown St. Louis. CEO David Fischel explains why he bet big on the surgical device maker and why the former home of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat makes sense for its future growth.
Mar 9, 2022 • 16min
Wash U study aims to find out how divorce affects young children
Washington University is conducting a study to look at the psychiatric toll of divorce in children. We talk to the researcher leading the effort. By studying participants’ brains — and hair follicles — they can see how divorce might affect childrens’ stress levels.
Mar 8, 2022 • 12min
This St. Louis family lost their dog to toxic algae. Why aren’t more states testing their lakes?
In September 2020, a St. Louis couple took a trip to Lake Centralia in Illinois for a weekend getaway. When they arrived, their dog Zeus jumped in the lake and lapped up the crystal-clear water. The dog died after exhibiting textbook symptoms of toxic algae poisoning. Harvest Public Media reporter Dana Cronin explains why toxic algae is a growing concern, and why Missouri and Illinois don’t regularly test their lakes.
Mar 8, 2022 • 17min
St. Louis author shares tips on ‘How to Pet a Cat’
Angela Staehling, an artist based in Wildwood, scored a deal for a book titled “How to Pet a Cat.” It’s available now at retailers across the U.S. She shares the idea behind it and a few petting techniques, including how not to pet.
Mar 8, 2022 • 17min
City-funded homeless camp project hits a dead end — for now
Community resistance has stalled the $900,000 project to establish St. Louis’ first city-funded intentional encampment. The project’s sponsor, St. Patrick Center, talks about what’s next.
