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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Feb 23, 2022 • 27min
SLU vaccine researcher works to get ahead of future epidemics
As COVID-19 cases drop in the St. Louis region and across the U.S., researchers are wasting no time in the development of vaccines for other emerging diseases. SLU researcher Dr. Sarah George discusses vaccines in the works now and answers listener questions about antibodies, boosters and public health precautions.
Feb 23, 2022 • 25min
‘I knew what she was capable of’: Joel Schwartz on the evil of Pam Hupp
Pam Hupp is now a suspect in three murders (and has been convicted of one). Defense attorney Joel Schwartz discusses the long road to exonerate his client Russ Faria and bring attention to the O’Fallon, Missouri, woman now charged with killing Faria’s wife.
Feb 22, 2022 • 23min
Pedestrian death tally remained high in 2021 — ‘an indictment of our system’
St. Louis-area pedestrian deaths increased in 2021 from the prior year. And while car crashes with injuries slightly decreased, that’s no reason to celebrate — 2020 saw record-high numbers. Trailnet’s Sam McCrory discusses a new study outlining the problem and offering possible solutions.
Feb 22, 2022 • 30min
One St. Louis woman waited 10 years for Section 8 housing — and almost lost it
Kim Daniel waited 10 years to get housing through her Section 8 voucher. Eventually, her voucher was approved in her ideal neighborhood, but a surprise health issue left her disabled — and almost cost her the housing she waited so long for.
Feb 21, 2022 • 35min
Humans of St. Louis tells the story of the city in its new book
Since 2014, Humans of St. Louis has crafted approximately 3,500 portraits of St. Louisans. Now, highlights are compiled in a book. Co-author Lindy Drew and poet Pacia Elaine Anderson explain how it came together.
Feb 21, 2022 • 16min
How George Washington’s hair became a totem — and a proof of belonging
Collecting the hair of prominent people was once a thriving hobby. Historian Keith Beutler of Missouri Baptist University explains how that hobby hit a fever pitch with George Washington — and continues today.
Feb 18, 2022 • 32min
How to research your St. Louis house’s history — and learn all about its past occupants
Ever wondered about who lived in your house — and what they did? An expert from the Missouri History Museum details how to research your home’s history, while locals who unearthed details about their house share their stories.
Feb 18, 2022 • 15min
Kevin Buckley’s Irish fiddle shines in debut solo album ‘Big Spring’
After a bout with COVID, St. Louis musician Kevin Buckley had to get out of the house. He traveled to one of the largest springs in the country — in the heart of Missouri’s Ozarks. That’s where he drew inspiration for his new debut solo album, “Big Spring.”
Feb 17, 2022 • 18min
In ‘That’s What She Said,’ 10 St. Louis women take the mic
“That’s What She Said” has become a biannual hit in Champaign, Illinois, bringing a cast of local women together to tell their stories in a one-night-only event. Producer/director Jenny Pratt explains why she’s bringing the show to St. Louis and discusses the process with cast member Rhoda Banks.
Feb 17, 2022 • 34min
Wash U researchers are exploring psychedelic drugs — for science
Researchers at WashU are studying how psychedelics like psilocybin can be used therapeutically. They discuss its uses — and its limits — during what they say is a “renaissance” of research into the impact of psychedelic drugs.
