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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Nov 17, 2021 • 24min
Too little sleep — or too much — is linked with cognitive decline, Wash U study finds
Washington University researchers find cognitive decline is linked to having too little or too much sleep. Dr. Brendan Lucey discusses how the data untangles the complicated relationship between sleep, Alzheimer’s and cognitive function and gives advice on better sleep.
Nov 17, 2021 • 27min
Brutal assaults on St. Louis County corrections officers prompt changes at the jail
Two St. Louis County corrections officers were brutally attacked by inmates in recent weeks. Attorney Elad Gross describes the attacks as acting jail director Scott Anders explains what he’s doing to prevent them from happening again.
Nov 16, 2021 • 20min
A St. Louis man went viral looking for love — and may have found it
Colin O'Brien's quest for a date made him an internet sensation earlier this year. And now, he has some news, as he explains in this episode.
Nov 16, 2021 • 30min
Lisa Napoli on how ‘Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie’ made NPR a powerhouse
Author Lisa Napoli discusses her book “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie” and the early days of NPR with Sarah Fenske before a live audience at St. Louis Jewish Book Festival.
Nov 15, 2021 • 24min
How lawyers are helping north St. Louis advocates deal with their neighborhoods’ biggest problems
North St. Louis neighborhoods get help tackling big problems with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s Neighborhood Vacancy Initiative. Attorney Peter Hoffman and neighborhood advocate Tonnie Glispie-Smith discuss the progress they’ve seen and the grant that will allow program expansion.
Nov 15, 2021 • 27min
Born in St. Louis, Airly is the world’s first ‘climate-friendly snack cracker’
The co-founders of Airly Foods explain how they invented a snack cracker that actually takes carbon out of the air, how they’re already seeing demand from grocers across the U.S., and how they hope to be a “lighthouse brand.”
Nov 12, 2021 • 24min
Parents and school districts weary of two-week quarantines, consider test-to-stay
Missouri is a local control state, so COVID policies in schools vary statewide. Margie Vandeven, commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, discusses the options available to schools and how to keep kids in the classroom.
Nov 12, 2021 • 22min
How to combat vaccine hesitancy? Take a cue from psychology
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted Molly Wilson to seek a deeper understanding of vaccine hesitancy — and the possibilities for breaking through it. She discusses how public health officials might persuade parents as they weigh vaccinating their kids.
Nov 11, 2021 • 12min
Analysis: Assessing Cori Bush's infrastructure "no" vote
Cori Bush's "no" vote on the infrastructure bill went against the votes of many of her democratic colleagues. St. Louis Public Radio political correspondent Jason Rosenbaum digests the vote and its implications.
Nov 11, 2021 • 21min
For veterans with PTSD, Illinois nonprofit's service dogs are a game changer
Service dogs can make a big difference for veterans suffering from PTSD. Nicole Lanahan of Got Your Six Support Dogs discusses her organization’s work, and Navy veteran Andy Canning shares how his dog Arkum helps him and his family.
