St. Louis on the Air
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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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Sep 27, 2021 • 20min
How 12 Acres Of Cornfield Became A Maze At Eckert’s Millstadt Fun Farm
At Eckert’s Farm in Millstadt, Illinois, there’s an intricate 12-acre corn maze that, this year, honors health care workers. Hugh McPherson of Maize Quest talks about the precise high-tech operation of corn mazes.
Sep 27, 2021 • 29min
The Bail Project Closes St. Louis Office As Cash Bail Use Sharply Declines
The Bail Project is closing its St. Louis office after nearly four years. CEO Robin Steinberg explains why, and discusses how the bigger fight against cash bail continues, with former St. Louis-based “bail disruptor” Mike Milton.
Sep 25, 2021 • 11min
Bonus: Leonard Slatkin On Building A Better Pipeline For Conductors
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin lays out possible solutions to the lack of native-born music directors in American orchestras and the lack of a thoughtful career path for talented assistant conductors.
Sep 24, 2021 • 20min
The Cherokee Street Statue Is Gone, And Its Sculptor Is Fine With That
Artist Bill Christman never considered his Cherokee Street statue, installed in 1985, among his best work. He explains why — and shares its design process and why he’s not upset about the sculpture’s removal.
Sep 24, 2021 • 17min
Laclede's Landing Concert Series Brings New Life To St. Louis Riverfront
A new concert series is now up and running in what may seem like an unlikely place: Laclede’s Landing. It hasn’t come without complications. Drew Jameson of Jamo Presents discusses what the concert series has to offer and how it’s part of a larger effort to revive downtown St. Louis.
Sep 24, 2021 • 15min
How STL Juntos Helped Latinos Lead Missouri In Vaccinations
The Latino community is leading Missouri in vaccination rates — thanks to a local volunteer group connecting local Spanish speakers with both resources to navigate the pandemic and health professionals.
Sep 24, 2021 • 10min
Bonus: Nikki Glaser Is Getting Ready For What Comes After Comedy
Comedian Nikki Glaser recently started taking voice lessons. In this bonus podcast episode, she explains how she has a new job in mind.
Sep 23, 2021 • 24min
Deep-Diving Nine PBS Film Explores History Of 7 Navy Ships Named St. Louis
“USS St. Louis: Centuries of Service” highlights the first USS St. Louis’ role fighting piracy and the slave trade, “Lucky Lou’s” escape from Pearl Harbor, and the current crew’s reflections on their vessel and the city she honors. The documentary is produced, written and narrated by St. Louisan Kara Vaninger.
Sep 23, 2021 • 27min
From St. Louis, An Afghan Contemplates His Homeland
Born in Afghanistan, Qais Meraj has made a life in St. Louis. He discusses his work as an interpreter for the U.S. military, his family’s journey and his fears for loved ones left behind.
Sep 22, 2021 • 23min
Comedian Nikki Glaser On St. Louis Living, FBoy Island And More
Comedian Nikki Glaser talks about reacquainting herself with her hometown after moving back to St. Louis in 2020, what her hit HBO Max show “FBoy Island” taught her about love and more.
