St. Louis on the Air
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Sep 22, 2021 • 27min
In ‘The State Must Provide,’ Adam Harris Explores Racial Disparities In Higher Education
Atlantic staff writer Adam Harris discusses his new book “The State Must Provide,” which explores the long history of inequality in higher education, and offers a provocative remedy for the funding woes of historically Black colleges.
Sep 21, 2021 • 19min
For Leonard Slatkin, Classical Music’s ‘Crossroads’ Requires Boldness
Leonard Slatkin, conductor laureate of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, discusses his new book and what it will take for classical music to thrive again.
Sep 21, 2021 • 31min
For Somi Kakoma, ‘Dreaming Zenzile’ Was Years In The Making
Grammy-nominated jazz singer Somi Kakoma has spent almost seven years turning the story of South African singer Miriam Makeba into a musical. She discusses its world premiere in St. Louis — and plans for Off Broadway.
Sep 20, 2021 • 30min
Downtown St. Louis Aldermen See Challenges, Cause For Optimism
Downtown St. Louis has been hard-hit during the pandemic, with office workers replaced by troublemakers on many evenings. Aldermen Jack Coatar and James Page discuss the issues facing the neighborhood and Mayor Tishaura Jones’ plan to tackle them.
Sep 20, 2021 • 20min
Writer Jeannette Cooperman On How Today’s Humans Shuttle ‘In And Out Of Doom’ Every Day
In her timely essay for Washington University’s Common Reader, longtime St. Louis journalist Jeannette Cooperman explores the often surreal contrasts between “our quiet, lamp-lit private life” and “the shadows outside our window” in the contemporary world. She shares excerpts and reflections with producer Evie Hemphill in this episode.
Sep 17, 2021 • 24min
After 8 Intensive Weeks And An Influx Of $50K, Business Owners Reflect On Accelerator’s Merits
The University of Missouri-St. Louis DEI Accelerator program wrapped up its inaugural cohort earlier this year. In this encore from May, we listen to two participants who thrived as part of the program.
Sep 17, 2021 • 24min
'Ghost Army' Inches Closer To Achieving High Honors
During WWII, 1,100 men formed the "Ghost Army." Their job was to deceive enemy troops — and they did. We listen to this encore from May 2021. The effort is now just 15 U.S. senators away from approval.
Sep 16, 2021 • 17min
In ‘Crushed’ Podcast, St. Louis Native Explores ‘98 Home Run Race
Sports writer Joan Niesen goes deep on baseball’s steroid era in her podcast, Crushed.” Her conversation with Sarah Fenske originally aired on April 9, 2021.
Sep 16, 2021 • 17min
10 Years Sober, Katie Collier Talks Addiction In The Restaurant Industry
In this encore episode, the chef and co-owner of Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria reflects on a decade of sobriety and what it took to achieve that milestone.
Sep 16, 2021 • 20min
‘The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning’ With Tom Vanderbilt
In this encore presentation, author Tom Vanderbilt talks about his new book, "Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning," which highlights his year-long experience tackling new skills.
