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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Sep 2, 2021 • 18min
Founder Of Fast-Growing St. Louis Startup Engagedly Makes Music A Side Project
Sri Chellappa, co-founder and president of Engagedly, discusses the company's meteoric growth, move from a downtown incubator to Maplewood and the St. Louis area's startup scene, as well as his own new role as the owner of a recording studio
Sep 2, 2021 • 18min
Kishi Bashi To Play His First Symphony Show In St. Louis
Acclaimed musician Kishi Bashi previews his multimedia performance of "Improvisations on EO9066" by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. It explores Japanese internment during WWII.
Sep 2, 2021 • 16min
How St. Louis Became A Place Of Refuge For Japanese Americans Facing Internment In 1940s
Local historian Mark Sundlov discusses the "Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II" exhibit at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
Sep 1, 2021 • 20min
Father-Son St. Louis Duo Complete Tour Of America — On Unicycles
Two years ago, Hogan Haake of Webster Groves decided to embark with his son on a quest: to unicycle in all 48 continental states before the teen graduated high school.
Sep 1, 2021 • 31min
How Welcome Neighbor STL Is Helping Refugees Find Their Place In St. Louis
Also check out our conversation with Arrey Obenson, CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis.
Aug 31, 2021 • 24min
St. Louis Sees Increased Diversity, Slow Growth In 2020 Census Numbers
St. Louis has long thought of itself as a Black and white city. Now U.S. Census Bureau numbers show the region’s composition changing, with increases in Asian, Latino and multiracial residents.
Aug 31, 2021 • 28min
For 175 Years, St. Louis’ Mercantile Library Has Collected The History Of A City — And A Nation
More than 300 artifacts and artworks comprise the current exhibition at the Mercantile, which is the oldest extant library west of the Mississippi River.
Aug 30, 2021 • 24min
For Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, A Fascinating Past And A Hopeful Future
Sharon Smith of the Missouri Historical Society joins us to discuss the bridge’s history. We also hear from Great Rivers Greenway about some big plans for the site going forward.
Aug 30, 2021 • 15min
Meeting Urgent Afghan Refugee Needs In ‘Heartbreaking Situation’
Liberty Vittert, a professor at Washington University who serves on the North American arm of the UN Refugee Agency, discusses its work in Kabul and how you can best help Afghan refugees
Aug 30, 2021 • 13min
Through Stitches Of History, Missouri Bicentennial Quilt Reminds Viewers The Art Form Is ‘Alive And Well’
The Field House Museum boasts a wide collection of quilts on display, ranging from 19th-century creations to more modern quilts. Now one final quilt completes the collection: the MO Bicentennial Quilt. He hear about how its pieces came together.
