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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Aug 10, 2021 • 34min
Missouri Became A Slave State 200 Years Ago, With Grave Consequences For Black Residents
On August 10, 1821, Missouri became the 24th state — the first located west of the Mississippi River, and the 12th to allow slavery. Listen as two historians go over its history.
Aug 10, 2021 • 16min
Staging ‘The Glass Menagerie’ Where Tennessee Williams’ St. Louis Story Began
A new version of "The Glass Menagerie" opens next week at one of the St. Louis apartment buildings that inspired it. Its director and the artistic director of the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis discuss the challenges, and excitement, surrounding the site-specific production
Aug 9, 2021 • 20min
Encore: Family Pet Center At Children's Hospital Brings Touch Of Home To Patients
St. Louis Children’s Hospital is home to one of only four family pet centers in the world where families can bring their pet into the hospital to visit a patient. Hear how it impacts young patients and their worried parents in this encore discussion.
Aug 9, 2021 • 18min
Encore: Missouri Folk Arts Highlights 200 Stories In Bicentennial Celebration
In Missouri’s own bicentennial year, Missouri Folk Arts’ staff shared 200 stories over the course of 52 weeks about folk and traditional arts in the Show-Me State.
Aug 9, 2021 • 21min
Encore: How Pickleball Took St. Louis By Storm
Pickleball has seen explosive growth in the St. Louis metro. In this encore edition of "St. Louis on the Air,' certified instructor Mike Chapin explained how he brought the first permanent courts here and why demand shows no signs of lessening.
Aug 6, 2021 • 17min
Listen: Highlights From Syna So Pro’s ‘After Hours’ Event
Listen to highlights of host Sarah Fenske's conversation with the extremely talented one-woman orchestra, Syna So Pro.
Aug 6, 2021 • 19min
Restaurant ‘Have A Cow’ Is On A Mission In St. Louis’ Gate District
Have A Cow Cattle Company and Urban Farm Store opened in St. Louis’ Gate District in January. It’s a restaurant and a farm – with a mission. We talked with owner Steve St. Pierre then and we bring you an encore of that conversation.
Aug 6, 2021 • 30min
Pedestrian Deaths In St. Louis Nearly Doubled Last Year, Fueling New Push For Safer Streets
In this encore conversation that aired in January, we talk with Jacque Knight, chair of St. Louis' Community Mobility Committee. She shared how the group is focusing its efforts and what local residents can do to amplify its work.
Aug 5, 2021 • 19min
How Foxing Landed André De Shields For Their Latest Project: ‘Draw Down The Moon’
St. Louis-based band Foxing discuss their music journey and the release of their latest album, “Draw Down the Moon,” ahead of their first performance at the Pageant.
Aug 5, 2021 • 16min
St. Louis' First 'Intentional' Homeless Camp Sees High Demand In First Week
St. Louis’ first intentional encampment for homeless people provides an alternative for residents of the impromptu Interco Plaza encampment downtown.
