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 5, 2021 • 18min
For City Foundry STL, Aug. 11 Is The Big Day
The $210 million City Foundry STL project in Midtown is preparing to open its doors to the public for the first time. The developers share details on the redevelopment project's inspiration, construction complications and top-notch Food Hall
Aug 4, 2021 • 18min
How BioSTL’s Science Coach Program Turns Teens Into Scientists
Science Coach executive director Jill Malcom delves into what the program has to offer science teachers and sixth through 12th graders in St. Louis and across the country. Elijah Jones shares how he went from doing experiments in his front yard to getting a full-ride scholarship to study chemistry.
Aug 4, 2021 • 17min
How A St. Louis Scientist Is Helping Bring Golden Rice To The Philippines
Golden Rice could be a game changer for nations with high rates Vitamin A deficiency. Don MacKenzie of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center explains why, and what it took to gain regulatory approval in the Philippines
Aug 4, 2021 • 16min
Black Missouri Farmer: ‘We Are A Rapidly Dying Species’
Farmer Lorenzo Powell is one of 207 Black Missouri farmers. As he continues the legacy of his family farm into its sixth generation, we follow his journey and how he is waiting for a response to the injunction against debt relief from the American Rescue Plan.
Aug 3, 2021 • 18min
From Dutchtown’s Melvin Theatre, Restoration House STL Helps Homeless Young Adults
Restoration House STL provides age-appropriate mentoring and services for young adults aged 18 to 25.
Aug 3, 2021 • 15min
Humane Society Of Missouri’s New Center Offers Innovative Pain Management For Pets
Dr. Travis Arndt highlights what the Animal Medical Center of Mid-America's new Integrated Veterinary Pain Management Center has to offer — including chiropractic care, underwater treadmills, platelet-rich plasma therapy and more.
Aug 2, 2021 • 20min
Dr. Faisal Khan: ‘No One Walked A Mile In My Shoes That Evening’
St. Louis County Public Health Director Dr. Faisal Khan alleged that he endured racist slurs and physical abuse at the July 27 County Council meeting focused on the county's new mask mandate. He discusses those allegations and why he stands by his letter
Aug 2, 2021 • 25min
'This Won't Be Forever': St. Louis Restaurateurs On Requiring Indoor Diners Be Vaccinated
Some St. Louis restaurants are now saying they want only vaccinated patrons to dine indoors — and some are demanding proof. Two restaurateurs explain how that’s going.
Jul 30, 2021 • 23min
Encore: Why You’re Paid What You’re Paid (It’s Not What You Think)
Washington University Sociology Professor Jake Rosenfeld discusses why you're paid what you're paid -- and the answers may surprise you. This conversation first aired in April 2021.
Jul 30, 2021 • 28min
Encore: Under Dan Martin’s Steady Hand, 120-Year-Old Weatherbird Still Lands In Post-Dispatch Daily
We listen back to this conversation from April 2021 with Dan Martin about his daily doodling of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Weatherbird.
