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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Jul 29, 2021 • 21min
Jay Farrar On The Questions, ‘Reverie’ And Gratitude That Mark Son Volt’s ‘Electro Melodier’
Fourteen songs comprise Son Volt’s 10th studio album, which drops Friday. Its title comes from the names of vintage amplifiers — and also points to the album's blend of genres and return to “more melodic, uptempo, upbeat type songs,” Farrar tells host Sarah Fenske.
Jul 29, 2021 • 30min
Mayor Tishaura Jones On Her First 100 Days
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones discusses why she went around the Board of Aldermen to kickstart eviction relief, highlighted actions in her first few months as mayor and shared her next priorities
Jul 28, 2021 • 27min
What Will It Take To Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy In Rural Missouri?
Public health experts believe vaccine hesitancy and refusal are largely to blame for the proliferance of the delta variant and that coronavirus infection rates will continue to increase if vaccination rates remain stagnant.
Jul 28, 2021 • 19min
‘I Don’t Believe In Writer’s Block’: Scott Alexander Hess On Writing Fiction
The St. Louis native, who just published two new novellas, specializes in LGBTQ-themed fiction. He discusses the craft of writing and his new book's St. Louis roots
Jul 27, 2021 • 51min
AG’s Lawsuit Against St. Louis Mask Mandates Has Difficult Road, Experts Say
The Legal Roundtable discusses why the MO Attorney General's bid to block mask mandates in St. Louis is likely doomed -- and also digs into problems at the office of St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner
Jul 26, 2021 • 23min
‘We All Need A Dose’ Of Sugar: Cheryl Strayed On ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ At The Grandel
In this episode of the talk show, both Strayed and local actor Michelle Hand join us to discuss the upcoming St. Louis premiere and its particular resonances during the challenging COVID-19 era.
Jul 26, 2021 • 27min
Missouri Didn’t ‘Win The Lottery’ With $450 Million Opioid Settlement — But It Helps
St. Louis University Sociology Professor Elizabeth Chiarello outlines ways the state should spend the $450 million it will get from a lawsuit against manufacturers and distributors of addictive opioid painkillers.
Jul 23, 2021 • 29min
Celebrating The Way Out Club’s 27-Year Run As ‘Birthing Ground’ For St. Louis Art
The cherished community gathering place and watering hole is closing at the end of this month, with husband-and-wife owners Sherri Lucas and Bob Putnam convinced it’s time to begin a new chapter in their lives.
Jul 23, 2021 • 21min
New NCAA Rules Offer Opportunity For Local College Athletes
Recent changes to NCAA's regulation on name, image and likeness has allowed for athletes across the nation to capitalize on the new publicity. One Mizzou football player shares how he has made a name for himself.
Jul 22, 2021 • 21min
Chuck Berry’s Life — From The Ville To The Duck Walk — Featured In PBS Documentary
The new hour-long episode of "In Their Words," set to premiere on Nine PBS at 7 p.m. July 27, features everyone from Berry's widow and children to musician Keith Richards St. Louis developer Joe Edwards.
