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 16, 2021 • 15min
A Mid-Season Cardinals Check-In With Sports Columnist Ben Hochman
Benjamin Hochman, sports columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, shares his take on the Cardinals run in the MLB season so far and whether the team may decide to trade players before the deadline on July 30.
Jul 16, 2021 • 12min
How Missouri Lawmakers Agreed On New Gas Tax Increase — And Its Rebate Feature
Missouri drivers will soon have to start paying a higher gas tax. It’s been called an overdue increase needed to repair crumbling roads and bridges. But others think it's an unfair tax on the population.
Jul 15, 2021 • 28min
Local Movie Theater Owners Face Uncertain Path Ahead
Harman Moseley has seen plenty of evolution in the film exhibition industry since he got his start in it in August 1977. But he calls the onslaught of streaming services and a global pandemic, combined, a paradigm shift.
Jul 15, 2021 • 21min
Wash U Neurologist Explains Controversy Behind New Alzheimer's Drug
Biogen’s new Alzheimer's drug is controversial — but it’s still in demand.
Jul 14, 2021 • 31min
For Filmmaking Pair Behind ‘Liberty,’ St. Louis Premiere Is A Long-Hoped-For Moment
St. Louis-based filmmakers joined St. Louis on the Air to talk about their newest film "Liberty", which was shot in in south St. Louis and Troy, Illinois.
Jul 14, 2021 • 17min
Illinois’ Energy Debate Continues Amid Proposals To Close Coal-Fired Plants
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's latest clean energy plan would phase out coal-burning plants by 2035. Environmentalists are optimistic, but some city leaders are skeptical.
Jul 13, 2021 • 12min
‘Rural Children In Crisis’ Brings Light To Dental Care Disparities In Rural Missouri
The new documentary "Rural Children in Crisis: Access to Missouri Oral Care" highlights disparities in dental care for children in rural Missouri — and what needs to be done to prevent young kids from experiencing tooth decay.
Jul 13, 2021 • 12min
MoBot Exhibit Explores How Missouri Saved French Wine
Guest host Rod Milam explores an exhibit at the Missouri Botanical Garden called "Grafting the Grape: American Grapevine Rootstock in Missouri and the World."
Jul 13, 2021 • 27min
How 4 St. Louis French Organizations Come Together To Celebrate Bastille Day
Guest host Rod Milam talks with Isabelle Heidbreder, the executive director of Alliance Française de St. Louis in advance of Bastille Day.
Jul 12, 2021 • 17min
Jefferson County Health Officials Prepare For COVID-19 Delta Variant
Communications specialist Brianne Zwiener with the Jefferson County Health Department delves into how the county is navigating the pandemic.
