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 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.
Jul 12, 2021 • 10min
Thinking Of Returning A Pandemic Pet To A Shelter? Consider These Remedies First
Stray Rescue's director of operations, Andrea Wilkey, shares some advice for pandemic pet owners to prevent their return to area shelters.
Jul 12, 2021 • 26min
Remembering Larry Giles, Founder Of Sauget’s National Building Arts Center
On June 12, Larry Giles passed away at the age of 73, after a struggle with leukemia. He was known as decent, honest and tough. On top of that, Giles was, as the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently put it, “the man who saved St. Louis.” In this episode, STLPR's Shula Neuman talks with two of his friends and colleagues.
Jul 9, 2021 • 27min
‘Make Your Own Adventure’: Cyclists Share Their Go-To Rides In St. Louis And Beyond
St. Louis Public Radio's Jonathan Ahl talks with Emma Klues of Great Rivers Greenway and Trailnet's Kevin Hahn about some of their favorite trails. Listeners share their suggestions, too.
Jul 9, 2021 • 25min
‘Burroak Baroque’ To Bring Bach (And More) To Webster Groves
The brainchild of Walter Parks and his wife, Margo, the July 16 event just behind their backyard promises both traditional and modern interpretations of 17th- and 18th-century European music and dance. A wide range of artists are adding their talents to the bill.
Jul 8, 2021 • 19min
Laughing Gas Can Provide Relief For Depression, Study Finds
Of the 24 people who participated in a phase 2 clinical trial involving nitrous oxide breathing treatments, 17 saw improvements. In this episode, we hear from one of them and also talk to co-investigator Dr. Charles Conway of Washington University.
Jul 8, 2021 • 14min
As Male Dragonflies Adapt To Climate Change, Females Might Be Less Attracted
New research: Male dragonflies are adapting to hotter temperatures by developing less colorful wings but that may make it difficult for them to mate.
Jul 8, 2021 • 16min
U.S. Supreme Court Revives Lawsuit Accusing St. Louis Police Of Excessive Force
Attorney Kevin Carnie Jr. of the Simon Law Firm discusses Lombardo v. City of St. Louis. The U.S. Supreme Court revived the lawsuit against the St. Louis Police, forcing the 8th circuit to take another look at the legal standard for excessive force.
Jul 7, 2021 • 15min
Missouri River Offers ‘Abundant Water Supply’ — Even During Western Drought
Missouri American Water Director Timothy Ganz discusses how high demand for water impacts the Missouri River, immediate and long-term threats to the river, and what it takes to produce clean drinking water from a waterway with such high turbidity levels.
