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 1, 2021 • 20min
Garza Talks Kuwait Deployment, Delta Variant And Missouri’s Latest COVID-19 Surge
St. Louis Pandemic Task Force leader Dr. Alex Garza discusses his upcoming four-month-long deployment to Kuwait, and pandemic matters currently impacting the St. Louis region.
Jun 30, 2021 • 51min
Steak ’N Shake Defamation Case Offers ‘Chilling Effect’ For Angry Facebook Posts
The Legal Roundtable discusses how a former restaurant server ended up on the hook for an $80,000 jury verdict, as well as other legal matters in the news.
Jun 29, 2021 • 18min
St. Louis Pediatrician Shares Tips For Persuading The Vaccine Hesitant
SLUCare Pediatrician Dr. Kenneth Haller shares what he’s learned about approaching vaccine hesitancy by working with his clients.
Jun 29, 2021 • 29min
How Edwardsville Residents Are Grappling With Controversial Namesake
Two historians discuss Ninian Edwards' significance to the history of Illinois amid the ongoing efforts in Edwardsville to remove a statue of the city’s namesake.
Jun 28, 2021 • 15min
$10 Billion Proposal From Rep. Bush Would Move Crisis Response To New Agency Staffed By Social Workers
Congresswoman Cori Bush's new bill is called the People’s Response Act. It’s a $10 billion package aimed at putting community organizations, social workers and nurses on the front lines of the nation’s mental health crisis — and scaling back the role of law enforcement. She explains why.
Jun 28, 2021 • 21min
What America Gets Wrong About Poverty — And Why That Matters
Mark Rank of Washington University's Brown School argues that most Americans have an incorrect view of who is poor, and what causes their poverty. He explains what the data says, and what that says about us as a nation
Jun 28, 2021 • 15min
‘It Was Electric’: Inside The U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials With STLPR’s Eric Schmid
On the heels of the final day of the women’s competition, our Metro East report joins host Sarah Fenske with an update on the results and what this major downtown event meant for the St. Louis region.
Jun 25, 2021 • 16min
Why 3 St. Louisans Hauled A 700-Pound Piano Up A 758-Foot Cliff
St. Louis on the Air's Evie Hemphill and Paola Rodriguez tagged along to document the feat, which is just the latest stunt the Jackson Pianos crew has undertaken in celebration of Make Music Day STL. That’s part of a global effort held each year on the summer solstice.
Jun 25, 2021 • 24min
St. Louis Librarians Share Their Best Beach Reads
What makes a good summer read? For librarians Jennifer Alexander and Jen Ohzourk, it’s a book that is captivating, escapist, and easy to put down and pick back up again later — perhaps after a swim or bike ride. They share their favorites in this episode.
Jun 24, 2021 • 21min
Via Metro STL Offers Uber-Style Rides On Demand For Underserved County Areas
Earlier this month, transit riders who use Metro Transit’s app to purchase tickets and choose routes may have noticed a new option popping up on their screens: Via Metro STL. The on-demand, $2-per-ride transit service started operating in certain areas of St. Louis County a year ago, and has recently been expanded.
