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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May 12, 2021 • 15min
A Different Mission — How The Military Is Giving Vaccines At The Dome
Two military members share their experience working with FEMA and other agencies to distribute vaccinations at The Dome at America’s Center
May 11, 2021 • 14min
Veteran Chef Who Quit Food Service Industry Says It Needs To Evolve
Restaurateurs across the region are grappling with staff shortages. Former chef Patrick Tague, who spent about 30 years in the industry, hopes that the demand for workers will lead to a kinder, gentler culture for food service workers, and more jobs with employee benefits like health insurance.
May 11, 2021 • 22min
Critical Race Theory Seeks To Tell ‘A More Accurate Story,’ Supporters Say
At a time when opinions about critical race theory and inclusive pedagogy are loud and manifold, two experts from Webster University offer a closer look at what critical race theory is — and what to make of the controversy surrounding it.
May 11, 2021 • 16min
Alex And Carly Garcia Open Up About ‘Having My Best Friend All Over Again’
In late February, Honduran immigrant and longtime Missourian Alex Garcia left the Maplewood church where he'd been living in sanctuary for 1,252 days. He and his wife, Carly, join host Sarah Fenske to discuss their reunited life and remaining challenges ahead.
May 10, 2021 • 25min
Opera Theatre Of St. Louis On Its Sold-Out 2021 Season — And That Pandemic Parenting Opera
Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ sold-out 2021 season moves outdoors for the first time. Among its world premieres: A timely comic opera about parenting in a pandemic
May 10, 2021 • 27min
Shankar Vedantam Of 'Hidden Brain' On The ‘Useful Delusions’ That Sustain Humanity
We talk with "Hidden Brain" host Shankar Vedantam, His new book is "Useful Delusions: The Power & Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain."
May 7, 2021 • 15min
St. Louis Muslims Find New Ways To Celebrate Ramadan During Pandemic
Last year, COVID-19 restrictions put a damper on festivities. But this year, precautions and vaccines helped return a sense of normalcy to the religious traditions. Producer Lara Hamdan checks in with local Muslims to hear how they are observing Ramadan.
May 7, 2021 • 28min
How St. Louis Journalists Kept Print Alive As Pandemic Raged
The Webster-Kirkwood Times and the Riverfront Times faced an uncertain future last March. As the coronavirus spread across the U.S., management at both newspapers sought to suspend print editions. Journalists from both organizations share how they battled back from the brink.
May 6, 2021 • 10min
Revival Runway Connects Refugee Teens With The Fashion Industry
Aloha Mischeaux, program director of Revival Runway, shares details about the new collaborative group where local models, photographers and designers mentor refugee students interested in the fashion industry.
May 6, 2021 • 17min
Tracing St. Louis Activists' Evolving Fight For Black Lives And Police Reform
Rebecca Rivas' new two-part series looks and how and why Ferguson activists gave up trying to reform local police departments and decided instead to take control of them. They’ve found huge political success in the last five years.
