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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Apr 29, 2021 • 20min
‘Lights Out Heartland’ Aims To Keep Migrating Songbirds Flying Safe Over St. Louis
When migrating songbirds get to a major city like St. Louis, light pollution can cause them to become disoriented or exhausted, and sometimes die. A new effort seeks to address the problem by encouraging businesses and individuals in the Midwest to turn off exterior lights during May and September.
Apr 29, 2021 • 30min
21 St. Louisans Challenged Themselves To 24 Hours On Foot, Finding Adventure Close To Home
Last month, Mark Fingerhut set out from his home in St. Louis’ Dogtown neighborhood to see how far his feet could take him over the course of 24 hours. And he convinced 20 fellow St. Louisans to do the same, dubbing the adventure the 24 Hours from Home Challenge.
Apr 28, 2021 • 49min
ACLU Class Action Suit Against St. Louis Police Hits Snag With Appellate Ruling
The legal roundtable featuring Mark Smith, Jennifer Joyce and Sarah Swatosh digs into cases including a class-action lawsuit against police treatment of protesters in St. Louis, lawsuits against the city's earning tax, and the resumption of jury trials during the pandemic.
Apr 27, 2021 • 23min
Composer Tells Father’s Story From Auschwitz To St. Louis In Rock-Opera Concert
St. Louis composer Jeremy Schonfeld shares how his father's memoir, "Absence of Closure" inspired his "Iron & Coal" rock-opera concert.
Apr 27, 2021 • 17min
Activist Kayla Reed Describes Witnessing ‘Inhumane Conditions’ At St. Louis Jails
Kayla Reed shares what she saw at the City Justice Center and the Medium Security Institution, better known as the Workhouse — and what she hopes city leaders will do with those observations.
Apr 27, 2021 • 14min
Hesitation Toward COVID Vaccine Remains Strong Among Many Missouri Residents, New Poll Finds
Polling suggests that attitudes and misunderstandings among political conservatives and people with limited health care coverage may pose the biggest challenges to mass vaccination.
Apr 26, 2021 • 15min
‘Libertarian Rex’ Digs Into Sinquefield’s Political Ambitions — And Failures
Rex Sinquefield has had an outsized influence on the St. Louis region — whether he’s pushing a city-county merger or turning the Central West End into a world capital of chess. And for most of that time, fellow St. Louisan Devin Thomas O’Shea has been watching to see what the libertarian billionaire’s next moves might be.
Apr 26, 2021 • 37min
The St. Louis Region Has Seen Huge Leadership Changes In 2 Years. What’s Next?
St. Louis has voted new leaders into key offices from county executive to mayor to congresswoman. So what should be on the area's to-do list? UMSL professor Anita Manion and listeners shared their agendas for a transformed region.
Apr 23, 2021 • 19min
People Are Reporting Unusual Periods After Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines — Here’s What We Know
After receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, some people are reporting heavier menstrual cycles and more cramping. To date, there are no published scientific studies about a possible link, but researchers are looking into it.
Apr 23, 2021 • 16min
St. Louis Lagers Shine Amid Craft Beer Renaissance
The lager has a long history in St. Louis — and despite its low-key image, experts say it’s surprisingly difficult to make well. Two local brewers discuss the lager’s local roots, and highlight some new favorites.
