Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy St. Louis is home to one of the nation’s best Irish music scenes
St. Louis is a premiere destination for traditional Irish musicians from across the pond and throughout the U.S. In this encore episode, we explore t…
3 months ago
Tuesday's municipal elections could bring massive change to Francis Howell School Board
Municipal elections often don’t get as much round-the-clock attention as hotly contested congressional elections. But some decisions voters could mak…
3 months ago
Incremental or game changing? What it would mean for St. Louis city to rejoin the county
Roughly three weeks ago, St. Louis County Executive Sam Page caused a stir throughout the region when he broached the subject of bringing St. Louis a…
3 months ago
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri to receive 2026 St. Louis Literary Award
Jhumpa Lahiri, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning short story collection “Interpreter of Maladies,” grew up in a Bengali immigrant family in New En…
3 months ago
Wasps get a bad rap. Here’s why the misunderstood insect is a vital part of the ecosystem
With springtime comes insects emerging from their winter dormancy. That includes the often-feared wasp, which plays an important role in the predatio…
3 months, 1 week ago
Learn how to catch Tiny Desk contest judges’ attention with St. Louis’ own Bobby Carter
St. Louis native Bobby Carter is at the helm of two Tiny Desk entities: the Tiny Desk contest and Tiny Desk concerts. He shares tips and an insider’s…
3 months, 1 week ago
Why a blast furnace restarting has ignited hope for Granite City Works
This weekend, for the first time in two years, the Granite City Works activated a blast furnace. STLPR Metro East Reporter Will Bauer shares what thi…
3 months, 1 week ago
Don’t call it a comeback: Many St. Louis restaurants reopened in March
The STLPR food crew convenes to discuss what’s new in the dining scene, including the return of Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, Vincent Van Doughnut and …
3 months, 1 week ago
Missouri’s new congressional map takes effect as legal battles continue
Missouri’s new congressional map, drawn in 2025 and aimed at giving Republicans an additional seat, is now in effect after a Cole County judge’s ruli…
3 months, 1 week ago
Tracking Missouri black bears brings conservationists to mothers’ dens
A century ago, Missouri's black bear population was believed to be nearly wiped out. Today, the state’s population of bears is around 1,000. The revi…
3 months, 1 week ago