Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSt. Louis musicians shine in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest
Over 40 local artists entered into NPR’s 2026 Tiny Desk Contest. “St. Louis on the Air” producer Miya Norfleet and STLPR reporter Chad Davis talk abo…
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STAGES St. Louis co-founder Jack Lane paves path to Broadway and London
After decades shaping St. Louis theater, STAGES St. Louis co-founder Jack Lane has stepped into a new spotlight. Following the 2023 death of his husb…
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An Iranian-American considers the impossibility of staying grounded amid war and oppression
Woman grandmaster in chess Dorsa Derakhshani came to the U.S. from Iran to attend St. Louis University. Now a Mizzou medical student, St. Louis Chess…
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A chance for a new Green Revolution brought a plant scientist from the UK to St. Louis
This year, plant scientist Giles Oldroyd left his previous post at the University of Cambridge to become the new president of the Danforth Plant Scie…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Key takeaways from Tuesday’s Missouri municipal election results
Missouri voters went to the polls Tuesday and weighed in on a slate of municipal races, including St. Louis’ overwhelming renewal of the 1% earnings …
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How Diadie Bathily brought West African dance to St. Louis — and the Oscars
Diadie Bathily is on a mission to share his culture. Born in Ivory Coast, he’s taken his knowledge of traditional West African dance around the world…
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Laumeier Sculpture Park celebrates 50 years of intersecting art and nature
Laumeier Sculpture Park kicks off its half-century anniversary with “Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting.” The exhibition reflects on five decades of …
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Why 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…
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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…
4 months, 3 weeks 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…
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