Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIn St. Louis, U.S. vs. Bosnia is a match between two ‘home’ teams
The United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday will go head-to-head in a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 knockout game. And, for many in St. Lo…
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Outgoing WashU scholar says support for humanities is vital for students in the AI age
In 2006, Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado moved to St. Louis to teach Mexican literature as part of Washington University's Latin American Studies program. T…
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What would make St. Louis roadways safer? Advocates and residents weigh in
Driver fatalities in Missouri have decreased each year since 2022. But crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists are becoming more deadly — especial…
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What Jennifer Lopez taught Jason Rosenbaum about being a Missourian
In this audio essay, STLPR politics correspondent Jason Rosenbaum asks: “Am I a Missourian?” Prompted by an offhand comment from actress and singer J…
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Missouri Children’s Division launches overhaul of child abuse investigator roles
Missouri's Children's Division is overhauling how it investigates child abuse and neglect in an effort to improve retention, reduce burnout and stren…
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Jackson County court decision expands abortion access throughout Missouri
Missouri's abortion landscape shifted dramatically after a Jackson County judge struck down many of the state's abortion restrictions, allowing provi…
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A cave-in collapsed part of downtown St. Louis nearly two weeks ago. Here’s what’s going on now
A 30-foot-wide hole caused by a century-old water main tore open beneath I-44 downtown nearly two weeks ago. Though crews are actively filling and st…
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"Meet Me" — Drawing lines with mid-decade redistricting
At the start of every decade the Census redraws America's lines of representation. But in 2025, at President Trump's urging, several states — includi…
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Bid for commander pay raise evokes raw feelings among St. Louis’ police and firefighters
The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners prompted plenty of controversy earlier this month when members pushed a pay boost for command staff. STLP…
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Missouri officials want federal money to rebuild St. Louis. But Congress will need to act
St. Louis’ top officials are working with members of Missouri’s congressional delegation to obtain much-needed funds to rebuild parts of the city tha…
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