Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPolice Oversight Board faces erasure after city attorney warns against ‘interfering’
St. Louis’ civilian-led Police Oversight Board was founded to review complaints of excessive force and misconduct. But a letter from the City Attorne…
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From tornado displacement to AI tools, here’s how back-to-school looks in St. Louis
Back-to-school will be different this year for many in St. Louis Public Schools. Instead of returning to familiar campuses, many students and teacher…
1 year, 1 month ago
St. Louis sunflower enthusiasts and wildlife are in for an annual treat this month
Sunflowers are in full bloom in St. Louis. The hearty plants are an important part of the ecosystem. In addition to being edible for humans and other…
1 year, 1 month ago
Missouri Medicaid should be as seamless as possible for enrollees, director says
Medicaid director Todd Richardson gives an in-depth breakdown of how the program works in Missouri. He explains who can access these benefits, what t…
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Remembering Bill Clay Sr., Missouri’s first Black congressman who wielded power for 32 years
Former Missouri Congressman Bill Clay Sr. received an outpouring of praise after he died last week. He was 94 years old. Clay was a force in regional…
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It’s not just you — rudeness is on the rise. Here’s why, and what to do about it
We’ll listen back to a conversation about emotional intelligence, manners, and their impact on how we handle ourselves among other people. The Modern…
1 year, 1 month ago
Neighbor of accused St. Louis slumlord says exploited tenants still need justice
Before a city lawsuit accused her of running a massive illegal rooming house operation, the residents of Virginia Avenue in St. Louis’ Tower Grove Ea…
1 year, 1 month ago
St. Louis has a traffic violence problem. What can be done about it?
For the first time since 1948, St. Louis will soon have an official transportation plan. St. Louis city officials say the new plan will lead to safer…
1 year, 1 month ago
Pregnant at 13 in 1991, a St. Louis native sent to a maternity home now speaks out
In 1991, St. Louis native Toni Popham was 13 and pregnant when her family sent her to Virginia, to the Liberty Godparent Home. The treatment of pregn…
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Syrian refugee family remains hopeful that they’ll one day call St. Louis home
Syrian refugee Nashat Aljerwan, his wife and their children were set to arrive in the U.S. in February as part of a U.S. State Department resettlemen…
1 year, 1 month ago