Podcast Episodes
Back to Search‘Silence in Sikeston’ explores the effects of racism on justice and public health
The documentary film “Silence in Sikeston” juxtaposes two instances of violence and interrupted justice. The first is the 1942 lynching of Cleo Wrigh…
1 year, 7 months ago
Going back to the future of housing with a Lustron home in St. Louis
In the late 1940s, the Lustron Corporation presented a solution to the post-war housing crisis: A prefabricated, all-steel home. Around 2,500 were ma…
1 year, 7 months ago
Missouri won’t permit DACA recipients nursing licensure. Here’s what’s being done about it
Alondra Orozco, a DACA recipient, has dreamed of becoming a nurse since she was introduced to the profession in high school. After she completed her …
1 year, 7 months ago
Trial over Missouri ban on trans medical care included clashing facts and Jerry Sandusky
Missouri politics and government have emerged in recent years as a battleground for the rights of trans people. A landmark lawsuit brought by transge…
1 year, 7 months ago
‘Mapping St. Louis’ tells the region’s story in 40 rare maps
For seventh generation St. Louisan Andy Hahn, maps are a critical part of understanding urban growth and family history. In “Mapping St. Louis,” the …
1 year, 7 months ago
Missouri Botanical Garden’s first woman president, Lúcia Lohmann, brings focus on climate change
Lúcia Lohmann will become Missouri Botanical Garden’s first woman president. The internationally recognized botanist highlights climate change and bi…
1 year, 7 months ago
Great Rivers Biennial art showcases home and heritage, in St. Louis and beyond
The Great Rivers Biennial initiative, a collaborative initiative between the Gateway Foundation and the Contemporary Art Museum, has awarded artists …
1 year, 7 months ago
What it will take for St. Louis to make a competitive bid for a new WNBA team
The WNBA is looking to expand to a 16th team in the coming years, and NBA player Jayson Tatum — alongside billionaire investors — hopes that team wil…
1 year, 7 months ago
Arch Rival Roller Derby puts St. Louis on the map with 2nd place win at world championships
The Arch Rival All Stars took 2nd place at last week’s global roller derby championships. Skaters “Bolt Action” and “LuxFurious” discuss what it mean…
1 year, 7 months ago
How Chinese restaurants in St. Louis have served food and helped build community
A history of St. Louis’ Chinese restaurants sheds light on the role these establishments have played in taste-making and community-building for more …
1 year, 7 months ago