Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCoal was the curse that darkened St. Louis. It took a future mayor to clear its skies
The St. Louis sky was once dark one day out of every three. Sunlight was precious, and often disappeared behind blankets of smoke. The culprit was co…
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Missouri historian uncovers the mystery behind two ‘bathtubs’ from the 1904 World’s Fair
History professor Rodney Wilson recently discovered that two purported “bathtubs” dug up in Farmington in the 1970s are not bathtubs at all, but rare…
2 months, 1 week ago
In ‘The Instigators,’ Atima Omara makes the case for Black women’s leadership
Atima Omara, a top Democratic Party strategist and media contributor, discusses her new book, “The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential t…
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Missouri voters deliver clear verdicts in primary election
Missouri voters sent clear messages in Tuesday’s primary election, rejecting a proposal to make it harder to amend the state constitution and one to …
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How school closures and consolidation will shape the future of education in St. Louis
Planned closures could affect more than a dozen public schools in St. Louis. It’s just one example of the pressures facing the region's school distri…
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New St. Louis-area restaurants bring flavors from around the world
Chilean empanadas, Greek coffee, luxe Italian desserts and Midwestern pork fritter sandwiches: that’s a sampling of items offered by new restaurants …
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St. Louis Rams money compromise — What residents want vs. what they're getting
The Rams left St. Louis in 2016 and ultimately paid hundreds of millions of dollars for it. Two residents — one who lives downtown and another whose …
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Lawsuit between Dr. Brown’s and Dr. Brown’s pits St. Louis bottle maker against soda company
A battle of Dr. Browns is heating up in St. Louis, as the local baby bottle-manufacturer Dr. Brown’s is fighting in court against the New York-based …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ragtime’s roots run deep in St. Louis — and so could its future
St. Louis is uniquely poised to be the hub for modern ragtime — and to learn about the music genre’s historical roots. That’s according to Ethan Lein…
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Branson has a reputation. A book explores what’s true — and what’s missed
Each year, more than 10 million visitors make their way to Branson, Missouri. Over many decades, the once-small hillside town developed a reputation …
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