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Michael Kinch, author of “Between Hope and Fear: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity,” seeks to sift through his topic's complexity and reach lay audiences.

This week’s election edition of Politically Speaking examines how national and state-based political figures are assisting Attorney General Josh Hawley and U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill’s campaigns.

Hawley received a fundraising boost this week from Vice President Mike Pence, who swung through the St. Louis area on Thursday to promote President Donald Trump’s policies. Meanwhile across the state, House Democrats are trying to a link a 2017 controversy involving Senate President Ron Richard with Hawley.

In addition to recapping a few of the week’s top events, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies break down two Democratic primaries for St. Louis-based congressional seats.

St. Louis Public Radio journalists Holly Edgell and Chad Davis talked about this week's news involving the temporary detention of 10 black Wash U students by Clayton police.

Jessica Henthoff and Ari Maayan of Circus Harmony talk about the St. Louis Arches' trip to Puerto Rico.

STLPR data visual journalist Brent Jones talks about Temporary Flight Restrictions that go into effect when VIPs visit.

STLPR reporter Jo Mannies talks about Vice President Mike Pence's visit to St. Louis and its implications.

Ferguson City Councilman Wesley Bell comes back to the Politically Speaking podcast to talk about the race for St. Louis County executive.

The Democratic official is taking on incumbent St. Louis Prosecutor Bob McCulloch, one of the longest serving local officials in the entire state. Since no Republican signed up to run, the winner of the August 7 primary will serve a four year term.

NPR political commentator Cokie Roberts was in St. Louis and stopped by to discuss news of the day and prominent women in United States history.

St. Louis Public Radio’s Kameel Stanley talks about the latest episode of “We Live Here.”

A local Title IX coordinator, an advocate for victims of sexual abuse and a senior reporter from the Chronicle of Higher Education discuss the renewed focus on sexual assault and harassment.

Stephen Werner talks about the influential life and work of Daniel Lord.

Grown locally and designed in-season. Using nature's diversity of shapes, textures and hues in pods and leaves as well as vivid blossoms. Keeping plastic and other material waste to a minimum.

The trend in SLOW FLOWERS embraces all of these. Gardener turned floral business owner Kate Estwing makes these ideals (and more) work, beautifully, in her St. Louis enterprise City House Country Mouse.

Floral artistry that can sustainably bedeck a wedding as easily as creating a planter box of succulents adds value to a service that everyone enjoys. And the values at work for Estwing help grow a bouquet of community resources along with her business!

Open House August 16-18 at the new City House Country Mouse studio, 2105 Marconi Avenue on The Hill in St. Louis! Retail hours there are coming soon.

Yes! this is Kate Estwing of Beep Beep Boop Boop, the popular KDHX radio show; Kate has also served as Program Director for KDHX.

Music: Clavinova, performed live at KDHX by Messy Jiverson

THANKS to Anna Holland, Earthworms engineer

Related Earthworms Conversations: Urban Buds with flower farmers Mimo Davis and Miranda Duschack (February 2015)

Aja La’Starr Owens, Georgie Herz and Adelaide Lancaster discuss how they use children’s literature to create conversations with kids about race and gender.

Jim DeFelice discusses the history of the Pony Express and is the author of "West Like Lightning: The Brief, Legendary Ride of the Pony Express."

Shortly after #MeToo got going, a related hashtag also appeared on social media: #ChurchToo. It caught the attention of Marie Griffith, a faculty member at Washington University.

Catherine Dudley-Rose and Allyson Mace discuss the St. Louis-based film “Parallel Chords,” in advance of the screening at the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.

This week's election edition of Politically Speaking looks into the referendum over Missouri's right to work law — and the GOP primary for state auditor.

Besides the U.S. Senate contest, the right to work fight and GOP auditor race will be on every Missouri primary ballot on Aug. 7. And both matters could have long-term ramifications for the state's politics.

Joe Johnston discussed his new book, "Grits to Glory: How Southern Cookin' Got So Good" and upcoming appearances in Jefferson County.

Local guitarist Jerod Broadbooks won a radio contest and the prize was performing onstage with 30 Seconds to Mars. He talked about the experience.

St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jo Mannies talked about this week's news in which the former governor was accused of intentionally skirting election laws.