“The Future of My City” project aims to connect students in the Ruhr area of Germany and the Rust Belt here in the United States. These areas have a lot in common; in many cases they’re trying to find their place in the post-industrial world. As part of the project, students from the University of Missouri–St. Louis traveled to Dortmund, Germany to see its revitalization efforts up close. The paper they wrote tied for first place in the “Future of My City” competition. In this discussion, UMSL graduate and doctoral students, Adam Brown and Liz Deichmann, talk about the findings of their study.
With Missouri set to begin medicinal cannabis sales in the spring and recreational marijuana coming to Illinois on Jan. 1, what do we know about research into the drug? A scientist at the forefront of the issue talks about the myths and misconceptions of cannabis.
St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum, Jaclyn Driscoll and Julie O'Donoghue discuss vaping, St. Louis police residency requirements and General Motors' tax incentives. Associated Press reporter Summer Ballentine also appears in this episode.
Host Sarah Fenske talks to American Cricket Academy and Club founder and president Ajay Jhamb about what the cricket sport is all about and how local kids can get involved. Also joining the discussion are cricket players Taine Dry, 15, and Pooja Ganesh, 11.
Sarah Fenske talks with Jennifer Smith Richards of the Chicago Tribune and ProPublica reporter Jodi Cohen about their reporting on the use of seclusion rooms in Illinois schools
The Chamber Project St. Louis is exploring the concept of beauty in its 12th season by digging beneath the surface and asking questions about what should be considered beautiful, who gets to decide and why it matters. Its executive director Dana Holte and St. Louis musician and composer Syrhea Conaway, also known as Syna So Pro, join host Sarah Fenske to discuss the topic.
Missouri lawmakers were motivated in the spring of 1989 to figure out how climate change would affect the state. A commission was formed to study the issue and come up with solutions. The result was more than 100 policy suggestions, covering everything from the use of solar and wind energy to transportation and teaching about climate change.
The Great Moscow Ballet’s Nutcracker made its local premiere at the Fabulous Fox this week. On stage with its star ballerinas? A bunch of local kids, being wowed by the experience. We’ll learn how they get chosen and what their preparation looks like. Host Sarah Fenske talks with Yuriy Kuzo, Moscow Ballet soloist and audition director, about the production.
Every year, one lucky group is the recipient of the Opus Prize. It’s given to an organization developing quote creative solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems. And it comes with a one million prize courtesy of the Opus Prize Foundation. Host Sarah Fenske talks with a group of St. Louis University students who were charged with deciding who gets it.
The new artistic director for the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Hana Sharif, makes her directorial debut at the Rep this December with an adaption of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” In this interview, Sarah Fenske talks with Sharif about the production and her background.
A recent presentation to the Crestwood Board of Alderman is leaving questions about the redevelopment plan for the old Crestwood Mall site. Developer Kent Evans discusses the project and when he hopes work on the property can begin.
Kaiser Health News Midwest Correspondent Cara Anthony joins host Sarah Fenske to talk about her latest report examining problems that shoppers in East St. Louis encounter at local corner stores.
Jensen will joins host Sarah Fenske to discuss how his office handles everything from racketeering cases to civil forfeiture — and, under Jensen, has made violent crime in St. Louis a particular focus. Both a CPA and a former FBI agent, Jensen will share his thoughts on his office’s greatest triumphs and biggest frustrations — and what he hopes to accomplish in the next year.
It's been roughly 18 months since Mike Parson became Missouri Governor. The Republican is assessing accomplishments over that time and responding to critics. Parson spoke with St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum about what he expects during the upcoming legislative session and whether big goals can be accomplished during an election year.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson joined STLPR reporter Jason Rosenbaum in a wide-ranging interview. The topics included workforce development, abortion in light of controversy concerning Planned Parenthood, the Hyperloop initiative, regulating guns and more.
Each month, our partners at Sauce Magazine join us to hash out some of the top food and drink additions to the region. But 2019 has said its fair share of goodbyes to notable establishments in the St. Louis, from the tragic fire that shut down Goody Goody Diner to the closing of Piccione Pastry on the Delmar Loop after a seven-year run. Sauce’s managing editor Catherine Klene and artistic director Meera Nagarajan join the program to talk through some of the closings patrons miss most.
Host Sarah Fenske talks with seventh-generation Ozarker Kaitlyn McConnell about her new guidebook, "Passport to the Ozarks," which lists 61 “out-of-the-way places to see, visit and experience throughout the Missouri Ozarks.”
In the wake of St. Louis Public Schools’ termination last month of Trey Porter, Roosevelt High School’s now former football coach and athletic director, there were more questions than answers. Porter joins host Sarah Fenske to share his perspective on the events of recent days.
Missouri has combined its higher education and workforce development departments. But some liberal arts students and professors question whether public universities should steer students toward high-demand professions.
Ecology is still relatively "new" to circles of scientific respect, but Indigenous peoples world-wide have grown scientific, creative and functional expertise from ecological understanding, as long as humans have been around. What can we learn from this today?
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