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Kip Kendrick (2020)

3 years 11 months ago
State Rep. Kip Kendrick returns to the definitive program about Missouri politics to talk about why he's leaving the Missouri House, and why term limits played a role in his decision to go work for state Sen.-elect Greg Razer, D-Kansas City.

How Drones Are Taking Nadia Shakoor's Farm Tech Invention To the Next Level

3 years 11 months ago
In 2017, plant scientist, Nadia Shakoor developed the PheNode device, a solar-powered environmental sensor and phenotyping station for crops. Sensors and cameras on the tool take real-time measurements of everything from humidity to soil pH. And this past summer, she won a $1.4 million federal grant to enhance the platform by adding an autonomous drone. It’s called FieldDock. And it just might be a game-changer.

Hounds Shakes Things Up For ‘Cattle In The Sky’ Album

3 years 11 months ago
The St. Louis-based band dropped a new single Nov. 13 — the same day the group announced its forthcoming sophomore record, titled “Cattle In The Sky.” Frontman Jordan Slone and bassist/vocalist Jack McCoy join "St. Louis on the Air" to talk about their musical evolution and share some tunes.

Alleging Retaliation, Some St. Louis County Library Staffers Push For Culture Change

3 years 11 months ago
As a part-time clerk for St. Louis County Library, Maura Lydon felt like she was beginning to fulfill her calling over the past couple years. She had decided on a career in libraries and was eager to experience her next steps. Then, in August, the library system laid her off, along with 121 other part-time employees. The library administration cited reduced services and efforts to be “good stewards” of taxpayer funds as the basis for the staff cuts. But that reasoning doesn’t hold up in the opinions of some current and former employees.

How To Cancel Your Holiday Plans, With Love

3 years 11 months ago
With coronavirus cases increasing at an alarming rate across the U.S., public health officials advise families to cancel any plans for a big Thanksgiving dinner this year. But what do you do when your family is not on the same page?

Downtown St. Louis Shops to Visit this Holiday Season

3 years 11 months ago

There’s no better time to celebrate the shops and restaurants that make Downtown St. Louis great than during the holidays! As you’re planning your itinerary or digital destinations for stay-at-home shopping, here are a few local gems to check out for gifts and more. Jewelry You know what they say about jewelry – it always […]

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Getting Creative About Connecting With Older Loved Ones, Nursing Homes Residents

3 years 11 months ago
Mid-November is arguably a bit early to start putting up holiday decorations. But it’s not at all too soon to make thoughtful plans to safely connect with relatives, particularly those who are more isolated this year, and spread some joy. “Start having those conversations now,” Marjorie Moore, executive director of the nonprofit organization VOYCE, tells St. Louis on the Air. She and Vanessa Woods of Vitality Ballet talk through some ideas with host Sarah Fenske.