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Pat White, president of the St. Louis Labor Council, discusses the state of organized labor in the bi-state region in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's new ruling related to union dues.
James Boldt, general chairman of Fair St. Louis 2018, talks about this year's fair and its return to the Gateway Arch.
Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft joins Jo Mannies and Rachel Lippmann on the latest episode of Politically Speaking.
Ashcroft's been busy since he took office in January 2017. He's overseen the implementation of the state's voter photo identification law. He's also in charge of certifying petitions for the November election, which could include several on marijuana.
Samantha Fischer of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation discussed the role of the organization moving forward.
Come along with reporter Mary Leonard as she gets a tour of the new visitor's center and museum at the Gateway Arch.
Bogdan Hamilton, Hossam Hassan and Daena Talavera share their love for the sport of fencing and their hopes for the 2018 National Championships as the events get underway in their home city.
St. Louis FBI recently hired Alicia Corder to serve as the assistant special agent in charge. She and her supervisor Special Agent in Charge Richard Quinn talk about the organization’s efforts to diversify its agents.
Plans and discussions rolled around our town for years. How could we make Bike-Sharing services feasible here in The Lou?
In April, 2018 - just in time for Earth Day! - the cycle-access techno-breakthrough that is Limebike sped past barriers, onto our streets. Today, that first neon fleet of 1,500 Limebikes has multiplied. These Global Cooling Devices and humans of all kinds are moving each other around STL, safely and sustainably, at public attractions and in our city neighborhoods.
David Woronets, Lime Operations Manager, details how Lime is peddling Smart Mobility with great success, and how St. Louis is leading the pack of U.S. Lime markets.
Down the road? Lime electric scooters - and more!
Music: Deep Gap, performed live at KDHX by Marisa Anderson
THANKS to Anna Holland, Earthworms engineer
More Earthworms Conversational Cruises:
Great Rivers Greenway St Louis Bike Routes (April 2015)
RideFinders: Carpooling Made E-Z (May 2018)
Bill Freivogel, Barbara Smith and Greg Magarian discuss recent SCOTUS activity as the session comes to a close.
Fulbright scholar and Cave Canem fellow Aaron Coleman writes, teaches and translates poetry. He talks about his craft and his book “Threat Come Close.”
Rivers have never been static things – least of all the mighty Mississippi. But its recent volatility, combined with continued commercial development in regional floodplains, has many concerned.
Three St. Louis-area residents whose areas of expertise shed light on the real-life impacts of evolving federal practices discuss the local ramifications.
The names of St. Louis Cardinals baseball players who are revered as heroes by many are often not even on the radar of younger fans. Author Ed Wheatley hopes to change that.
The history of the region’s closed streets comes into sharp focus in the latest episode of St. Louis Public Radio’s “We Live Here” podcast.
Amid Pride month, our local LGBTQ community is mourning several losses. Mental health is a concern among LGBTQ individuals and Steph Perkins, Curtis Galloway and Emily Klamer discuss the issues and recommend resources.
National freight volume is expected to grow significantly over the next 30 years according to regional leaders who want to ensure that St. Louis captures a share of the increase.
Bill Littlefield talks about his upcoming retirement from hosting NPR's Saturday morning sports program "Only A Game" for 25 years.
A recent survey of more than 20,000 U.S. adults suggests that most Americans struggle with loneliness, and it’s an issue that has serious health implications. Local experts Amy Bertschausen, Elizabeth Sergel and Dixie Meyer discuss its increasing impact across generations.
Timothy O'Leary talks about the highlights of his time at Opera Theatre of St. Louis prior to his move to the Washington National Opera.
On this week's episode, Jo Mannies and Rachel Lippmann talk to former St. Louis County police chief Tim Fitch, who is running as a Republican for the County Council's Third District.
On the podcast, Fitch discusses the role he can play in getting the Council to work better with County Executive Steve Stenger, why he wants to "put a box" around money from a public safety sales tax, and why he isn't taking campaign contributions.
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