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The civil rights activist and prominent Ferguson protester has a new book out, titled "On the Other Side of Freedom."

For nearly 35 years now, St. Louis-based Boulevard magazine has been publishing works of fiction, poetry and nonfiction by both luminaries and emerging writers

Henry Biggs remembers hearing "a lot of talk" about bridging St. Louis’ racial divides and disparities in the months that followed Michael Brown’s death. "But I didn’t really see many people saying, 'OK, well, what’s the thing that I could do?'"

Alongside the work of established artists, entertainers and educators, artwork created through several outreach-oriented organizations will be in the spotlight this weekend in St. Charles.

Cort VanOstran joins St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies to talk about his Democratic bid in Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District.

VanOstran is squaring off against Republican Congresswoman Ann Wagner, a Ballwin Republican who has represented the 2nd Congressional District since 2013. The district includes parts of St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson counties.

STLPR co-hosts/co-producers Kameel Stanley and Tim Lloyd discuss the latest episode of 'We Live Here,' about the story of a woman who called the police too many times and was evicted from her Maplewood home because of it.

Host Don Marsh speaks with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor about the obstacles she overcame growing up and why she wants to inspire children with two recent book releases.

Cameron Collins, co-author of the third edition of “St. Louis Brews: The History of Brewing in the Gateway City,” talks about the city's brewing history and present-day craft beer scene.

Batteries. We rely on them, we burn through them - some of us want to recycle them. The national Product Stewardship partnership Call2Recycle works with battery manufacturers to support "circular economy" management of resources in batteries, for us all.

      Tim Warren, Earthworms host Jean Ponzi's longtime recycling colleague, shares a thorough report on the what-why-how of battery recycling for the U.S. today.

If you use power tools, a mobile phone, a laptop, a wristwatch or hearing aid, or drive a hybrid vehicle - or simply continue to use a flashlight - this update will be useful!

The Call2Recycle Locator can help you find a battery recycling option near you. Check it out - and recycle your batteries, of all kinds!

Music: Rear View, performed live at KDHX by Belle Star
THANKS to Anna Holland, Earthworms' intrepid engineer

Andrew Hurley, a history professor at University of Missouri-St. Louis, discusses his research of the history of weather events in St. Louis and their impacts on urban development.

The two St. Louis Public Radio reporters offer analysis of the impact of President Trump on Missouri races, the state legislative outlook with new Gov. Mike Parson in place and more.

Brendan Kelly, the Democratic candidate in the 12th Congressional District, talked extensively with St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum about his decision to enter the highly-competitive congressional contest.

Kelly is squaring off against Congressman Mike Bost, who became one of the first Republicans to represent the 12th District in generations. The Bost-Kelly contest is expected to be one of the most competitive congressional races in the nation this year.

Holly Edgell's report on “11 things to do this weekend now that LouFest has been canceled” was part of the newsroom’s broad coverage of the developing story over the past week.

Like so many St. Louisans this week, LouFest founder Brian Cohen was surprised and saddened to learn that the major St. Louis music festival set for this weekend had been cancelled.

This week's episode of Politically Speaking takes a look at next week's special session of the Missouri General Assembly. Gov. Mike Parson called lawmakers back to work to pass bills aimed at expanding STEM education and drug courts.

It comes as Missouri's election season is in full swing. One of the items that voters will decide on later this year is a gas tax increase. St. Louis Public Radio's Marshall Griffin joins Jason Rosenbaum to break down the issue.

Rachel Lippmann discusses the changing views of Mark McGwire since he hit his 62nd home run during the St. Louis Cardinals’ 1998 season.

Charles Whitehead discusses video-gaming addiction with clinical therapist Nigel Darvell and shares a testimony of his recovery.

Two women from the Archdiocese of St. Louis, a representative of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), and Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley discussed clergy sexual abuse in St. Louis.

Clint Dougherty and SJ Morrison discuss the services of Madison County Transit and RideFinders carpooling program.

Sen. Bob Onder joins St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Rachel Lippmann to talk about Gov. Mike Parson’s transition in the state’s chief executive office — and what the legislature could deal with in 2019.

The Lake Saint Louis Republican represents a portion of St. Charles County. He’s running for re-election against Democrat Patrice Billings.

Because Mike Kehoe became lieutenant governor, Onder will serve as the floor leader during next week’s special session. Parson wants the legislature to revamp two bills he vetoed dealing with STEM education and expanding drug courts.