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Margaret Weitekamp makes connections between reality and fiction in regards to two notable space-themed aspects of popular culture.

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha discusses what can be learned from the Flint water crisis.

Kameel Stanley discusses gentrification as the topic of the latest episode of “We Live Here," highlighting the west St. Louis County community of Westland Acres.

St. Louis Alderman Shane Cohn, D-25th Ward, joins Jo Mannies and Rachel Lippmann on the latest edition of Politically Speaking to talk budgets, progressive politics, and running for office as an openly gay man.

7.6 billion and growing. Human beings on Earth, that is. But talking Population in enviro-circles is not the topic at top of mind. More like on edge of biases.

          
So the Population Media Center, based in VT USA., marshals Entertainment-Power in societies world-wide (local writers, actors, production companies), to educate through stories of Love, Sex, Triumph, Betrayal and all the kinds of drama-rama that WILL make an impression among our kind. PMC data shows these shows are changing values, and influencing policy. Big work from soaps!

This year PMC celebrates 20 Years of this innovative, globally-partnered service. Joe Bish, PMC Director of Issue Advocacy, returns to Earthworms with a report on how this important work is going.

#RidiculousRight?! is PMC's awareness campaign for World Population Day 2018. The international focus for WPD this year is Family Planning is a Human Right. Throughout July, this hashtag will circulate ridiculous policies and investments contrasted with the value of family planning action and education. Chime in!

Music: Big Piney Blues, performed live at KDHX by Brian Curran
THANKS to Anna Holland, Earthworms engineer

Related Earthworms Conversations:
DRAWDOWN: Solutions to Reverse Global Warming (March 2018)

World Population Day 2017 (July 2017)

Historian Bonnie Stepenoff recounts the plight of St. Louis children in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Katie Rhoades and Norman Murphy discuss the pervasive issue of human trafficking in the St. Louis region as well as efforts to address it.

Matt Sorrell, David Sandusky and Otis Walker ignite a conversation about barbecue just in time for the Fourth of July.

In advance of Independence Day, the community has an opportunity to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence at Wash U.

Former Hells Angels leader George Christie lived a life of crime, danger and comradery. He portrays his life's story in the one-man show, "Outlaw."

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:

Trekking Green: Big Adventure, Tiny Footprint (August 2015)
STL Metro Market: Grocery Story in a Bus (June 2015)
Trailnet's New Vision (March 2016)
American Solar Challenge: Local Roadracing Teams (June 2016)

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.”