Best Eureka Report Podcasts (2025)

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USDA scrapped its longstanding hunger survey. Operation Food Search says that’s a bad move 20:15

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After 30 years of annual reports, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will no longer provide its Household Food Security Report, citing cost savings on “redundant, costly, politicized, and extraneous studies.” Without data from the annual report, organizations that fight food insecurity will be “flying blind” in their effort to pro…

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How a St. Louis artist turns small Lego sculptures into monumental art 19:00

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St. Louis artist Henry Moyerman transforms small Lego sculptures into monumental works of art. His new exhibit, “Built Over Time,” features large-scale photographs that make his tiny creations appear much larger. Moyerman discusses how a childhood fascination with Lego bricks and photography grew into an art practice — and why scale and perspective…

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Geocaching invites St. Louis adventurers to find hidden treasure — and clean as they go 19:55

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Geocaching is a decades-old treasure hunting game that combines outdoor fun and environmental awareness. With over 3 million physical “caches” worldwide — including 10,000 in the state of Missouri, there is no shortage of places to explore. John Layman, vice president of the St. Louis Area Geocaching Association, and Nan Dabler, the group’s treasur…

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How St. Louis County Library helps thousands of residents resolve their warrants 22:08

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The St. Louis County Library's Tap In Center provides a safe space for people who need assistance with resolving warrants, meeting with an attorney, learning about their case status or applying for a public defender. The center also works to address the underlying challenges that keep people resolving their legal issues. In the five years since its…

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Why an activist is suing WashU and Eureka police for use of 'wanteds' after 2024 protest 28:05

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Months after a 2024 protest on Washington University’s campus, St. Louis resident Kaitlyn Killgo was arrested, without a warrant, in Eureka. She’s now suing the university and the officers who arrested her. The case involves a controversial system called “wanteds,” which allows Missouri officers to arrest suspects without a warrant — even when thos…

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Trump, AI & Myer 42:12

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On the Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne discuss Trump's address to the UN, the deal between Nvidia and OpenAI, take a look at Harvey Norman and Myer, and answer questions on index investing, Australia's tax system, house prices, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trump’s order alters history at some national park sites — but not yet in St. Louis 31:07

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The Trump administration has directed some National Park Service sites to remove or alter materials about slavery and Native Americans, following an executive order urging history to “focus on the greatness of the achievements and progress of the American people.” Gateway Arch National Park hasn’t seen visible changes so far. In this episode, we re…

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New nonprofit seeks to restore Fairground Park as ‘crown jewel’ of north St. Louis 19:20

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The historic Fairground Park was once a shining jewel that held fairs, an enormous pool, amphitheatre and art gallery. Throughout the decades, the park has been severely neglected and has become a ruin of its former self. The new nonprofit Fairground Park for All aims to revitalize the park and remind residents in the Fairground Park neighborhood o…

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Longtime St. Louis entertainer Chuck Flowers inducted into Gospel Music Hall of Fame 16:45

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St. Louis entertainer Chuck Flowers began his musical journey in an interfaith choir, singing alongside the influential gospel duo the O’Neal Twins and Monica R. Butler, who later founded the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. This month, Flowers is being honored as an inductee into the hall of fame. He and Butler reminisce about the 1980s gospel music sce…

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Shakespeare and Miles Davis unite in East St. Louis play 'Power' 20:22

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The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is wrapping up its 25th season with its annual "Shakespeare in the Streets" production. This year, the play “Power” explores East St. Louis — a city that carries the legacy of legendary artists and athletes, as well as the stigma of political corruption and the 1917 Race Massacre. Loosely inspired by Shakespeare’s…

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker directs public health board to create new vaccine guidelines 13:33

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Illinois joins more than a dozen states that, in response to federal changes regarding the distribution guidelines of vaccines, is directing their public health departments to establish their own guidelines. Capitol News Illinois reporter Peter Hancock discusses those changes and how the state of Illinois aims to create a safe and clear path for th…

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St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann wants ‘middle ground’ on data center regulation 17:47

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For St. Charles County Executive Ehlmann, regional cooperation isn’t some far off pipe dream. He says a law enforcement training facility that the leaders of Jefferson, St. Charles, Franklin and St. Louis counties agreed to earlier this summer is a good example of how the region can work together on shared goals. He discusses how the facility got o…

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Missouri Republicans passed a new congressional map. Here are the challenges it faces 32:18

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The future of a newly-drawn congressional map is in limbo a week after a contentious and consequential special session. In this episode of the “Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air,” we talk about the efforts to combat the new lines in court and at the ballot box.

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These new releases from St. Louis artists deliver chill vibes and hard beats 25:46

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St. Louis artists are dishing out chill vibes for this month’s new music round up. Matthew Sawicki and Chris “Klevah” Shaw, co-hosts of Fresh Produce, STL’s monthly beat battle, join producer Miya Norfleet and host Elaine Cha to talk about their local favorites for the month. This month’s selections include alternative folk duo Brawsh as well as po…

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From shy beginnings, Eldraco Price brings the ‘Glitter,’ the glam and the soul 41:54

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Dominique Eldraco Price is more than a working musician. Fresh off the release of his latest EP, he and his band FreeNation brought the house down at last weekend’s Music at the Intersection festival with a high-energy mix of soul, funk and glam. Price discusses his journey from incredibly shy preacher’s kid to boisterous on-stage powerhouse. He al…

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How Urban Born's founders are rebuilding their nonprofit and home after the tornado 30:59

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When the campus of St. Louis youth literacy nonprofit Urban Born was hit by a tornado on May 16, it also severely damaged the home of the organization’s founders La Tasha and Johnel Langerston, Sr. The married couple describe their up and down experiences with FEMA, and share how their College Hill neighborhood and faith communities have “covered” …

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A Strategic Pickle 32:38

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On The Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and James Thomson discuss the latest move on US interest rates, look at what’s going on at Santos, Super Retail Group, and the White House, plus answer questions on climate change, tax, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Intelligent Investor

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Surveillance video shows a violent attack and carjacking. Hazelwood is prosecuting the victim 20:18

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In June 2022, a fight and carjacking started in a QuikTrip parking lot in Hazelwood. The incident ended with a red Mustang crashing into the city’s police department. But the carjacking victim, Phillip March, whom surveillance video shows being beaten and dragged by his own car, now faces trial for property damage. St. Louis on the Air producer Dan…

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Forward Through Ferguson leader says work remains 10 years after landmark report 23:50

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Ten years after the Ferguson Commission’s landmark Forward Through Ferguson report, which laid out 189 calls to action addressing racial equity in areas such as economic opportunity, education and law enforcement, Annissa McCaskill, executive director of Forward Through Ferguson, reflects on progress, ongoing challenges, and priorities amid funding…

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Kemper Art Museum at WashU debuts its largest-ever exhibition 24:42

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The Kemper Art Museum at Washington University has unveiled its largest-ever exhibition, “Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection.” Open through January 5, 2026, the show features more than 80 works by nearly 70 women artists and artists of color, including a monumental piece by renowned artist Joan Mitchell. Collector and philanthro…

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How book recommendations at a barbershop led to an online network to find Black literature 17:06

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Inspired by barbershop chats and a brotherly contest over hip-hop facts, the Black Lit Network is a digital resource designed to make African American literature more widely accessible. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville professor Howard Rambsy II co-leads the project. He discusses how a recent $1.6 million grant to SIUE for the project will…

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The St. Louis region stands at a demographic crossroads, SLU professor says 16:56

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For years, the St. Louis metropolitan area has shown troubling signs when it comes to its population numbers. Preliminary results from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey offer both encouragement and caution for the region’s future. Demographer and St. Louis University Professor Ness Sándoval breaks down the latest census data a…

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Missouri lawmakers close in on redistricting and ballot initiative changes 17:19

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Missouri lawmakers are closing in on the end of one of the state’s most contentious special sessions in recent memory. At stake: a Republican-backed redrawing of the state’s congressional districts that would transform Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s Kansas City-area district into one that’s GOP-leaning — and a push to make it harder for citizens to amend t…

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Keyon Harrold brings his ‘sacred oblivion’ home to St. Louis stages this weekend 26:14

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St. Louis native Keyon Harrold loves coming home, and Music at the Intersection is bringing him back this weekend. Harrold is the only artist to perform at every Music at the Intersection festival since its inauguration in 2021. The Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter and composer discusses his love for St. Louis and how Music at the Intersection has e…

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Opera star Patricia Racette brings Edith Piaf to life in St. Louis, with no regrets 24:29

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Opera Theatre of St. Louis' incoming artistic director is taking audiences on a journey into the music of legendary French singer Edith Piaf. Although Patricia Racette is known for her work on stage as an opera soprano, her one-woman show "Patricia Sings Piaf" focuses on interpretations of Piaf music and celebrating the career of a performer who at…

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A Succession Plan 54:20

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On the Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne discuss the Murdoch family's succession plan, job cuts at the big banks, AGM season, Japan, AI, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Intelligent Investor

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Hundreds protest at Missouri Capitol as lawmakers advance controversial redistricting plan 6:54

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Protesters gathered at the Missouri Capitol on Wednesday as lawmakers aim to push through redrawing the state’s congressional districts during a special session called by Gov. Mike Kehoe. The move would eliminate the Democratic-leaning 5th District in the Kansas City area. STLPR politics correspondent Jason Rosenbaum joins us from Jefferson City to…

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STLPR reporters shed light on the mystery behind St. Charles data center proposal 17:33

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A proposal to build a 440-acre data center in St. Charles sparked intense backlash from residents worried about property values, water contamination, energy costs and a lack of transparency. After growing pressure, the developer withdrew its application — and the St. Charles City Council responded with a one-year ban on new data center proposals. S…

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How a St. Louis nonprofit is fighting childhood malnutrition in Haiti 25:55

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St. Louis–based nonprofit Meds & Food for Kids has treated more than one million malnourished children in Haiti and has gained recognition for its sustainable and locally driven solutions to hunger. Ahead of the organization’s September 18 event at the Courses at Forest Park, we speak with Ambassador Ertharin Cousin, former Executive Director of th…

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Recent St. Louis restaurant openings and closings — plus, the scene's best dumplings 25:16

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The August edition of our new restaurant round-up covers spots in St. Louis, the Metro East, and Rolla: places that serve curries of the Indian, Himalayan, and Thai varieties; Instagram-worthy sandwiches; street-style Peruvian kebabs; and Palestinian beef and lamb burgers. The discussion includes local recommendations for delicious dumplings, and a…

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Tens of millions of birds will migrate through the St. Louis region now through October 25:19

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St. Louis is the sixth most dangerous city in the U.S. for fall migratory birds. Many species of birds are drawn to the light of the region’s urban areas, where their chances of colliding with a building increase. Longtime birder Matt Schamberger and St. Louis Audubon Society conservationist Matt Barton discuss ways to support migratory birds along…

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How Rosemary Woodruff Leary left St. Louis and became ‘The Acid Queen’ 49:50

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Rosemary Woodruff Leary, a St. Louis native, was best known during her life as the wife of Harvard psychologist and LSD evangelist Timothy Leary. But a new book highlights Rosemary’s unsung role in that movement. Author Susannah Cahalan’s “The Acid Queen: The Psychedelic Life and Counterculture Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary," uses diaries an…

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Missouri House committee votes to make it harder to pass some ballot issues 22:01

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Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe isn’t just calling lawmakers back to Jefferson City to redraw the state’s congressional lines. He’s also urging lawmakers to make monumental changes to Missouri’s initiative petition system. Kehoe’s proposal would drastically raise the bar for some proposed constitutional amendments to be enacted. The idea has received stro…

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Trump-approved congressional redistricting gets Missouri House committee approval 29:14

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President Donald Trump and his staff have been pressuring Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and GOP lawmakers to engage in mid-decade redistricting ahead of next year’s elections. Missouri Republicans explicitly rejected a similar plan just three years ago, but Democrats expect those GOP lawmakers to change their mind. Democratic House Minority Leader Ashle…

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Missouri ranks high in primate ownership. Here’s why experts warn against it 26:52

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It’s estimated that up to 1,000 monkeys and apes are owned as pets in Missouri. Despite the challenges, and even dangers, of such ownership, pet primates are legal to own in the state. But most arrive in the U.S. through illegal smuggling operations. Animal advocates share the dark side of the exotic pet trade, why primates don’t make good pets, an…

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A Gold Resurgence 45:12

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On the Money Café this week, Stephen Mayne and James Thomson discuss China, Trump, and the world economy, look at the bond and gold markets, check up on how the property sector is performing, and wrap up earnings season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Intelligent Investor

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Local news veteran Art Holliday retires after 46 years at KSDK 27:32

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After 46 years at KSDK Channel 5, veteran sports and news journalist Art Holliday has retired. Holliday shares stories about his earliest days in sports reporting, memorable moments with fans of the morning show he co-anchored for 22 years and reflections on ways the positions he held at KSDK informed his time as the station’s first ever Black news…

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Inaugural Free 4 All showcase features 100 St. Louis music acts this weekend 22:42

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The inaugural Free 4 All showcase this weekend features 100 local music acts. Co-founder of Free 4 All Joe Hess joins “St. Louis on the Air” to share the motivations behind curating Free 4 All. He also shares the emerging and well-known artists on the showcase. Hess is joined by hip-hop artist and one of the Free 4 All performers Tamara Dodd, who p…

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Modern parenting is exhausting. This St. Louis mom aims to lighten the load 22:28

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St. Louis mom Amanda Hausmann knows what it feels like to be overwhelmed by the demands of a career and parenthood. It’s why she left her job as an attorney to create MomMoment. The app connects moms who need support tackling everyday household tasks with other parents who are looking for flexible income. Hausmann discusses the demands of modern pa…

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The Midwest's only cookbook store is in STL. It's just 6 feet wide 27:59

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A love of cookbooks inspired Sara Johnson and Stephanie McKinney to found Anchovy Book Co., a bite-sized, brick-and-mortar store on Cherokee Street that's just six feet wide. There are only about 20 cookbook-exclusive stores nationwide. Anchovy, which opened in November, is the first in the Midwest. We explore the store’s origin and the cookbooks t…

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‘They Called Me a Sellout’ docuseries centers the importance of Black artists to rock music 21:28

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Rock music has its roots in Black culture and with his docuseries “They Called Me a Sellout: Being Black in the ‘White’ Rock & Roll Industry”, Chan Maurice Evans explores that history. The series features St. Louis legends like Bernie and Uvee Hayes, Steve Ewing, and rock icons like Ben Kenny of Incubus. The series centers Black artists in the rock…

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Mayor Spencer says turmoil at FEMA left St. Louis to respond to deadly tornado alone 29:22

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More than 100 days ago, an EF3 tornado ripped through St. Louis. In the weeks since, volunteers have stepped up, frustrations have grown over slow recovery efforts and many residents are still struggling. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer reflects on the past 15 weeks and shares what her administration is doing to help the city move forward.…

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What congressional redistricting could mean for Missouri and the St. Louis region 21:19

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GOP leaders across the country are rallying around redistricting efforts at the encouragement of President Donald Trump. Detractors say this move is an attempt to help President Trump avoid accountability and maintain a slim Republican majority. STLPR political correspondent Jason Rosenbaum talked with Representative Bob Onder of Missouri’s third c…

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Earnings, Trump, and Productivity 40:47

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On The Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and James Thomson discuss the highs and lows of reporting season, Trump and the Fed, outcomes of the government’s productivity roundtable, and answer questions on housing, AI, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Intelligent Investor

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Filmmakers put their skills to the test for the annual 48Hr Film Project 23:47

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For the past 24 years, filmmakers from across the world got together for the annual 48Hr Film Project in a race to make the best 5 to 7 minute short film. From amateurs just out for a good time to working professionals in search of a challenge, no one is excluded from the festivities. The event kicked off on August 22nd at Bad Dog Pictures and conc…

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For 2,000 days, a prisoner's pleas from solitary were ignored. Now Missouri is changing its policy 26:54

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On August 20, Missouri changed its policies around placing inmates with HIV in solitary confinement. The change stems from a lawsuit filed by Honesty Bishop: In 2015, after she was the target of an attempted sexual assault by her cellmate in a Missouri prison, prison officials deemed Bishop “sexually active” and kept her in isolation for more than …

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Nikki Glaser’s star power soars — but the comedian still calls St. Louis home 28:54

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St. Louis comedian Nikki Glaser’s star is on the rise. Her latest comedy special, “Someday You’ll Die,” broke an HBO streaming record, she earned rave reviews for roasting Tom Brady and she made history as the first woman to solo-host the Golden Globes. Glaser joins producer Emily Woodbury to talk about her skyrocketing career, being honored with h…

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Legal Roundtable: What Missouri could gain from its new AG Catherine Hanaway 49:41

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Missouri’s newly appointed Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is stepping into a complicated role that includes baggage of her three predecessors — Josh Hawley, Eric Schmitt, and Andrew Bailey — who each left for higher office before finishing a full term. On this episode of the Legal Roundtable, our panel of expert attorneys discusses whether Hana…

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How two moms on St. Louis’ west side built friendship amid disaster 21:00

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One hundred days after an EF3 tornado tore through St. Louis, many residents are still living with boarded up homes, stalled insurance claims and frustration with getting government assistance. Central West End resident Ali Rand and Academy resident Monet Beatty each have damaged homes. They share how they forged an unexpected friendship in the aft…

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STLPR reporters trace the ripple effects of the May 16 tornado 30:11

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STLPR reporters Kavahn Mansouri and Hiba Ahmad join the show to share what they’ve learned while covering the aftermath of the May 16 tornado. They discuss recovery efforts, the ripple effects across education and economic development, and where the city still faces major challenges.