St. Louis on the Air

<p>Jossalyn Larson of Owensville, Missouri, was diagnosed with breast cancer about two months ago and is publicly discussing what it's like and her ongoing treatments.</p>

<p>When it comes to reading, one person’s great book can be another person’s dull tome. Anne Bogel and Holland Saltsman discuss how they connect good books to the right readers.</p>

<p>Over the past 44 years, the radio and news industries have gone through many changes. Two things that haven’t changed during that time are Mary Edwards’ dedication and passion for her work at St. Louis Public Radio.</p>

<p>St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippmann discusses the news that the St. Louis prosecutor's office will no longer accept cases from 28 local officers.</p>

<p>"There's a certain kind of human truth that can only really be found by talking with family members who have this story that’s passed down generation to generation," says STLPR's Tim Lloyd.</p>

<p>Veteran Marine Captain Allyn Hinton recalls memories of the Vietnam War and talks about the upcoming reunion of USMC combat helicopter pilots in St. Louis next week.</p>

<p>St. Louis Public Radio reporters Rachel Lippmann and Kae Petrin discuss the latest developments in the Northside Regeneration saga.</p>

<p><em>Matt Grawitch with SLU’s School for Professional Studies and Dena Bubrick-Tranen of Middle Way Counseling and Consulting offer insights on coping with difficult workplace situations.</em></p>

<p>Jeremy Segal-Moss, Tracy Mitchell and Renee Smith discuss the rich St. Louis tradition of blues music in advance of the Big Muddy Blues Festival to take place Labor Day weekend.</p>

<p>Alyce Herndon and Reona Wise discuss resources provided by Grace Hill Women’s Business Center to aid entrepreneurs and micro-business owners.</p>

<p>Denise Thimes was still a young girl when she first interacted with Aretha Franklin in St. Louis during the late '60s. Even then the Queen of Soul made a big impression on her.</p>

<p>Calvin Lai and David Karandish discuss the ways in which artificial intelligence can be biased and how to make it as objective as possible.</p>

<p>After enduring two cesarean sections and other challenges as a teen mom herself, Tru Kellman started Jamaa Birth Village in 2015 to help address racial disparities in pregnancy-related mortality rates.</p>

<p><em>A new Belleville News-Democrat investigation challenges common perceptions about how safe MetroLink is. Joe Bustos and Kelsey Landis discuss their findings.</em></p>

<p>An Illinois issues forum explores fiscal issues and why people are leaving the state.</p>

<p>What happens to all those used baseballs the umpires toss out of St. Louis Cardinals games? That question from a listener prompted one St. Louis Public Radio reporter to hunt for some answers.</p>

<p>Paul Gallant and Richard Weiss discuss grandparenting and the book “The Grand Journey: Lessons Learned While Navigating Wild Animals and Wilder Times with our Grandkids.”</p>

<p>The historic battleship that was the site of the Japanese surrender during WWII is undergoing major renovations as it prepares for the 75th anniversary of the end of the war.</p>

<p>Mark Smith, Brenda Talent and Bill Freivogel discuss recent local and national headlines during this month’s Legal Roundtable.</p>

<p>Developer Joe Edwards and Delmar Loop executive director Rachelle L’Ecuyer discuss the state of the Loop as it awaits an operating trolley and continues to evolve as a dining, shopping and entertainment hub.</p>

<p>Chris King and Sean Joe discuss what sparked their idea to influence the narratives that surround young black males.</p>

<p>With the potential privatization of St. Louis Lambert International Airport still “up in the air,” St. Louis Public Radio’s Melody Walker offers analysis of the latest developments.</p>

<p>The digital age has ushered in many advancements and fresh possibilities – and also new concerns. One of those has to do with the need to protect vital scientific and public data.</p>

<p>St. Louis Public Radio's Ryan Delaney talks about his recent travels in Africa, where he caught up with some fellow St. Louisans.</p>

<p>With a growing lack of transparency clouding money’s influence on politics around the United States, a new film digs into the issue by zooming in on one state in particular: Montana.</p>

<p>"We Live Here" producer/host Tim Lloyd provides an update on the Missouri Supreme Court's ruling in favor of Latasha Johnson's landlord.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talks with STLPR's Ashley Lisenby and the Southern Illinoisan's Molly Parker about the impact of the situation on residents of East St. Louis.</p>

<p>Mitch Margo, the Missouri Valley Conference’s general counsel, discusses the implications of the law when it comes to employees exercising their right to protest.</p>

<p>Contrary to any stuffy misconceptions, opera isn’t something one simply observes or sits through – especially not an opera like Kurt Weill's 1949 “Lost in the Stars.”</p>

<p>When Stephanie Lummus first entered nonprofit legal work, she didn’t expect that her efforts to represent homeless people and help them exit poverty would so often revolve around child support.</p>

<p>Black Pride St. Louis President Randy Rafter and Center for Black Equity President/CEO Earl Fowlkes discuss the intersectionality between black and queer identities.</p>

<p>Conspiracy theories are nothing new – but they are in the news a lot these days, and they seem to particularly plague the digital age.</p>

<p>Comedians Max Price, Tina Dybal and Duke Taylor discuss the diversity within St. Louis and how that plays out in their performances.</p>

<p>The former Missouri secretary of state's book is titled "Outside the Wire: Ten Lessons I’ve Learned in Everyday Courage."</p>

<p>Sauce Magazine's Catherine Klene and Heather Hughes talk about new restaurants and shops on their radar this month.</p>

<p>Sharon Person, professor of English at St. Louis Community College, shares the history behind Bellerive Country Club and its name.</p>

<p>St. Louis Public Radio newscaster/reporter Wayne Pratt, who toured Bellerive in advance of the tournament, discusses his observations.</p>

<p>Mike DeCola, general chairman of the 100th PGA Championship, talks about what goes into putting together such a large event as well as the championship-making final three holes.</p>

<p><em>Wesley Bell is an attorney, municipal-court prosecutor and Ferguson city-council member. Soon he’ll become St. Louis County’s first African-American prosecutor.</em></p>

<p>Forward Through Ferguson catalysts's Yinka Faleti, Karishma Furtado and David Dwight discuss their organization’s newly released assessment of progress toward racial equity in the St. Louis region.</p>

<p>Reporters Jo Mannies, Jason Rosenbaum and Rachel Lippmann talk about the results of Tuesday’s primary election in Missouri.</p>

<p>Matthew Kerns, Omega Jones and Madelyn Boyne discuss the upcoming 2018 St. Lou Fringe Fest.</p>

<p><em>Smartphone-based GPS tracking systems allow people in the St. Louis area to locate, unlock and ride the scooters recently launched by rival companies Lime and Bird.</em></p>

<p>St. Louis Attorney Jeff Lowe discusses the lawsuit filed in St. Louis Circuit Court that targets multiple parts of the opioid epidemic.</p>

<p>Brandon Costerison of NCADA and Kathi Arbini of Fenton, Missouri discuss their efforts to curb the rising number of opioid-related deaths.</p>

<p>Renowned Tijuana Brass trumpeter Herb Alpert discusses his art, music and philanthropic efforts in advance of his St. Louis appearance at The Grandel.</p>

<p>The cities of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri and Grafton, Illinois, have taken very different approaches to coping with Mississippi River flooding since the Great Flood of '93.</p>

<p><em>Steve Stenger, who has served as St. Louis County executive since January 2015, hopes to serve another four-year term.</em></p>

<p>Reporters Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum discuss a variety of issues in advance of the Aug. 7 primary in Missouri.</p>

<p><em>U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay is seeking to serve a ninth term in the House of Representatives.</em></p>