St. Louis on the Air

<p>Democratic candidate for St. Louis County executive Mark Mantovani addresses issues pertinent to his campaign in advance of the Aug. 7 primary elections.</p>

<p><em>Florissant resident Cori Bush is an ordained pastor and registered nurse – and is currently running to become a congresswoman.</em></p>

<p>Kameel Stanley joins host Don Marsh to talk about the upcoming episode of “We Live Here.”</p>

<p>Catherine Klene, Stephanie Zeilenga and Jorge Calvo Jr. discuss Peruvian cuisine in this month’s Sound Bites segment with Sauce Magazine.</p>

<p>Lawyers Bill Freivogel, Blake Strode and Dan Epps discuss the latest local and national judicial news during this month’s Legal Roundtable.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh and guests discuss memories of the flood alongside a crowd of listeners calling and writing in to the show with their own vivid recollections.</p>

<p>Missouri voters will decide whether to pass Proposition A during the Aug. 7 primary election. Host Don Marsh examines both sides of the hotly contested ballot issue.</p>

<p>St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jason Rosenbaum joined <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> host Don Marsh to provide analysis and a behind-the-scenes look at the president's recent visit.</p>

<p>Actress, comedian, singer and activist Jenifer Lewis discusses her career highlights that led to the release of her book “The Mother of Black Hollywood: A Memoir.”</p>

<p>Jenna Budreau, Dail Chambers and Marissa Southards discuss how social media influences body image, especially among youth.</p>

<p>In January, St. Louis-area resident Jane Beckman came across an article about a man in need of a new kidney – and another man who came to his aid. “I could do that,” Beckman thought to herself.</p>

<p>Metro Transit's Jessica Mefford-Miller and CMT's June McAllister Fowler discuss what the new stop and other plans in the works could mean for the future of transit in the St. Louis region.</p>

<p>Holly Ingraham, Amadi MuseMorris and Lizzy Mills discuss how Cultural Leadership honored the life of Emmett Till.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh revisits his 2014 conversation with Simeon Wright, cousin of the late Emmett Till, in light of the Department of Justice reopening Till’s decades-old cold case.</p>

<p>Sarah “Bricktator” Arnosky and Brooke “Vicious van Gogo” Clark discuss the sport of roller derby and the Arch Rival Roller Derby’s upcoming opportunity to compete internationally.</p>

<p style="line-height: 115%;"><em><span style="color: black;">Wash U’s Adia Harvey Wingfield, the 2018 recipient of the American Sociological Association’s Public Understanding of History Award, discusses her latest research.</span></em></p>

<p>Michael Kinch, author of “Between Hope and Fear: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity,” seeks to sift through his topic's complexity and reach lay audiences.</p>

<p>St. Louis Public Radio journalists Holly Edgell and Chad Davis talked about this week's news involving the temporary detention of 10 black Wash U students by Clayton police.</p>

<p>Jessica Henthoff and Ari Maayan of Circus Harmony talk about the St. Louis Arches' trip to Puerto Rico.</p>

<p>STLPR data visual journalist Brent Jones talks about Temporary Flight Restrictions that go into effect when VIPs visit.</p>

<p>STLPR reporter Jo Mannies talks about Vice President Mike Pence's visit to St. Louis and its implications.</p>

<p>NPR political commentator Cokie Roberts was in St. Louis and stopped by to discuss news of the day and prominent women in United States history.</p>

<p>St. Louis Public Radio’s Kameel Stanley talks about the latest episode of “We Live Here.”</p>

<p style="line-height: 115%;"><em>A local Title IX coordinator, an advocate for victims of sexual abuse and a senior reporter from the Chronicle of Higher Education discuss the renewed focus on sexual assault and harassment.</em></p>

<p>Stephen Werner talks about the influential life and work of Daniel Lord.</p>

<p>Aja La’Starr Owens, Georgie Herz and Adelaide Lancaster discuss how they use children’s literature to create conversations with kids about race and gender.</p>

<p>Jim DeFelice discusses the history of the Pony Express and is the author of "West Like Lightning: The Brief, Legendary Ride of the Pony Express."</p>

<p>Shortly after #MeToo got going, a related hashtag also appeared on social media: #ChurchToo. It caught the attention of Marie Griffith, a faculty member at Washington University.</p>

<p>Catherine Dudley-Rose and Allyson Mace discuss the St. Louis-based film “Parallel Chords,” in advance of the screening at the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.</p>

<p>Joe Johnston discussed his new book, "Grits to Glory: How Southern Cookin' Got So Good" and upcoming appearances in Jefferson County.</p>

<p>Local guitarist Jerod Broadbooks won a radio contest and the prize was performing onstage with 30 Seconds to Mars. He talked about the experience.</p>

<p>St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jo Mannies talked about this week's news in which the former governor was accused of intentionally skirting election laws.</p>

<p>Sauce Magazine’s Heather Hughes and Catherine Klene talk veg-friendly restaurants and new places on their radar this month.</p>

<p>Caryn Dugan and James Loomis discuss the benefits of a plant-based diet, leading up to the first plant-based nutrition summit held in St. Louis.</p>

<p><em>Chris Clark, artistic director for Cinema St. Louis, discusses several of the more than 100 films in the spotlight as part of Filmmakers Showcase.</em></p>

<p><em>Justin Fisher discusses his documentary about the evolving recording industry. It screens at 4 p.m. Saturday as part of the 2018 St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.</em></p>

<p>In advance of the debut of Insight Theatre Company’s “The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People,” Ed Reggi and Tom Murray discuss the evergreen themes and diverse cast.</p>

<p>Julie Zimmermann, Kelly Sopek and Payne Gray discuss the anthropological findings of an ancient Mississippian-era house on the SIUE campus.</p>

<p>Washington University law professor Greg Magarian discussed the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and the implications on Missouri politics.</p>

<p>Kathy McGee had just recently completed her cancer treatments when she visited Arts As Healing for the first time. She wasn’t exactly sure what she was getting into.</p>

<p>Bill Clevlen chats about his new book “100 Things to Do in America Before You Die.”</p>

<p>Union Avenue Opera founder and artistic director Scott Schoonover discussed the company's season-opening production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore."</p>

<p>The St. Louis-area black leaders discussed the #ArchSoWhite controversy just before hosting an inclusive ribbon-cutting at the Gateway Arch grounds.</p>

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

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

<p>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.</p>

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

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

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

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