St. Louis on the Air

<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>

<p>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."</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>James Boldt, general chairman of Fair St. Louis 2018, talks about this year's fair and its return to the Gateway Arch.</p>

<p>Samantha Fischer of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation discussed the role of the organization moving forward.</p>

<p>Come along with reporter Mary Leonard as she gets a tour of the new visitor's center and museum at the Gateway Arch.</p>

<p>Bogdan Hamilton, Hossam Hassan and Daena Talavera share <span style="color: black;">their love for the sport of fencing and their hopes for the 2018 National Championships as the events get underway in their home city.</span></p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Bill Freivogel, Barbara Smith and Greg Magarian discuss recent SCOTUS activity as the session comes to a close.</p>

<p>Fulbright scholar and Cave Canem fellow Aaron Coleman writes, teaches and translates poetry. He talks about his craft and his book “Threat Come Close.” </p>

<p style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: black;">Rivers have never been static things – least of all the mighty Mississippi. But its recent volatility, combined with continued commercial development in regional floodplains, has many concerned.</span></p>

<p>Three St. Louis-area residents whose areas of expertise shed light on the real-life impacts of evolving federal practices discuss the local ramifications.</p>

<p>The names of St. Louis Cardinals baseball players who are revered as heroes by many are often not even on the radar of younger fans. Author Ed Wheatley hopes to change that.</p>

<p><em>The history of the region’s closed streets comes into sharp focus in the latest episode of St. Louis Public Radio’s “We Live Here” podcast.</em></p>

<p>Amid Pride month, our local LGBTQ community is mourning several losses. Mental health is a concern among LGBTQ individuals and Steph Perkins, Curtis Galloway and Emily Klamer discuss the issues and recommend resources.</p>

<p style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: black;">National freight volume is expected to grow significantly over the next 30 years </span><span style="color: black;">according to regional leaders who want to ensure that St. Louis captures a share of the increase.</span></p>

<p>Bill Littlefield talks about his upcoming retirement from hosting NPR's Saturday morning sports program "Only A Game" for 25 years. </p>

<p>A recent survey of more than 20,000 U.S. adults suggests that most Americans struggle with loneliness, and it’s an issue that has serious health implications. Local experts Amy Bertschausen, Elizabeth Sergel and Dixie Meyer discuss its increasing impact across generations.</p>

<p>Timothy O'Leary talks about the highlights of his time at Opera Theatre of St. Louis prior to his move to the Washington National Opera.</p>

<p>Film director Michael Beattie and Alan McFarland, a descendant of Robert Campbell, traveled to St. Louis from Northern Ireland for this week’s North American premiere and discussion of the documentary “Robert Campbell, Mountain Man.” They also talked about Campbell's life on Monday's <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> with host Don Marsh.</p>

<p>On Monday's <em>St. Louis on the Air,</em> host Don Marsh spoke with Joan Lipkin and Carol Swartout Klein about a play debuting in St. Louis titled "26 Pebbles."</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talks about a creative collaboration between a nationally known playwright and a group of women incarcerated in Vandalia, Missouri.</p>

<p>On Friday's <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, host Don Marsh talked with St. Louis Public Radio reporter Ryan Delaney. They discussed Delaney's recent investigation into the impact of demolition at the NGA site on students and staff at nearby Gateway Elementary School.</p>

<p>On Friday's <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, host Don Marsh discussed this week's headlines involving local developer Paul McKee. St. Louis Public Radio's Maria Altman and Rachel Lippmann joined the conversation to offer analysis.</p>