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3 new restaurants to check out in June

<p>On Wednesday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, two staff members from Sauce Magazine joined host Don Marsh to talk about new restaurants in and around Forest Park, as well as their favorite patios.</p>

Jun 6, 201814 min

St. Louis Public Radio reporter/newscaster Wayne Pratt discusses Bayer's new ownership of Monsanto

<p>On Wednesday's <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, host Don Marsh discussed this week's news that Bayer is acquiring longtime St. Louis-based company Monsanto. Joining him for the discussion was St. Louis Public Radio reporter/newscaster Wayne Pratt.</p>

Jun 6, 201815 min

Missourian, Broadway actor Taylor Louderman shares journey from ‘Annie’ at age 10 to Tony nomination

<p>Producer Alex Heuer talked with Boubon, Missouri, native Taylor Louderman about her upbringing and recent Tony Award nomination.</p>

Jun 6, 201819 min

Stages St. Louis has frank conversations on marriage in ‘I Do! I Do’ musical

<p>Host Don Marsh talks to actors Corinne Melançon, Steve Isom and Stages St. Louis associate producer, Andrew Kuhlman, about stages' "I Do! I Do!" production. </p>

Jun 5, 201823 min

Changing needs, strategies in foster care as number of children in Missouri’s system increases

<p>Ryan Dowis of Cornerstones of Care and Melanie Scheetz of the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition joined Tuesday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> to discuss current challenges facing the region’s most vulnerable youth and those who care for them.</p>

Jun 5, 201826 min

It has been this bad, says author, historian Jon Meacham in latest book, ‘Soul of America’

<p>Host Don Marsh talks to author and historian Jon Meacham about Meacham's latest book, "Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels." </p>

Jun 4, 201853 min

Special coverage of Mike Parson's inauguration as governor of Missouri

<p>A special live edition of <em>St. Louis on the Air </em>included host Don Marsh in conversation with guests surrounding the swearing-in of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson.</p>

Jun 1, 201837 min

Locally based Wee Heavies sing in ‘St. Louis on the Air’ studio ahead of concert at Sheldon

<p>St. Louis Public Radio contributor Charlie McDonald talks to locally based Wee Heavies band members. </p>

Jun 1, 201828 min

Behind the Headlines: Discussion of Greitens’ resignation announcement

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Host Don Marsh talks to St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippmann about Eric Greitens' resignation as Missouri governor. </span></p>

Jun 1, 201811 min

Ferguson Starbucks manager calls company-wide anti-bias training ‘thought provoking’

<p>Host Don Marsh talks to St. Louis Public Radio reporter Ashley Lisenby about Starbuck's nationwide biases training.</p>

Jun 1, 201810 min

Time to mourn, time to dance as local cloggers reflect on Emily Webb’s legacy

<p>Emily Webb (1976-2018), a beloved wife and mother, began clogging as a young girl in St. Charles, Missouri. Family members and fellow cloggers joined <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> this week in remembrance of her love for the American folk dance and her influence on the local clogging community.</p>

May 31, 201816 min

St. Louis veterans speak up about war experiences; exhibit to open at Soldiers Memorial this fall

<p>Host Don Marsh spoke with staff from the Missouri Historical Society and a St. Louis-area veteran about documenting veterans' stories orally.</p>

May 31, 201821 min

Legal Roundtable analyzes Missouri governor's sudden resignation

<p>Host Don Marsh talked with legal experts about the resignation of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens.</p>

May 30, 201850 min

Special edition of 'St. Louis on the Air' as Greitens resigns

<p><em>St. Louis on the Air</em> host Don Marsh talked with St. Louis Public Radio political reporters and other guests in the wake of Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' sudden announcement.</p>

May 29, 201856 min

Political parties vs. the people: How effective is the two-party system?

<p>Host Don Marsh talks about the structure and function of political parties and party leadership in the United States. </p>

May 29, 201828 min

A look at the research behind implicit biases with Wash U professor Calvin Lai

<p>As that training got underway on Tuesday, <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> host Don Marsh talked with Washington University’s <a href="https://psychweb.wustl.edu/lai" data-cke-saved-href="https://psychweb.wustl.edu/lai" data-mce-= "">Calvin Lai</a>, who is the director of research for<a href= "https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/aboutus.html" data-cke-saved-href= "https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/aboutus.html" data-mce-= ""> Project Implicit</a>.</p>

May 29, 201821 min

WBEZ report finds inadequate housing options for prisoners with disabilities in Illinois

<p>Host Don Marsh talks with WBEZ criminal justice reporter Shannon Heffernan about how the state of Illinois regularly keeps prisoners with disabilities because of inadequate options for housing.</p>

May 25, 20187 min

‘Aircraft Carrier’ film takes viewers aboard the USS Ronald Reagan

<p>Host Don Marsh talks with writer, director and producer Mark Krenzien about the IMAX film “Aircraft Carrier: Guardian of the Seas,” which takes place on the heavily restricted USS Ronald Reagan.</p>

May 25, 201817 min

Behind the Headlines: This week's news involving Gov. Eric Greitens

<p>St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh talked with reporters Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies about this week's news concerning Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens.</p>

May 25, 201823 min

NFL national anthem ‘standing’ policy highlights decades of protests by black athletes

<p>Sports sociologist Harry Edwards talks about the history of protesting in sports and of present-day protests during NFL games.</p>

May 24, 201810 min

Latest ‘We Live Here’ episode puts spotlight on habitability, eviction issues affecting local renters

<p>On Thursday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, host Don Marsh talked with <em>We Live Here</em> co-host/producer Tim Lloyd about legal issues that are especially relevant for renters on a local level and how several attorneys are working on their behalf to try and change things.</p>

May 24, 201811 min

Understanding Ramadan with 3 members of the local Muslim community

<p>Host Don Marsh talks to local Muslims about how they observe the holy month of Ramadan and all of its nuances. </p>

May 24, 201827 min

St. Louis region home to some 8,500 camp opportunities helping kids make the most of summertime

<p>Joining Wednesday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> for a conversation about the many summer programming options for children in Missouri and Illinois were Allie Cicotte, Mary Rogers and Vicki Lang.</p>

May 23, 201827 min

Susan Graham returns to St. Louis, takes on title role in Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ ‘Regina’

<p>Susan Graham, James Morris and Susanna Phillips joined <em>St. Louis on the Air </em>host Don Marsh on Wednesday's show to discuss the production.</p>

May 23, 201821 min

Living healthy, fulfilling lives as Americans age

<p><em>St. Louis on the Air</em> host Don Marsh talks about addressing a number of issues related to aging. </p>

May 22, 201832 min

‘Even in his priesthood, some reviled him’: Effort to canonize 19th-century African-American priest moves forward

<p>On Tuesday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, Bishop Joseph Perry joined host Don Marsh to discuss the effort to canonize Fr. Augustus Tolton, who is considered to have been the first African-American priest in the United States. Ordained in 1886, the former slave was born near Hannibal, Missouri, and ministered in both Quincy and Chicago.</p>

May 22, 201816 min

Care anywhere: The evolving state of telehealth care

<p>On Monday's <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, local experts in telehealth care Dr. Jennifer Wessels, Colleen Berding and Melissa Douglass addressed some of the latest developments within the growing field.</p>

May 21, 201826 min

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis returns to Forest Park, takes modern approach to ‘Romeo and Juliet’

<p>Host Don Marsh talked with the new executive director of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis and with the director of "Romeo and Juliet," returning to Forest Park in June.</p>

May 21, 201821 min

Wrapping up Missouri legislative session, special session awaits

<p>Host Don Marsh talked with St. Louis Public Radio reporters Marshall Griffin and Jo Mannies about the Missouri legislative session and looked ahead to the special session.</p>

May 18, 201823 min

STLPR’s drone takes flight, enhances news coverage

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">St. Louis Public Radio data and visual journalist Brent Jones talks to host Don Marsh about how the station is using a drone to enhance news coverage.</span></p>

May 18, 20189 min

From Wash U debate to controversy, following up with Shiloh resident, 'red sweater guy' Ken Bone

<p>St. Louis Public Radio contributor John Larson talks to media sensation Ken Bone, a.k.a "red sweater guy."</p>

May 18, 201816 min

A look at leading cause of accidental death for toddlers – and how to prevent it

<p>Joining host Don Marsh for a <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> conversation on Thursday about pool safety, particularly for young children, were Emily Wujcik, Stephe McCormick, Birch McMullin and Lisa McMullin.</p>

May 17, 201820 min

Scientist Temple Grandin encourages kids to create, imagine in book for young readers

<p>Host Don Marsh talked with Temple Grandin in advance of her appearance at the St. Louis County Library.</p>

May 17, 201828 min

Starkloff Disability Institute seeks to expand career opportunities for high school students

<p>Host Don Marsh talks about efforts designed to inspire high school students with disabilities to explore vast career options.</p>

May 16, 201832 min

Sound Bites: Lona’s Lil Eats gets some big attention

<p>Lona Luo, originally from rural China, joined <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> host Don Marsh and Sauce Magazine’s Matt Sorrell for a conversation about the success of her restaurant, Lona’s Lil Eats.</p>

May 16, 201817 min

From helmets to courtesy to critical mass: A conversation about bike safety in St. Louis

<p style="line-height: 115%;">On Tuesday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, host Don Marsh led a conversation on the topic of bike safety in light of the recent arrival of the bright yellow and green bikes around town and the presence of more cyclists in general on local streets as temperatures climb. Joining the conversation were Taylor March, advocacy and education manager for Trailnet; St. Louis Public Radio digital reporter Kae Petrin; Sam Sadle, director of strategic development for LimeBike; and Lori Winkler, an injury-prevention nurse and coordinator of Safe Kids St. Louis at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.</p>

May 15, 201825 min

Analysis: This week’s dramatic shift in the Greitens case

<p>Joining host Don Marsh on Tuesday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air </em>to unpack the developments of the past 24 hours were St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippmann, former Missouri Supreme Court chief justice Michael Wolff and St. Louis Public Radio reporter Jason Rosenbaum.</p>

May 15, 201823 min

‘Dust bowl’ created by NGA project demolition blamed for sickening kids, teachers

<p>Host Don Marsh talks with Ryan Delaney and Maria Altman about this two-part investigation and about the latest news concerning construction of the new NGA West Headquarters.</p>

May 14, 201815 min

St. Louisan, bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld discusses book of short stories, TV series

<p>Host Don Marsh talks with St. Louis author Curtis Sittenfeld about her book of short stories, "You Think It, I'll Say It."</p>

May 14, 201832 min

River Styx staff, local writers anticipate magazine’s 100th issue

<p>River Styx editor Jason Lee Brown and writer Adrian Todd Zuniga discussed the magazine’s 2018 Literary Feast on Friday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> in conversation with host Don Marsh.</p>

May 11, 201820 min

An update on the Greitens trial with jury selection underway

<p>St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippmann joined <em>St. Louis on the Air </em>host Don Marsh from the courthouse.</p>

May 11, 201810 min

Remembering longtime evening host Gerry Rohde

<p>On Friday's <em>St. Louis on the Air,</em> host Don Marsh talked with several St. Louis Public Radio and Washington University colleagues who worked closely with Gerry Rohde, who passed away earlier in the week.</p>

May 11, 201817 min

A look at the process of jury selection as Greitens trial looms

<p>Susan <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word= "McGraugh">McGraugh</span>, professor of law and supervisor of the Criminal Defense Clinic at Saint Louis University, talks to <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> host Don Marsh about the <span data-scaytid="15" data-scayt_word= "voire">voire</span> dire process.</p>

May 10, 201818 min

A conversation with celebrated jazz vocalist Denise Thimes as her Mother’s Day concert approaches

<p>On Thursday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, host Don Marsh talked with jazz great Denise Thimes about her Mother's Day benefit concert, which is set for Sunday evening at the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Touhill Performing Arts Center.</p>

May 10, 201821 min

We Live Here: Nuisance laws in Maplewood take center stage amid federal lawsuit

<p>Host Don Marsh talks with <em>We Live Here</em> co-producer/host Kameel Stanley about the latest episode of the podcast.</p>

May 10, 20188 min

Chase Park Plaza value tops that of 29 St. Louis neighborhoods, highlights opportunity, disparity

<p>Host Don Marsh talks with Jack Grone, editor of McPherson, about disparities and opportunities highlighted in his recent reporting about development incentives awarded to the Chase Park Plaza.</p>

May 9, 201827 min

Slaying Dragons theatrical troupe sets the stage to address mental health stigmas

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Host Don Marsh talks about how the Slaying Dragons <span style= "font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style= "color: black;">theatrical troupe uses dramas to remove the stigma of mental and emotional illness. </span></span></span></p>

May 9, 201821 min

Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis celebrates art, influence of playwright

<p>Host Don Marsh discusses some of the highlights of this year’s lineup in celebration of the third annual <a href= "https://www.twstl.org/">Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis</a></p>

May 8, 201823 min

‘Whether you’re 100 or ten, you’ve lived through some good Cardinals times,’ says Benjamin Hochman

<p>On Tuesday's <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, Don Marsh talked with sports columnist and author Benjamin Hochman about his new book, "The Big 50: St. Louis Cardinals."</p>

May 8, 201825 min

Talking with Tanzina Vega who takes on new role as ‘The Takeaway’ host

<p>Host Don Marsh talked with Tanzina Vega, the new host of "The Takeaway."</p>

May 7, 201822 min