St. Louis on the Air

<p>On Thursday's <em>St. Louis on the Air,</em> Bob Baker, founder and director of the Improv Comedy Cabaret, Ken Haller, Saint Louis University professor and pediatrician, and John Larson, St. Louis Public Radio operations and program manager and author of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Just-Say-Yes-Optimistic-Entrepreneurs/dp/1453840664">“Just Say Yes: An Optimistic Guide for Entrepreneurs,”</a> joined host Don Marsh in studio to discuss how improv skills can help you in the workplace.</p>

<p>Local historian NiNi Harris is the author of 14 volumes focused on the Gateway City’s history and architecture. She joined Thursday’s <em>St. Louis on the </em><em>Air</em> to share highlights from her latest published work, “This Used to Be St. Louis.”</p>

<p>On Wedensday's <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, international journalist and St. Louis native Daniel Estrin talked with host Don Marsh in front of a live audience at St. Louis Public Radio. During the special broadcast, audience members asked questions about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict as well as other topics.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talks with Rev. F. Willis Johnson on <em>St. Louis on the Air </em>about his timeas the pastor of Wellspring Church in downtown Ferguson. </p>

<p>On Tuesday's <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, St. Louis Public Radio political reporters Marshall Griffin and Jo Mannies joined host Don Marsh to discuss new Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's Monday evening address.</p>

<p>Don Marsh talks to Benjamin Ola Akande, senior adviser to the chancellor and director of the Africa initiative at Washington University tasked with bringing the university’s various research and projects in Africa under one umbrella.</p>

<p>On Monday's <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, host Don Marsh talked with local teen Ngone Seck, who moved to the U.S. about five years ago and graduated at the head of her class at Riverview Gardens High School this spring. She has now landed a full-ride scholarship to Washington University. Joining the conversation were St. Louis Public Radio reporter Nancy Fowler and College Bound academic coach Liliana Mora.</p>

<p>Tom Stockman, a self-described movie geek, joined Friday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> for a look back at the heyday of St. Louis’ drive-in movie theaters, two of which still exist within an hour’s drive of the city.</p>

<p><em>H</em>ost Don Marsh talks to Webster University legal studies professor Anne Geraghty-Rathert about the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple on religious grounds.</p>

<p>Producer Alex Heuer talks to Olivia Lahs-Gonzales, director of the Sheldon Art Galleries, about the Sheldon Art Galleries' "Golf the Galleries: Artist-Designed Mini Golf" exhibit. </p>

<p>On Thursday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, host Don Marsh offered listeners a sneak peek at the new exhibit "Muny Memories," which explores the century-old Muny from many different perspectives. Joining him for the discussion was curator Sharon Smith.</p>

<p>On Thursday’s episode of <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, host Don Marsh spoke with <em>We Live Here</em> co-host/producer Kameel Stanley about the podcast’s latest episode “The Segregation Myth-buster.”</p>

<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>

<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>

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

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

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

<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>

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

<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>

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

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

<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>

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

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

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

<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>

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

<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>

<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>

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

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

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

<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>

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

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

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>