St. Louis on the Air

<p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 115%;"> UMSL criminologists Lee Slocum and Finn Esbensen discussed a variety of safety issues that students and teachers deal with daily on Tuesday's <em>St. Louis on the Air.</em></p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talked to Jeff Clements, president of American Promise, and Megan Green, alderwoman of St. Louis’ <span data-scaytid="11" data-scayt_word= "15th">15th</span> Ward, about an election financing reform which could result in a proposal for a <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="28th">28th</span> amendment to the U.S. Constitution..</p>

<p>SLU soccer stand-out Saadiq Mohammed (at left) and local attorney Javad Khazaeli talked with <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> host Don Marsh about how they’ve been impacted by recent shifts in U.S. policy.</p>

<p>Thousands of miles separate St. Louis, Missouri, from Dortmund, Germany, but when it comes to immigration and refugee resettlement, the two cities aren’t so far apart. Immigration scholars Jorg Ploger, Adriano Udani and Florian Sichling joined <em>St. Louis on the Air </em>host Don Marsh to discuss the incorporation of immigrants and refugees into their respective communities.</p>

<p>On Friday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, Jessica Mefford-Miller joined host Don Marsh to discuss key features of the “<a href="http://www.metrostlouis.org/reimagined/">Metro Reimagined</a>” study that Metro Transit has released.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh went behind the headlines to discuss the issues raised by Sinclair Broadcast Group's statement regarding "fake news" that led to public outcry.</p>

<p>Catherine Werner, director of sustainability in St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson’s office, joins host Don Marsh for a conversation focused on the city’s latest initiatives related to climate action and urban ecology leading up to Earth Day.</p>

<p>On Thursday's <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>,<em> </em>STLPR’s Lindsay Toler and local musician Paige Alyssa discussed the broad spectrum of musical styles demonstrated among the local groups who entered this year’s competition.</p>

<p><em>Longtime St. Louisans (from left) Mike Jones, Jamala Rogers and Virvus Jones joined Wednesday’s show to reflect on the impact of what occurred on April 4, 1968.</em></p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talked with Catherine Klene and Matt Sorrell of Sauce Magazine about the best new St. Louis restaurants in to try in April.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh spoke with Gwen Moore of the Missouri Historical Society about "#1 in Civil Rights: The African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis." The exhibit closes April 15.</p>

<p>Sonja Perryman has found her niche at the intersection of storytelling and public health. She stopped by the <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> studio to discuss her experience in a changing entertainment industry while visiting St. Louis to speak at Webster University.</p>

<p>On Monday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, listeners heard host Don Marsh in conversation with bestselling novelist Anna Quindlen. She was in town last week for a book-signing event presented by St. Louis County Library, and Marsh interviewed her on stage before an audience of more than 200 people.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talked with STLPR reporter Chad Davis and Marcus Wilson, a local YMCA director, about using basketball to teach life lessons.</p>

<p>On Friday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, Washington University Libraries manuscripts curator Joel Minor joined host Don Marsh to share his impressions of Gass, who passed away in December at the age of 93 and will be celebrated at public events next week on the campus where he taught for many years.</p>

<p>The Redbirds have 161 games yet to go this year, and longtime sports writer Rob Rains says the team is looking stronger than it was a year ago. He discusses some of the question marks ahead of the Cardinals in the coming months with <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> host Don Marsh.</p>

<p>On Thursday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, host Don Marsh discussed what makes the “<a href= "https://www.dancestlouis.org/new-dance-horizons-vi/">New Dance Horizons VI: Live at the Grandel</a>” event particularly unique with guests Brian Eno and Terence Marling.</p>

<p>Our monthly Sound Bites segment, produced in partnership with Sauce Magazine, was about recipes and tips for successful and flavorful Indian dishes.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh discussed current issues pertaining to the law with the panel of legal experts. </p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talked with CPA Lance Weiss recent tax law changes and about filing 2017 state and federal tax returns.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talks to Mark Fuchs, hydrologist with the National Weather Service, about the increase of rainfall in the region.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talks about the Council on American Islamic Relations-Missouri's annual art exhibit showcasing local Muslim talent. </p>

<p>The city’s high rate of violent crime remains a key challenge along with the need to rebuild trust with citizens in the wake of protests. Both issues loomed large on Monday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> as John Hayden discussed his leadership of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department the past three months.</p>

<p>St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippman joined <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> host Don Marsh to give an update on the Missouri governor's felony invasion of privacy case.</p>

<p>Eli Chen joined Friday's <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> to talk about how the observations Egyptologists and art historians have made from CT scans are challenging some long-held beliefs about how ancient Egyptians prepared dead bodies. </p>

<p>Belleville News-Democrat reporter Joe Bustos joined <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> host Don Marsh for a discussion of this week’s primary election results in Illinois.</p>

<p>Franck Goddio described what coming across the underwater remains of an ancient city was like on this week’s <em>St. Louis on the Air </em>in conversation with host Don Marsh and Lisa <span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word= "Çakmak">Çakmak</span>, associate curator of ancient art at the Saint Louis Art Museum.</p>

<p>On Thursday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, host Don Marsh discussed the films with the festival’s founder, Wilmetta Toliver-Diallo, an assistant dean in the College of Arts & Sciences and senior lecturer in African and African-American Studies, and French filmmaker and activist Rokhaya Diallo.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talked with Auditor Nicole Galloway about what her job entails, her ongoing audit of the City of St. Louis and they addressed the mood in Jefferson City as Gov. Eric Greitens’ felony invasion of privacy trial is set to get underway May 14.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talks about how people can deal with issues of grief and unaddressed issues for people nearing the end of their lives. </p>

<h4>Host Don Marsh talked with the J Street president Jeremy Ben-Ami and Rabbi Jim Bennett about being “pro-Israel and pro-peace.”</h4>

<p>“Magical” is one word that Jeff Pottinger used to sum up his and his music students' unforgettable experience last week in Italy. He discussed meeting the pope on Tuesday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em> with host Don Marsh along with two SLUH students – alto saxophonist Emanuel Parker and flutist Bryce Van Bree – who also joined the conversation after returning home from their travels.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talks about identifying, addressing and preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.</p>

<p>During Monday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air, p</em>roducer Alex Heuer spoke with Emanuele Berry, formerly of St. Louis Public Radio and now a producer for Gimlet’s “<a href= "https://www.gimletmedia.com/the-nod">The Nod</a>,” about her interest in Baker’s life and legacy.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talks with local students involved in a myriad of causes they are passionate about to discuss youth’s role in activism.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talked with St. Louis Public Radio reporters Ryan Delaney and Chad Davis about student protests and arming teachers.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talked with actress and singer Mandy Gonzalez about her career, starring in "Hamilton" and upcoming performance in St. Louis.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talks with Gianna Jacobsen, the publisher of the non-profit literary journal headquartered in St. Louis.</p>

<p>St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jason Rosenbaum gives a update on Gov. Eric Greitens' legal and political status. The GOP chief executive was indicted last month on felony invasion of privacy charges.</p>

<p>St. <em>Louis on the Air</em> host Don Marsh on Thursday for a conversation all about those that sailed the seas centuries ago and in more contemporary times.</p>

<p>On Thursday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, host Don Marsh discussed Neighborhoods United for Change, an initiative of the St. Louis Association of Community Organizations, with three engaged citizens.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh discussed the history and work of the 15 orders of Catholic Sisters in the St. Louis region.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talked with Holly Edgell and Ashley Lisenby about Sharing America, a collaboration based in St. Louis and funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting that covers the intersection of race, identity and culture.</p>

<p><em>St. Louis resident Kea Wilson, director of community engagement for Strong Towns, discusses her hopes to help improve safety for all road users.</em></p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talks with leaders of the Missouri Historical Society about recent changes at the institution, including the rebranding initiative and expansion efforts.</p>

<p>On Monday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, host Don Marsh talked with three local Army veterans about that growing force and about how St. Louis’ student veterans are collaborating as they plan for this year’s <a href= "https://sites.wustl.edu/wuvets/2018/02/26/student-veterans-week-2018/"> Student Veterans Week</a> festivities set to begin March 17.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talked with Washington University biology professor Erik Herzog about the effects of Daylight Saving Time.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh spoke with St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jason Rosenbaum about the latest news involving the indictment and political ramifications of Gov. Greteins affair and alleged illegal activity.</p>

<p>On Friday’s <em>St. Louis on the Air</em>, United Steelworkers Local 1899 president Dan Simmons joined host Don Marsh to discuss the news that up to 500 workers will return to work at the steel mill around which the town was built.</p>

<p>Host Don Marsh talks with Saint Louis University's Stephen Howard and UMSL Chancellor Tom George about health insurance giant Cigna agreeing to purchase the St. Louis-based pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts.</p>