Episodios

  • St. Louis’ autistic community rebuke Trump for calling autism ‘horrible, horrible crisis’

    St. Louis’ autistic community rebuke Trump for calling autism ‘horrible, horrible crisis’
    Oct 4 2025
    It’s been a week since President Donald Trump conducted a press conference where, among other things, he promoted a highly disputed link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism. But while most of the news coverage focused on Trump’s fixation on what causes the neurological disorder, St. Louis’ autistic community and its allies were struck by how the GOP president characterized autism “a horrible, horrible crisis.”
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    14 m
  • What’s the future of mass transit in St. Louis? BiState’s Taulby Roach has some ideas

    What’s the future of mass transit in St. Louis? BiState’s Taulby Roach has some ideas
    Oct 4 2025
    On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, BiState’s Taulby Roach talks about the demise of the Green Line MetroLink plan – and why bus rapid transit could be a boon for St. Louis at a fraction of the cost. Roach also explained how BiState works, and also delved into whether it could expand to other parts of the region.
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    27 m
  • A smoke sesh inspired Collinsville brothers' hit documentary on competitive birdwatching

    A smoke sesh inspired Collinsville brothers' hit documentary on competitive birdwatching
    Oct 2 2025
    A “Big Year” is a birder’s race against the calendar to identify as many bird species as possible in one year. The new documentary “Listers,” created by two brothers from Collinsville, follows the highs, lows and quirks of that quest — and their newfound appreciation for birdwatching.
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    41 m
  • Tom ‘Papa’ Ray returns for new season of ‘Vintage Vinyl Road Show’

    Tom ‘Papa’ Ray returns for new season of ‘Vintage Vinyl Road Show’
    Oct 1 2025
    Over 40 years ago, Tom “Papa” Ray helped open Vintage Vinyl, one of America’s last independent record stores. In 2020, Ray started production on a docuseries made for television called “Papa Ray’s Vintage Vinyl Roadshow.” The show’s second season premieres on Nine PBS this Saturday, Oct. 4. Ray shares how he went from selling records at Soulard Market to traveling the world to interview record store owners, vinyl enthusiasts, and musicians.
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    24 m
  • ‘I Voted’ sticker contest in STL County focuses on sixth- through 12th graders

    ‘I Voted’ sticker contest in STL County focuses on sixth- through 12th graders
    Oct 1 2025
    St. Louis County Library and the St. Louis County Board of Elections are inviting students in grades 6-12 to participate in their second “I Voted” sticker contest with a new “Future Voter” category. SLCL Director Kristen Sorth and St. Louis County Board of Elections Public Information Officer Kate Springer discuss the focus on youth, contest rules and how to enter. The contest runs through 5 p.m., October 17.
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    16 m
  • Missouri Gov. Kehoe activates National Guard to assist ICE agents

    Missouri Gov. Kehoe activates National Guard to assist ICE agents
    Oct 1 2025
    The Missouri National Guard is now assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Gov. Mike Kehoe says 15 Guard members will help with administrative and logistical work at ICE processing facilities. STLPR politics correspondent Jason Rosenbaum explains what this means — and how it differs from troop operations in Los Angeles and Chicago.
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    11 m
  • Legal Roundtable: Fraud case against STL developers dropped, redistricting fights loom, more

    Legal Roundtable: Fraud case against STL developers dropped, redistricting fights loom, more
    Sep 30 2025
    Years of complaints from tenants has led to multiple lawsuits against the developers behind Lux Living, Asprient Properties and STL CityWide. But federal fraud charges looming over Sid Chakraverty, his brother, Vic Alston, and their accountant, Shijing “Poppy” Cao were abruptly dropped this summer. On this episode of the Legal Roundtable, our panel of expert attorneys discuss the case, which raises questions about the definition of fraud, the unusual personal intervention of U.S. Attorney Thomas Albus, and the role of Brad Bondi, the brother of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. The panel also discusses whether a public referendum could throw a wrench in Missouri Republicans’ efforts to redraw state congressional districts, and more.
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    50 m
  • A St. Louis-based company invites high school students to consider a career in construction

    A St. Louis-based company invites high school students to consider a career in construction
    Sep 30 2025
    Almost half of skilled trade workers are nearing retirement. ConstructReach aims to fill that imminent gap by providing young people with training and skills for careers in construction. CEO and founder Paul Robinson discusses the challenges facing the construction industry, the job landscape for young professionals and the mission of his organization.
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    21 m