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    The St. Louis on the Air podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in staying informed about the happenings in St. Louis and beyond. Hosted by Sarah Fenske, this show offers a wide variety of topics that are engaging, informative, and thought-provoking. Fenske's interviewing skills are impeccable, allowing her guests to shine while also digging deeper into important questions. As a St. Louis native and resident, this show has become a cornerstone of my daily life.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its wide scope of coverage. From interviews with local musicians to discussions about important social issues, The St. Louis on the Air podcast covers a broad range of topics that appeal to a diverse audience. Fenske's positive but penetrating interviewing style allows guests to share their perspectives while also challenging them when necessary. This creates a dynamic and engaging listening experience.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is Fenske's ability to bring in voices and perspectives from various backgrounds. She showcases different viewpoints and allows guests to share their expertise on each topic discussed. This not only adds depth to the conversations but also provides listeners with a well-rounded understanding of the subject matter.

    Furthermore, I appreciate how The St. Louis on the Air podcast keeps me up to date on what's happening in my community. The short segmented episodes allow me to curate my own topics based on my interests, ensuring that I stay informed about issues that matter to me. Whether it's local news or cultural events, this podcast helps me feel connected and knowledgeable about my own city.

    While it's hard to find any major drawbacks with this podcast, one minor downside might be the occasional lack of depth on certain topics due to time constraints. Given that each episode covers multiple subjects, there may be times when I wish there was more in-depth exploration or further discussion on specific issues. However, considering the wide breadth of coverage provided by this podcast, it's understandable that time limitations come into play.

    In conclusion, The St. Louis on the Air podcast is a superb resource for anyone interested in staying informed about local news, culture, and social issues. Sarah Fenske's interviewing skills are top-notch, and her positive yet penetrating style creates an engaging listening experience. Whether you're a St. Louis native or not, this podcast offers a diverse range of topics and perspectives that will keep you informed and entertained. I highly recommend giving it a listen and becoming a listener for life.



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    Missouri Attorney General Hanaway's agenda includes fighting crime and restricting abortion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 21:45


    Just over a month into her new role as Missouri's attorney general, Catherine Hanaway is outlining her priorities — focusing on fighting crime and defending the state's abortion laws. A former Missouri House speaker, U.S. attorney and chair of Husch Blackwell, Hanaway discusses her agenda and the case to remove St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery.

    Missouri Rep. Graves leads bipartisan push to overhaul FEMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 28:57


    Missouri's Republican and Democratic elected officials have been underwhelmed by the federal response to the May 16 tornado in St. Louis. And at least one member of Missouri's congressional delegation, Republican U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, said the problems he sees this year aren't new – and should prompt lawmakers to overhaul the disaster response agency. The Tarkio Republican talks about his bipartisan legislation to overhaul FEMA on the “Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.”

    Not your average ghost tour — 'Voices at Bellefontaine' looks to educate, not scare

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 27:45


    There are a multitude of stories waiting to be discovered at the historic, 175 year old Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. The annual event “Voices at Bellefontaine” brings new life to the stories of those buried and memorialized there. In collaboration with theatre company Hawthorne Players, Bellefontaine puts on the outdoor theatrical experience throughout the cemetery grounds. Cemetery chronicler Dan Fuller and writer/director Larry Marsh talk with producer Darrious Varner about the lives of notable people buried at the cemetery, how their stories are rediscovered, and how Voices at Bellefontaine uses theatrical elements to preserve such history.

    The Lemp family history is dogged by death. A new book tracks the rise of its beer empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 22:46


    The story of the Lemp beer dynasty still holds sway in St. Louis, but it's the tragedies, suicides — and a supposedly haunted mansion — that have made the family name infamous. But there is so much more to the Lemp family than tragedy. A new book, “Adam Lemp and Western Brewery,” has uncovered records that give us a better picture of what it took to build that beer dynasty, and provides new hints of the dysfunction behind the scenes. We talk about the Lemps with the book's author, historian Chris Naffziger, and Amanda Clark, a public historian and See STL Tours Manager at the Missouri Historical Society.

    Students report greater focus and ‘more social conversations' after Missouri cellphone ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 23:15


    Missouri passed legislation earlier this year that requires school districts to adopt a cellphone policy that limits usage during the school day. STLPR education reporter Hiba Ahmad and two student journalists from Rockwood Summit High School discuss how the school and its students have adapted to the policy so far.

    ‘American Skyjacker' brings one of St. Louis' wildest true-crime tales to the big screen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 26:02


    In 1972, Martin McNally hijacked American Airlines Flight 119 out of St. Louis Lambert International Airport – and years of chaos ensued. His story inspired the 2020 true crime podcast “American Skyjacker.” Now, a feature documentary film of the same name premieres in St. Louis on Friday, Oct.17 at Ronnie's Cinema. St. Louis on the Air producer Danny Wicentowski's 2017 cover story for the Riverfront Times first brought McNally's story to the attention of filmmakers Eli Kooris and Josh Shaffer. Wicentowski and Kooris break down the ins and outs of the notorious skyjacking, and what it took to transform it into a film.

    How the Missouri Historical Society's ‘I am St. Louis' campaign is building civic pride

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 49:44


    Research shows that when people form strong emotional bonds with their home, communities experience greater economic growth, recover faster from natural disasters and foster deeper connection and meaning among residents. The Missouri Historical Society's “I am St. Louis” campaign seeks to do just that. President and CEO Jody Sowell, alongside STLPR lead producer Luis Antonio Perez, share what they love about St. Louis — and how confronting the city's darker chapters helps us better understand and approach the challenges we face today.

    Ongoing St. Louis strike could damage Boeing's reputation, WashU labor expert says

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 26:03


    The approximately 3,200 unionized Boeing machinists in the St. Louis area have been on strike since August 4 in pursuit of better wages and benefits. The strike has been compared to the one in the Pacific Northwest in the fall of 2024, though it has not garnered as much national attention. Labor expert and Washington University Professor Jake Rosenfeld discusses how the strike may play out and whether it will have an impact on future labor disputes nationwide.

    Lance Shockley will be executed Tuesday. Unlike most states, a judge ordered his death

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 23:44


    Rejecting calls for mercy from opponents of the death penalty, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Monday that Lance Shockley's execution will be carried out as planned at 6 p.m. Tuesday. We sit down with Mary Fox, coordinator of the Death Penalty Abolition Program with the Archdiocese of St. Louis, and Heidi Moore of Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty, to react to Kehoe's announcement and to discuss the law that allowed a judge to singlehandedly sentence Shockley to death.

    St. Louis doom metal band Fister releases new album ‘Graceless'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 25:16


    For 16 years, St. Louis band Fister has brought their own brand of heavy metal doom to fans across the world. Their latest album, “Graceless,” was released last month under bassist Kenny Snarzyk's record label Possession Press. Snarzyk shares the keys to Fister's success, how their music and the metal scene has evolved over the years as well as their affinity for storytelling.

    These songs from St. Louis artists will ease you through those end-of-summer woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 25:11


    October's new music round up is for those experiencing end-of-summer woes. Experimental jazz hits from the mad genius world of Mad Keys and Kaelin Ellis on “Citrus Punch” and Russo & Co.'s country cruisin' song “Key West of the Midwest” are two tracks that will give your Fall 2025 playlist a fresh summery vibe. Musician and artist development coach Muhammad “Mvstermind” Austin, producer and music show originator Miya Norfleet, and host Elaine Cha break down their top picks in this anniversary edition of new music by artists in or from St. Louis. Check out our “St. Louis on the Air” Spotify playlist here: new music round up playlist.

    In 'Soul on Fire,' John O'Leary takes St. Louis and his story of survival to the big screen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 40:19


    In 1987, 9-year-old John O'Leary was playing with matches in his family's garage. In the blink of an eye he was fighting for his life at St. Louis Children's Hospital with severe burns on 90% of his body. After years of rehabilitation and healing, O'Leary has shared his story to motivate thousands of people around the world. He has also written two bestselling books, one of which has now been adapted for the silver screen. O'Leary's biopic “Soul on Fire” premieres in theaters Friday, Oct. 10. In this episode, he discusses the importance of filming in his hometown, bringing big budget filmmaking back to St. Louis, and what it was like to see his story come to life in a brand new way.

    Here's what St. Louis restaurants opened and closed in September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 21:36


    An old favorite sandwich shop returned, many coffee shops opened and downtown St. Louis lost a pizza place of note. STLPR foodies Jessica Rogen and Abby Llorico share what's good in St. Louis' food scene. They also discuss the loss of food magazine, Feast, and how its closure may affect the food and events scene in the region.

    ‘Spooky America' takes young readers on a haunted tour of St. Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 17:32


    Nicki Jacobsmeyer's new book Spooky America: The Ghostly Tales of St. Charles could be just the thing to get the kids in your life into Halloween spirit. Jacobsmeyer takes us inside the new book and shares some of the ghostly experiences people have had on St. Charles' historic Main Street.

    Taiwanese-style moon cakes from St. Louis bakery are almost too pretty to eat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 19:19


    Moon cakes are a traditional treat in many Asian countries that celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. St. Louisans Ray and Leah Yeh, owners and bakers at Foundry Bakery, have their own tradition of creating Taiwanese-style moon cakes: Instagram-worthy pastries whose fillings reflect personal heritage and a commitment to sourcing the best ingredients available from U.S. farmers and purveyors. The Yehs talk about their newest moon cake flavour — jujube, goji berry and walnut — and the role word-of-mouth and key partnerships have played in their products reaching a broad audience locally and nationally.

    ‘We've lost a lot of hope': Granite City steelworkers' futures in limbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 21:38


    The relationship between U.S. Steel and the Granite City Works steel mill has been rocky for years. The company recently announced it would stop sending steel to the plant, then reversed that decision a few weeks later. Now, the plant is safe from closure until 2027, but the local United Steelworkers union is looking beyond that date and planning for an uncertain future. St. Louis Public Radio Metro East reporter Will Bauer explores the ongoing tension over the future of the steel mill, and President of the Granite City United Steelworkers chapter Craig McKey shares his union's goals for the future.

    What to plant now for a colorful, tasty harvest next spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 40:57


    Fall marks the harvest of pumpkins, squash and cabbage. It's also the perfect time to plan for next spring by planting things like garlic, shallot and shrubs. Horticulturists Daria McKelvey of the Missouri Botanical Garden and Eliza Pessereau of University of Missouri Extension discuss autumn planting, how to prepare your garden for winter, and what we can anticipate with fall tree-color this year.

    Bonus Episode: St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery explains himself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 37:36


    For just more than nine months, Alfred Montgomery has led the St. Louis Sheriff's office. He came in with ambitions to make changes — but his tenure has been marked by disputes over spending, controversies around transporting detainees for medical care and even an effort by Missouri's attorney general to remove him from office. Montgomery sat down with STLPR's Brian Munoz for a wide-ranging interview.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 14:22


    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.”

    What's the future of mass transit in St. Louis? BiState's Taulby Roach has some ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 26:41


    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.

    A smoke sesh inspired Collinsville brothers' hit documentary on competitive birdwatching

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 41:22


    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.

    Tom ‘Papa' Ray returns for new season of ‘Vintage Vinyl Road Show'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 24:07


    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.

    ‘I Voted' sticker contest in STL County focuses on sixth- through 12th graders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 15:55


    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.

    Missouri Gov. Kehoe activates National Guard to assist ICE agents

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 11:20


    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.

    Legal Roundtable: Fraud case against STL developers dropped, redistricting fights loom, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 49:41


    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.

    A St. Louis-based company invites high school students to consider a career in construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 20:47


    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.

    131 years later, John Buckner's lynching will be marked in St. Louis County

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 29:35


    John Buckner was lynched in 1894; his body left to hang from a bridge over the Meramec River. More than 130 years later, Buckner's killing is being memorialized through a new historical marker in Buder Park in St. Louis County. Washington University professors Geoff Ward and David Cunningham discuss the role of public memorials and America's history of racial violence, why it has taken years to create a marker for Buckner, and what happened after activists faced pushback when they tried to place his marker in Valley Park in 2023.

    Officials call new NGA campus opening a ‘catalyst' for north St. Louis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 12:27


    After years of construction and planning, Friday marked the opening of the new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency campus in St. Louis. STLPR economic development reporter Kavahn Mansouri was on the scene for the event, along with public officials including U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell and director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Mansouri shares his takeaways from the grand opening of the $1.7 billion facility, and what happens next as 3,100 federal employees, and the surrounding neighborhoods, adapt to the changes.

    Powell Hall reopens as the SLSO debuts Kevin Puts' 'House of Tomorrow'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 37:40


    Powell Hall, the century-old home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, has reopened after a two-year, $140 million expansion and renovation. STLPR arts and culture senior reporter Jeremy D. Goodwin talks about the hall's transformation. Then, newly appointed composer-in-residence Kevin Puts, a St. Louis native and Pulitzer Prize- and Grammy Award-winning composer, discusses the world premiere of his song cycle "House of Tomorrow" and what he's looking forward to with the orchestra's opening concert of the 2025-26 season.

    USDA scrapped its longstanding hunger survey. Operation Food Search says that's a bad move

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 20:15


    After 30 years of annual reports, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will no longer provide its Household Food Security Report, citing cost savings on “redundant, costly, politicized, and extraneous studies.” Without data from the annual report, organizations that fight food insecurity will be “flying blind” in their effort to provide resources to children, seniors and others who are vulnerable to hunger. That's according to Kristen Wild, president and CEO of Operation Food Search, who shares her concerns and hopes in the wake of the USDA's announcement.

    How a St. Louis artist turns small Lego sculptures into monumental art

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 19:00


    St. Louis artist Henry Moyerman transforms small Lego sculptures into monumental works of art. His new exhibit, “Built Over Time,” features large-scale photographs that make his tiny creations appear much larger. Moyerman discusses how a childhood fascination with Lego bricks and photography grew into an art practice — and why scale and perspective are central to his work. The exhibit is on display through October 18 at the St. Louis Artists' Guild.

    Geocaching invites St. Louis adventurers to find hidden treasure — and clean as they go

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 19:55


    Geocaching is a decades-old treasure hunting game that combines outdoor fun and environmental awareness. With over 3 million physical “caches” worldwide — including 10,000 in the state of Missouri, there is no shortage of places to explore. John Layman, vice president of the St. Louis Area Geocaching Association, and Nan Dabler, the group's treasurer, discuss the importance of respecting the environment as a geocacher and how the game got its start.

    USDA scrapped its longstanding hunger survey. Operation Food Search says that's a bad move

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 11:34


    After 30 years of annual reports, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will no longer provide its Household Food Security Report, citing cost savings on “redundant, costly, politicized, and extraneous studies.” Without data from the annual report, organizations that fight food insecurity will be “flying blind” in their effort to provide resources to children, seniors and others who are vulnerable to hunger. That's according to Kristen Wild, president and CEO of Operation Food Search, who shares her concerns and hopes in the wake of the USDA's announcement.

    How St. Louis County Library helps thousands of residents resolve their warrants

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 22:08


    The St. Louis County Library's Tap In Center provides a safe space for people who need assistance with resolving warrants, meeting with an attorney, learning about their case status or applying for a public defender. The center also works to address the underlying challenges that keep people resolving their legal issues. In the five years since its launch, the center has helped more than 3,300 people achieve good standing with the courts. The center's director and its co-founder share why the program works and how it has expanded its reach in recent years.

    Why an activist is suing WashU and Eureka police for use of 'wanteds' after 2024 protest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 28:05


    Months after a 2024 protest on Washington University's campus, St. Louis resident Kaitlyn Killgo was arrested, without a warrant, in Eureka. She's now suing the university and the officers who arrested her. The case involves a controversial system called “wanteds,” which allows Missouri officers to arrest suspects without a warrant — even when those arresting officers have no details about the alleged crime. We talk about the state of Missouri's “wanteds” system, and how it continues to be used by Missouri police, with Kaitlyn Killgo and Arch City Defenders attorney Maureen Hanlon.

    Trump's order alters history at some national park sites — but not yet in St. Louis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 31:07


    The Trump administration has directed some National Park Service sites to remove or alter materials about slavery and Native Americans, following an executive order urging history to “focus on the greatness of the achievements and progress of the American people.” Gateway Arch National Park hasn't seen visible changes so far. In this episode, we revisit a 2023 conversation on interpreting Black history with author Vivian Gibson and historians Cicely Hunter of the Missouri Historical Society and Pam Sanfilippo of Gateway Arch National Park. “St. Louis on the Air” executive producer Alex Heuer also shares what he discovered during a Monday visit to the Old Courthouse and museum under the Arch.

    New nonprofit seeks to restore Fairground Park as ‘crown jewel' of north St. Louis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 19:20


    The historic Fairground Park was once a shining jewel that held fairs, an enormous pool, amphitheatre and art gallery. Throughout the decades, the park has been severely neglected and has become a ruin of its former self. The new nonprofit Fairground Park for All aims to revitalize the park and remind residents in the Fairground Park neighborhood of just how beautiful it can be.

    Longtime St. Louis entertainer Chuck Flowers inducted into Gospel Music Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 16:45


    St. Louis entertainer Chuck Flowers began his musical journey in an interfaith choir, singing alongside the influential gospel duo the O'Neal Twins and Monica R. Butler, who later founded the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. This month, Flowers is being honored as an inductee into the hall of fame. He and Butler reminisce about the 1980s gospel music scene in St. Louis and discuss how gospel music has influenced many other genres.

    Shakespeare and Miles Davis unite in East St. Louis play 'Power'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 20:22


    The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is wrapping up its 25th season with its annual "Shakespeare in the Streets" production. This year, the play “Power” explores East St. Louis — a city that carries the legacy of legendary artists and athletes, as well as the stigma of political corruption and the 1917 Race Massacre. Loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Richard III, “Power” follows "Richard" on his attempted rise to East St. Louis mayor. We talk with actor RobWood, an East St. Louis Native who plays Richard, and the play's director, Kathi Bentley.

    Illinois Gov. Pritzker directs public health board to create new vaccine guidelines

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 13:33


    Illinois joins more than a dozen states that, in response to federal changes regarding the distribution guidelines of vaccines, is directing their public health departments to establish their own guidelines. Capitol News Illinois reporter Peter Hancock discusses those changes and how the state of Illinois aims to create a safe and clear path for those looking to get themselves and their families vaccinated.

    St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann wants ‘middle ground' on data center regulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 17:47


    For St. Charles County Executive Ehlmann, regional cooperation isn't some far off pipe dream. He says a law enforcement training facility that the leaders of Jefferson, St. Charles, Franklin and St. Louis counties agreed to earlier this summer is a good example of how the region can work together on shared goals. He discusses how the facility got off the ground and his hopes for its use in the future. He also talks about recent efforts to build a massive data center in St. Charles.

    Missouri Republicans passed a new congressional map. Here are the challenges it faces

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 32:18


    The future of a newly-drawn congressional map is in limbo a week after a contentious and consequential special session. In this episode of the “Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air,” we talk about the efforts to combat the new lines in court and at the ballot box.

    These new releases from St. Louis artists deliver chill vibes and hard beats

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 25:46


    St. Louis artists are dishing out chill vibes for this month's new music round up. Matthew Sawicki and Chris “Klevah” Shaw, co-hosts of Fresh Produce, STL's monthly beat battle, join producer Miya Norfleet and host Elaine Cha to talk about their local favorites for the month. This month's selections include alternative folk duo Brawsh as well as pop punk band and our first music show featured artist, Wes Hoffman. Check out our new music roundup playlist.

    From shy beginnings, Eldraco Price brings the ‘Glitter,' the glam and the soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 41:54


    Dominique Eldraco Price is more than a working musician. Fresh off the release of his latest EP, he and his band FreeNation brought the house down at last weekend's Music at the Intersection festival with a high-energy mix of soul, funk and glam. Price discusses his journey from incredibly shy preacher's kid to boisterous on-stage powerhouse. He also breaks down how he made his way to being a working musician in the corporate music world with the event band the Luster Lights in order to fund his original creative work.

    How Urban Born's founders are rebuilding their nonprofit and home after the tornado

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 30:59


    When the campus of St. Louis youth literacy nonprofit Urban Born was hit by a tornado on May 16, it also severely damaged the home of the organization's founders La Tasha and Johnel Langerston, Sr. The married couple describe their up and down experiences with FEMA, and share how their College Hill neighborhood and faith communities have “covered” them as they rebuild.

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