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After being closed for renovations since 2020, the historic Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis will reopen to the public on Saturday. It's the final phase of a $380 million decade-long project to enhance the Gateway Arch National Park grounds. The Old Courthouse is famous as the site where Dred and Harriet Scott sued for their freedom in the mid-1800s, a case that ultimately reached the U.S. Supreme Court where slavery was upheld. Jeremy Sweat, superintendent of the Gateway Arch National Park, and Ryan McClure, executive director of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, join the show — in addition to Lynne Jackson, the great-great-granddaughter of Dred and Harriet Scott, and artist Cbabi Bayoc.

Mostly Superheroes the podcast proudly presents TV & Film Trivia Bingo at @4handsbrewingco Downtown Thursday April 24th from 6-9pm! Doors open at 5pm. Free to play!   Whether you're a diehard cinema fan or a casual watcher of movies and tv, this event is for you. Play solo or with a team for your chance to win the best St. Louis prizes from our local friends:   @4handsbrewingco Password for 1 Free Beer MOSTLY*@drafthousestl@thegramophone@store.voltron: 15% OFF Code MOSTLY@citywinerystl@team_jakeyHendel's Florissant@theroyale@steveshotdogs@tenacious_eats@geektomeradio@2riverscomiccon@planetscore@randinaughton@lionschoice@endlesscgc@apotheosiscomics   RSVP on Facebook and with your email at mostlysuperheroes.com/events. Walk-in sign ups are welcome! Plus meet up with @threerunfour!   COMMENT ON OUR SOCIAL POST AND TAG A FRIEND TO BE ENTERED TO WIN A DOOR PRIZE!   ALSO AT THE EVENT, LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PARTNERS:   @team_jakey: End The Stigma@providentstlorg Behavioral Health St. Louis@afspmissouri   If you or someone you know is down or struggling, call 988 or text 741741. You're not alone. You got this. We're in this together.   *Must be 21+ to redeem 4 Hands deal. T&C apply. Must be 18+ for contest.

St. Louis' downtown has its share of well-documented challenges: large-scale vacancies, companies moving their offices and streets that can feel devoid of activity. The city has made progress on two prominent vacant buildings in its downtown the past year, but rebounding from what the Wall Street Journal has described as a “real estate nightmare” will take many more years. STLPR economic development reporter Eric Schmid talks about efforts to revitalize downtown and recent successes in bringing business and residency to the neighborhood.

Marc & Kim welcome you to another action-packed morning on the Marc Cox Morning Show! Opening Day kicks off with some rain in Downtown St. Louis, but the Cardinals game will go ahead, despite a bit of a wet start. The show dives into the heated debate over Wentzville School District's removal of a book from its library, facing accusations of book banning. Caroline Levitt makes a fiery appearance, challenging the mainstream media and Democrats over their silence on the Afghanistan withdrawal disaster that left 13 U.S. service members dead. She blasts the media's outrage over leaked Signal texts, calling it a "nothing burger" and exposing the left's distractions. Kim and Marc discuss Florida's proposed changes to child labor laws as a response to labor shortages post-COVID, exploring the debate over allowing teens to work longer hours. Finally, Marc shares nostalgic stories about past jobs, quirky grocery store memories, and South Carolina politics, with a nod to Piggly Wiggly and its connection to local history.

Mostly Superheroes the podcast proudly presents TV & Film Trivia Bingo at 4 Hands Brewery Downtown Thursday March 20th from 6-9pm!   Whether you're a diehard cinema fan or a casual watcher of movies and tv, this event is for you. Play solo or with a team for your chance to win prizes from 4 Hands Brewing Company, The Gramophone, The Voltron Store, City Winery St. Louis, Team Jakey, Hendall's, Lion's Choice, More To Say With Randi Naughton, Steve's Hot Dogs, The Royale Food & Spirits, and more! RSVP on Facebook and below. Walk-in sign ups are welcome!   https://mostlysuperheroes.com/events/tv-film-trivia-bingo-march-2025  ©2025 Carrogan Ventures, LLC  

The only way to be able to save downtown St Paul. Elon Musk claims that 10 years from now driving will be very different. A state rep from East Grand Forks is in a lot of trouble. Detroit offers St. Paul a downtown turnaround blueprint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The only way to be able to save downtown St Paul. Elon Musk claims that 10 years from now driving will be very different. A state rep from East Grand Forks is in a lot of trouble. Detroit offers St. Paul a downtown turnaround blueprint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The only way to be able to save downtown St Paul. Elon Musk claims that 10 years from now driving will be very different. A state rep from East Grand Forks is in a lot of trouble. Detroit offers St. Paul a downtown turnaround blueprint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Downtown St. Paul's only grocery store, Lunds & Byerlys, is closing this month. It's sparked conversations about the health of the state's capitol city. This week marks five years since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, which took a major toll on downtowns across the country. As St. Paul makes its way out of that low point, Minnesota Now wanted to talk to someone with a pulse on the area. Joe Spencer is the president of the St. Paul Downtown Alliance, he joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about how the closure of the grocer impacts revitalization efforts.

The puck drops Wednesday on high school hockey's biggest stage, the Boys Hockey State Tournament. Downtown St. Paul is filled with high school hockey families who have driven from all corners of the state to compete. The annual tournament has a storied history that goes back to 1945.The book “Tourney Time: Stories from the Minnesota Boys' State Hockey Tournament" by sports journalists David La Vaque and L. R. Nelson takes a year-by-year look at the tournament. Minnesota Now revisits a conversation MPR News host Tom Crann had with La Vaque in 2020.

Prompted by a spate of prominent closures that rocked the St. Louis restaurant scene over the last few months, Arch Eats co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr found themselves asking this question a lot—and they know you’ve been doing the same. After jotting down at least 50 places they wish they could dine at again, the pair narrowed down their list to their 13 most-missed spots that include everything from a long-lost Loop wine bar to a basement Italian joint in the Central West End and a south city hot spot that (somewhat) lives again in the form of two very popular restaurants. Did yours make the list? Tune in for this walk down memory lane to find out, reminisce, and relive some of your fondest St. Louis food memories. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by STAGES St. Louis. STAGES’ 2025 season brings you three incredible shows. From the thrilling mystery of Murder for Two to the enchanting pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride and the inspiring sounds of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, there’s something for everyone. Subscribe today and see all three shows for one low price! Secure your seats now. New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing! Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing podcasts@stlmag.com. Hungry for more? Subscribe to our Dining newsletters for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (@georgemahe) and SLM on Instagram (@stlouismag). Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com. Mentioned in this episode: Grand Pied: 3137 Morgan Ford, Tower Grove South Franco: 1535 S 8th, Soulard SPACE Architecture + Design: 4168 Manchester, Forest Park Southeast Three Flags Tavern: 4940 Southwest, South City Cardwell’s at the Plaza: 94 Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac Harvest: 1059 S Big Bend, Richmond Heights Cyrano’s Café: 6383 Clayton, Richmond Heights Rossino’s: 206 North Sarah, Central West End Monarch: 7401 Manchester, Maplewood Tony’s: 410 Market, Downtown St. Louis Niche: 1831 Sydney, Benton Park King Louie: 3800 Chouteau, Tower Grove Riddle’s Penultimate Café: 6307 Delmar, Delmar Loop Duff’s: 392 N Euclid, Central West End Balaban’s: 405 N. Euclid, Central West End You may also enjoy these SLM articles: More episode of Arch Eats Restaurant openings, closings, and coming soons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When Mayra Pacheco moved to St. Louis, she struggled to find a taste of her home country of Venezuela. So she decided to do it herself. She started at the Tower Grove Farmer's Market with the help of her sister. They started with a small menu and then expanded as customers started making requests for things like empanadas. One year ago, she made the big leap to opening her own brick-and-mortar restaurant. We sat down at her restaurant just off of Washington Avenue in Downtown St. Louis to talk about food, family and the first-year struggles for business owners. Visit their website for hours and menu: amaizingarepabar.com

Chris and Amy welcome Ian Sherr to discuss the ongoing TikTok controversy, including the app's temporary U.S. ban, national security concerns, and questions about data privacy and potential misuse by the Chinese government. Ian also shares insights into why TikTok's massive size and value make finding a buyer challenging without raising antitrust issues. The conversation then shifts to downtown St. Louis, where the hosts explore the area's struggles with limited shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as safety concerns and low foot traffic. They also discuss how the city might invest $290 million from the Rams settlement to revitalize downtown and improve infrastructure.

More than half a dozen restaurants in downtown St. John's have closed since October. Our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts took a closer look at the closures, and the future of the downtown business scene.

Our Morning Show's Sarah Antle took a visit to the Ukrainian National Federation Avalon Branch to see what the group is up to in their new space. She spoke with some of the members of the Ukrainian National Federation - Avalon Branch.

Join Mostly Superheroes the podcast for an unforgettable evening of MCU Trivia Bingo at 4 Hands Brewing Co. in downtown St. Louis on Thursday, January 23rd, from 6pm to 9pm!  Event Details:  Date: Thursday, January 23rd  Time: 6pm - 9pm  Location: 4 Hands Brewing Co., Downtown St. Louis  What to Expect: Mostly Superheroes will be hosting a Free to Play MCU Trivia Bingo. Whether you're a solo superhero or part of a team, come ready to test your Marvel knowledge in 2-3 rounds of thrilling trivia!  Whether you're a diehard fan or looking to get caught up on Marvel movies and tv, this event is for you. Play solo or with a team for your chance to win prizes from 4 Hands Brewing Company, Alamo Drafthouse, The Gramophone, Voltron, City Winery St. Louis, and Team Jakey! RSVP on Facebook and mostlysuperheroes.com/events. Walk-in sign ups are welcome!   Countdown to 'Captain America: Brave New World' in theaters February 14th, 2025. See the movie with Mostly Superheroes at our Screen & Social and get more for your movie ticket. Learn more and sign up at mostlysuperheroes.com/events.  Prizes:  Prizes from Planet Score Records  City Winery STL  Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis  Voltron  The Royale Food & Spirits  The Gramophone  ...and more!  Sponsors:  Team Jakey  More to Say with Randi Naught (the podcast)  Voltron & The Voltron Store (15% OFF with promo code MOSTLY)  Join the Fun: We'll have exciting collaborations, giveaways, and a lively atmosphere. Don't miss out on a chance to win amazing prizes and enjoy a night filled with fun, trivia, and Marvel magic!  Stay tuned for more details and promotional assets, which will be shared soon. We look forward to seeing you there!  For more information and updates, visit: www.mostlysuperheroes.com/events ©2025 Carrogan Ventures, LLC 

2025 is a big year for Downtown St. Louis and Gateway Arch Park Foundation is leading the way to bridge the past and the future of our region. This week on the podcast we sat down with Ryan McClure, the executive director behind the philanthropic partner for our beloved landmark – the Gateway Arch. What exactly does the foundation do, and why is it vital for the continued growth and success of St. Louis? We dig into all of it. Plus, the details on the grand re-opening of the Old Courthouse and the contract to purchase the Millenium Hotel. The new year is looking bright.

Kim on a Whim. Kim vs. Downtown Business. Another business is moving from Downtown St. Louis, this time it's another news channel--KSDK--leaving because of crime & parking issues and Kim wants to know how much longer the city leadership is going to let things spiral.

In Hour 1 of the Marc Cox Show, Marc & Kim dive into the developing news around the area as a winter storm continues to develop through the weekend and into early next week, the continued incompetency coming out of the New Orleans situation, Kim on a Whim tackles another big business leaving Downtown St. Louis and another bumbling move from the Biden Administration

On this episode of the Marc Cox Morning Show. Marc & Kim welcomes: Bevis Schock, Nicole Murray, Former State Senator John Eichelberger, Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison, Fox News' Jared Halpern & Chief Meteorologist Dave Murray. We also have Kim on a Whim and In Other News, also with Kim. Topics for today include:  * The upcoming snowstorm and what we could expect going forward * Lasting confusion coming out of New Orleans & the officials handling the story * Kim on a Whim takes on Downtown St. Louis business issues and a "woke" Bible being presented * Congressional term limits debate becoming more popular * A historic speaker vote & the potential fallout * and More Thanks for listening and make sure to visit 971talk.com for all the latest news.

In this segment, Mark discusses the chaos that occurred in downtown St Louis on New Years Eve when a fight broke out that resulted in gunshots fired.

Have you crossed off everything you need to get on your holiday shopping list? Morning Show host Jen White went to some shops in downtown St. John's to get ideas for those last-minute gifts.

Camille Brooks from the Gateway Arch Park foundation previews Winterfest with Debbie Monterrey. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

Downtown St. John's is losing another restaurant. Chinched will close its doors at the end of the year. The restaurant owner Michelle Leblanc joined us on the line to tell us more about what's next for her and the Chinched family.

The Downtown St. John's Christmas Parade has become an annual Christmas tradition for many people across town, and the parade sees the collaboration of a variety of groups from all over St. John's. Gaylynne Lambert is the CEO (that's the Chief Elf Officer) of the parade, and she joined us on the line this morning for all the details.

Hour 1: Do you have something other than Turkey at Thanksgiving? Jason's considering it. Then he talks with Joe Spencer, the President of the St. Paul Downtown Alliance, about converting office space to residential space.

Connections For Seniors is proposing a 60-unit apartment building on Alexander Street, in downtown St. John's. Executive director Mohamed Abdallah shared his vision for the project, and when he expects development to be completed.

Get tickets to Little Shop of Horrors: https://www.centralmntheatre.com/event-details/howard-ashmans-little-shop-of-horrors-the-musical-2024-11-14-19-00]In this episode of the Small Town Tourist Podcast, host Abbey explores the upcoming production of 'Little Shop of Horrors' with the cast and director from the Divergent Stars Theater Company. The conversation delves into the director's extensive experience, the unique challenges of staging the musical, and the dynamics of the cast, including the role of understudies. The episode highlights the excitement surrounding the production and the creative processes involved in bringing the show to life. In this engaging conversation, Abbey interviews various cast members of the production 'Little Shop of Horrors,' exploring their audition experiences, character interpretations, rehearsal dynamics, and the unique aspects of the show. The discussion highlights the collaborative nature of theater, the personal growth of the actors, and the importance of relationships both on and off stage. The stage manager shares insights into managing the chaos of rehearsals, emphasizing the significance of background characters in the production.Host your own podcast with RSS.com: https://rss.com/?via=c026c9Save 20% with Riverside for podcast recording and editing: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=abbey-gravesExperiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/ and follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesmalltowntourist/

Liz Fedor of Twin Cities Business Magazine joins Chad to talk about her piece on the struggles of downtown St. Paul since the pandemic and what leaders are doing to bring people back to the area.

On today's show, Chris and Amy discuss downtown St. Louis' revival with Alex Oliver, CEO of Oliver Properties. With multiple properties acquired on Washington Avenue, Alex shares his vision for rejuvenating the area by investing in distressed buildings, upgrading apartments, and bringing in new retail. The conversation delves into the importance of creating a walkable, community-oriented neighborhood and balancing residential needs with thoughtful retail development.

The Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead is fast approaching. To celebrate, De La Paz will be playing a show tomorrow night at the Black Sheep. Beto De La Paz is the bandleader and trumpet player with De La Paz Latin Quintet. He joined us in studio alongside band member Estefania Arreguin.

In this segment of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark, Jane Dueker, Steve Butz, and Jean Evans discuss unarmed ambassadors working to keep downtown St. Louis safe. Is it productive, necessary, beneficial?

Kurt Weigle, Senior Vice President and Chief Downtown Officer of Greater St. Louis INC joins Chris and Amy to talk about the decision to have unarmed public safety ambassadors patrolling the streets of downtown St. Louis.

Tickets to the Show: https://www.centralmntheatre.com/dstcIn this episode of the Small Town Tourist Podcast, host Abbey explores the vibrant world of community theater through the lens of the upcoming production of the Rocky Horror Show by Divergent Stars Theater Company. Abbey interviews various cast members, including the music director, lead actors, and the director, discussing their backgrounds, the audition process, and the excitement surrounding the show. The conversation highlights the collaborative spirit of theater, the challenges of performing iconic roles, and the unique dynamics of working with a live band. Listeners gain insight into the creative process and the passion that drives these performers as they prepare for opening night.Host your own podcast with RSS.com: https://rss.com/?via=c026c9Save 20% with Riverside for podcast recording and editing: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=abbey-gravesExperiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/ and follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesmalltowntourist/

An organization created to rejuvenate downtown St. Paul will soon include all commercial and residential buildings in the area. The Downtown Improvement District provides services like street cleaning and security.Saint Paul's city council voted this summer to double the size of the district and include residences — not just businesses — for the first time. The district is funded by property owners, who had until this month to reject the measure.They did not, so the new boundaries will take effect in January. This comes as Minnesota's capitol city deals with spaces sitting empty, office workers staying home and restaurants closing.MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Downtown Alliance President Joe Spencer and Tim Niver, owner and operator of restaurants Mucci's and Saint Dinette, about the state of downtown St. Paul.

Rabble is a new restaurant from local chef Todd Perrin and owner/operator Jynnifer Gibson. Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts headed downtown to find out more about their new eatery.

If you're a fan of breakfast all day, stick around because we have an interview for you. UKRAFT started as a food truck and has since evolved to restaurants in Chesterfield and Downtown St. Louis. Their newly expanded and much larger Downtown location is where we sat down with co-owner Matt Ratz to talk about the concept, their growth and the love of creating a space for locals and tourists to grab a bite. The new Downtown location is open at Peabody Plaza Mon-Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m., and weekends, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Welcome to the Marc Cox Morning Show for 7-8-24.  We got a full show for you with guests Hans von Spakovsky, Jessie Jane Duff and KMOX's Tom Ackerman. This Show: More shootings in Down town STL Supreme Court ruled in Presidential Immunity case, Hans gives his take Kim takes on ' Hate Crime Ordinance' in her Kim on a Whim We have Real or Fake News with Carl PI Pizza is shutting down. Find out why. Jessie Jane Duff gives her opion on Biden's mental state Tom Ackerman talks the Cardinals and their lone All-Star player What is project 2025? We let you know Be sure to visit 971talk.com for all the latest news!

Violence and chaos reached a new low on the Fourth of July in Downtown St. Louis, with seven people shot or wounded by gunfire, property damage to downtown buildings, and rampant fighting using fireworks as weapons. Frightened visitors noted a glaring lack of police presence. As of this episode's recording, no arrests had been made. They have no information yet on arrests/citations for fireworks offenses. …The state of Missouri is pulling nearly 600 jobs out of downtown St. Louis and selling its two downtown office buildings, including the historic Wainwright Building. …Even with historic budget surpluses in the billions of dollars, Missouri Governor Mike Parson cut $1 billion from the state legislature's approved budget. …St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones endorsed Congresswoman Cori Bush in Bush's campaign for a third term. National pundits say Bush, a member of the so-called far left progressive “Squad,” is in danger of losing the August 6 primary to fellow progressive Democrat, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell. …In his first interview since his awful debate performance, President Joe Biden says only the “Lord Almighty” can get him to drop his re-election bid, as more Democrats call for him to get out of the race. …Our quote of the week was from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who decried the recent 6-3 ruling that U.S. presidents are largely immune from criminal prosecution for official acts while in office. …Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is suing New York to get the partial gag order against former President Donald Trump lifted. Bailey faces a stiff challenge in another hot primary race. Trump attorney Will Scharf is looking to unseat Bailey, who was appointed to the position by Governor Parson, after former Attorney General Eric Schmitt was elected to the U.S. Senate. The primary is now 30 days away.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Reardon welcomes this Friday's Reardon Roundtable panel with Jane Dueker, Jeff Smith, and Nick Schroer to discuss Downtown St. Louis' violent 4th of July night.

Hour 1: Mark Reardon welcomes this Friday's Reardon Roundtable panel with Jane Dueker, Jeff Smith, and Nick Schroer to discuss Downtown St. Louis' violent 4th of July night, the 180 flip on reports about President Biden, and more.

Belbin's in downtown St. John's may be able to help you with your hankering for cheese. This Foodie Friday, we sent our Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts to learn all about their cheese club. Darrell joined us on the line from Belbin's this morning, to give us a taste of their cheese supply.

Hour 2: Mark Reardon welcomes Chuck Coleman, engineer, airshow pilot, and the flight instructor for Top Gun: Maverick," to discuss this week's celebrate St. Louis 4th of July Festival in Downtown St. Louis, and what you can expect to see him fly in. Then, Sue brings you today's Sue's News on Zipcodes, the Sony Walkman, and the Random Fact of the Day on airline pilot's facial hair guidelines. Next, Charles Lipson, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Chicago, joins Mark Reardon to discuss his latest piece, "If Joe Stays In...the hard choices facing Biden, his party, and the country," and more! Lastly, Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director explains the St. Louis City head coach situation, the Cardinals, and the NBA's new hefty pay check.

On this week's episode presented by Busey Bank, Josh catches up with Lucas Farrell of STL Bucket List and Bucket List Creative. STL Bucket List is an independently owned media source right here in Downtown St. Louis that was originally created and founded by Lucas and his wife Marissa to share foodie adventures and everything great about our town. It's blown up to have over 180,000 followers on social. Lucas parlayed that success to launch Bucket List Creative in 2019 to help local partners build their brand online through social media management, content creation and web design. Lucas handles all Josh's social media – both Companion Baking and the podcast. They talk about the general state of social media and where's it's headed, the rise of influencers and their role in the landscape and how to measure success. Lucas gets it and it was fun to dive deep. Let's go… #marketing #content #stlmade #stlouis #bucketlist #podcasting

Ono Ikanone always knew he wanted to bring a taste of his home county of Nigeria to his new home in St. Louis. As a teenager growing up in the Midwest, it was hard to find connection to West Africa but he learned to cook and that turned into a passion for sharing his recipes and culture with friends. In 2023 he finally opened a restaurant he says showcases the beauty and food of Nigeria. Levels is located in Downtown St. Louis. With traditional menu items and an art gallery upstairs Ono wanted to bring something different to the St. Louis restaurant scene. We sat down ahead of the one year anniversary to talk about food, family and the lessons learned in his first year as a restaurant owner.

Jane Dueker joined Mark and Fred to discuss a violent weekend downtown after six people were shot and one died.

Are America's downtowns doomed or are they thriving? Depending on where you look, the answer may be different. In some cities, like St. Louis, work from home has accelerated ‘doom loop' scenarios, where businesses leave urban centers, causing tax revenue to fall and more residents and businesses to leave as well. Other cities, like Detroit, seem to be going through a downtown renaissance. WSJ commercial property reporter Konrad Putzier answers your questions about what's happening with urban real estate and what it will take to get Americans to go back downtown. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading Chicago to Offer Most Generous Subsidies in U.S. to Save Its Downtown  The Real Estate Nightmare Unfolding in Downtown St. Louis  Offices Around America Hit a New Vacancy Record  Reversing the Real-Estate Doom Loop Is Possible. Just Look at Detroit.  Big Tech Is Downsizing Workspace in Another Blow to Office Real Estate  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode presented by Busey Bank, Josh sits down with Brian Wahby of Eximius Productions. As an entrepreneur, investor and advisor, Brian's creativity, curiosity, civic involvement and leadership has offered over 30 years of experience in a number of diverse areas. He founded Eximius in 2014 to primarily produce the Q in the Lou – the annual BBQ Festival in Downtown St. Louis.  In 2018, Brian expanded the Q brand of festivals to the Denver market with the highly successful Denver BBQ Fest. Expansion to other markets followed including Kansas City, Jacksonville and Dallas. They touch on a lot in this episode including the role of happiness in building and managing a company, growing and scaling a festival brand and Brian's outlook on the future of St. Louis. Let's roll…

Cities such as San Francisco and Chicago are trying to save their downtown office districts from spiraling into a doom loop. St. Louis is already trapped in one, with abandoned buildings, vacant offices and shuttered shops and restaurants. WSJ's Konrad Putzier unpacks the lessons from downtown St. Louis's doom loop. Further Reading: -The Real Estate Nightmare Unfolding in Downtown St. Louis  -Commercial Real-Estate Woes Run Deeper Than in Past Downturns  -Can San Francisco Save Itself From the Doom Loop?  Further Listening: -The Downfall of a Real Estate Empire  -What's Keeping Zombie Malls Alive?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices