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Welcome back to another episode of SFHM! This week we take a break from the usual modern day sports talk and go old school as Bryce interviews his father. The conversation is essentially a timeline of Bryce's father's journey as a basketball player growing up in East St.Louis, Illinois. Thereafter the conversation goes into his fandom and what made him a fan of basketball, specifically college basketball in the 80s and 90s. Lastly, the conversation goes into the modern day game of basketball and how the point guard centric era of the late 90s combined with the creation of AAU basketball influenced the modern product. We discuss all of this and more so remember if you didn't hear it from the horse's mouth stop listening to the ass who told you.SONG OF THE EPISODE: Earth, Wind, & Fire- Let's Groove

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.Time-traveling puppets and Cherokee futurismOogie Push is a Minneapolis-based actor and playwright. She wants people to know about Z Puppets Rosenschnoz's upcoming performances of “Tales of ᏓᎦᏏ Dagsi Turtle & ᏥᏍᏚ Jisdu Wabbit,” a time-traveling, Cherokee-language-learning puppetry adventure for ages 5 and up. Shows are Saturday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Open Eye Theatre in Minneapolis. There are also upcoming performances at two libraries: April 26 at 10:30 a.m. at East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul and April 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Hosmer Library in Minneapolis. The show runs 45 minutes.Oogie Push described the show: It's a musical adventure that goes into Cherokee futurism, and it's just a really fun sort of sci-fi adventure. Dagsi Turtle and Jisdu Wabbit are racing through time and space to save Grandmother Turtle. So they hop aboard their Turtle Ship and travel across space and time. I find it amazing that they find a way to get to historical, important events in Cherokee history. So you visit Sequoyah and Ayoka when they are coming up with the Cherokee syllabary, for example.Chris Griffith, who is Cherokee and part of Z puppets Rosenshnoz, was an adult language learner of the Cherokee language, and so the language came to him in the form of song. And so he thought, How can I incorporate this into a puppet theater? And so he just started envisioning futurism, sci-fi, fantasy and just sort of like this hero's journey.— Oogie PushLaughter, identity and healing at the OrdwayTerri Thao of St. Paul loves the Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK), and she booked her tickets early to see The FAWK Hmong (+ Friends) Super Show this Saturday at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Thao remembers when FAWK was packing the house at Indigenous Roots Studio in East St. Paul, and she's looking forward to a night of laughter as a mix of familiar FAWK members, stars and some local newbies bring their comedy to the Ordway stage. Thao said: When they came together, I just thought this, this is a great idea. You know, Asian American women can be funny! My understanding about comedy is a lot of people talk about real life, right? They're making observations about things happening.And I think so many times in communities, you know, refugee communities, there's been a lot of strife but at the same time, we've used humor to cope with so much. I just think they're able to just offer a lens into that experience with some humor. Seeing people on stage who look like you matters.— Terri ThaoHonoring Minnesota's poetic legacyJoshua Preston grew up in Montevideo, Minn., and he's proud of western Minnesota's poetry heritage, including the work of Minnesota's first poet laureate, Robert Bly (1926-2021). Preston's looking forward to the launch of Mark Gustafson's new book “Sowing Seeds: The Minnesota Literary Renaissance & Robert Bly, 1958-1980.” The book explores how Minnesota became the literary hub it is today. Mark Gustafson will discuss his new book with poets Jim Lenfestey and Nor Hall at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis this Saturday, April 19 at 6 p.m. People are encouraged to pre-register here. Preston says people who arrive early can see a slide show of The Loft through the years. Preston shared why this history matters to him: I believe Robert Bly is one of the most consequential poets of the 20th century. And I'm not just saying that as a Minnesotan from western Minnesota who's very proud of our literary tradition, but I'm saying this as someone who has had the immense fortune of being able to grow up in a state that takes its arts and culture seriously. How do you get to a point in a state's culture to where that is seen as a civic good? It begins with poets. It begins with our creatives. And “Sowing Seeds'” is about the influence of one individual, by no means the only, famous writer from Minnesota, but from someone who is very intentional of wanting to go out and set a new course for American poetry.— Joshua Preston

On this jam-packed Tax Day edition of the Marc Cox Morning Show, Marc, Kim, and Carl dive into a lawsuit filed by Board of Aldermen President Megan Green, aiming to block the return of state control over the St. Louis Police Department. Marc calls it a desperate attempt to dodge accountability. Attorney Jane Dueker and journalist Elliot Davis join to unpack the legal issues. The team also tackles the IRS's hypocrisy, election deadline leniency, MS-13 concerns, mental illness and gun rights, and a fire in East St. Louis that drew sensational media attention. In S2, Marc critiques a proposal to increase the top tax rate and calls out Bernie Sanders' hypocrisy at Coachella, where he preaches inequality to a wealthy crowd. Tyrus joins in, calling out Sanders and others like AOC and Kamala Harris for misleading young Americans about the role of government. Kim on a Whim in S3 debates Senator Eric Schmidt's proposal for Easter Monday to become a federal holiday, questioning its need amidst the current work culture. In S4, the team critiques the all-female space flight, arguing it's a publicity stunt with little true significance. Tune in for a lively conversation on politics, culture, and the state of the nation!

Paul Thiel's poetry collection “Snapshots” is a memoir full of vivid details from 1960's San Francisco, 1970's New York and the bygone nightlife scene in St. Louis and East St. Louis. He discusses his work with STLPR's Jeremy Goodwin.

In this episode, Carol discusses serious mental illnesses with a husband, father, and substitute teacher in East St. Louis, Curtis Pearson. He was been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia in his young adult years. He talks with us about how he navigates life with this mental illness and how to overcome everyday mental obstacles that most people around him may not understand.  - This discussion was inspired by Nine PBS's Mental Well-Being initiative. For more information, visit www.ninepbs.org/mentalwellbeing Support is provided by Bank of America, The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation, and The Cigna Group Foundation. Additional community engagement support from BJC HealthCare. In partnership with Behavioral Health Response. #mentalhealth #mentalillness

Ron Story Jr. is an entrepreneur and speaker coach.  In this episode, Ron talks about having an athletic mind, selling the intangible, learning from the inside, the problem-pain spectrum, buying the next solution, and the value of persistence.Born and raised in East St. Louis, IL, Ron Story Jr. is an entrepreneur, speaker coach, and CEO of SpeakerHub, the world's largest AI-powered speakers bureau. With over 10,000 booked meetings as a former agent, Ron has mastered the art of getting speakers on stages—without relying on traditional bureaus.Through SpeakerHub Pro and his SpeakerFlywheel™ method, he helps speakers land paid gigs, leverage smaller stages to get bigger opportunities, and turn speaking into a marketing engine. Now based in Medellín, Colombia, he manages an international team of employees across South America and Europe.Learn more about Ron Story Jr.:www.ronstoryjr.comwww.speakerhub.comTo learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

(5:50am) Gateway Pet Guardians animal shelter in East St. Louis, IL, needs help while they repair their building after the roof was recently ripped off by high winds. Along with donations for those repairs, they're seeking foster families for their sheltered pets. Story here: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/illinois/metro-east-non-profit-seeks-donations-after-winds-damage-roof/63-05afcc2a-4437-4e93-b2c9-b4e8a2762153 For more information: https://gatewaypets.org/ (6:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP Federal agents arrested an illegal alien on Monday here in the STL metro area after he was indicted on sex crimes involving children. The plan to put St. Louis City Police back under state oversight is another step closer to the Governor's desk. President Trump made no comments about the rough-and-tumble stock market on Monday. Leo Terrell comments on the pro-Hamas student protester who was arrested at Columbia University in NYC. Sen. Josh Hawley comments on the dark money from the Left that's funding protests. The Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations (MAVO) is calling for the Missouri Veterans Commission to be fully funded, changes to state tax law to exempt 100% disabled veterans from real and personal property taxes, and for changes to how gambling revenues are spent, in order to fund veterans' projects more. Labor unions get a big win as the U.S. Senate confirmed Trump's pro-union, left-of-center pick for Labor Secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Budget cuts hit UMSL's sports department as they will eliminate men's and women's track and field teams after this season. In spring training action, the NY Mets beat the Cardinals 8-0. Up next: the Miami Marlins this afternoon at 12:05pm. (6:20am) A New York judge blocked the removal of a Palestinian student at Columbia University following his arrest by ICE agents. He has now been moved to Louisiana. Story here: https://redstate.com/wardclark/2025/03/09/pro-hamas-activist-and-former-columbia-university-student-arrested-by-ice-facing-repatriation-n2186465 More on the story here: https://redstate.com/wardclark/2025/03/10/senate-dems-others-agitate-for-release-of-hamas-supporter-mahmoud-khalil-trump-fires-back-n2186505 And more here: https://redstate.com/bonchie/2025/03/10/judge-blocks-deportation-of-pro-hamas-leader-but-the-trump-administration-may-have-outfoxed-him-n2186506 And more here: https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2025/03/11/sen-kennedy-schools-cnns-jake-tapper-with-the-facts-on-the-mahmoud-khalil-case-n2186521 (6:35am) Troy Williams from the Missouri Association of Veterans Organization (MAVO) talks about critical veterans' issues in the state along with today's rally in the Rotunda of the Capitol Building in Jefferson City. Legislative Agenda for 2025: https://movfw.org/uploads/documents/Forms-and-Documents/MAVOLegislativeAgenda2025.pdf Troy's email address for more information: troydw11@gmail.com MAVO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Missouri-Association-of-Veterans-Organizations-MAVO-100064617375512/ MAVO on X here: @MoVetOrgs (6:50am) MORNING NEWS DUMP Federal agents arrested an illegal alien on Monday here in the STL metro area after he was indicted on sex crimes involving children. The plan to put St. Louis City Police back under state oversight is another step closer to the Governor's desk. President Trump made no comments about the rough-and-tumble stock market on Monday. Leo Terrell comments on the pro-Hamas student protester who was arrested at Columbia University in NYC. Sen. Josh Hawley comments on the dark money from the Left that's funding protests. The Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations (MAVO) is calling for the Missouri Veterans Commission to be fully funded, changes to state tax law to exempt 100% disabled veterans from real and personal property taxes, and for changes to how gambling revenues are spent, in order to fund veterans' projects more. Labor unions get a big win as the U.S. Senate confirmed Trump's pro-union, left-of-center pick for Labor Secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Budget cuts hit UMSL's sports department as they will eliminate men's and women's track and field teams after this season. In spring training action, the NY Mets beat the Cardinals 8-0. Up next: the Miami Marlins this afternoon at 12:05pm.Download the NewsTalkSTL app from your app store and listen anytime, anywhere! NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for veteran transition and life after service. Helping you plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, military veteran and Retired Navy SEAL Ty Smith shares his remarkable journey of service, leadership, and transformation. From growing up in East St. Louis to founding ComSafe AI, Ty's story is a testament to resilience and determination. Ty reflects on his decision to join the military after high school, inspired by a dream of becoming a Navy SEAL. His first attempt at BUD/S training ended in failure. On his second attempt, Ty succeeded, paving the way for the next 14 year SEAL career marked by intense combat, leadership challenges, and an unwavering focus on integrity. After transitioning out of the military, Ty faced post-traumatic stress (PTS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). He speaks candidly about seeking help, the importance of transition assistance, and the tools that helped him heal. Ty's entrepreneurial journey began with Vigilance Risk Solutions and evolved into ComSafe AI, a company revolutionizing workplace safety with artificial intelligence. This episode is a must-listen for military veterans, first responders, and anyone navigating life after service. Gain valuable transition advice and be inspired by Ty's story of perseverance and success. CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST: IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/ WEB: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/ SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER: https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#about QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: paul@transitiondrillpodcast.com SPONSORS: Trident Coffee Get 15% off your purchase Link: https://tridentcoffee.com Promo Code: TDP15 Human Performance TRT Get 10% off your purchase Web: https://hptrt.com/ Promo Code: TDP

At the 2024 WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas, waterloop founder Travis Loop shared key insights from his travels across the United States, documenting innovative water projects. He identified a number of commonalities that define sustainable solutions.A return to nature is a recurring theme, with projects like Louisiana's $3 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion reconnecting the Mississippi River to its floodplains, restoring wetlands, and reducing erosion. Equally impactful are people-centered approaches, such as Milwaukee's lead pipe replacement program, which prioritizes workforce diversity and uplifts local communities.Loop also highlighted the importance of multi-benefit solutions, like Tucson's wetlands restoration, which improves water quality, revives the Santa Cruz River, and creates habitats for wildlife while offering recreation opportunities. Another crucial observation was the focus on return on investment, exemplified by East St. Louis' Horseshoe Lake, where a $2 million flood mitigation project prevented $10–15 million in damage during a major flood.Finally, climate resilience underpins many efforts, such as Memphis' Tom Lee Park, a green space that doubles as flood protection for the Mississippi River while serving as a vibrant community hub. Loop's observations highlighted the power of breaking down silos and embracing collaboration across sectors to secure water sustainability for future generations.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet.

Part 1- This weekend's columns in the Winnipeg Sun are reviewed, as important issues we've covered all year long came to a head. The vaunted Metro Region Plan20-50 was deep-sixed, Wab Kinew finally decided illegal encampments had to go and stay gone, and former Winnipeg broadcaster Dahlia Kurtz is organizing the fight against Jew-haters, declaring, “Our leaders have failed us. We will not fail us.” We fill in some details- and there's news about terrorist-supporting mobs taking over malls during Christmas across the country you probably haven't heard about yet. 11.44 Part 2 - From the Sun column on Sunday: In 2021, Mayor Cheryl Christian of West St. Paul told the media, "Plan 2050 will have significant impact on all businesses, citizens and property owners living within the Winnipeg Metro Region boundaries." She was sounding the alarm- but after the blueprint document that included the power of expropriation emerged from WRM backrooms, the City of Winnipeg did nothing to get the people of Winnipeg informed or made aware. It all blew up at the Niverville public hearing, and you'll hear how the scene unfolded from Don Woodstock and Marty, after the WMR board foisted dealing with hundreds of affected residents stuck in the lobby on their diminutive Executive Director. Woodstock, who operates a security firm, addressed them when she floundered and tried to placate the crowd. He describes how shortly after, most of the board had snuck out a side door and none of them explained their postponement ruling to the restless crowd in person. A discussion of the roles of mismanagement of the public hearings, Mayor Scott Gillingham, a biased media, and Wab KInew's play to support the dissenting RM's gets analyzed. * EVERY PODCAST EPISODE CAN BE HEARD AT ⁠https://actionline.ca/podcast/⁠ WITH ADDED IMAGES AND GRAPHICS * From the column: “While Gillingham and WMR staff insisted opposing views were based on “misinformation”, within two weeks, a total of 12 out of the 18 member municipalities had rejected the plan, including one (Rockwood) that claimed the consultants had never even spoken to them before tabling a document that would determine future development in their district.” This is story of the year because it was a power grab and it cost a lot of money to be just be blown up by the people responsible for it's failure and stick taxpayers with the bill. The narrative of “it's conspiracy theories” fell to the legitimacy of the concerns about democracy. Listen to what really forced the WMR to unanimously scuttle the plan. We are almost at the fundraising goal for Season 5 of $5600 ! Make a year-end contribution via ⁠⁠ActionLine.ca⁠⁠ using Paypal or E-Transfer and receive a rare copy of the Black & White photographic history of 1970's Winnipeg, Retropeg! 26.15 -  More from the Sun column: The NDP's Bill 4 would revoke making participation mandatory. That means elected officials in places like Niverville, Headingley, East St. Paul, and Winnipeg will have to vote on maintaining WMR membership. Woodstock and Marty explore what sort of delegations with questions might appear when City Hall has to do what every other WRM member will – hold a public vote about continuing to be a WRA member. With Gillingham being on the Metro executive committee, questions will arise about Plan20-50 expenses, consulting costs, and potential conflicts of interest (Woodstock says out loud what was only whispered until now- "their friends and their cronies"). Taxpayers deserve answers about the lack of return on investment, and why Gilliingham and city planners went along with the scheme to override elected RM's autonomy, which was confirmed by Municipal Affairs Minister Glen Simard as being why the province stepped in. As for the slanted portrayal of Plan20-50 opponents by Winnipeg's broadcast media as 'misinformed crazies', Woodstock says "you should be ashamed." COMING UP- THE TOP TEN PODCASTS OF 2024 -AND THE SEASON 5 FUNDING DRIVE CONCLUDES.

Collard greens are a staple for many households during the holidays. But the majority of collards sold at grocery stores are one of just a few varieties. There's an effort underway to change that, and get tastier and hardier collard greens onto people's plates. STLPR's Kate Grumke brings us to a greenhouse in East St. Louis. * The Gateway will be on holiday break for the next week and will be back on January 2, 2025.*

  A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE – When God Says “GO”! By Mary Lindow   This Podcast is going to be focusing on what I would call “A Miracle on Christmas Eve!”   Steve And I Had Just About Been Married About A Year and had been through a complete reorganization of his business due to a partner, having not reported properly on the business financial books. Shortly after we were married, we found this all out and we were saddled with the debt of the business and the business was shuttered and the friendship was shattered.     STEVE REOPENED HIS OWN INTERIOR DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY BUSINESS ON A LITERAL SHOESTRING. I was teaching piano and voice lessons and directing a church choir.   In October Steve had been asked to totally remodel a local restaurant as well as create matching themed Christmas decor. I had worked in a floral shop for years as a young high school girl and had done many wreaths as well as large swags of things for commercial decorations. I helped Steve begin to build and construct the pieces that went together for all of the items we were going to install. Once it was all prepared and ready, the owner was so grateful and so in love with all the work, she asked us to also do Christmas swags and decor for the Bar and eating area in the bar. This was a few days before Christmas and she had decided she wanted more festive decor in the bar since many parties were to take place for Christmas and up to New Years Day. So, we gathered materials and created that and installed it.   WE WERE NOT ANTICIPATING THAT EXTRA BLESSING FINANCIALLY and we received a $400 check, (which was a lot at that time.) As we began to pray about a Christmas offering, we wanted to do something to honor the Lord at Christmas and help others. A friend of ours whom we had met and had had wonderful prayer meetings with two other schoolteachers in East St. Louis, Missouri, had shared in a prayer meeting about a family in need. At that time, the Bloods and the Crips gangs were very heavily active and there was a tremendous amount of racial tension in East Saint Louis. We were always very careful when driving through the area to not get off on the wrong ramp because often there was a lot of car theft and harm done to people who didn't know or belong to that area. But, there were times that we would travel down with a group of our friends, both black and white, to a house where a woman by the name of sister Lucy, who had a Doctorate in education, would hold ladies teas and prayer gatherings. We would worship and pray, and intercede and study the word fervently among both black-and-white women who were either highly educated or women who cleaned homes for a living. It didn't matter! We loved being with each other, and we loved the presence of the Lord. So, when sister Margaret Wren our friend from East St. Louis, who was also a teacher, told us there was a family in desperate need of clothing and food that she knew of and that the mother who was in her early 60s had been holding all of the children and grandchildren together in her home.   THIS DEAR WOMAN WAS SCHEDULED TO GO IN FOR OPEN-HEART SURGERY ON CHRISTMAS EVE. Margaret told us there was going to be limited food and of course they weren't expecting anything for Christmas. Steve and I knew that we were going to end up making what we considered a very significant personal sacrifice instead of doing things we needed to do to broaden our business and also to take care of a few things we needed to handle as well in our home. Yet, the Holy Spirit was persistent. The extra job came in unexpectedly. We knew that $400 was to be used specifically to help this family.   WE BEGAN TO TELL OUR SISTER AND BROTHER-IN-LAW WHO LIVED NEXT-DOOR TO US AND A FEW OTHER FAMILIES BEGAN TO GET EXCITED TO HELP. Steve and I went to the local grocery store and filled carts with warm blankets, hams, cereals, fruits, vegetables, different kinds of meat and canned goods, and had the joy of a lifetime like we had won the “Supermarket Sweepstakes!”   WE WERE GOING TO GO DELIVER ALL OF THIS ON CHRISTMAS EVE AFTERNOON BEFORE THE DEAR SISTER WAS GOING TO GO AND HAVE HER SURGERY THAT EVENING. Everyone congregated at our little cottage home and we could not believe how many people put together beautiful things for this family! My sister-in-law Judi had put together stacks of beautiful clothing and little outfits for children that her children were no longer fitting into because we had said there were children needing clothing. They also found a giant 6-foot long stocking and filled it with candy, fruit, and nuts. Another lovely couple had a giant Christmas turkey on a platter with all kinds of onions and celery and carrots with the stuffing ready to go so they could put it in the oven when we got there.   THERE WERE BOXES OF DIAPERS, FORMULA, AND SACKS OF GROCERIES FROM SO MANY PEOPLE! Many who also had large families! We really didn't know how many we were going to be helping! We just knew that there was a large family in need, and there were children were involved. Several married couples lived in the same house with the mother and the poverty was substantial.   WE MADE A CARAVAN OF FOUR CARS TO TRAVEL INTO EAST ST. LOUIS and Margaret Wren met us on a side street as we entered to go towards this family‘s house. We parked the cars outside, and there was a young man standing outside who did live in the home, who told us he would watch our cars for us. We told him that we didn't think it would be a problem and he smiled at us shyly and he's told us it was very important to have someone from the neighborhood watching your cars. We thanked him and went up the steps to a house that was sturdy but in much needed repair.   WE STOOD ON THE PORCH AND RANG THE DOORBELL. The door opened and there was the most precious older woman standing there in her coat and hat with a purse on her arm. She told us she was waiting for us to come before she made her journey to the hospital. As we began to walk in with box after box, package after package, grocery sack after grocery sack of items, the room began to fill with people coming from upstairs just standing there, staring at us in wonder and shock.   AS I LOOKED INTO THE KITCHEN AREA, THE ONLY HEAT IN THE HOUSE WAS THE GAS STOVE WITH ALL FOUR BURNERS FLAMING AND THE OVEN DOOR WAS OPEN. Lying over on a vinyl couch was a little infant, beautiful, baby boy dressed only in a T-shirt and a diaper, and the house was chilly.   Our hearts were breaking to see how little they had, and yet the love among them was evident and of course, the mother/ grandmother was introducing us all with great pride to her children and their spouses. Two of the little boys saw the big fluffy blankets that we bought. We had stacked things over on a makeshift couch that was really just a twin bed with a covering over it, and these little boys grabbed the blankets and ran upstairs to their rooms.   TO SAY IT WAS HUMBLING IS MINIMIZING HOW LITTLE THESE DEAR PEOPLE HAD. We were not there to give out of any sense of benevolence, but out of love.   We Began To Talk To Their Children And Coo Over The Babies, And The Tension In The Room Began To Melt As They Began To See, That We Were Just People Who Came To Love And Bless Them.   Because they knew Margaret Wren, they knew we were safe people and that we were kind people. We knew they were safe people and kind people.   NOW HERE'S WHERE THE BEAUTIFUL MIRACLE PART BEGINS TO TAKE PLACE! Steve asked if we might be able to pray for this dear woman heading into surgery that night. She was the one holding the family together and I think pretty much financially as well. She was covering what it cost to pay for the house and just basic comforts. Although several other others did have jobs, it just was not going to be enough with her being incapacitated.   SHE SMILED BROADLY, AND SHE SAID, “I AM BELIEVING THAT GOD WILL HEAL ME AND THAT I WILL COME OUT OF THIS WITH A NEW HEART. That I will mend quickly! I trust in Jesus!” Some of her older children were rolling their eyes at her or had an attitude of just accepting that “this was the way their mother always was”, but there was not necessarily disrespect, just a lot of disbelief. Yet, they all joined the large circle we formed to pray.   STEVE BEGAN TO PRAY. He prayed and blessed the family and thanked the Lord for the privilege of meeting every one of them. He asked the Heavenly Father if he would come and show himself to be kind and real to each and every one of them and provide for them and open up new jobs for them. He then laid hands on this dear lady, as did several others who were with us, and he anointed her with oil and prayed that the Lord would touch her body and astound the doctors, asking that there would not nearly be as much damage done to her heart as originally thought.   We All Felt This Unusual Warm Presence Gently Surround All Of Us As We Were Standing There. Everyone Was Aware Of The Sweetness Of God's Presence.   WHEN STEVE GOT DONE PRAYING, WE ALL HUGGED EVERYONE. Some of it was awkward, some of it was genuine and warm, and the dear lady said, "I need to be on my way, they'll be waiting for me at the hospital." We said Merry Christmas to everyone and went outside where the young man was still watching our cars and of course, he had seen us take in all of the items. He was smiling a big smile and gave each of us a hug and said, “Thank you all so much. You have no idea how much this means to our children.” Many of us smiled and said, “We do understand because some of us came from big families and have been through hard times in the past, so we're so glad to be able to share!”   ON OUR WAY HOME STEVE AND I JUST SAT THERE QUIETLY basking in the joy of knowing that God sent us to a difficult place and a potentially dangerous place, and that the enemy would want us to think that we were doing something foolish or dangerous, but instead, we were sent to love people who were in need. We were given the privilege of watching joy take place in their home, as well as seeing their beautiful children, and then praying for the dear lady who was going to have the heart surgery.   WE WENT TO STEVE'S PARENTS HOUSE and sat there with Christmas music playing and good food everywhere and said, “we've already had our Christmas” We just had the most beautiful moment and it just seemed like everything else paled compared to what we had had the honor of partaking in. It was about a 35-minute drive from Steve's parents house to ours and we went home and prepared for bed.   CHRISTMAS MORNING, (THE NEXT MORNING), WE HAD GOTTEN UP AND WE WERE PREPARING SOME COFFEE AND WERE GOING TO OPEN OUR SMALL GIFTS TO EACH OTHER WHEN THE PHONE RANG. When we answered it, Margaret Wren was on the phone and she was laughing and praising God. We said, “What's going on Margaret? What's got you so fired up on Christmas morning to call us! Aren't you with your family?” Margaret said, “WELL!! I WAS getting ready to celebrate with my family, but I got a phone call from our dear sister who went into surgery last night … …And as they were examining her last evening and did a final scan, the doctor was extremely puzzled. They decided to do some exploratory surgery before fully opening her up to make sure that everything was necessary. Upon further examination with laparoscopy, the doctor was absolutely stunned and flummoxed that this woman's heart was in perfect condition! There was no scar tissue. There was no evidence of heart attack or stroke anywhere in her body. Her blood pressure had gone into a normal rhythm and she was breathing with ease. They ran more tests and didn't know what to do with her so they sent her home.    WE WERE STUNNED, JOYFULLY PRAISING GOD AND LAUGHING AT THE FACT THE DOCTOR'S DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH HER! We told Margaret we would split calling everybody up with her to let everyone know, and each time we called and told someone the rejoicing increased!   After the phone calls, Steve and I sat and talked about what an absolute moment it must've been for her children to have her walk through that door and smile at them and say, “Look what the Lord has done. He gave me the best Christmas ever! He gave me a new heart!” All of those young adults and grandchildren who stood in that room, doubtful that God cared about them very much, but knew that their grandmother or their mother loved them and gave everything for them in order for them to have comfort and shelter. Yet, she stood there bravely and courageously saying she was believing God for a new heart. (I think the Lord gave a few other people a new heart that day as well!)   WATCHING PEOPLE THAT ARE NOT FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD or even from your own culture, praying for your mother, bringing gifts and treasures much like the Wiseman brought, filled with abundance because of Jesus to celebrate Christmas, created an open door for God to work a miracle and change an entire family's focus to see that he not only cares for them, but that he loves them.   NO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, NO TINSEL, NO BEAUTIFULLY WRAPPED GIFT HELD INTEREST FOR STEVE AND I THAT CHRISTMAS. We sat on our little couch and held hands and wept and praised God for the extra income that we had been given through the unexpected extra job. Even though we had suffered great losses and had been saddled with the business debt, we knew that we had obeyed the Lord being a part of the blessing of watching God unite many people who gave their little bits, which created a tremendous amount to bless another family in need. To see joy on those dear faces and learn of the miracle that took place was more than we could handle!   Every Christmas we recount the story. We remember the years where there was hardship and yet God always came through. That dear woman lived into her late 80s and although we never saw her or the family again, we occasionally would hear from sister Margaret about the advances that had taken a place in the family. How the grandchildren were doing. We knew that we had been a small, tiny part of validating that they were worthy of love and care.   WHAT IS IT RIGHT NOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH IN ABUNDANCE? What is it that you have in your home? Maybe you have a box of new tennis shoes that you don't really like or a pair of dress shoes. Maybe you have jeans or clothing that you can't fit into, or, they're too big and they're just hanging in your closet. Maybe you have an extra $20 or $50 where you could go buy bags of fruit loaves of bread, a few blocks of cheese.   When you put these things together and you ask around, you will find a family in need. A family worthy of love, going through a difficult time. In that moment when you choose to go and be the hands of Christ extended, not only will he empower you with his Holy Spirit, but he gives you the opportunity to offer prayer for the deeper needs that they may have.   Perhaps In The Next Few Days You Will Be Called Upon To Do Something That Starts Out As Simply A Loving Act Of Giving Of Sustenance And Warmth That Will Turn Into A Miraculous And Beautiful Testimony.   We live in a world in a time we're hoarding has become something others applaud, holding our “earthly stuff” close to us, and becoming cynical when others suffer or others are going through difficult times.   IF YOU HAVE WEALTH, IF YOU HAVE ABUNDANCE OR IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE,  and there is even the slightest hint of condescension or looking down on anyone else who suffers or seems to have cycles of loss, Check your heart! You have been blessed in abundance, to help others in abundance. That is the biblical approach to wealth.   We don't store up and hoard for ourselves in order to impress others as believers. We don't flaunt and act extravagant in front of others in order to appear superior. We humble ourselves, we give sacrificially, and we go to hard places, we go to difficult places, perhaps to families who have no interest in Christ, but we become light in their darkness and plant seeds.   THERE ARE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS NEARBY WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW, THAT NEED TO KNOW THAT THEY ARE SEEN AND LOVED. Even the smallest thing, a plate of cookies or a basket of fruit taken to a woman who has been recently widowed, can cause her loneliness and fears to be calmed.   ALWAYS REMEMBER TO PRAY WITH THOSE THAT YOU GO TO CHECK IN ON. They may say no, they don't want to be prayed for, and you can lovingly say, “that's fine. I will pray quietly for you at home.” But never be afraid to offer to pray for them in the moment. This Is What Jesus Would Do.   Ask the Holy Spirit right now what is it that you have been blessed with. Ask if you are supposed to share a part of that blessing. Ask if there's something sacrificial that you can do to help bless others who serve. Those who bless others who care take.  Bless others who seem to be givers and others think they have an endless supply, when in fact; they too need to be loved and seen.   THE COMING OF CHRIST WAS A GIFT OF IMMEASURABLE GRACE. God gave his entire wealth to mankind so that this gift would give us back access to the Father himself. He gave the very best that heaven could offer. That is why Christmas is such a potent time, because it is to be about the giving, the light, and the celebrating of this immeasurable gift.   When We Step Out Into Difficult And Hard Places And Sacrifice, Remember, God Is With Us! Emmanuel!   Matthew 1:23 Tells us “BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN WILL CONCEIVE AND GIVE BIRTH TO A SON, AND THEY SHALL NAME HIM IMMANUEL,” which translated, means, “GOD WITH US.”   THE NAME OF JESUS THE MESSIAH, “GOD WITH US” MANIFESTS IN NOT ONLY THE MIRACULOUS, BUT HE HEALS AND BREAKS DOWN BARRIERS.    May your celebration of the King of Kings who was sent to earth as a tiny, vulnerable baby, be filled with a deeper understanding of the price that was paid for our lives.   Of course we know this is not actually the accurate date or celebration for Jesus' birthday, but we must never minimize the fact that the world is aware of what we are celebrating! Something of great power and a great comfort. It has a depth and a meaning that many are still seeking to understand.   Let us use every opportunity to its fullest to tell of the wonders of his love!   Have A Miraculous And Beautiful Christmas Season My Friends! God Is With Us. We Are Not Alone!   I will say goodbye for now until my next podcast! I bless you all in the mighty name of the Savior of mankind, the Messiah, Jesus Christ, GOD WITH US.     Duplication and sharing of this writing is welcomed, as long as the complete message, Website, podcast link and information for Mary Lindow is included. Thank You! 2024 "THE MESSENGER"  - Mary Lindow www.marylindow.com www.marylindow.podbean.com   If you would be so kind and assist Mary helping her to meet other administrative needs such as website and podcast costs, or desire to bless her service in ministry with Spirit-led Love gifts or regular support:   Please JOYFULLY send your gift in the form of:  ► Personal Checks ► Business Checks ► Money Orders ► Cashiers Checks To:    His Beloved Ministries Inc.  PO Box 1253 Denver, Colorado 80614
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John and Roman discuss the state championship victories for Althoff and East St. Louis plus the semifinals in Missouri.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gateway-sports-venue-show--3605575/support.

Chris and Amy welcome Darren Sunkett, Athletic Director and Head Coach of East St. Louis High School, following the team's 11th Illinois state football championship victory. This marks the 5th championship under Coach Sunkett's leadership. Darren shares insights on the team's success, his coaching philosophy, and the importance of teamwork. The conversation also covers how the team's dedication to hard work and commitment has propelled them to greatness, and Darren reflects on his role in shaping the program's continued success.

In the final hour, Chris and Amy discuss East St. Louis High School's 11th 6A state championship with head coach Darren Sunkett, highlighting the program's success and Luther Burden's NFL draft decision. They also cover South Korea's surprising declaration of martial law and Australia's groundbreaking ban on social media for kids under 16, diving into the global impact of these major developments.

Chris and Amy deliver a packed show starting with reactions to Jason Hall's departure from Greater St. Louis Inc., featuring insights from Cara Spencer and Steve Ehlmann, plus the story of a thief at Ballpark Village. They also explore the “Jingle Fyre Fest” controversy in O'Fallon and Nate Bargatze's surprising choice to perform in Camdenton. In Hour 2, they revisit the 1990 earthquake panic caused by Iben Browning's false predictions about the New Madrid fault, with expert analysis from seismologist Dr. Michael Wysession. Bernie Miklasz joins to debate MLB's proposed “Golden At-Bat” rule, critiquing its potential effect on baseball tradition. Hour 3 wraps up with a conversation about East St. Louis High School's 11th 6A state championship with head coach Darren Sunkett, the global implications of South Korea's martial law declaration, and Australia's bold ban on social media for kids under 16.

A brief take on Andrew Theising's collection of East St. Louis postcards, now a vital visual archive of the city's history.Script by Howard Rambsy IIRead by Kassandra Timm

The Mississippi River is essential to global agriculture and trade, but it is increasingly vulnerable to climate impacts, including severe droughts and floods, resulting in significant economic and environmental challenges. Colin Wellenkamp, Executive Director of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI), discusses how the coalition is advancing nature-based solutions to build resilience along the river. One notable example is Horseshoe Lake in East St. Louis, a community historically impacted by recurrent flooding and economic disadvantage. Restoration efforts there aim to reduce flood risks by enhancing natural floodplains, providing critical protection for residents and supporting biodiversity. This initiative is part of MRCTI's broader push to implement projects across 100,000 acres in eight states by the end of the decade, creating sustainable landscapes that safeguard both people and ecosystems in the face of a changing climate.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet. The Mississippi By Nature series is supported by the Walton Family Foundation and outfitted by Patagonia.

The Titan coach previews Saturday's home quarterfinal playoff game against East St. Louis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys review local news, Tom reminisces about a Steve McQueen movie, and Glenwood High School football coach David Hay looks at Saturday's quarterfinal playoff game against East St. Louis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temperatures are dropping and winter is on its way. That means conditions are more dangerous for people experiencing homelessness and living outside. A recent story from Sahan Journal looked at two encampments that have become a home base for unhoused Hmong and Karen people in East St. Paul. A new organization is visiting encampments every Tuesday with food and supplies while trying to connect residents with services. Sahan Journal reporter Katelyn Vue reported on the organization and spoke with MPR News host Nina Moini about it.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 11-11-24 Aaron Dorr from the American Firearms Association talks about Illinois Judge Stephen McGlynn, a federal judge in East St. Louis, striking down Illinois' assault weapons ban on Friday on the grounds that it violates the 2nd and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. He issued an order barring the state from enforcing it. Gov. Pritzker issued a statement saying he expected the attorney general would file "an immediate appeal." Story here: https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-update-federal-judge-rules-gun-law-unconstitutional/15528291/ (https://www.americanfirearmsassociation.org/) (https://www.americanfirearmsassociation.org/staff/aaron-dorr/) (https://www.missourifirearmscoalition.org/) (@MOFirearms2A) (https://www.illinoisfirearmsassociation.org/) (@IllinoisFirearmsAssociation)     NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 11-11-24 (7:05am) Missouri Sen. Nick Schroer talks about the Wentzville School Board's Vice President, Julie Scott D.N.P., organizing a boycott of local businesses in her community that supported Trump in the election.  Here's the list of Wentzville School Board members, including Julie Scott, and contact info: https://www.wentzville.k12.mo.us/page/598 (https://www.nickschroer.com/) (@NickBSchroer) (https://www.senate.mo.gov/Senators/Member/02)   (7:20am) Another look at Trump appointments for the new administration.    (7:35am) Aaron Dorr from the American Firearms Association talks about Illinois Judge Stephen McGlynn, a federal judge in East St. Louis, striking down Illinois' assault weapons ban on Friday on the grounds that it violates the 2nd and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. He issued an order barring the state from enforcing it. Gov. Pritzker issued a statement saying he expected the attorney general would file "an immediate appeal." Story here: https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-update-federal-judge-rules-gun-law-unconstitutional/15528291/ (https://www.americanfirearmsassociation.org/) (https://www.americanfirearmsassociation.org/staff/aaron-dorr/) (https://www.missourifirearmscoalition.org/) (@MOFirearms2A) (https://www.illinoisfirearmsassociation.org/) (@IllinoisFirearmsAssociation)     (7:50am) We discuss a new study which looks at how much time we spend, on average, "consuming content" online.   NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois State Rep. Kevin Schmidt's district goes from East St. Louis to New Athens, city to rural, and he's talking to EVERYBODY. Amazingly, they're all saying the same thing.

Stay close to "WakeUpCall" on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Listen LIVE to "Wake Up Call with Dan Tortora" MON through FRI, 9-11amET on wakeupcalldt.podbean.com & on the homepage of WakeUpCallDT.com from ANY Device! You can also Watch LIVE MON through FRI, 9-11amET on youtube.com/wakeupcalldt, facebook.com/wakeupcalldt, & facebook.com/LiveNowDT. This special is Proudly Presented by: Carvel DeWitt The Wildcat Sports Pub Ma & Pa's Kettle Corn & Popcorn Factory Brian's Landing Servomation Refreshments, Inc. Brooklyn Pickle Pinehurst NC LeMoyne Dolphins Bryant & Stratton Syracuse Binghamton University Pizza Man Pub K-9 Kamp Dog Daycare Avicolli's Restaurant K-9 Kampground  Great Lakes Honda City Mother's Cupboard Chick-fil-A Cicero

Stay close to "WakeUpCall" on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Listen LIVE to "Wake Up Call with Dan Tortora" MON through FRI, 9-11amET on wakeupcalldt.podbean.com & on the homepage of WakeUpCallDT.com from ANY Device! You can also Watch LIVE MON through FRI, 9-11amET on youtube.com/wakeupcalldt, facebook.com/wakeupcalldt, & facebook.com/LiveNowDT. This special is Proudly Presented by: Carvel DeWitt The Wildcat Sports Pub Ma & Pa's Kettle Corn & Popcorn Factory Brian's Landing Servomation Refreshments, Inc. Brooklyn Pickle Pinehurst NC LeMoyne Dolphins Bryant & Stratton Syracuse Binghamton University Pizza Man Pub K-9 Kamp Dog Daycare Avicolli's Restaurant K-9 Kampground  Great Lakes Honda City Mother's Cupboard Chick-fil-A Cicero

A ruling on whether Illinois' gun and magazine ban is unconstitutional is expected to come sometime after Monday. Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities during lame duck session of the Illinois General Assembly in January 2023. Federal lawsuits were then filed against the law. Southern District of Illinois federal Judge Stephen McGlynn gave litigants in the consolidated case a month to file final briefs when he wrapped up the four-day bench trial last month. He closed out the trial in East St. Louis, questioning what would have been different from the 1917 race riot in that city if the Black victims were able to protect themselves with the very firearms being debated.

Join us for an enlightening conversation where Krista and Craig set the stage with heartfelt reflections on their lives before introducing their remarkable guest, Kevin Hopkins. Kevin, a family engagement professional dedicated to at-risk communities, shares his inspiring journey from East St. Louis. His upbringing, steeped in strong family bonds and community support, has deeply influenced his mission to connect educators, students, and their families. By emphasizing the pivotal role of home life in shaping a student's educational experience, Kevin's story reminds us that true Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) transcends classroom boundaries.Discover the power of parental involvement as we discuss Kevin's efforts to engage caregivers from preschool to 12th grade. Kevin walks us through creating and implementing programs to equip parents with the tools to support their children's learning and well-being. From workshops on financial planning and healthy living to the use of data for measuring the effectiveness of these initiatives, we explore strategies that make parent engagement more impactful. Kevin underscores the significance of a unified strategy in fostering educational success by shifting from localized preschool efforts to a district-wide approach.The episode explores practical methods for effective family-school communication and the distinction between mere attendance and genuine engagement. We highlight the importance of proactive relationship-building to foster trust and avoid re-traumatizing parents with past negative school experiences. Weekly virtual meetings and community workshops create a supportive environment for parents, teachers, and students. Tune in to hear about Kevin's efforts in promoting early childhood education, the value of virtual resources, and the joy of community engagement. It's a joy that we can all share in. EPISODE RESOURCES:Purchase Kevin's Book: Dakota Doesn't Have to Worry: A fully illustrated children's book 

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 10-01-24 (6:05am) Wilson Freeman, an attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation, talks about the FCC's proposal to require broadcasters to submit racial/gender staffing numbers for publication. Wilson calls it "DEI shaming. "In February 2024, the FCC resurrected a rule that's been dormant for nearly 30 years. The rule requires broadcasters with five or more employees to annually collect and publicly report information about their employees' race and sex. The FCC claims the rule aims to satisfy its own equal employment opportunity (EEO) reporting requirements. But the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission already maintains those records and is required to keep the information confidential. In reality, the FCC rule is a thinly veiled attempt to do indirectly what it may not do directly: pressure stations into race- and sex-conscious hiring practices." Story on the situation here: https://pacificlegal.org/case/fcc-radio-race-reporting/ (https://pacificlegal.org/)   (6:20am) Phone outages yesterday for some customers of Verizon, AT&T, Spectrum and T-Mobile. The Downdetector.com website that tracks outages showed big spikes in outages for Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T along with issues at Spectrum.   Farewell to baseball's legendary Pete Rose who played most of his career with the Cincinnati Reds. He was 83. Should he be allowed into Cooperstown and the Hall of Fame? Story here: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/pete-rose-mlbs-polarizing-all-time-hits-leader-dead-83-agent-says?msockid=2b1c94c6ed406c4c14ec84b0eca66d6f More on his gambling issues here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/why-was-pete-rose-banned-for-life-from-mlb-gambling-on-games-was-his-downfall/ar-AA1rv5Dp?ocid=BingNewsSerp   (6:35am) Changes in the Cardinals' front office after another frustrating season. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/09/30/report-cardinals-expected-retain-mozeliak-marmol-elevate-blooms-influence-attention-shifts-2025/   (6:50am) MORNING NEWS DUMP Residents begin to try to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Story here: https://apnews.com/article/helene-asheville-north-carolina-c5ff143de63e31bd345066221f5e4d24   U.S. Marshalls arrest over 600 fugitives in East St. Louis! Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/u-s-marshals-arrest-over-600-fugitives-in-east-st-louis/   Ferguson Officer Travis Brown is no longer in a coma as struggles to recover from head injuries at the hands of violent protesters almost two months ago. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/09/30/ferguson-officer-travis-brown-no-longer-medically-induced-coma/   Updates on the situation in Israel, Lebanon and Yemen along with missiles fired from Iran into Israel. Story here: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/israel-hezbollah-live-updates-idf-ground-operation-lebanon-rcna173389   More on the dockworker strike affecting ports from Maine to Texas. Story here: Story here: https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2024/10/01/watch-as-dockworkers-go-on-strike-union-negotiator-boldly-threatens-to-cripple-the-us-economy-n2179998   Changes in the Cardinals' front office after another frustrating season. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/09/30/report-cardinals-expected-retain-mozeliak-marmol-elevate-blooms-influence-attention-shifts-2025/   Legendary Cincinnati Reds' player Pete Rose, baseball's career hits leader who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved, died at the age of 83. Story with video retrospective here: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41538454/pete-rose-all-mlb-hits-leader-dies-83 More on his gambling issues here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/why-was-pete-rose-banned-for-life-from-mlb-gambling-on-games-was-his-downfall/ar-AA1rv5Dp?ocid=BingNewsSerp   NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 10-01-24 (8:05am) We look at tonight's VP Debate which we'll broadcast live on NewsTalkSTL at 8pm CT.   (8:20am) We discuss the International Longshoreman's Association dockworker strike which is now underway at ports from Maine down to Texas and threatens to "cripple" the U.S. economy, according to their chief negotiator Harold Daggett. The contract between the ports and about 45,000 union members expired at midnight on Monday night. The strike affects 36 ports and is the first one by the union since 1977. The strike could significantly snarl the nation's supply chain, potentially leading to higher prices and delays in goods reaching households and businesses. It may also create traffic jams at ports on the West Coast, where workers are represented by a different union. Story here: https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2024/10/01/watch-as-dockworkers-go-on-strike-union-negotiator-boldly-threatens-to-cripple-the-us-economy-n2179998 By the way, the Teamsters union told President Biden to “stay the f**k out of this fight” in their statement of solidarity with the ILA. Since when did organizations start using curse words in their official press releases? Story here on consumer products most likely to be impacted by the strike: https://www.businessinsider.com/consumer-products-most-likely-to-be-impacted-by-port-strike-2024-9   (8:35am) MORNING NEWS DUMP Residents begin to try to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Story here: https://apnews.com/article/helene-asheville-north-carolina-c5ff143de63e31bd345066221f5e4d24   U.S. Marshalls arrest over 600 fugitives in East St. Louis! Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/u-s-marshals-arrest-over-600-fugitives-in-east-st-louis/   Ferguson Officer Travis Brown is no longer in a coma as struggles to recover from head injuries at the hands of violent protesters almost two months ago. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/09/30/ferguson-officer-travis-brown-no-longer-medically-induced-coma/   Updates on the situation in Israel, Lebanon and Yemen along with missiles fired from Iran into Israel. Story here: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/israel-hezbollah-live-updates-idf-ground-operation-lebanon-rcna173389   More on the dockworker strike affecting ports from Maine to Texas. Story here: Story here: https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2024/10/01/watch-as-dockworkers-go-on-strike-union-negotiator-boldly-threatens-to-cripple-the-us-economy-n2179998   Changes in the Cardinals' front office after another frustrating season. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/09/30/report-cardinals-expected-retain-mozeliak-marmol-elevate-blooms-influence-attention-shifts-2025/   Legendary Cincinnati Reds' player Pete Rose, baseball's career hits leader who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved, died at the age of 83. Story with video retrospective here: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41538454/pete-rose-all-mlb-hits-leader-dies-83 More on his gambling issues here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/why-was-pete-rose-banned-for-life-from-mlb-gambling-on-games-was-his-downfall/ar-AA1rv5Dp?ocid=BingNewsSerp   (8:50am) More on tonight's VP Debate.   NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bench trial for the challenge to Illinois' gun and magazine ban continues in East St. Louis. Illinois enacted a ban on semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities in January 2023. Lawsuits challenging the law in federal court went all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court on preliminary grounds. Justices denied the request, saying they wanted a full case on final judgment. Monday began the trial to get to final judgment in the courtroom of federal Judge Stephen McGlynn.

A federal court judge in East St. Louis will issue a ruling in coming weeks.

Dawn Harper-Nelson is an Olympic athlete with gold and silver medals who continues to make her mark as a broadcaster for NBC. Alonzo Nelson Jr. is an educator & track and field coach in the Belleville School District. He impacts the lives of children in East St. Louis through math and athletics. Carol Daniel sits down with the married couple of 11 years to talk about their careers, family life and why they do what they do.   Part two of this conversation will be released on Sept. 26, wherever you get podcasts and on the Nine PBS YouTube channel.    What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

We are honored to welcome the esteemed Dr. Williams as our special guest. Dr. Williams is a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, the Executive Director of the Christian Activity Center in East St. Louis, and the Senior Pastor of New Christian Fellowship Church in Fairview Heights. With his extensive experience and multifaceted roles, Dr. Williams brings a unique perspective on balancing responsibilities and serving the community. In this enlightening episode titled "Recalibrating Through Life," we will explore: - The journey of a man who wears many hats - Strategies for maintaining balance amidst numerous responsibilities - Insights on servant leadership and community impact Dr. Williams' wealth of knowledge and life experiences offer a treasure trove of wisdom that can inspire us all to recalibrate our lives and serve others more effectively. Don't miss out - subscribe to the Lions Pride Network on YouTube to join the live discussion and stay updated on all our episodes! Click here to subscribe: [Lions Pride Network](https://youtube.com/@lionspridenetwork6915?si=ydLWnOopo4Kpqxpl). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelionsdenwithseth/support

Monday July 29, 2024 episode of Play by Play. 1.  East St. John High School Football 2.  Tarpon Rodeo Final Results. 3.  Cornell Scott- head boys basketball coach at Ellender High School. 4.  Sterling Washington- head football coach at H.L. Bourgeois High School. 5.  USA Men's Basketball 6.  Casey and Coach Brian Callais continue thier picks of Over/Under wins with the AFC South and we end the show with Casey giving some betting picks.  

Tahir Moore is a stand-up comic, actor, writer and host. Originally from East St. Louis, IL, Tahir started doing stand up full time when he moved to Los Angeles in 2009. He now works with multiple digital companies such as KevOnStage Studios and All Def Digital, as on-air talent, producer and more. Tahir has appeared on HBO's Insecure, NBC's Brooklyn 99, ABC's Stumptown, and CBS's The Neighborhood. Tahir has created a number of hit shows online. They appear on his YouTube channel which grew from 3k to over 84k in months. Wording is Hard, Explain This, Spelling Is Hard & everyone's favorite live show Zooming with the Homies. In addition to those shows he also produces 3 podcasts on a weekly basis; Damn Internet You Scary, Moore To the Story & All Def's Squaddcast. Web: https://linktr.ee/Tahirmoore Follow: @tahirmoore ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.... ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po... ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSa... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lov... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsa... ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ash-said-it-show--1213325/support.

Join Forbes Riley on The Forbes Factor Podcast for an inspiring episode with Willie J., an East St. Louis native who has carved a path from hardship to international acclaim. In this episode, we delve into Willie's remarkable evolution from a struggling youth to a four-time #1 bestselling author and a celebrated figure in entertainment and empowerment. Discover how Willie overcame personal tragedies and transformed his pain into a powerful drive for success, impacting the world through his music, writing, and entrepreneurship. With his company, Pure Mission Entertainment, Willie not only produces hits that climb global charts but also mentors aspiring artists and leaders, emphasizing the power of arts and entrepreneurship. Willie shares his experiences working alongside stars like Beyonce and Floyd Mayweather, and the profound moments behind his hit singles like Moving Up and Sunshine With the Rain. Learn how his dedication to empowering others fuels his ongoing projects and how he prepares his artists for major national TV performances. Forbes will explore Willie's philosophy on leadership and resilience, offering listeners an intimate look at the motivations that drive this influential figure. Tune in to hear how Willie Jones continues to shape the future of stardom while staying true to his mission of uplifting and inspiring a new generation.

“My parents passed away and it created this sense of recklessness in me, but in a positive way: I wanted to create a travel experience and push myself and learn about myself. Because you never know how long you’re gonna be around for.” –Daniel Troia In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Daniel talk about why Daniel chose to bicycle across America with no money or food, the privileges that set him apart from people who have to do it out of necessity, and how this kind of journey is a time-honored undertaking for people experiencing grief (2:00); the kinds of people Daniel met on the trip, how his vulnerability put him into contact with new and unfamiliar people and communities, and how visiting places in person increases empathy with the people who live here (12:30); what Daniel discovered while “dumpster diving,” and other surprises he found on the road (24:30); what it was like to self-document the trip DIY style with camera glasses, a GoPro, and a drone, and what experiences didn’t make it into the film (30:30); the lessons that Daniel brought home from the trip, where he plans to travel next, and his advice for people who want to create their own bike journey (44:00); and an “Easter Egg” about Daniel’s experiences in Kansas (49:00). Daniel Troia (@the_travelin_dude) is the director of We Are All in This Together, which documents his cross-country USA bicycle journey with no food and no money, in search of human connection. Notable Links: The Kindness of Strangers, by Mike McIntyre (book) The Epic of Gilgamesh (ancient Mesopotamian epic poem) Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, by Cheryl Strayed (memoir) The Way (2010 Martin Sheen movie) Dumpster diving (method of gathering discarded food) Dude Making a Difference, by Robin Greenfield Aldi (multinational discount supermarket chain) Tom’s Cartoons (art by unhoused person in Arcata, CA) Camera glasses (wearable camera) GoPro (action camera) East St. Louis (city in Illinois) Two Wheels To Freedom, by Daniel Troia (film) Paterson (city in New Jersey) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned the historic 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion in the United States nearly 50 years ago. The decision sent shock waves across the country and through the American labor movement, which recognizes that reproductive rights are a worker issue, affecting millions of working women and their families. Labor historian Joe McCartin argues that “for most of its history, the court's just been a disaster for workers” and on today's show, McCartin explores that history, warning that “We're not going to see a better Supreme Court…without a movement, without something happening in the streets, without a struggle.” On Labor History in 2:00: the day that American folklorist Archie Green was born in Winnipeg, Canada, and the day known as the East St. Louis Race Riot. This show originally aired on July 3, 2022. Got a question? Comments or suggestions welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by Union City Radio and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. Hosted and produced by Chris Garlock.  #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @UMDMLA @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @WomenLeadLabor @CLUWNational

A nonprofit is building some of the first private housing in East St. Louis in decades. The religious organization plans to have 20 homes finished by the end of this summer. St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer spoke with one of the leaders of Landsdowne Up about their goals and the challenges facing East St. Louis.

Enhance focus, reduce stress, and support your overall mental health with Magic Mind. One shot delivers a potent blend of 12 brain-boosting ingredients comprised of nootropics, adaptogens, functional mushrooms, and essential vitamins — working synergistically to enhance your mental well-being for a more productive life. Do more, stress less LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Get 3 months for the price of 2 with a quarterly subscription! Grab you offer here: https://bit.ly/3XwfDn8 Use code BRIGGS at checkout for an exclusive discount. In episode, Dr. Tashion Macon takes us on a journey through her remarkable career in pop culture and positive psychology. Join us as she delves into her new book, Coming in Hot: A Blueprint for Black Women Setting the World Ablaze, and shares powerful insights on showing up as your greatest self. About Dr. Tashion Macon Dr.Tashion Macon is a trailblazer. Her professional experience lives at the intersections of brand marketing, pop-culture, philanthropy, and positive psychology. Growing up in East St. Louis, IL, Dr. Macon's traumatic and transformative experiences showed her that she could accomplish anything. Her life trajectory gives her the ability to authentically invite everyone she encounters to achieve their highest vibration. Dr. Macon has helped iconic companies like Arista/LaFace Records, Interscope/Universal, NBC, T-Mobile, and Warner Brothers achieve their financial and marketing objectives, and she's led mission-focused organizations like Akoin, Communi- ties In Schools, South Carolina Institutes of Information and Innovation, The Teaching Lab, The Weitz Foundation, Voice Vision Value, and Women's Foundation of the South to fulfill their purpose. She uniquely understands how to strike – when the proverbial iron is HOT to maximize career-enhancing outcomes. Her new book, Coming In Hot: A Blueprint For Black Women Setting The World Ablaze is a love letter to Black Women. Dr. Macon introduces her innovative “Hotlist”, a framework to support Black women as they count the costs and the coins to cultivate a career path that is as authentic and unique as they are. A best-selling author, speaker, and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Dr. Macon's Coming in Hot offers Black women a thought-provoking and straight-talking guide for professional access, agency, and ascension – one borne of experience and steeped in wit and wisdom. If you enjoyed this book and found the information useful, please help others find it by leaving a review on the site where you purchased it. Reviews are the most effective way to spread the word that this book brings value to others like you! Sound Bites: "Purpose does not need permission to be what it's born to be." "Your title is something you rent, your talent is something you own." "Bet on your own blaze, push all your chips in on that." Key Takeaways: Show up as your greatest self and cultivate a career that is uniquely yours. Bring your essence and talent to everything you do. Trust your unique design and bet on your own blaze. Divine doors will open for you, even in times of discouragement. Declare what you desire and follow the direction of divine discontent. Connect with Dr. Tashion Macon Books: https://www.amazon.com/Coming-Hot-Blueprint-Setting-Ablaze-ebook/dp/B0D4VYV611?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1cMKFxP3fhaqj0QiSmGoyA.Oe9WzymZkX1fv1jUsJlq_Eob_XrVydE0qHgQAwuTprM&dib_tag=AUTHOR Website: https://www.tashionmacon.com/    

We had the honor and privilege to host local legend and Olympic Gold & Silver Medalist Dawn Harper-Nelson. Dawn is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 100-meter hurdles. She was the gold medalist in the event at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the silver medalist in the 2012 London Olympic Games and the 2017 World Championships.Originally from East St. Louis, Dawn continues to build a successful life as a mother, wife, speaker, and now NBC Olympic analyst. We're beyond excited to watch Dawn during the Olympics in Paris. In this episode, Luke talks with Dawn about the life of an Olympic athlete, transition into motherhood, mindset, and more.Support the Show.

Artists include: Bert Williams, Helen Gross, Bubber Miley, Cats and Fiddle, Elmo Hope, DeFord Bailey and Hazel Scott. Songs include: Pan-American Blues, Ten Little Bottles, Nevertheless, East St. Louis Toodle-oo, Nuts To You & I Gotta Swing.

Can leadership be defined by more than just a title? Celebrating the 600th episode of the 'Leadership is Changing' podcast, host Denis Gianoutsos welcomes Dr. Tashion Macon, a celebrated speaker, branding expert, and author of 'Coming in Hot: A Blueprint for Black Women Setting the World Ablaze.' Dr. Macon shares her inspiring journey from growing up in East St. Louis—home to cultural icons like Miles Davis and Tina Turner—to working with global giants such as Usher, Pink, and Dr. Dre. They discuss the essence of leadership, emphasizing that true leadership is rooted in talent and discipline rather than titles. Dr. Macon introduces the concept of the four E's of leadership and explains the importance of proven responsibility over just seeking promotion for revenue. They explore the challenges and growth opportunities of changing career paths and highlight the power of fostering meaningful relationships in professional spaces. Additionally, they describe the future of leadership in a fast-paced, data-driven world, underlining the need for leaders to balance heritage values with a forward-looking vision. This episode is packed with invaluable insights and practical advice for leaders at all stages, urging them to focus on continual growth, disciplined practice, and emotional intelligence.Dr. Tashion Macon's Career and AchievementsDr. Tashion Macon's remarkable journey from a young professional to a celebrated speaker and author unveiled pivotal and defining experiences that shaped her pathCompelling accounts of impactful speaking engagements, revealing resonant themes and messages that left a lasting impression on diverse audiencesHighlighting Dr. Tashion Macon's pioneering contributions to the podcasting and literary world, showcasing her innovative and thought-provoking contentUnderscoring the widespread acclaim and recognition for Dr. Tashion Macon's work within the industryThe Essence of True LeadershipUnveiling engaging narratives that define authentic leadership beyond titles and positions, showcasing its multifaceted natureIllustrating genuine and effective leadership traits through vivid examples and stories that command attentionEmphasizing the power of leading by example and igniting a passion for excellence and growth in others through inspiring anecdotesThe Four E's of Leadership: Energy, Energize, Edge, ExecuteAssertively discussing the concept of harnessing energy to propel motivation and productivity, emphasizing its pivotal role in achieving successHighlighting tangible examples of fostering a culture of empowerment and driving sustained energy within a team, demonstrating the impact of effective leadership strategiesOffering bold insights into gaining an edge through innovation and forward-thinking, using captivating examples to drive the point homeProgressing from the Cubicle to the C SuiteSharing riveting accounts of personal and professional hurdles, providing a compelling and assertive perspective on the challenges encountered on the path to executive leadershipExploring essential skills and character traits required for leadership in senior roles with unwavering confidence, uncovering insights and strategies for aspiring leadersEmpowering listeners with advice on balancing technical expertise with visionary leadership for organizational growth, offering assertive takeawaysKey Quotes: "Leadership is a talent, not a title." - Dr. Tashion Macon "The talent is something you can continue to optimize and amplify from a champion mindset" - Dr. Tashion MaconThe 10...

Writing can serve as means of empowerment and healing. Today we are talking to Briana Morales, 2024 Illinois State Teacher of the Year and high school English teacher at Gordon Bush Alternative Center in East St. Louis. Throughout her career, she has empowered her students through storytelling. In this episode, Briana will share how she uses healing-centered engagement and writing to help students process trauma and reveal their purpose. Plus she shares writing activities to engage students in identity work and how to start a classroom dignity closet to help students in need.Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com.Content Warning: Please note that this episode mentions examples of trauma, gun violence, and attempted suicide.

In this powerful episode of Conversations with Chanda, Dr. Tashion Macon, Culturalist and Communication + Cachet Catalyst, shares her inspiring journey and the secrets to achieving peak performance and successful outcomes. Dr. Tashion is a master at moving others to see where culture and the consumer are headed, making her an invaluable asset to individuals and institutions alike. From her humble beginnings in East St. Louis to her high-powered career in global entertainment and marketing, she shares her insights on spirituality, stardom, success, and the implications they have on the soul and society. Listen now to learn how Dr. Tashion empowers others to live their purpose and achieve unshakeable success. www.smithbaker.co www.conversationswithchanda.com IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter: @chandasbaker https://www.tashionmacon.com/ IG @tashionmaconphd

In the early 1900s many race massacres where white mobs attacked and killed Black people across the country, including in East St. Louis and Tulsa, Oklahoma. The oldest known survivor of the Tulsa massacre spoke about it at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

On this episode of #IDKMYDE, Its Massacre Mondays! Today, we're diving into the dark history of East St. Louis in 1917. Join us as we uncover the harrowing events  and reflect on the painful legacy of racial violence in America. IG: @_idkmyde_ | @BdahtTV | @blackeffectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny is back, our trio is headed into the Underworld, AND THE RED BALL IS HERE! Enjoy this lively discussion of PJO TV show ep 7! Topics include: Kelly's baking, Carol's baking, wasps, title changes, Busch Stadium, “Knicks Arena,” East St. Louis, recasting, waterbeds, casting choices, Knifer/Nipher Middle School, NYC tips, Sweeney Todd, Jimmy Neutron, High School Musical, apology sundaes, calling parents by names, fast walking, unloved puns, co-parenting, and more! TNO LIVE: www.thenewestolympian.com/live  TNO MERCH: www.thenewestolympian.com/merch  Thanks to our sponsor, Green Chef! Get 60% off plus 20% off your next two months at greenchef.com/olympian60 with code "olympian60" — Find The Newest Olympian Online — • Website: www.thenewestolympian.com • Patreon: www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon • Twitter: www.twitter.com/newestolympian • Instagram: www.instagram.com/newestolympian • Facebook: www.facebook.com/newestolympian • Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/thenewestolympian • Merch: www.thenewestolympian.com/merch — Production — • Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert • Editor: Sherry Guo • Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle • Art: Jessica E. Boyd — About The Show — Is Percy Jackson the book series we should've been reading all along? Join Mike Schubert as he reads through the books for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over Greek mythology. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

Have you ever wanted something so badly you'd do anything to make it happen? Sixteen-year-old Mohamed decides to dig deep in his religion to take the next step with his crush. There's no love like young love… especially when it's a secret. This story contains strong language, discusses sexuality, and mentions corporal punishment. Please take care while listening. BIG thanks to Mohamed Ali for sharing his story with us! Mohamed is an artist and comedian, he just got back to Canada after spending the last few years working and performing in Southeast Asia. Check out his Instagram! Special thanks to Zahra Noorbakhsh. Big thanks as well to Zaiba Hasan & her crew from the podcast Mommying While Muslim. Produced by Regina Bediako, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot Snap Music Spotlight: “Honest” by Jada Imani (produced by Dakim) Jada Imani is an East St. Louis-born, Bay Area-raised Hip-Hop R&B artist and organizer. In addition to a whole bunch of great music, Jada recently launched a new product line called “Good For The Soul”. Be sure to check out her Patreon and follow her on social media! This song comes to us from the compilation Water For The Town Vol. 4, a project series from SmartBomb created to raise mutual aid and awareness for various organizations and grassroots movements doing vital work right here in Oakland. The song is produced by Dakim, be sure to check out more of Dakim's music and follow them on Instagram! Snap Classic - Season 14 - Episode 34