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Composer Andre Previn's 1995 opera “A Streetcar Named Desire” puts playwright Tennessee Williams' story onstage with an intense, mood-shifting score. Opera Theatre of St. Louis' new production is the first collaboration between its new artistic director, Patricia Racette — and its Principal Conductor, Daniela Candillari. St. Louis Public Radio's Jeremy Goodwin spoke with them about the show.

One year ago, a man detained by ICE in the Phelps County Jail died. That led a group of concerned residents in Rolla to form Abide in Love — an organization dedicated to helping immigrants and their families. The movement has spread to seven chapters across three states. St. Louis Public Radio's Jonathan Ahl was there as members of the group celebrated the one-year commitment to their efforts.

The Missouri legislature passed very few education changes this past session, despite about 10 bills making it close to the finish line. St. Louis Public Radio's Lilley Halloran reports on where things fell apart and what the future may hold.

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival's fast-moving production of "The Tempest" in Forest Park sets the story to the tune of sea chanteys and folk songs, performed live on two stages. As St. Louis Public Radio's Jeremy Goodwin reports, the production evokes the magic encountered by its characters … with music.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to weaken protection of majority-minority districts could lead to Missouri Republicans dismantling the St. Louis-based 1st Congressional District. But while some GOP officials are supportive of that move, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum reports that another Missouri redistricting gambit carries significant risk for Republicans.

Juan Baltazar is one of five people who died during last year's May 16 tornado. He was known in the St. Louis community for his warm personality – and his wood-roasted corn. As St. Louis Public Radio's Andrea Henderson reports, Baltazar's loved ones say his untimely death has been difficult for the family to grasp.

A 29-year-old Florissant man who came to the U.S. when he was four years old is now being deported to Mexico. ICE agents detained Victor López Delara after a traffic stop earlier this year. Now his fiancee and two children are preparing to follow him back to Mexico. St. Louis Public Radio's Chad Davis spoke with López Delara by phone from the Ste. Genevieve County Jail

The Mississippi River is lined with decades-old levees that sit right on the river bank. But some researchers say those levees are doing a poor job of preventing floods — especially as climate change makes historic flooding events more common and more severe. As St. Louis Public Radio's Katie Grawitch reports, a new setback levee system near Spanish Lake is one of many getting a makeover that will help it guard against flooding.

St. Louis is not ready for the next natural disaster. The problems are complicated, but the solutions are possible. STLPR education reporter Hiba Ahmad and editor Jessica Rogen walk us through how city government can improve, from better funding its emergency management agency to making mutual-aid agreements with neighboring cities. We also hear a montage of voices from people in north St. Louis impacted by last year's tornado. They gathered recently at St. Louis Public Radio for a special “Meet Me” open mic event to share their stories of May 16, 2025, and what happened afterward.

Nearly a year ago, an EF3 tornado tore through neighborhoods and homes in St. Louis. Roofs are still tarped. Windows still boarded. Many families are still displaced and waiting for aid. St. Louis Public Radio's “Meet Me” project invited residents to an open mic to share their stories of that day — and every day since. =

In the immediate aftermath of the May 16 tornado, volunteer groups and nonprofits stepped into the gap left by city leadership. Nearly a year later, the same groups are still picking up the pieces. St. Louis Public Radio's Hiba Ahmad has been following one group's story of recovery in north St. Louis.

The EF3 tornado that ripped through north St. Louis one year ago exposed the city's long history of neglect in the area, which to many people is the driving factor of the city's slow response. St. Louis Public Radio's Andrea Henderson reports many north St. Louis families are worried that long-term displacement will increase vacancies and create population loss.

Since last year's deadly tornado, residents in the impact zone say frustratingly little progress has been made. While St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer has repeatedly blamed chaos at the federal level, St. Louis Public Radio's Kate Grumke and Kavahn Mansouri have been working to understand what happened at the local level.

Are Trans Ballot Measures Protecting Kids or Turning LGBTQ Americans into Campaign Props? Are Politicians Playing Politics with Liberty? Are transgender related ballot initiatives really about protecting girls' sports, privacy, parental rights, and children, or are political campaigns using emotional issues to drive voter turnout?In this episode of Go Right with Peter Boykin, the Constitutionalist for Liberty, Peter responds to an LGBTQ Nation article originally published by Mother Jones and written by Madison Pauly. The article raises the question of whether anti trans ballot initiatives are being used as Republican “ballot candy.”Peter breaks down the issue from a constitutional, moderate, Go Right perspective. This is not about denying real concerns. Girls' sports matter. Privacy matters. Parental rights matter. Children matter. Women's spaces matter. But so does human dignity, local control, free speech, and limiting government power.This episode asks the question many Americans are thinking but few in politics want to answer: are voters being asked to solve real policy problems, or are politicians using children, women, LGBTQ Americans, and parents as campaign props?Peter also speaks from the perspective of gay Americans who do not classify themselves as Democrats, who reject left wing gender ideology but also reject cruelty, dehumanization, and political exploitation. Protect girls' sports. Protect privacy. Protect children. Respect parents. Respect free speech. But do it with narrow, clear, constitutional policy.Article Link:Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R3JmpjQ-Jtc Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v79pxl6-are-trans-ballot-measures-protecting-kids-or-turning-lgbtq-americans-into-c.html Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/video/P4IMXApTRhFi/ Listen on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-trans-ballot-measures-protecting-kids-or-turning-lgbtq-americans-into-campaign-props--71964097More from Peter Boykin:GoRightNews.com PeterBoykin.com GoRightMusic.com Support independent constitutional media: Cash App: $GoRightNews This episode responds to an LGBTQ Nation article originally published by Mother Jones and written by Madison Pauly.The article cites reporting and data from The Nevada Independent, Associated Press, Pew Research Center, Gallup, Saint Louis University and YouGov, St. Louis Public Radio, NBC News, Nebraska Public Media, Nebraska Examiner, Bangor Daily News, News Center Maine, Maine campaign finance records, Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse, The Maine Beacon, and public statements from political figures and advocacy organizations involved in the debate.#GoRight, #PeterBoykin, #GoRightNews, #ConstitutionalistForLiberty, #ParentalRights, #GirlsSports, #WomenSports, #ProtectChildren, #FreeSpeech, #LocalControl, #ConstitutionalRepublic, #LGBTQ, #GayConservative, #GaysForTrump, #TransDebate, #PoliticalPodcast, #ModerateConservative, #CommonSense, #NorthCarolina, #LibertyFirstBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/go-right-with-peter-boykin-the-constitutionalist-for-liberty--3096608/support.

A south St. Louis shop is hoping to make an old-school photography experience new again. St. Louis Public Radio's Brian Munoz takes you behind the scenes at ‘Analog.'

For the first time in 32 years, Lou Magdits is not on the Rolla City Council. He did not seek re-election after 12 years as Mayor, three terms that followed 20 years representing the city's fourth ward. Madgits sat down with St. Louis Public Radio's Jonathan Ahl to talk about his time in office.

Research shows just 14% of Black students in St. Louis are proficient readers. Literacy organizations like Black Men Read are trying to increase those rates by providing free books and tutorials to students in the area. St. Louis Public Radio's Andrea Henderson takes us into a classroom where Black children get to see people who look like them, encouraging them to read.

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer delivers her State of the City speech Friday evening. The address comes at a moment of pressure and uncertainty for the city. On the eve of the speech, St. Louis Public Radio's Rachel Lippmann and Lara Hamdan reached out to city residents about how they feel St. Louis is doing. Some said they were happy with the city's trajectory, while many other people said St. Louis isn't working for them.

St. Charles County has developed a reputation as a Republican stronghold over the last two decades. But recent municipal election results point to the fast-growing county becoming more competitive. St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum reports on what the future may hold for St. Charles County politics.

Microplastics and nanoplastics have been found just about everywhere: in our soil, our bodies, and our water. Recent research involving bioengineered algae has had success in capturing and removing microplastics from water. Environmental reporter Kate Grumke joins Producer Kathleen Davis to talk about the latest approaches to addressing microplastics, and researcher Susie Dai discusses her work using algae to pull them out of wastewater. Guests:  Dr. Susie Dai is a professor of chemical and environmental engineering at the University of Missouri. Kate Grumke is a senior environmental reporter for St. Louis Public Radio. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Late last month, St. Louis finally started demolishing tornado-damaged homes. That was 10 months after the deadly storm. St. Louis Public Radio's Kate Grumke reports on why it's taken so long to just get started.

Missouri's 2026 election cycle got a jolt last week when longtime Republican Congressman Sam Graves announced his retirement. St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum reports that the Northwest Missouri Republican's departure could tell us a lot about Democratic strength during the midterm elections – depending on which congressional map is used for the contest.

St. Louis native Bobby Carter is at the helm of two Tiny Desk entities: the Tiny Desk contest and Tiny Desk concerts. He shares tips and an insider's view of what makes for a great contest entry, how Tiny Desk concerts have been shaped by audience feedback, and what he's looking forward to when he visits his hometown May 1 to celebrate St. Louis Public Radio at the “Hear the Future” annual celebration.

Six years ago this month, an EF-3 tornado cut a 60-mile path across Nashville, Tennessee and surrounding counties. Among the hardest-hit areas was North Nashville. Like north St. Louis, it is the historic heart of the city's Black community. St. Louis Public Radio's Rachel Lippmann recently traveled to Tennessee to find out the lessons St. Louis leaders can learn from Nashville's recovery.

This week marks 10 months since a deadly tornado tore through parts of St. Louis. As the region enters what has recently been the busiest months for tornadoes, St. Louis's Emergency Management Agency, which leads disaster response and helps prepare the city in case of emergencies, remains underfunded and understaffed. St. Louis Public Radio's Hiba Ahmad breaks down how long the funding issues have been in place and what the future looks like for the agency.

As the St. Louis County Justice Center awaits a follow-up visit after failing an inspection last year, a former guard is speaking up about the apathetic culture among some nurses and staff. St. Louis Public Radio's Lacretia Wimbley reports.

East-West Gateway, the bi-state area's council of governments, kicked off an initiative to create a common vision for the St. Louis region. They'll do that by creating a regional alignment plan they hope will create a framework that helps leaders from different sectors, like government, the arts and non-profits, work together. St. Louis Public Radio's Kavahn Mansouri spoke with Jim Wild, executive director of East West Gateway, about what the plan might look like in practice.

St. Louis drinkers love Stag – the historic lager with roots in Belleville. But some distributors have recently told bar owners they will soon be out of kegs of the beloved beer. St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Fentem reports on the future of Stag, and whether the pints being enjoyed this year could be the last.

More than 1,600 plants and animals are protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. And out of all of those, only one is a moss. St. Louis Public Radio's Kate Grumke reports on a new effort to protect these tiny plants that are often overlooked, but are very important.

The Missouri Republican Party is riding an unprecedented wave of success into the 2026 election cycle. But the party's leaders acknowledge that in this midterm election with critical ballot initiatives they are facing some serious national headwinds. St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum has this report from the recent Missouri GOP Lincoln Days in Springfield.

Illinois U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who holds a massive fundraising advantage, is among three leading Democrats in the primary to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. On this episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer and Jason Rosenbaum ask Krishnamoorthi why Illinoisans should send him to the Senate.

The Missouri Historical Society is making a new commitment to continue telling African American stories – this Black History Month, and beyond. Lyah LeFlore-Ituen is the society's new director of its African American History Initiative. She spoke with St. Louis Public Radio's Andrea Henderson at the Missouri History Museum about how the initiative will connect all communities to Black History to ignite city pride.

A recently-opened exhibit called “Hey, There's The Arch!” at the Old Courthouse downtown showcases logos and symbols featuring the monument. It's part of the 60th anniversary of the Arch. St. Louis Public Radio's Abby Llorico explores how the Arch's two legs and 630 feet have come to stand for an entire region.

A major voice in the St. Louis blues and jazz community has left the stage. Marsha Evans, whose voice could be heard for decades in the region, has died. She was 75. As St. Louis Public Radio's Chad Davis reports, musicians and friends remember Evans for her contributions to the local music scene and beyond.

The Chicago-area sheriff believes his lengthy law enforcement career positions him best to address public safety and criminal justice issues in the Republican race for governor. On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer sits down with Mendrick to discuss how he would govern as Illinois' chief executive.

In recent weeks, temperatures have plunged into the single digits - creating a dangerous situation for people experiencing homelessness. St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Fentem takes a closer look at the issue of frostbite - and how one cold night can create health effects that can last a lifetime.

Mike Schrand has spent more than 30 years at St. Louis Public Radio — and his story is a masterclass in curiosity, creativity, and community. In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, Mike joins Logan Janis for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from overnight jazz shifts and Morning Edition to songwriting, cult movies, and why St. Louis is “the world's largest small town.” We talk about the evolution of public radio, nonprofit journalism, and why live, local storytelling still matters in an on-demand world. Mike also opens up about his life as a musician — including his solo albums Late Bloomer and Things Have Changed — plus the role art plays in identity, family, and aging creatively. Along the way, we dig into movie history filmed right here in St. Louis (Escape from New York), James Gunn stories, NPR programming, and what it really means to serve a community through sound.

When Megan Green became St. Louis Board of Aldermen President in 2022, she said reforming tax incentives for development was one of her top priorities. More than three years later, she sat down with St. Louis Public Radio's Kavahn Mansouri to discuss the progress the city has made ... and what more needs to be done.

We have the latest on this weekend's winter storm heading into the region. Plus, local scientists are looking back at the weather in 2025 in Missouri and Illinois, and they say it was a year filled with extremes. St. Louis Public Radio's Senior Environment and Data Reporter Kate Grumke breaks down findings on last year's local climate.

A new year means a new music round up on St. Louis Public Radio. Jazz musician K Kudda Muzic joins music show originator Miya Norfleet and host Elaine Cha to discuss their favorite jams from local artists. This month's roundup includes music from neo-soul songstress Aida Ade, rapper Mykel Kennedi' a cover from Yannon, and punk band Blight Future. Check out our music playlist! new music roundup playlist.

St. Louis Public Radio's new project, Meet Me, is about connecting across divides to find a way forward in a moment when division seems to dictate so much. There are the invisible lines we draw around politics and even what toppings belong on a pizza. And then, there are the big ones, like the 150-year-old divide between St. Louis city and county. We talk with Meet Me producers Luis Antonio Perez and Paola Rodriguez about the project that includes a newsletter, podcast and more.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe gave his second State of the State speech on Tuesday. He says he has wants to eliminate the state income tax, reduce government spending, and allocate more funds to St. Louis for tornado relief. St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg sat down with Kehoe after his speech to discuss his priorities for 2026.

More than a year after Planned Parenthood sued to overturn Missouri's abortion ban, the issue heads to trial this week. St. Louis Public Radio's Jonathan Ahl spoke with health reporter Sarah Fentem about what to expect.

Today marks the beginning of the 2026 Missouri Legislative Session. As St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg reports, tax cuts and a smaller state budget are major issues this year, though the specifics of both are yet to be known.

Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern returns to Politically Speaking to discuss the upcoming 2026 legislative session. Nurrenbern speaks to St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum about a tougher budget process, what education policy she wants passed and her thoughts on the 2026 general election.

A hub of arts activity grows on Grand Center's eastern edge, after the Kranzberg Arts Foundation spent $50 million dollars repurposing old buildings there. As St. Louis Public Radio's Jeremy Goodwin reports, the nonprofit says it has set the stage, and now it's time for more public and private dollars to take a leading role.

As St. Louis Public Schools continues to develop a plan to consolidate buildings, a student at Washington University has created an exhibit to remember one school that was closed in 2003. St. Louis Public Radio's education reporter Hiba Ahmad takes us to the exhibit in this report.

When the Missouri legislature began to redraw maps mid-decade, it reminded a reporter of a very specific movie scene. The film was Air Bud, and although the plot focuses on a loophole that allows a dog to play basketball, some in Missouri say there are similarities to the battle over gerrymandering, and the result could have a lasting impact on the state's government. Miles Parks speaks with St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad. It was edited by Adam Raney. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

It's been six months since a tornado hit St. Louis and damaged more than five thousand buildings and homes. Residents and local officials say the Trump administration's new policy on federal disaster assistance has meant they have been left to do the work traditionally done by FEMA.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Avery Keatley, in collaboration with Hiba Ahmad and Jason Rosenbaum from St. Louis Public Radio. It was edited by Sarah Robbins. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Today we're taking a trip to Kimberly's hometown: St. Louis, Missouri. St. Louis Public Radio's politics correspondent Jason Rosenbaum joins Kimberly to break down the fights over Missouri's congressional maps and voter-led ballot initiatives. And, we'll get into how St. Louis is recovering from the historic tornado that swept through the city earlier this year. Plus, are you Half Full or Half Empty on St. Louis style pizza?Here's everything we talked about today:"Democratic National Committee will contribute to blocking Missouri congressional map" from STLPR"Missouri voters and lawmakers clash over ballot initiative powers" from AP News"Missouri Gov. Kehoe activates National Guard to assist ICE agents" from STLPR"FEMA approves additional funding and assistance for St. Louis tornado debris cleanup" from STLPR"Should you postpone your flight during the government shutdown?" from Marketplace"Thune dangles Obamacare vote after shutdown ends" from Politico "Thin-Crust Fans, Meet St. Louis Pizza: Crunchy, Cheesy, and Totally Underrated" from Serious EatsWe love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.