Education & Community Episodes

Sometimes the world around children with a disability or illness doesn't recognize how Extraordinary they are. Surrounded by our community and cloaked in their very own cape, they feel strong, able and proud of their qualities that make them unique. Founder Robyn Rosenberger never imagined the one cape she made would turn into a mission which empowers extraordinary kids as they overcome illness or disability. https://tinysuperheroes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TinySuperheroes/

Often passed by without much thought and used as a focal point for concerts and food venues, the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum and Court of Honor will reopen November 3, 2018 after a two year absence and a $30 million makeover. Jim Conrad and Erik Biggs from Mackey Mitchell Architects and Karen Goering from the Missouri Historical Society showcase some of the changes which make this one of St. Louis' hidden gems. Discover more about the week long celebration which will take place culminating...

Director Mark Diedrich from the Office of Emergency Management for St. Louis County provides valuable information on how the county is ready when emergencies, disasters, floods, hazards, or any other scenario occurs. Learn what you can do to prepare for an emergency situation including an emergency preparedness app that streamlines a plan for you and your family. https://www.stlouisco.com/LawandPublicSafety/EmergencyManagement https://www.stlouisco.com/LawandPublicSafety/EmergencyManagement/St...

For 40 years, the Webster-Kirkwood Times has been providing community news. How did it all begin? What is it about the Times that keeps it going after all these years? Publisher Dwight Bitikofer and Editor Don Corrigan reflect on the early years of the paper and why the Webster-Kirkwood Times continues to be a strong and vibrant news source in our community and the greater St. Louis area. http://www.websterkirkwoodtimes.com/

The national historic landmark, the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis is one of the hidden gems of our area. Catherine Martin reveals some interesting aspects and benefits of MOBOT and what to expect at the upcoming Japanese Festival. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/ http://events.missouribotanicalgarden.org/Japanese_Festival

Urb Arts: Does art reflect society or does society reflect art? Get to know MK Stallings and how he has been helping youth, developing the community of Old North St. Louis, and creating opportunities for the arts in the St. Louis area. www.urbarts.org www.facebook.com/UrbArts/

With the upcoming August primary, Nancy Miller co-president of the League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis explains tips on voting, the ballot language, and the importance of voting. http://www.lwvstl.org/index.html Primary opponents for St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Bob McCulloch and Wesley Bell interviews are revisited. (start 25:00) Qui Tran, the unofficial or now the official food ambassador for St. Louis(title given by KWRH-LP 92.9 FM). He reveals how his family came to the USA...

Dr. Terry Jones. professor emeritus from the University of Missouri-St. Louis updates us on his book "Fragmented by Design: Why St. Louis Has So Many Governments." Why did the City of St. Louis divorce St. Louis County and what were their reasons? What about all the attempts to get back together? Is there hope for this troubled separation that has been going on for 142 years? To get a PDF of his book which is out of print, ask him at: terry.jones@umsl.edu

Learn more about Juneteenth and the significance of the celebration. How did Forty Acres and a Mule end up being a broken promise? Ian Darnell from the Griot Museum of Black History and Culture discusses what they have in store for Juneteenth and beyond. https://www.thegriotmuseum.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheGriotTellsOurStory/

Project Appleseed has helped thousands of students, parents, and educators across the country. What do they do and why are they so successful? http://www.projectappleseed.org/ Tom Ridgely discusses his background and new role as executive producer of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. Welcome to St. Louis! https://www.sfstl.com/

Jennifer Davis, Miss Missouri for 2017 shares what it has been like the last year as Miss Missouri. Check out those boots! Helping police officers get this training is what Luther Tyus is studying at Washington University in St. Louis. It can help save lives.

An enlightening conversation with attorney Beth McCarter on legal documents (Health Care Declaration, Health Care POA, Durable POA, Will & Testament, Trusts). http://missourilawyershelp.org/ http://www.mobar.org/ Father Dickson has a cemetery named in his honor. Who was he and why is this cemetery important. Listen to Ernest Jordan and Karen Mozee provide valuable history for our community and the greater St. Louis area.

An interview with Jon Clark who is retiring as principal at Webster Groves High School. Discussion on the Landmark Supreme Court Case from St. Louis: Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier (1988)

An interview and conversation with Lee Drake about his new book "A Firebell in the Night" which documents black culture and society in St. Louis in the nineteenth century. https://www.pagepublishing.com/books/?book=a-firebell-in-the-night Interview and discussion with Peter Kastor from Washington University in St. Louis. We look back on the founding fathers, the Federal government organization and more. https://history.artsci.wustl.edu/peter_kastor

Interview with Linda Young-Nance, President of the Annie Malone Historical Society. Discussion of Sarah Rector, 10 year old millionaire. Interview with Pat Dolan, St. Louis County Councilman from the 5th district.