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April 19, 2022

Bridging the Digital Divide in the St. Louis Region-Part I

Nearly half of households in St. Louis City and County are impacted by at least one aspect of the digital divide. The St. Louis Digital Divide is best understood by examining and addressing five key components any of which ...

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April 13, 2022

Inspiring Innovation at the Speed of Laughter

John Sweeney (aka Jiggly Boy) is a keynote speaker and has captured the imagination of some of the most respected companies in the world. This isn't because: he owned the nation’s oldest comedy theatre; nor a quote from his...

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April 13, 2022

Jonas Salk: A Life

Jonas Salk: A Life is a captivating biography of the virologist and researcher who was thrust into the limelight and shunned by the scientific community. Charlotte Jacobs does a magnificent job in describing his brilliance, h...

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Oct. 12, 2021

STLworks: Workforce Development Collaborative-Learn and Earn

Art McCoy discusses STL.works workforce development collaborative ecosystem of more than 100 industry partners, including employers, nonprofits, educators, and a robust web portal. It is a singular focus that provides access...

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Sept. 15, 2021

9/11 Tribute: Relecting on Losing a Father on 9/11 by Kimberly Rex

On September 11, 2001, Kimberly Rex lost her father, Vincent Litto who was a senior vice-president at Cantor Fitzgerald. He worked on the 104th floor of Tower 1. Kimberly recently had two opinion pieces published: "When peo...

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Sept. 2, 2021

Juneteenth and Civil Righteousness

Cliff Robinson, founder of Juneteenth.com discusses the history of Juneteenth and the website devoted to educating everyone about Juneteenth. Jonathan Thomas, President of Civil Righteousness and grandnephew of the late Civi...

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Aug. 30, 2021

9/11 Tribute: Capturing a Privileged Moment by Henry Leutwyler

For over 40 years, Henry Leutwyler has been capturing the essence of people and objects. In this episode of Saint Louis In Tune , he discusses the romantic process of photography and how a still life is a portrait of an obje...

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Aug. 4, 2021

Human Trafficking: Doing Nothing is No Longer Enough

Pat Bradley from Crisis Aid International , spoke with St. Louis In Tune to discuss local and international issues with human trafficking specifically sex trafficking. Later in the episode, we delve into the other lesser-kno...

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June 2, 2021

Lewis & Clark: First Renaissance Men of the Frontier

The Lewis and Clark Expedition was one of the most historic expeditions to take place in North America. Let's get an inside perspective from a veteran guide at the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site. What were some of the cha...

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June 1, 2021

St. Louis Mercantile Library - Smithsonian Museum West

Founded in 1846, the St. Louis Mercantile Library is the oldest general library in continuous existence west of the Mississippi River. The Library celebrates its 175th anniversary as the oldest cultural institution in St. Lo...

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April 26, 2021

Ethics in Leadership: What Does it Look Like in Action?

Rick Kyte, Director of the D. B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership and Endowed Professor of Ethics at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin provides some insightful and meaningful discussion on Ethics in Leader...

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March 29, 2021

How Transparency Contributes to Congressional Gridlock: An Interview …

We all think sunshine or transparency in government is a very good thing. After you listen to this episode, you may not think it is. Why did the founders do things in secret? What does Article I, Section V of the Constitut...

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Feb. 9, 2021

PTSD: A Message of Hope and Recovery

When you hear post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) what comes to mind? War, soldiers, traumatic experiences, despair? How about HOPE and RECOVERY? Dr. Lauren Albinson, Dr. Megan Keyes, and Dr. Julie Mastnak provide hope f...

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Feb. 3, 2021

How Music Achievement Impacts Achievement in Reading and Math

Dr. Martin Bergee from the University of Kansas initially believed that when you accounted for all of the demographic variables, the relationship between music and reading and math would be nonexistent. He was surprised when...

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Jan. 28, 2021

Courage Against Fear: James Meredith and Mississippi

James Meredith has stood up to fear, hatred, and white supremacy his entire life. While growing up in Mississippi, he faced challenges head on which would begin to change that state and the nation. These challenges (being t...

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