Education & Community Episodes

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 Civil Rights activist/music legend, Dr. Nina Simone provides background on an event happening in Ferguson, MO to unite the community called The Table. Civil Righteousness This is Season 4! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com #juneteenth #civilrighteousness #thetable #thetab...

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 object. His portraits of 9/11 recovered objects in the September 2021 issue of National Geographic vibrate with honor and tribute. The photographs "Sacred Dust" can be seen at the Foley Gallery in New York City September 10-26. For more information on this story, visit natgeo.com...

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-known trafficking issues: forced labor, and debt bondage. The national human trafficking hotline is: 1-888-373-7888 ( TTY: 711) OR *Text HELP to BEFREE or 233733 This is Season 4! #humantrafficking #trafficking #sextrafficking #hotline #forcedlabor #debtbondage #stlouis #crisisai...

When the pain shatters us, it's the love & kindness that saves us. It is important to love big, laugh loud, lend others a helping hand, and spread kindness! BUZZING LOVE is a place for sharing random acts of kindness and stories of inspiration. Stories of love, loss, grief, and healing. Share hope, share love, share kindness in all of its forms! Everyone has a story, everyone has a struggle – let us help each other and be kind to one another. Find out what the BUZZ is ALL ABOUT! This is Season 4...

We sat down with Nikylan Knapper right after she was sworn into office as the new mayor of Maplewood, MO. Find out what goals she has for the city and the theme of her leadership. This is Season 4! #maplewood #mayor #Nikylan #government #civicduty #stlouiscounty #mrh #mrhpto #africanamericanmayor #administrativelawjudge #legalaid #mom

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 challenges they faced from their point of departure at Camp Dubois which sat at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers and how did they deal with them? #lewisandclark #MississippiRiver #Missouri #MissouriRiver #Illinois #Confluence #MeriwetherLewis #WilliamClark ...

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. Louis and one of the first cultural institutions chartered by the state of Missouri. #Stlouis #Library #anniversary #history #mississippiriver #missouri #railroad #nativeamerican #inlandwaterways #river #music #art #literature #americana #smithsonian #museum #collections #cult...

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 Leadership. He is the author of several books and writes a regular column for the La Crosse Tribune titled "The Ethical Life." In his spare time, he co-hosts "The Ethical Life" and "Inspired Minds" podcasts, and is the host of the "Ethics Today" podcast. Items mentioned in this po...

Don Marsh, veteran journalist in print, radio, and television discusses his latest novel The Damned and the Doomed. Don will be featured on opening night of the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival Spring Virtual Pop-Up on April 18 at 7:00 pm. Longtime anchor Karen Foss will lead a virtual discussion of the book with Don. Hilary Gan, Director of Literary Arts at St. Louis Jewish Community Center also joined us with Don for a lively conversation about the Festival. Tickets can be purchased for this eve...

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 Constitution have to do with secrecy? How do amendments end up being weaponized? James D'Angelo, from the Congressional Research Institute, gives us stunning insight into the beloved concept of transparency in government. Does secrecy in Congress bring about better government than trans...

When it comes to moving, no one likes to pack, go through things, organize them for the new location, and most of all get cardboard boxes of all shapes and sizes to accomplish the goal. STOP! Use STL Rent A Box! They provide the stackable/waterproof/eco friendly boxes, dolly, labels, and zip ties. They even pick them up and deliver them to your new location! Don't like to pack? Use The Organized Pack! It is personalized packing. Even if you are not in St. Louis, you have got to link up with the...

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 for individuals with PTSD with solid treatments to improve quality of life. [00:37] Guest Intros [01:45] Evidenced-Based Treatment Definition [02:30] Brief History of PTSD [04:07] Stressors (General/Traumatic) [07:54] Responding/Reactions/Risk Factors [12:18] Process for E...

Tisharua Jones started her career as a public servant in 2002 when she was appointed as Democratic Committeewoman of the 8th Ward in the City of St. Louis. She served two terms in the Missouri House of Representatives, and was selected as the first African American woman in Missouri history to hold the position of Assistant Minority Floor Leader. She also is the first African American woman to serve as Treasurer of St. Louis which is the position she currently holds. Treasurer Jones has a Bachel...

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 he found out he was wrong and music achievement does have a statistically significant relationship with both reading and math acheivement. The study is entitled, “Multilevel Models of the Relationship Between Music Achievement and Reading and Math Achievement,” and was publi...

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 the first black student at the University of Mississippi, his March Against Fear in which he was shot), provided a platform to encourage Mississippians to stand up against oppression and live a moral life. Recently, St. Louis In Tune discussed his life and book A Mission from G...

Educators across the country have struggled with what is the best way to approach learning during the pandemic. Covid-19 has brought about daily discussions about virtual learning, hybrid learning, remote learning, blended learning, etc. What is working and what isn't working depends on many factors including resources (access/reliability of technology, personnel). Have we lost our social connections in all of this and is virtual learning here to stay post pandemic? Listen and find out as Dr. Ja...

Dr. Tammy Stephens-Frame from eClass4learning discusses the research and support for blended learning and how it benefits a variety of learners including, English Language Learners (ELL), those with IEP's, and learners who are shy about speaking during class. Blended learning has some history but is not without associated myths. An interesting discussion for what could be a new norm for post-pandemic learning. If you missed Part I, click here to listen: Go to Part I. [03:41] Blended Learning De...

Derek Bastian brings his love for people and his experience to the position of interim executive director of the Webster-Rock Hill Ministries. His work in ministry has been in a variety of settings and locations and he is happy to be a part of WRH Ministries and helping the community. http://wrhm.org/ See the timestamps below. [01:16] Bio [04:18] Background [14:45] Past ministry work [25:38] Connection to Webster Groves/Rock Hill [29:19] Goals for WRH Ministry [36:15] Direct address to the ...

Question: What crosses five state lines, cuts across the Mississippi River in three places, and the Ohio River in two places? Answer: The New Madrid fault. In 1811/1812 three main shocks estimated at magnitudes 7.7, 7.5, and 7.7 were felt as far away as the Gulf Coast, East Coast, and Quebec. The quakes were felt over an area of approximately 1,900,000 square miles with the strongest shaking being approximately 10 times that of the Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Are we prepared? Are you pr...

A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, M and N. What do they mean, why so many letters, why so confusing? Dan Mangus, Vice President of Sales at Senior Marketing Specialists explains the details of Medicare letters, Original Medicare, Supplemental Insurance or Medi-gap, and Medicare Advantage. Senior Marketing Specialists is a field marketing organization which helps and equips independent agents in the Senior Insurance Market. https://www.smsteam.net/ https://www.facebook.com/SeniorMarketingSpecialists https...

Campaign donations, special interests, PAC, Super Pacs; money, money, and more money that is spent on political campaigns. This year is the mother of all records though. Brendan Quinn from the Center for Responsive Politics (opensecrets.org) gives us some insight into the deluge of campaign money and helps to answer the question - does money really buy an election? https://www.opensecrets.org/ https://www.facebook.com/OpenSecrets/

There are some great events scheduled at the National Museum of Transportation this holiday season. Learn about what they are and when they will be held. But first, more about the museum and their collection with Jessica Hood, Community Outreach & Visitor Experience Manager for TNMOT. https://tnmot.org/ https://tnmot.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/TNMOT-Seasonal-Holiday-Flyer.pdf https://www.facebook.com/MOTSTL/

What happens when a professional advertising agency and real world experience meet high school students who have been learning from their teacher about marketing? Relevance, mentorship, validation, and fun. https://moosylvania.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moosylvania https://sites.google.com/site/buntonbdeca/ https://sites.google.com/site/kpsofb/

The 42nd Annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is virtual this year! Jim Bogart, co-chair of the festival describes the many wonderful participating authors. Festival author Jill Wine-Banks discusses her book, The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President. She was one of the three Assistant Watergate Special Prosecutors, and the only woman, in the obstruction of justice trial against President Nixon's top aides, including his Attorney General, Chief of Staff, an...