Education & Community Episodes

Animal House is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing neglected and abandoned cats in our community. We are committed to maintaining an adoption center that provides a safe, healthy, and enriching environment, and our goal is a solid and lasting adoption for every cat and kitten in our care. Animal House Cat Rescue & Adoption Center is excited to announce the return of Cat Clips: A Competition in Cuteness! Celebrating its 3rd year, Cat Clips, a c...

John O'Leary was not always inspired to speak; in fact, he had less than one percent chance to survive as a nine-year-old child. What changed? Were the changes immediate? What inspires him now? A must-listen episode of Saint Louis In Tune! [00:55] Return to Civility [01:50] Background & Introduction [03:10] The Story Begins [05:25] The Remarkable Community in St. Louis [06:40] Reflecting and Listening-We need more of this [10:02] Embracing the mistakes one makes in life [16:42] Loving you...

Dr. Richard Rosenfeld, Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri-St. Louis specializes in social sources of violent crime, crime control policy, and crime trends. He discusses the Ferguson Effect, gun violence, crime, policing, his current research on the Cure Violence program, and some thoughts on deterring crime. [01:18] Background [02:16] The Ferguson Effect [04:26] Further Research Crime and Justice Center Research [06:39] Influence of changes in policing, ...

Taylor Louderman is no stranger to theatre, film, and television. Currently starring on The Kenan Show and a 2018 Tony Nominee for Best Actress in a Musical, she will be one of the judges for the 12th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. Taylor offers sound advice for those who are getting into the industry and discusses her current projects to keep the arts thriving. [00:32] Introduction [02:00] First Role [04:46] The Triple Threat [05:24] As a judge what do you look for in a contestan...

For over 100 years the International Institute of St. Louis has been helping immigrants and refugees. President and CEO Arrey Obenson sat down again with Saint Louis In Tune to give us an update on the status of Afghan Immigrants and what changes have taken place. How can you help? Find out more at the links provided below. [01:00] Background [07:09] Collaborative Effort for New Arrivals Housing Food Language Health [12:35] Setting up the Afghan Immigrants for Success E...

The Doe Network is a 100% volunteer organization devoted to assisting investigating agencies in bringing closure to national and international cold cases concerning Missing & Unidentified Persons. Their mission is to give the nameless back their names and return the missing to their families. This is accomplished in three ways: by providing exposure to these cases on their website, by providing credible potential matches between missing and unidentified persons to investigating agencies, and ...

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 to employment, education, training, and support services and creates a pipeline for talent, resulting in a more diversified workforce. [01:30] Background [02:23] Workforce Development [05:38] Regional Business Council (RBC) collaboration Diversity and Inclusion in the wo...

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 people say 'Never Forget' 9/11, this is what I hear" for CNN, and "My father was killed on 9/11. I still struggle to understand how he just disappeared" for the Washington Post. She graciously talked to Saint Louis In Tune and reflected on the loss and memories of her father and ...

Amelia Bond, the President and CEO of St. Louis Community Foundation, speaks about the work her organization does in the community, including tackling challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting philanthropy. She highlights their upcoming event, 'GiveSTL Day' which is a 24-hour online giving day taking place on May 6th, with a thousand nonprofits participating. The organization aims to surpass their previous $4.5 million fundraising record. In addition, Bond describes how the foundation ...

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.c...

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...