Education & Community Episodes

Part IV of our discussion of "Better Together" with Pat Kelly, the executive director from the Municipal League of Metro St. Louis. What is in store for municipalities of St. Louis County? http://www.stlmuni.org/

Part III of our discussion on Better Together with Dr. Terry Jones from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He begins to peel back the layers of the onion and talks about aspects of the plan which you may not know.

Part II of a multi-part series. Better Together has a plan to put St. Louis City and St. Louis County back together from the split in the late 19th century. Will we be "Better Together" under this encompassing plan? We discuss the 180 page plan as an overview and give some thoughts. https://www.bettertogetherstl.com/ https://www.bettertogetherstl.com/recommendations

Dr. Terry Jones from the University of Missouri-St. Louis discusses the history of the why St. Louis City and St. Louis County split apart in the late 19th century. What caused the breakup and was there any remorse after? This is Part I of a multi-part series on the breakup of St. Louis City and St. Louis County. Later parts will include information on "Better Together" and their plan to put things back together. To get a PDF of his book which is out of print, ask him at: terry.jones@umsl.edu

The U.S.S. Missouri is 75 years old and she has a permanent place alongside another historic ship in Pearl Harbor. "The USS Missouri Memorial Association is dedicated to preserving the Battleship Missouri and sharing her story and place in history." Mike Carr, President and CEO of the Association relates what has been and is currently being done to help visitors understand the role the U.S.S. Missouri played during World War 2. Let's celebrate her birthday and the U.S.S. Missouri Memorial Assoc...

John Atkins, Petty Officer Third Class Machinist's Mate, was a member of the crew of the U.S.S. Missouri from the time she left the Brooklyn Shipyard, during the kamikaze attack, and was present at the Japanese Surrender. His service on this historic battleship is an account of history. https://ussmissouri.org/

In memory of the 90th birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we focus and reflect on the power of his spoken words to followers and to his daughter. Faith Morris from the National Civil Rights Museum discusses the KING DAY 2019 and what to expect when visiting the museum. https://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/

Mike Emerson, the King of Barbecue, the sultan of sauce, the baron of brisket, or as he says the guy who burns meat for a living; he is in the studio and gives us the sauce on the World Famous Slow Smoked St Louis Barbecue at Pappy's Smokehouse!

John McManus, an award-winning professor, author, and military historian joins us to explain events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor and how the United States responded immediately after the attack. http://johncmcmanus.com/

So you think you know how to recycle in a single stream container? A large portion ends up in the landfill because of contamination. WHAT! Let's get re-educated from Todd Rehg, the Director of Public Works for the City of Webster Groves. https://www.timesnewspapers.com/southcountytimes/features/a-few-dos-and-don-ts-of-recycling/article_10043554-d923-5cb9-beb8-8ffc69476b01.html http://www.recyclesaintlouis.com/ https://recycleoftenrecycleright.com/

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: A speech many school children have memorized and one that has endured through time. What about this speech gives us cause to wonder and contemplate? Ian Patrick Hunt, historian and the chief of acquisitions at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield, Illinois provides a history and reveals some of the inspiration that went into this 272 word gem. https://www.alplm.org/

The pogrom of November 9, 10 of 1938: at least 91 Jews were killed, 30,000 were arrested and incarcerated in Nazi concentration camps, hundreds of synagogues were burned, and over 7,000 Jewish businesses destroyed or damaged. Can this happen again? Daniel Reich from the St. Louis Holocaust Museum & Learning Center provides insight and describes the role of the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center in educating and empowering visitors to make the world a more tolerant place by rejecting all forms o...

Dan Knabe from the DAV discusses the impact the DAV is having on our veterans. DAV is a leader in connecting veterans with meaningful employment, hosting job fairs and providing resources to ensure they have the opportunity to participate in the American Dream their sacrifices have made possible. They help provide little successes each and every day. https://www.dav.org/

Kenneth B. Morris, Jr. who is a direct descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington speaks about human trafficking, one million abolitionists, and the work of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiative. www.fdfi.org/

HomeFirst STL: Ending homelessness IS possible. The process is simple. We find homeless St. Louisan's who are ready to make a change in their lives but do not qualify for other types of aid. Supporting the underserved in St. Louis. www.homefirststl.org/

All Among Us: Helping to transition from generational poverty to self-sufficiency through Advocacy, Relationships, and Community is what All Among Us strives to do. allamong.us/

History To You: Their goal is simple: to stimulate positive change by increasing awareness of the cultural richness of African-American history. Get reignited in learning about your history in an interactive way! www.historytoyou.org/

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis presents a sensory-friendly family production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville. Mia DeJong discusses this kind of production in which kids will experience interactive workshops in stage makeup, dramatic movement, and singing ending in dramatic fashion with a condensed 30-minute opera of The Barber of Seville! https://www.opera-stl.org/explore-and-learn/for-everyone/2018-sensory-friendly-performance-opera-on-the-go

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/