History Episodes

John W. Brown is truly a renaissance man. He is a television news anchor in St. Louis (Fox2), author of several books on Missouri and Orlando Florida, avid runner, inventor of Bib Magnets, talk show host on radio, and public speaker. He discusses his latest book, Missouri: An Illustrated Timeline, 200 Years of Heroes and Rogues, Heartbreak and Triumph. https://missourilegends.com/

Ed Wheatley masterfully weaves the history of baseball in St. Louis. He focuses on teams of the Major League, Negro League, Khoury League, High Schools in the area, American Legion, and other Youth Leagues. What did the ballparks look like back then? Why were the Cardinals called the Browns at one point? Who is on the all-St. Louis team? Find out and more. Ed's book can be purchased from Reedy Press in St. Louis or any fine book store.

On March 6, 1857 the Supreme Court handed down a decision which reverberated throughout the nation. Lynne Jackson, the great, great granddaughter of Harriet and Dred Scott describes the story in detail. A story which is one of the most important in the history of our country. This is Part II of two parts. Please sign the petition for a Dred Scott commemorative stamp. dredscottlives.org/ www.thedredscottfoundation.org/dshf/ www.facebook.com/The-Dred-Scott-H…127989110568702/ docs.google.com/f...

On March 6, 1857 the Supreme Court handed down a decision which reverberated throughout the nation. Lynne Jackson, the great, great granddaughter of Harriet and Dred Scott describes the story in detail. A story which is one of the most important in the history of our country. This is Part I of two parts. https://dredscottlives.org/ http://www.thedredscottfoundation.org/dshf/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Dred-Scott-Heritage-Foundation-127989110568702/ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQ...

Media icon Bernie Hayes has done a few things in his life: Print and broadcast journalist radio and television announcer columnist recording artist and producer professor author news director radio station executive Midwest promotions director for two major record companies disc jockey started the first Black radio talk show in St. Louis interim executive director of the National Blues Museum National Blues Museum Board member curator of the Don and Heide Wolff Jazz Institute foun...

Author and film maker Lou Baczewski discusses his visit to France to trace his grandfather's journey as a tank driver starting from Omaha Beach through five major historic battlegrounds, including the Battle of the Bulge and ending with the liberation of the Dora-Mittlebau concentration camp. The independent film "Path of the Past" is based upon the book he wrote of his grandfather, "Lou Baczewski-Author of Louch: A Simple Man's True Story of War, Survival, Life, and Legacy." A reflective and do...

How much time do you take to plan your travel experience? Honestly now! All of the internet searching for restaurants, lodging, and sightseeing - how much time? Guidester is way ahead of you and can plan your trip according to what you tell them. In our interview, Jack Baumann, founder and CEO of Guidester discusses how Guidester gives you the freedom of a guidebook + the knowledge of a tour guide. https://www.guidester.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Guidester/

The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is now in year 41 and Executive Director Amy Bornstein describes the activities and authors who will be participating including Elizabeth Weitzman. In our interview, author Elizabeth Weitzman describes her latest book, Renegade Women in Film & TV. It reveals a history of the prominent role of women in film and television that have lived in the shadows for decades. https://jccstl.com/arts-ideas/st-louis-jewish-book-festival/ https://www.facebook.com/stljbf ht...

Life has been an adventure for Jan Burmeister. She continues to have a life full of service to people. . . but how did she go from being a clerk and receptionist at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft in St. Louis to answering the personal mail for the President of the United States? What did she find in the desk of President Ronald Reagan when she was helping transition the oval office to President George H.W. Bush? Find out by listening to Part II of this two part interview.

Life has been an adventure for Jan Burmeister. She continues to have a life full of service to people. . . but how did she go from being a clerk and receptionist at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft in St. Louis to answering the personal mail for the President of the United States? What did she find in the desk of President Ronald Reagan when she was helping transition the oval office to President George H.W. Bush? Find out by listening to Part I of this two part interview.

Chris Clark, artistic director of Cinema St. Louis, has devoted 20 years to the film festival scene in St. Louis. He looks back on how he got involved with the organization and gives reflections on upcoming programs including a night of cinema and cuisine to honor his 20 years! http://www.cinemastlouis.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CinemaStLouis/

Dr John Blevins, SLS Program Deputy Chief Engineer at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville Alabama, reflects on the historic Apollo 11 moon mission and where we may be headed in space in the near future and what it will take to get there. https://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/home/index.html https://www.nasa.gov/specials/apollo50th/audio.html

Will Snyder, Planetarium Manager at the St. Louis Science Center, gives his insights into the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the multitude of activities planned for the celebration at the St. Louis Science Center. https://www.slsc.org/ https://www.slsc.org/explore/mcdonnell-planetarium/ https://www.facebook.com/STLScienceCenter/

Part II of our discussion of rivers, levees, flooding, and development with David Stokes, executive director of the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance. There really isn't a 500 or 100 year flood anymore; it may be more like every 15 years. Discover why and learn more to become involved in what you can do to prevent a devastating confluence. https://grha.org/ https://www.facebook.com/GreatRiversHabitatAlliance/ https://projects.propublica.org/graphics/levees https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civ...

Levees have helped protect cities and land but at what cost to the landowners downstream when the water goes faster and is higher? Who is responsible for floodplain management? We delve into some of these questions in preparation for a second conversation coming soon. Look at the links below especially the first as it shows the effects of levees on our land. https://projects.propublica.org/graphics/levees https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Levee-Safety-Program/

What do you remember about your first bicycle? Do you still ride? Listen in for a little history of bicycles along with some guidelines, humor, and experiences of bike riding. Don't forget to listen to the Pedego Electric Bicycle podcast. https://greatriversgreenway.org/

There is JOY in reading when kids have the skills, access, and resources which make reading fun. Michael Shipley from Bring Me A Book-STL discusses: what parents can do to help their children become better readers, how BMAB-STL is helping put books in kids hands, and how they team up with schools to provide much needed resources for teachers. https://bringmeabookstl.org/

Negro Leagues Baseball-a brief history on the formation of the league, the teams, some players, and the owners. We remember the league coming up to the 100th anniversary. Check out the interview with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum-The Legacy of the Negro Leagues Plays On) and the whether Jackie Robinson was the first to integrate major league baseball (Was Jackie Robinson the First to Integrate Baseball?

Nearly 100 years ago, Andrew “Rube” Foster established the Negro National League in 1920. Not far from the original site, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum highlights the league, players, owners, fans, and the struggle to be recognized and play baseball. Vice President and curator Dr. Raymond Doswell provides insight and reflection on the upcoming 100th anniversary next year. https://nlbm.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NegroLeaguesBaseballMuseum/

The House of Miles East St. Louis (HOME) is a non-profit 501c3 that offers tours and educational programs in the restored childhood home ( in EStL) of musician extraordinaire, Miles Davis! Get to know more about this important work going on in the community from Lauren Parks, President of HOME and Gary Pearson, VP of HOME. http://www.houseofmilesestl.org/home https://www.facebook.com/House-of-Miles-East-St-Louis-685448574922618/

Do we know about the historic contributions of these women? Do we even know about these women and their role in science, sports, medicine, and the arts? Find out and don't forget about them.

What are the facts and truth about why the trains in St. Louis are on the southern portion of the city? Do you know the history of the portion of St. Louis which used to be called cow "manure" hill? The history of any city is more than just people, places, and dates. It is a smorgasbord of many different cultures who value and nurture their own identity while interweaving among the populace to create the larger identity of being a citizen of a city; in this case St. Louis. In her latest book ...

We take these inventions for granted each and everyday. What is their common link and why is that link important in our history? Listen to our discussion about these inventions that continue to transform our lives!

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/