St. Louis Episodes

Jacqueline Thompson who acts, directs, and teaches at the University of Missouri-St. Louis discusses her role in Ntozake Shange's choreopoem Spell #7 at the St. Louis Black Rep. The St. Louis Theater Circle Award 2020 nominee for outstanding director of a drama recently concluded her direction of "Four Little Girls: Birmingham 1963." In 2019 she received a Visionary Award recognizing women who have impacted the arts in St. Louis and in 2018 she won the St. Louis Theater Circle Award for outstan...

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...

Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen was conceived during a trip between St. Louis and New Orleans. The "Blues Highway" stretch is known for savory food, a variety of music, and great fun (including Mardi Gras). Bill Kunz from Hwy 61 Roadhouse fills us in on what he has been doing to bring us the best in all of these. https://hwy61roadhouse.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Hwy61Roadhouse

Kateri Chapman-Kramer, Project Coordinator and Melik Coffey, Program Mentor describe Life Outside of Violence (LOV), which is the short name for the St. Louis Area Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program. The program helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence. The idea behind LOV is to help decrease incidences of retaliation, criminal involvement, re-injury, and death. Begun in ...

Todd Mosby has been able to do something few have accomplished. He has mastered North Indian Raga music and American Western music encompassing elements from classical, folk, bluegrass and jazz. The result opens new frontiers with exciting new sounds and structures that transcend known genres of music. He and his neighbor Imrat Khan developed acoustic and electric versions of the Imratguitar, a hybrid sitar-guitar bridge instrument for crossing musical platforms and cultures. He sits down with ...

In order to effectively address homelessness in America and impact a long-term solution to this problem, people transitioning out of homelessness and other crisis situations need help with stability. Home Sweet Home believes part of that stability comes from establishing a first home stocked with the necessities for everyday life. Part of maintaining a home is usability and affordability. They help make taking the first step to stable home life comfortable and accessible. Services are needed mos...

What do you do when your child who has a complex medical need has to leave the hospital but needs some rehabilitation and/or transition assistance to home? Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has been doing that since 1941. Brett Morehouse, President and CEO relates how Ranken Jordan provides superior-quality intensive transitional care to help children and families bridge the gap between acute care and home. https://rankenjordan.org/ https://www.facebook.com/RankenJordan/

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/

Let’s explore two of the newest family-friendly attractions in St. Louis located at St. Louis Union Station. Tami Brown, Executive Director of the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station describes the one-of-a-kind exhibits featuring more than 13,000 aquatic animals from fresh water and marine environments around the world. Karyn Wilder, General Manager of the St. Louis Wheel reveals some of the background behind this 200-foot-tall giant observation wheel. Oh did we mention the mini-golf, the carous...

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...

What does violence prevention look like when there is a coordinated system of services aligned with community priorities? Learn what the St. Louis MHB is doing to build relationships with a wide range of organizations in the metropolitan area as together they hope to achieve a focused, researched-based, and comprehensive approach to violence prevention. St. Louis MHB's Serena Muhammad, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Jessica Meyers, Violence Prevention Commission Coordinator provide valuab...

Actress Zoe Vonder Haar and Associate Producer Andrew Kuhlman of Stages St. Louis give us a rousing look at their lives and what life is like behind the scenes in the theatrical realm. Both are involved in the current Man of La Mancha production. Some special surprises are in store and great fun as well! https://www.stagesstlouis.org/ https://www.facebook.com/stagesstlouis/

What do you think of when you hear the words Chamber Music? Well it may not be what you think. How about composers? They are not all dead white guys from Italy and Germany! Chamber Project Saint Louis (CPSL) brings a refreshing, vibrant, and innovative listening experience to small ensembles. When you couple that with commissioned pieces for the ensemble by composers like David Werfelmann, the combination is dynamic. This interview is with executive director Dana Hotle and composer David Werfelm...

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/

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/

In St. Louis, United People are helping residents build their community and helping to eliminate the food apartheid by showing residents how to start gardens, educating youth at summer camps about healthy eating and lifestyles, and by providing pop-up markets at local churches. They are literally building a community from the ground up. https://www.unitedpeoplestl.org/ https://www.facebook.com/unitedpeoplestl/

Where do you go to shop for food when you live in a food desert? Do you know what a food desert is and where they are located? Lucas Signorelli, executive director of the St. Louis Metro Market, answers those questions and more as we delve into a unique solution to an ongoing issue in many communities. The solution: a city bus turned into a grocery store on wheels. https://www.stlmetromarket.com/ https://www.facebook.com/stlmetromarket/

If you are someone who loves to ride bicycles or used to ride bicycles and for some reason you stopped, then this is for you. Whatever may be inhibiting you from riding now or in the future, Pedego electric bicycles are worth considering. They bring the fun back to riding a bike! Bill Sauerwein of Pedego St. Louis fills us in on the electric bike and why they are here to stay. https://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/st-louis https://www.facebook.com/PedegoStLouis/

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/

Tom Ridgely and Naima Randolph discuss the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis production of Love's Labors Lost and the role of the arts in the greater community. https://www.sfstl.com/

Whether you are young or old, kite flying can be fun, competitive, and downright engaging . Mitch Cordover from the Gateway Kite Club provides a packed interview of kite history, various styles of kites, making a kite, kite line, and activities involving kite flying. Don't fly away; learn everything kites by listening. https://www.facebook.com/GatewayKites/

Pasture raised and hand cut; this is what you should expect out of your local meat store. Chris Bolyard from Bolyard's Meat & Provisions discusses why pasture raised meat is healthier for you, provisions they sell, classes they hold, different cuts of meat, and why this chef opened a local meat store. http://www.bolyardsmeat.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bolyardsmeatstl/