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April 18, 2024

Pretty Boy: The Reality of Youth Trafficking

Filmmaker Kevin Coleman-Cohen's journey in addressing youth in need who are homeless and being exploited, through the impactful narrative of the film 'Pretty Boy'. He also delves into his views on the power of storytelling in shedding light on human trafficking issues, emphasizing the importance of…

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April 18, 2024

Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation: Hope Amidst Adversity

Katie Rhodes of Healing Action, a survivor and the organization's founder, shares her journey and the services provided to survivors. The conversation emphasizes the need for community and governmental interventions in combating trafficking while highlighting the upcoming event during National Crim…

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April 3, 2024

From Script to Stage: The Journey of Theatrical Creation

We delve into the vibrant theater scene in St. Louis, highlighting an in-depth interview with Gary Wayne Barker, a prominent figure in the industry. Discussions range from the challenges of modern theater to the significance of adaptability in the arts. It also features insights from a theater dire…

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March 27, 2024

Exploring the Tapestry of the 29th St. Louis Jewish Film Festival

Discover the intricate world of Jewish cinema through a discussion on the eminent 29th St. Louis Jewish Film Festival. From the meticulous process of film curation for the festival to the impactful stories awaiting attendees, delve deeper into the diverse range of films, from documentaries to dram…

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March 27, 2024

Cross-Cultural Tunes: From Indian Ragas to Jazz Riffs

This episode of Saint Louis In Tune features an insightful discussion on the fusion of various music genres, including jazz, classical, rap, R&B, Indian music, and more. Seema Kasthuri, a practitioner, performer, and teacher of Carnatic Classical music from St. Louis, Missouri discusses the upcomi…

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March 12, 2024

Gobsmacked at the Sight: The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair

This episode features Patrick Murphy , a renowned author, television producer, and media personality, discussing his latest book Prelude to a Century: The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair ; aka the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. M...

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Feb. 28, 2024

Sauce Boss: Freddie Lee's Journey from Hobbyist to Sauce Maestro

In this episode of Saint Louis In Tune, Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston delve into the world of barbecue, exploring the nuances between grilling and smoking. The highlight of the show is Freddie Lee, the creator of Freddie ...

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Feb. 22, 2024

Resolving Tangled Title Issues and Bringing Vacant Properties Back to…

A conversation with Peter Hoffman, Managing Attorney for the Neighborhood Advocacy at Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. The program is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid in eastern Missouri, focusing on neighborhood advocacy. The interview discusses the program's work, inclu…

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Feb. 12, 2024

Unraveling Life's Narratives: On Stage with St. Louis Storytell

Join Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston of the Saint Louis In Tune Radio Show as they welcome Peggy Ray, Project Manager for St. Louis Storytell . Listen in as they discuss the power of storytelling, the importance of keeping ...

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Feb. 6, 2024

The Art of the Guitar: Exploring Music with Matthew Von Doran

In this episode of Saint Louis In Tune , hosts Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston welcome Matthew Von Doran , an exceptionally talented guitarist and educator. Matthew offers insight into his background, his teaching technique...

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Jan. 31, 2024

Shaping St. Louis: The Untold Narratives

St. Louis, Missouri, an emblematic American city, is globally known for its famous Gateway Arch. But in terms of its history, among the riches are untold stories of the African American contributions that undoubtedly shaped St. Louis. The recent radio interview on St. Louis in Tune, featuring autho…

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Jan. 30, 2024

Inside the Ring: The Incredible World of Circus Harmony

Jessica Hentoff , Artistic and Executive Director for Circus Harmony discusses and explores the vibrant and supportive community Circus Harmony creates. She talks about Circus Harmony's upcoming show ' Nocturne ', along with ...

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Jan. 16, 2024

Ice Sculptures & Festivity: Celebrating & Welcoming Back the Loop Ice…

Dive into the cool world of ice carnivals and ice sculpting as we find out about the 17th Annual Loop Ice Carnival happening in the U. City Loop. Jessica Buehler, discusses the schedule of the carnival and reveals the excitin...

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Dec. 12, 2023

A Stage for Dreams: The St. Louis Teen Talent Competition

Leanne Matthews , the Artistic and Education Director, and Steve Neale , the Music Director, discuss the 14th annual Teen Talent Competition in St. Louis . They provide details about the competition, which is open to high sch...

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Nov. 10, 2023

Honest Aging: Adapting to Your New Normal

In this episode, guest Dr. Roseanne Leipzig , an internationally recognized physician in geriatric medicine, discusses her approach to transforming aging individually and as a society over her 40-year career. She talks about ...

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Nov. 10, 2023

Humans of St. Louis

Social worker, artist, and photographer Lindy Drew is the co-founder and lead storyteller of Humans of St. Louis , where she combines photography with oral history to create intimate, revealing snapshots of St. Louis locals. ...

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Nov. 2, 2023

The Most Fortunate Unfortunates: A Comprehensive History of the Jewis…

Marlene Trestman provides a deep insight into the history of the Jewish Orphan's Home of New Orleans and the lives of those who grew up there. As a former client of the Jewish Children's Regional Service, Marlene discusses h...

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Nov. 2, 2023

Chamber Music Isn't a Trivial Thing But Does Inspire a Trivia Night

Nina Ferrigno , one of the founders of The Missouri Chamber Music Festival (MOCM) talks about the upcoming season ( Season 14 in 2024) and Trivia Night on November 10 entitled “Game Changers” which will feature categories ins...

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Oct. 24, 2023

An Evening of Puppies, Italian Food, Wine, Bourbon and A Motivational…

[00:55] Award-winning Television and Radio Personality Monica Adams is teaming up with Trattoria Marcella , Clayton Winehouse , and Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa - Yuppy Puppy Forever Rescue to host the first annual " An Evening with t...

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Oct. 24, 2023

Seeking Forgiveness: The Unique Struggles of Interracial Adoption

Lea Rachel comes from a literary background, with published authors on both sides of her family tree. She has been writing short stories since the time she was a little girl. Her first novel The Other Shakespeare earned an h...

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Oct. 5, 2023

The Immigrant - New Jewish Theatre 25th Season

Director Rebekah Scallet and actor Bryn McLaughlin joined St. Louis In Tune to discuss the upcoming play, The Immigrant . Based on the true story of Haskell Harelik, the playwright Mark Harelik’s grandfather, who came to Ame...

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Sept. 29, 2023

Jazzy Folk Music with a Country Twist - Folk Song Soul Style - Folkin…

This show highlights indie singer-songwriter Devon Cahill and her upcoming appearance with Norbert Leo Butz . Devon was a guest in the studio and discussed her upcoming special guest performance on September 29 at The Sheldo...

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Sept. 7, 2023

St. Louis KinderChronicles: Celebrating 150 Years of Susan Blow's Kin…

150 years ago, Susan Blow opened the first public kindergarten in the United States at the Des Peres School in the Carondelet area of St. Louis. Author and historian NiNi Harris and Esley Hamilton, architectural historian and...

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Aug. 31, 2023

Consistency and the Power of Showing Up: The Heartbeat of Your Fitnes…

In this podcast episode, Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston interview Jordan Gonzales, the owner and founder of Big Fitness . They discuss the importance of staying healthy and cover various topics related to fitness and perso...

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