Episodes

Remembering Michael Castro. Chris Mullen from KWRH-LP discusses her memories of St. Louis' first poet laureate Michael Castro.

Chris Mullen, host of Studio One Eleven on KWRH-LP gives us some background on her career(s) in the music, literary, and film industry. She has followed the direction that each area led her and she gives us a look at the creative flow she is working on today.

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/

Into the Breeches: A Midwest premiere of this George Brant play by the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis which features Jacqueline Thompson as one of the leads. Find out about this all female version of "Henry V." www.sfstl.com/ www.sfstl.com/in-the-works/

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/

FIRE PREVENTION MONTH: Chief Kevin Halloran from the Rock Hill FIre Department provides valuable information about staying safe and fire prevention. http://www.rockhillmo.net/Fire.aspx https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Campaigns/Fire-Prevention-Week https://www.nfpa.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/

CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service and organized by religious groups, businesses, schools and others to raise funds to end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. In addition, each local CROP Hunger Walk can choose to return up to 25 percent of the funds it raises to hunger-fighting programs in our own community. Clint McCann highlights information about the 2018 CROP Hunger Walk which will be held at Eden Seminary with registration/check-in at 4:30PM,...

Domestic violence will impact the lives of 1 out of every 3 women at some point within their lifetime. When it does, it can leave victims feeling helpless and lost. The Women’s Safe House offers the support services needed to help empower women to escape the violence and get the help they need to make informed choices. Sylvia Jackson helps unpack all of those support services. https://twsh.org/

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

Brigadier General C. David Turner (retired) discusses his career and the honor being given to him as a park is named in his honor in Rock Hill, MO.

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/

ABUSE takes many different forms and can leave scars that last a lifetime. Are there certain signs and symptoms of abuse? Can abuse be prevented? How much abuse is happening in the St. Louis area and what kinds of abuse are most prevalent? Kelsey Burns details how Safe Connections works to reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault through education, crisis intervention, counseling and support services. https://www.safeconnections.org/