Episodes

Is our city generous when it comes to helping others? Find out where we land in comparison to the rest of the county. When you give to an organization what should you expect to happen with your donation? At one point in George Krevsky's life, all he and his family had were the clothes on their back. Learn the foundation and inspiration behind how he was able to get an interest free loan and how he gives back to his community. https://www.hflasf.org/ https://hfls.org/ http://www.georgekrevsky...

With the upcoming August primary, Nancy Miller co-president of the League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis explains tips on voting, the ballot language, and the importance of voting. http://www.lwvstl.org/index.html Primary opponents for St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Bob McCulloch and Wesley Bell interviews are revisited. (start 25:00) Qui Tran, the unofficial or now the official food ambassador for St. Louis(title given by KWRH-LP 92.9 FM). He reveals how his family came to the USA...

Rodney J. Reynolds gives background on himself and the much anticipated launch of the American Legacy Network. American Legacy Network is a black history television network featuring original content and classic black films and black history documentaries. http://americanlegacynetwork.tv https://www.facebook.com/americanlegxl/ St. Louis: Let's celebrate the great things going on in St. Louis. Here are some interesting facts and firsts you probably did not know.

Dr. Terry Jones. professor emeritus from the University of Missouri-St. Louis updates us on his book "Fragmented by Design: Why St. Louis Has So Many Governments." Why did the City of St. Louis divorce St. Louis County and what were their reasons? What about all the attempts to get back together? Is there hope for this troubled separation that has been going on for 142 years? To get a PDF of his book which is out of print, ask him at: terry.jones@umsl.edu

David Gorden describes an upcoming exhibit at Urb Arts with fellow artist Lorenzo Lizano on the comic works they have produced including David's graphic novel, Kwame Hightower And the Man with No Name. https://www.facebook.com/KwameHightower/ https://www.urbarts.org/events/super-black-the-comic-art-of-lorenzo-lizana-david-gorden/ https://comicvine.gamespot.com/david-gorden/4040-74472/ Radio63119 is six months old and going strong! What lies ahead? Find out from general manager Ellie Wharton....

Devin Moore, brewmaster at Kirkwood Station, makes beer with compelling flavors and unique names. He wanted to involve his dad in a father/son project. He thought why not make craft beer together? The result is . . . well you'll have to listen. http://www.kirkwoodstationbrewing.com/brewery/brewing-process/ We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. Is the real date July 2nd, August 2nd, or July 4th? Find out more as the Declaration of Independence is unraveled along with some patriotic reflect...

Jennifer Johnson-Cano describes growing up in St. Louis, her growth as a singer with her opera debut at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and what it takes to make it as a professional singer. http://www.jenniferjohnsoncano.net/index.php A fascinating conversation with Sharon Smith from the Missouri Historical Society on the exhibit Muny Memories: 100 Seasons Onstage and the effort behind the exhibit. http://mohistory.org/mediaroom/muny-memories-100-seasons-onstage/ http://mohistory.org/blog/100...

Learn more about Juneteenth and the significance of the celebration. How did Forty Acres and a Mule end up being a broken promise? Ian Darnell from the Griot Museum of Black History and Culture discusses what they have in store for Juneteenth and beyond. https://www.thegriotmuseum.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheGriotTellsOurStory/

Artist Helen Berggruen creates scenes that span countries, households, and time. Listen to what she sees in the land and cities she captures in her paintings as well as her love for music. http://www.helenberggruen.com/ Karen Nickel and Dawn Chapman formed Just Moms-STL to educate the community about the potential hazards and health risks of radioactive materials. They are trying to bring awareness to the radioactive material that is interspersed throughout the St Louis Metropolitan area, and ...

Project Appleseed has helped thousands of students, parents, and educators across the country. What do they do and why are they so successful? http://www.projectappleseed.org/ Tom Ridgely discusses his background and new role as executive producer of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. Welcome to St. Louis! https://www.sfstl.com/

Jennifer Davis, Miss Missouri for 2017 shares what it has been like the last year as Miss Missouri. Check out those boots! Helping police officers get this training is what Luther Tyus is studying at Washington University in St. Louis. It can help save lives.

An enlightening conversation with attorney Beth McCarter on legal documents (Health Care Declaration, Health Care POA, Durable POA, Will & Testament, Trusts). http://missourilawyershelp.org/ http://www.mobar.org/ Father Dickson has a cemetery named in his honor. Who was he and why is this cemetery important. Listen to Ernest Jordan and Karen Mozee provide valuable history for our community and the greater St. Louis area.

Let's get some background on what it takes to be a sommelier from local Webster Groves and St. Louis sommelier Alisha Blackwell-Calvert! Then it is off to California to hear how a production manager and vigneron, Nicolas VonDerheyden of Trinite Estate (Acaibo), helps produce wine from vine and soil to the bottle. https://reedsamericantable.com/2018/04/10/alisha-blackwell-calvert/ http://www.feastmagazine.com/image_9e869236-e665-11e7-b834-4f7b22492a3b.html http://www.acaibo.com/ https://www.l...

Julie Dunn-Morton from the St. Louis Mercantile Library discusses the history of the library and the upcoming Art and Print Fair. http://www.umsl.edu/mercantile/about-the-library/index.html Perspective: Do you see all sides of a discussion? Viewing the other side of the discussion.

How is St. Croix, USVI doing in their recovery since Hurricane Maria? Find out in the interview with Qiyamah Rahman and Sneferu Hotep from Neighbor 2 Neighbor (N2N) in St. Croix, USVI. N2N is a Nonprofit Organization in Kingshill, U.S. Virgin Islands. The mission of N2N is to provide support services to the frail, elderly, disabled, widowed, pregnant & homebound to promote their well-being and support their self determination and quality of life. https://www.facebook.com/N2NSTX/ A Conversation...

An interview with Jon Clark who is retiring as principal at Webster Groves High School. Discussion on the Landmark Supreme Court Case from St. Louis: Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier (1988)

A fabulous time with Nicole Paris, Ed Cage, and TA Paris-Cage on beatboxing, living life to the fullest, and fun.

An interview and conversation with Lee Drake about his new book "A Firebell in the Night" which documents black culture and society in St. Louis in the nineteenth century. https://www.pagepublishing.com/books/?book=a-firebell-in-the-night Interview and discussion with Peter Kastor from Washington University in St. Louis. We look back on the founding fathers, the Federal government organization and more. https://history.artsci.wustl.edu/peter_kastor

On the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. six Eden Seminary graduates celebrating their 50th reunion recount their stories of how civil rights shaped their lives and ministries prior to and after the event on April 4, 1968.

Interview with Linda Young-Nance, President of the Annie Malone Historical Society. Discussion of Sarah Rector, 10 year old millionaire. Interview with Pat Dolan, St. Louis County Councilman from the 5th district.