Episodes

Jonas Salk: A Life is a captivating biography of the virologist and researcher who was thrust into the limelight and shunned by the scientific community. Charlotte Jacobs does a magnificent job in describing his brilliance, how he pushed himself in research, and the impact it all had on his family and the rest of his life. Why is his work still important today? Why didn't he receive the Nobel Prize for his work? We discuss Salk and her book which was one of the 100 notable books of 2015 by edito...

Amy and Amrit Gill from Restoration St. Louis discuss their recently completed project at the Seven Gables Inn in Clayton, Missouri. [00:28] Background [02:00] Seven Gables Inn Style Historic Landmark Architect Restaurant (HIdden Trivia Alert!) [05:16] Restoration St. Louis The Grove Use of Original Art including Local Artist Fern Taylor at Seven Gables Inn [10:59] The Vibe of Seven Gables Inn Small, intimate, weekend getaways, weddings Food-St. Louis recipes from restaurants no long...

The Gateway Outdoor Expo is back on April 1 and 2! This FREE event will showcase new outdoor gear, services, and resources. There will be interactive demos and experiential attractions in a festive and family-friendly environment. The Gateway Outdoor Expo will be held at America’s Center with over 200 exhibit booths and 10,000 attendees expected. Activities featured include: running, biking, hiking, camping, rock climbing, and paddling, as well as adventure travel, health and wellness, and more...

Animal House is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing neglected and abandoned cats in our community. We are committed to maintaining an adoption center that provides a safe, healthy, and enriching environment, and our goal is a solid and lasting adoption for every cat and kitten in our care. Animal House Cat Rescue & Adoption Center is excited to announce the return of Cat Clips: A Competition in Cuteness! Celebrating its 3rd year, Cat Clips, a c...

Valery Dzutsati, Ph.D. is a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Kansas. His research interests span civil and interstate conflict, democratization, collective action, religion and politics, and methods with an empirical focus on Eurasia and Eastern Europe. He also is a fellow for the Jamestown Foundation. He discusses recent developments in Ukraine and possible ramifications for Ukraine, Russia, and western countries. This is Season 5! For mo...

John O'Leary was not always inspired to speak; in fact, he had less than one percent chance to survive as a nine-year-old child. What changed? Were the changes immediate? What inspires him now? A must-listen episode of Saint Louis In Tune! [00:55] Return to Civility [01:50] Background & Introduction [03:10] The Story Begins [05:25] The Remarkable Community in St. Louis [06:40] Reflecting and Listening-We need more of this [10:02] Embracing the mistakes one makes in life [16:42] Loving you...

Dr. Richard Rosenfeld, Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri-St. Louis specializes in social sources of violent crime, crime control policy, and crime trends. He discusses the Ferguson Effect, gun violence, crime, policing, his current research on the Cure Violence program, and some thoughts on deterring crime. [01:18] Background [02:16] The Ferguson Effect [04:26] Further Research Crime and Justice Center Research [06:39] Influence of changes in policing, ...

Taylor Louderman is no stranger to theatre, film, and television. Currently starring on The Kenan Show and a 2018 Tony Nominee for Best Actress in a Musical, she will be one of the judges for the 12th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. Taylor offers sound advice for those who are getting into the industry and discusses her current projects to keep the arts thriving. [00:32] Introduction [02:00] First Role [04:46] The Triple Threat [05:24] As a judge what do you look for in a contestan...

For over 100 years the International Institute of St. Louis has been helping immigrants and refugees. President and CEO Arrey Obenson sat down again with Saint Louis In Tune to give us an update on the status of Afghan Immigrants and what changes have taken place. How can you help? Find out more at the links provided below. [01:00] Background [07:09] Collaborative Effort for New Arrivals Housing Food Language Health [12:35] Setting up the Afghan Immigrants for Success E...

The Doe Network is a 100% volunteer organization devoted to assisting investigating agencies in bringing closure to national and international cold cases concerning Missing & Unidentified Persons. Their mission is to give the nameless back their names and return the missing to their families. This is accomplished in three ways: by providing exposure to these cases on their website, by providing credible potential matches between missing and unidentified persons to investigating agencies, and ...

On a winter afternoon in February 1983, two young men discovered the body of a girl who had been brutally murdered. She remains to this day unidentified and the topic of a documentary to find her killer. Shelby Sosa, Lee Barber, and Edrar 'Bird' Sosa set out to keep Baby Jane Doe's memory alive. Shelby and Lee join the discussion of the documentary movie, Our Precious Hope: St. Louis' Baby Jane Doe. [01:15] Background Edrar 'Bird' Sosa, director Shelby Sosa, cinematographer Lee Barber, assist...