Essential news for the St. Louis region. Every weekday, in about 8 to 10 minutes, you can learn about the top stories of the day, while also hearing longer stories that bring context and humanity to the issues and ideas that affect life in the region. Music by Ryan McNeely of Adult Fur.
1379 Available Episodes (1379 Total)Average duration: 00:09:41
Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday, November 6 - The local results, and what they tell us
00:21:15
Missouri ended up voting for Republican candidates on Tuesday — while legalizing abortion. What the causes and candidates that emerged victorious tell us, how people impacted by these decisions are reacting, and what happens next.
Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day
00:10:13
It’s Election Day. We have the important reminders and updates on this last day of voting, and a story on the first voting experience for students at a local school, looking to elect their new mascot. Plus, indulge in a few minutes of some truly old fashioned alternative programming, courtesy of a couple in Rolla—for whom using a manual typewriter is a multi-sensory experience.
Nov 04, 2024
Monday, November 4 - Quincy's airport calls for new airline
00:11:23
Quincy officials are itching to depart with its sole airline provider, citing unmet promises and unreliable service.
St. Louis Public Radio’s Marissanne Lewis-Thompson reports on a possible fresh start for the city and Quincy Regional Airport.
Nov 01, 2024
Friday, November 1 - Campaign finance and leaving Illinois
00:15:57
A Midwest Newsroom investigation looks at outside money trying to influence ballot initiatives and Madison County is one of several downstate counties voting on exploring leaving Illinois.
Oct 31, 2024
Thursday, October 31 - Saving a spooky native beetle
00:14:41
As trick-or-treaters get their costumes ready, scientists are working to save a spooky native bug whose numbers have plummeted. St. Louis Public Radio's Kate Grumke reports.
Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday, October 30 - MO's Amendment 3
00:11:38
Missouri was the first state in the country to ban most abortions after the fall of Roe v. Wade. But next week, voters will decide whether to place abortion rights protections in the state constitution. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum has more on the high stakes over Missouri’s Amendment 3.
Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday, October 29 - Hawley and Kunce pitch vastly different messages
00:10:48
Missouri’s U.S. Senate race between Democrat Lucas Kunce and Republican incumbent Josh Hawley is arguably the most competitive, and combative, statewide contest this year. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum reports, Kunce and Hawley are pitching strikingly different messages in the campaign’s final stretch.
Oct 28, 2024
Monday, October 28 - Has the craft brewery bubble burst?
00:10:00
St. Louis has a reputation as a beer town, but in the past few months, a handful of local breweries have filed for bankruptcy, indicated they’re closing, or both.
Craft breweries across the country are facing headwinds. St. Louis Public Radio’s Eric Schmid explores how that's playing out locally.
Oct 25, 2024
Friday, October 25 - The issues impacting the MO gubernatorial race
00:10:33
There are 11 days until the November 5th election., when Missourians will choose 5 statewide positions, including the governor. Several ballot initiatives – including a question on overturning Missouri’s abortion ban – could be an influence on who wins the governor’s race. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Kellogg reports on the contest.
Oct 24, 2024
Thursday, October 24 - St. Louis ballot items + Chuck Berry rocking across genres
00:16:57
In addition to federal and statewide races, voters in St. Louis will cast their ballots on three changes to the city charter. St. Louis Public Radio’s Rachel Lippmann will break them down. Plus, Chuck Berry did much to define what rock n’ roll sounds like. But a new tribute project shows that his songs can translate to any genre. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin shows how you never can tell how far a good song will go.
Nov 06 | 00:21:15
Wednesday, November 6 - The local results, and what they tell us
Nov 05 | 00:10:13
Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day
Nov 04 | 00:11:23
Monday, November 4 - Quincy's airport calls for new airline
Nov 01 | 00:15:57
Friday, November 1 - Campaign finance and leaving Illinois
Oct 31 | 00:14:41
Thursday, October 31 - Saving a spooky native beetle
Oct 30 | 00:11:38
Wednesday, October 30 - MO's Amendment 3
Oct 29 | 00:10:48
Tuesday, October 29 - Hawley and Kunce pitch vastly different messages
Oct 28 | 00:10:00
Monday, October 28 - Has the craft brewery bubble burst?
Oct 25 | 00:10:33
Friday, October 25 - The issues impacting the MO gubernatorial race
Oct 24 | 00:16:57
Thursday, October 24 - St. Louis ballot items + Chuck Berry rocking across genres
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