Episodios

  • This year’s 314 Day is different after the tornado — but the love for St. Louis remains

    This year’s 314 Day is different after the tornado — but the love for St. Louis remains
    Mar 13 2026
    Twenty years ago Terrell “Dip” Evans and Tatum Polk founded 314 Day to recognize March 14 as a day to celebrate all things St. Louis. The civic pride holiday has origins in Black St. Louisan culture, and in the decades passed the celebrations have spread and is now part of the greater St. Louis identity. On this special 314 Day episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” three St. Louisans share their thoughts on the state of St. Louis and its culture. Plus, we join a new St. Louisan on their first 314 Day experience.
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    51 m
  • St. Louis Irish Arts teachers celebrate 10 years of music and friendship

    St. Louis Irish Arts teachers celebrate 10 years of music and friendship
    Mar 12 2026
    St. Louis musicians Eimear Arkins and Eileen Gannon have performed and toured together for years. The Irish fiddle and harp duo’s new album, “The Belles of St. Louis” is a celebration of their musical friendship — and a nod to St. Louis’ rich, and growing, traditional Irish music scene. Ahead of their annual St. Patrick’s Day concert, they perform songs and tunes from the album, share tidbits on Irish music and culture, and discuss last summer’s blockbuster hit, “Sinners,” which has spurred interest in Irish folk music among new audiences.
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    27 m
  • New songs from St. Louis artists perfect for your spring playlist

    New songs from St. Louis artists perfect for your spring playlist
    Mar 12 2026
    As Earth awakens from a deep winter slumber, this month’s new music roundup is here to lend you some early spring energy. STLPR reporter Chad Davis and music show originator and producer Miya Norfleet discuss their favorite new releases including the funky dance track “Dance with You” from Starwolf and emotionally driven anthem by national artist with strong St. Louis roots Jordan Ward.

    . Check out our new music roundup playlist.
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    23 m
  • College Club of St. Louis celebrates 125 years of supporting women’s education

    College Club of St. Louis celebrates 125 years of supporting women’s education
    Mar 12 2026
    In 1901, the College Club of St. Louis was founded by a group of women who wanted to socialize and exercise their brains. Five years later, they began awarding scholarships to local young women in pursuit of higher education — a tradition upheld through the present day. Brenda Davis, current president of the College Club of St. Louis, talks about the significance of the organization reaching its 125th birthday and the club’s continued commitment to supporting young women just beginning college.
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    12 m
  • A year in, St. Charles library CEO says funding is top priority

    A year in, St. Charles library CEO says funding is top priority
    Mar 11 2026
    After his first year as CEO of the St. Charles County Library District, John Greifzu continues to face a number of challenges inherited from his predecessors. STLPR morning newscaster Abby Llorico talks about her recent conversations with Greifzu, which included discussion of what’s driving the district’s funding deficit, its process for responding to book removal requests, and a controversial plan to close several branches.
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    16 m
  • Why an ICE researcher is worried about Missouri police signing agreements with the agency

    Why an ICE researcher is worried about Missouri police signing agreements with the agency
    Mar 11 2026
    Agreements between local police departments and ICE have ballooned during Trump’s second term. More than 60 so-called “287(g)” contracts have been signed in Missouri. The spread of these agreements worries Austin Kocher, a Syracuse University researcher who focuses on the federal immigration system. In an interview with STLPR visuals editor Brian Munoz, Kocher shares insights from his research into the contracts and why he is concerned about local law enforcement being used to further the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
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    24 m
  • St. Louis Public Schools renews effort to push back start times for students

    St. Louis Public Schools renews effort to push back start times for students
    Mar 10 2026
    St. Louis Public Schools is considering later start times for its students beginning in the 2027-28 school year in hopes of further stabilizing transportation and boosting attendance. The district announced its “Thrive Time” initiative in January. Scientific research backs up later school start times but the idea has received a mixed reception among parents. STLPR education reporter Hiba Ahmad and Erik Herzog, a biology professor at Washington University, discuss the idea.
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    30 m
  • East-West Gateway launches effort to get St. Louis regional leaders on the same page

    East-West Gateway launches effort to get St. Louis regional leaders on the same page
    Mar 10 2026
    East-West Gateway, the St. Louis bi-state area’s council of governments, is the latest organization to attempt to increase regional cooperation. It wants to build a regional alignment plan that will create a framework to help leaders from different sectors — like government, the arts, and nonprofits — work together. Jim Wild, executive director of East-West Gateway, discusses the regional alignment effort and why it’s happening now.
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    18 m