Episodios

  • How a single word changed the legal battle over Missouri’s congressional maps

    How a single word changed the legal battle over Missouri’s congressional maps
    Mar 27 2026
    A single word can make or break a legal argument. That happened recently in the Missouri Supreme Court, where debate over the meaning of the word “when” led to a major ruling on Missouri’s congressional map. On this March edition of the Legal Roundtable, our panel of expert attorneys unpacks the ruling — and what the word “when” really means in the eyes of the law. They also discuss the unusual case of a journalist arrested for recording portions of a trial, a crime bill that could make it easier for courts to charge juveniles as adults, a new lawsuit filed by the former superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools, and more.
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    50 m
  • ‘Meet Me’: At St. Louis’ Dogtown Pizza, a family business faces its future

    ‘Meet Me’: At St. Louis’ Dogtown Pizza, a family business faces its future
    Mar 26 2026
    The father-and-son team behind Dogtown Pizza, a family-owned frozen pizza business in St. Louis, sit down for a candid conversation. On STLPR's podcast "Meet Me," they discuss the early challenges of building the company and how, years later, they worked together to dramatically expand it. They also share a heart-to-heart about the son’s plans to step away from the business and pursue his own dreams.
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    31 m
  • St. Louis hip-hop artist aims to build community with his St. Ann sweets shop and studio

    St. Louis hip-hop artist aims to build community with his St. Ann sweets shop and studio
    Mar 26 2026
    St. Louis educator and rapper Zeus Rebel Waters is uniting his three passions under one roof: music, community and sweets. Sweets by Sweet Waters opened its doors in St. Ann in January. With it, Waters aims to provide a third space for people of all ages to come together and create. In this episode, he talks about his dreams for his shop, his new album and tour, and his work to build literacy and creativity in the community through his “Reading with Rappers” program, mobile library and his nonprofit summer camp.
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    17 m
  • Social media is increasing awareness about perimenopause. Here’s what needs to happen next

    Social media is increasing awareness about perimenopause. Here’s what needs to happen next
    Mar 25 2026
    With disparities in menopause care — particularly among African American women and those in rural areas — menopause research remains understudied. Dr. Makeba Williams, an obstetrician-gynecologist and certified menopause practitioner, discusses why perimenopause is still overlooked and what research is underway now.
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    19 m
  • How Ricky Montgomery tapped his St. Louis County upbringing for platinum hits

    How Ricky Montgomery tapped his St. Louis County upbringing for platinum hits
    Mar 25 2026
    The songs in Ricky Montgomery’s debut album “Montgomery Ricky” are more vulnerable than most — they sound as if they were ripped directly from his personal journal. Now, 10 years after its release, the album’s biggest hits “Mr. Loverman” and “Line Without a Hook” are gaining newfound notoriety. In this episode, he shares the stories behind his music and the inspiration behind his 10th anniversary tour, which begins March 26 in St. Louis.
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    31 m
  • Need to unwind? St. Louis labyrinths offer a mindful escape

    Need to unwind? St. Louis labyrinths offer a mindful escape
    Mar 24 2026
    If life’s hustle has you looking for a reset, St. Louis has a hidden solution. Labyrinths throughout the region can provide a unique, meditative escape. Robert Fishbone, labyrinth designer, artist and owner of “On the Wall Productions,” shares how these spaces offer a unique way to unwind.
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    18 m
  • How to manage frost-shocked plants and other tips for spring gardeners

    How to manage frost-shocked plants and other tips for spring gardeners
    Mar 24 2026
    Spring has officially sprung — so what’s up with the frost wilting gardens and frustrating gardeners? Missouri Botanical Garden’s Daria McKelvey and University of Missouri Extension’s Eliza Pessereau share their do’s and don’ts for spring gardening and offer words of encouragement for those working to revive their cold and wilted plants.
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    33 m
  • Patty Prewitt spent 38 years in Missouri prisons. She never stopped being a parent

    Patty Prewitt spent 38 years in Missouri prisons. She never stopped being a parent
    Mar 23 2026
    Before her release in 2024, Patty Prewitt had spent more years in Missouri prisons than any other female inmate. She’s now a college graduate, published author and advocate for better treatment for parents and children impacted by incarceration. During a recent visit to St. Louis, Prewitt discussed her many years in prison, the letters she wrote to her children and friends, and why she turned them into a memoir. Prewitt was joined by her daughter, Jane Prewitt Watkins, who was just 16 when her mother was convicted of murder and sentenced to 50 years in prison.
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    50 m