Episodios

  • How East St. Louis became a battleground against an international chemical giant

    How East St. Louis became a battleground against an international chemical giant
    Feb 25 2026
    Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive disorder with no cure, and its rate of incidence in the Midwest is one of the highest in the country. We explore why — including new research that shows a strong link between exposure to a widely used herbicide and the development of the disease. Journalist Mike Fitzgerald shares how East St. Louis became a battleground against the chemical giant that produces the herbicide and how the Trump administration’s cuts to biomedical funding could have big repercussions for people focused on a cure. We also hear from two St. Louis residents who live with the condition.
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    34 m
  • How the Annie Malone Parade’s uncertain future sparked renewed interest in the woman for whom its named

    How the Annie Malone Parade’s uncertain future sparked renewed interest in the woman for whom its named
    Feb 25 2026
    For the second year in a row, the Annie Malone May Day Parade has been postponed. To understand why the event has been such a beloved St. Louis tradition, we revisit a March 2025 conversation about Annie Malone: the namesake of the parade who was the country’s first Black female millionaire, and a philanthropic and cultural force.
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    17 m
  • How St. Louisan Richard Hudlin shaped tennis in St. Louis and the world

    How St. Louisan Richard Hudlin shaped tennis in St. Louis and the world
    Feb 24 2026
    Tennis is a game that begins, literally, at “love.” But the sport hasn’t always welcomed all players. In 1945 in St.Louis, Sumner High School teacher and tennis coach Richard Hudlin decided to do something about the segregation of tennis in the city’s courts and tournaments. He sued to desegregate the recreational and sports facilities — and he won. A skilled tennis player in his own right, Hudlin also coached tennis legends Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson, both of whom broke color barriers in tennis in the United States and abroad. Missouri Historical Society’s Cicely Hunter and Amanda Clark share what we know of Hudlin’s early days, his relationship with Arthur Ashe and his impact on the tennis world.
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    25 m
  • Focus on regional Mexican fare nets St. Louis chef his first James Beard nomination

    Focus on regional Mexican fare nets St. Louis chef his first James Beard nomination
    Feb 24 2026
    The James Beard Awards annually recognize the best of America’s dining scene. Chef Alex Henry of El Molino del Sureste is a 2026 semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest. The honor brings national attention to the Yucatecan cuisine he and his co-owner, and brother, Jeff Henry bring to St. Louis. In this episode, they talk about the significance of this milestone, their culinary philosophies and the journey – including many childhood summers in Yucatán – that brought them to this point.
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    26 m
  • Missouri Republicans see difficult national environment as a challenge to key ballot items

    Missouri Republicans see difficult national environment as a challenge to key ballot items
    Feb 23 2026
    Missouri Republicans gathered in Springfield this past weekend for Lincoln Days, the biggest gathering of the year for the state party. STLPR’s Jason Rosenbaum spent the weekend talking with GOP officials, consultants and activists – and found that the party is weighing how a bad national environment could affect key ballot initiatives and competitive state legislative races. Listen to Rosenbaum’s reporting on “The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.”
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    14 m
  • Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies

    Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies
    Feb 23 2026
    Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled the final budget address of his second term, proposing a $56 billion plan that largely maintains the status quo while navigating federal funding cuts and rising costs. The budget includes targeted tax increases on social media companies and modest growth for education and pensions. STLPR Metro East reporter Will Bauer breaks down the speech and Pritzker’s priorities.
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    17 m
  • Under fire from former colleagues, Bill Eigel defends recurring donation strategy

    Under fire from former colleagues, Bill Eigel defends recurring donation strategy
    Feb 23 2026
    As he tries to become the next St. Charles County executive, former state Sen. Bill Eigel is defending his fundraising strategies that inspired Republican House members to advance legislation curtailing recurring campaign contributions. Eigel joins “The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.”
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    20 m
  • How WashU artists are sounding the climate alarm

    How WashU artists are sounding the climate alarm
    Feb 20 2026
    In “Climate Change in Concert,” delicate violin strings mirror the buzzing of cicadas take the place of data analysis. The performance at Washington University will transform environmental science into sound on Feb. 24. Composer Christopher Stark collaborated with violinist Clara Kim and Dan Giammar, the director of WashU’s Center for the Environment, to create a work that invites audiences to feel the rhythms and disruptions of a dynamic climate. We also explore the role of creativity in environmental research and why artists, alongside scientists, are essential in shaping solutions.
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    22 m