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St. Louis Public Radio
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.
Friday, Oct. 9 - Beyond the gallery
Organizers of the third Counterpublic art exhibition placed sculptures, multi-media installations and other works of art in public spaces around St. Louis. The work will stay on view into December. Curators organize the sprawling show every three years. They say it’s dedicated to reimagining the possibilities of art.
Oct 9
11 min
Thursday, Oct. 8 - Clean slate
Lawmakers passed SB 1421 this year, a multifaceted public safety bill. Within the legislation was a statute that automated the expungement process for certain drug offenses. Here’s what to know about Missouri’s drug offense expungement, which begins in January.
Oct 8
11 min
Wednesday, Oct. 7 - Sinking teeth into performance, not profit
Hoping to get relief from increasingly astronomical licensing fees, the professional theater company in Rolla is hoping a new work based on a classic character will attract an audience, be financially sustainable and lead to great performances.
Oct 7
10 min
Tuesday, Oct. 6 - Art in the DNA
As DNA mapping becomes more advanced and genetic research becomes more accessible, conversations about what it means to share genetic data become more important. But for Black people in the United States, sharing and studying genetic data comes with a lot of baggage. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Fentem reports on a St. Louis art show that focuses on the intersection of race and genetics.
Oct 6
13 min
Monday, Oct. 5 - Juan Cox on leading St. Louis County Police
Juan Cox never intended to become chief of the department and its 12-hundred employees, but says every time he planned to retire, he got promoted.
Oct 5
11 min
Friday, Oct. 2 - Flu shots too soon
Despite recommendations from health professionals, some pharmacies began promoting vaccinations well ahead of the flu season this year.
Oct 2
10 min
Thursday, Oct. 1 - Concerns with funding Missouri education
Retiring Ritenour School District Superintendent Chris Kilbride says school funding is among the biggest challenges he’s faced.
Oct 1
11 min
Wednesday, Sept. 30 - Ameren Missouri's new plan
Data centers play a prominent role in Ameren's 20 year plan, and renewable energy advocates are skeptical.
Sep 30
10 min
Tuesday, Sept. 29 - High prices have farmers feeling gassed
Missouri produces the third-most beef cattle in the country, and it also grows a lot of corn and soybeans. That diversity has traditionally been a buffer against a bad year in any one sector. But diesel prices have soared in recent weeks, and they affect all farming sectors.
Sep 29
10 min
Monday, Sept. 28 - No free rides
Most school buses run on diesel fuel…which just hit another record price. In Illinois, it’s just one of several factors pushing school transportation costs to what some say is a crisis level.
Sep 28
12 min
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