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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.
Thursday. Aug. 27 - For Renters
A program known as the Housing Eviction Law Project, has struggled to meet the high demand for legal representation and fallen far short of the goals set for it by city legislators several years ago. But a new injection of funds could make a massive difference for renters in the city.
Aug 27
9 min
Wednesday, Aug. 26 - Can dog breeding be ethical?
Breeding has been a debate for decades, and with shelters overflowing, there’s even more of a reason to adopt a dog rather than buying. But some dog breeders in St. Louis say that they breed ethically, and that buying a dog might not always be a bad thing.
Aug 26
13 min
Tuesday, Aug. 25 - Seniors feel the pinch
A trip to the grocery store has gotten a lot more expensive in recent years. Ground beef, tomatoes, and coffee have all seen big spikes. Those higher prices can be especially hard on older adults on fixed incomes.
Aug 25
11 min
Monday, Aug. 24 - Zoo-med
Getting to the dentist or doctor is necessary, but often inconvenient for us humans. Now imagine if you lived at the zoo. From dental X-rays, ultrasounds to CT scans, St. Louis zoo experts work to not only ensure the health of ‌an individual animal, but also its entire species.
Aug 24
14 min
Friday, Aug. 21 - Data center download
As public fervor over data centers continues in the St. Louis region and nationwide, local leaders are trying to put guardrails in place on the developments. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jonathan Ahl spoke with reporters Kate Grumke and Kavahn Mansouri about where we stand now with local data center policies.
Aug 21
12 min
Thursday, Aug. 20 - Declining international students
The Trump Administration's rules on student visas is hurting international student enrollment and the billions of dollars they add to the Midwest's economy
Aug 20
10 min
Wednesday, Aug. 19 - The most magical place underground
Imagine having ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ in your basement. A Metro East area man has done just that, creating a near perfect replica of Disney World’s Magic Kingdom with Lego. St. Louis Public Radio’s Marissanne Lewis-Thompson transports us to a Magic Kingdom all the way in O’Fallon, Illinois.
Aug 19
11 min
Tuesday, Aug. 18 - When data centers pay off
Money is the driving force behind Data Centers across the country. They can be very profitable. Some of that cash is flowing to communities in Illinois: here's how that has impacted their municipal budgets.
Aug 18
9 min
Monday, Aug. 17 - Fixin' to save
Farming is expensive. And this year, it‘s gotten even pricier with the rising cost of fertilizer and fuel. Equipment prices have also reached historic highs. That’s why many farmers are choosing to fix their old tractors and combines instead of buying new.
Aug 17
9 min
Friday, Aug. 14 - A scaly companion
People love their pets. Dogs, cats, even smaller companions like rabbits and hamsters are a normal part of many people's everyday lives. But some in the St. Louis region have four-legged family members that aren’t so common. For Tony Jennings, who lives in south St. Louis, it’s his 4-year-old pet, Dior, an alligator.
Aug 14
10 min
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