Illnesses including RSV and the flu have swamped hospitals in the St. Louis region. Health systems are also suffering from worker shortages after many employees left during the pandemic.

Monday, November 28, 2022 - Here's how this year's drought has battered the Midwest

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.