Keeping the 300,000 who visit the small town of Sedalia for the Missouri State Fair requires a big, temporary, volunteer fire department.

Thursday, August 15 - Carl Phillips, prestigious and personal

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.