Emily Woodbury
“St. Louis On The Air” Senior ProducerEmily Woodbury is the senior producer of St. Louis on the Air, where she enjoys working on stories and conversations about roadway safety, conservation, harm reduction, arts and culture, and the other animals we share the planet with, among other topics. Prior to STLPR, she worked as a producer at Iowa Public Radio. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa. She has a lot of love for KRUI, the college radio station that sparked her career in news and storytelling.
Outside of work, you can find Emily playing Irish fiddle, roller skating or walking her dog at a St. Louis park, or curled up with a good book.
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Suffering, grief and death are inescapable components of human experience. Confronting such hardship, poet Vincent Casaregola says, can be a way to embrace life and find meaning. -
In 2025, we said goodbye to a number of remarkable people who lived and worked in the St. Louis region. -
A new study sheds light on the lives of 10 racoons, including a particularly adventurous forager named “Frankie.” -
Jennifer Alexander of St. Louis County Library and Lauren Brickey of St. Louis Public Library share their favorite books published in 2025. -
St. Louisans with disabilities speak to the effects of the ADA and local disability rights work in their childhood and adult experiences. -
OtherDr. Marva Robinson, a St. Louis clinical psychologist, shares advice on connecting with family, managing expectations and making the most of your holiday celebrations. -
Tacos are a modern food, influenced by historical and cultural migrations, says Washington University professor and author Ignacio M. Sánchez Prado. -
Emperor Akbar's court invited scholars, artists and spiritual leaders from around the world. Nartana Premachandra’s new theater production portrays his court through classical Indian dance and song. -
Pet food pantries and affordable veterinary clinics aim to keep families and pets together, though animal shelter leaders say more support is needed as residents face housing constraints and financial hardship. -
Jonathan Pulphus shares the lessons he learned as a young community organizer, reflects on what makes student activism distinctly powerful and offers advice for young activists today. -
“The leaves may drop sooner, and the coloration may not be as vibrant,” says horticulturist Daria McKelvey. -
Owen and Quentin Reiser spent a calendar year traveling across the U.S. to identify as many bird species as possible.
