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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.
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Tuesday, December 10 - Mike Parson reflects on his time and legacy as MO GovernorMissouri Governor Mike Parson is winding down his term as 57th Governor. Come January, he will be replaced by Mike Kehoe. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum sat down for an interview with Parson to discuss his time as governor.
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Monday, December 9 - Illinois ag groups look forward to a second Trump administration, mostlyDonald Trump promised increased tariffs while on the campaign trail. As president-elect he's doubled down on the pledge, targeting Canada, Mexico, and again...China. Charlie Schlenker reports Illinois agriculture organizations still hope he doesn't mean it.
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Friday, December 6 - The sounds of nature in a warning against climate changeSt. Louis-based composer Christopher Stark visited outdoor spaces in Montana, New Hampshire and New York to create an album that celebrates nature … while warning of catastrophes triggered by global climate change. STLPR's Jeremy Goodwin brings us "The Language of Landscapes."
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Thursday, December 5 - The high cost of sustainable foodFarmers say implementing more sustainable practices means higher costs - for themselves and for consumers. But with food prices already high, many people can’t or won’t pay more. Jana Rose Schleis reports on what producers and purchasers are to do about it.
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Wednesday, December 4 - Toddler injured in Gaza comes to St. LouisRahaf is one of thousands of children injured during the yearlong war in Gaza. Her two legs were amputated after an Israeli bomb struck her home several months ago. St. Louis Public Radio's Ulaa Kuziez reports.
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Tuesday, December 3 - The climate-friendly power of woodA traditional building material is getting new life in the Midwest. It locks away carbon and is strong enough to stretch stories into the sky. St. Louis Public Radio’s Kate Grumke reports on a new way builders are using . . . wood.
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Monday, December 2 - GOP optimistic about Metro East prospectsDemocrats used to win St. Clair County in the Metro East by double digit margins. But in the last few elections, that margin has gotten closer — leaving some to wonder: Can Republicans flip the county like most others in downstate Illinois? St. Louis Public Radio’s Will Bauer reports.
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Wednesday, November 27 - How to make a baby elephantA new baby Asian elephant born this weekend is part of a fourth generation of the herd living at the St. Louis Zoo. In what turned out to be the final days before his long-awaited birth, Abby Llorico stopped by to learn the ways in which Raja’s grandson is already making zoo history. * Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and weekend -- we'll be back in your podcast feeds Monday. *
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Tuesday, November 26 - Smithsonian helps Black St. Louisans trace family historyThe Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is helping Black St. Louisans trace their roots as far back as possible. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Andrea Henderson reports, Black St. Louisans want to help the next generation better understand their ancestry.
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Monday, November 25 - STL sports leadership shake-upsA big announcement from The St. Louis Blues, and City SC may be getting close to naming a new manager. Plus, a visit with the Missouri professor whose research into insect communication is changing the field.