St. Louis on the Air
Noon-1 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. (repeat) Monday-Friday
St. Louis on the Air creates a unique space where guests and listeners can share ideas and opinions with respect and honesty. Whether exploring issues and challenges confronting our region, discussing the latest innovations in science and technology, taking a closer look at our history or talking with authors, artists and musicians, St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region.
St. Louis on the Air is produced by Alex Heuer, Emily Woodbury, Danny Wicentowski, Miya Norfleet and Elaine Cha. Our engineer is Aaron Doerr. Our intern is Darrious Varner.
Recent Episodes:
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A Mexican orphanage relied on churches in Missouri and other states. Abuse allegations turned its supporters into whistleblowers.
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The Missouri History Museum exhibit includes a two-story mural that depicts Forest Park in all stages over the past 150 years.
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In an interview with St. Louis Public Radio, the GOP chief executive laid out why Missourians should erase the income tax even though critics contend it could wreck the budget and jack up sales taxes.
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Scientists in the middle of the country told Harvest Public Media that 2025 was a year of major changes and uncertainty.
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As a major trial over the legality of Missouri’s restrictions on abortion begins, Planned Parenthood Great Rivers CEO Margot Riphagen says she remains hopeful for 2026.
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Show rollers, frillbacks and hundreds of other pigeons competed in St. Louis on Saturday to stand out for the judges.
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From 10-year-old sweepers to Olympic hopefuls, the multiday competition in St. Louis felt bigger than a competition.
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Department of Social Services Director Jessica Bax detailed a plan that could help child abuse investigators make more money by working in more specialized roles.
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Local Black birthing advocates discuss the importance of alternative birthing practices and training in an effort to reduce consistently high Black maternal mortality rates.
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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.
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While the first day of the session came and went without incident, Senate Democrats say they’re still irate over how the GOP cut off debate last year.
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After Robin Proudie learned that 25 of her ancestors were born into enslavement by St. Louis University Jesuit Catholics, she founded Descendants of St. Louis University Enslaved to ensure accountability and commemoration of the enslaved people who helped build the school.