
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 Jada Jones.
Recent Episodes:
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St. Louis has deep religious and cultural ties to the Catholic Church.
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Michael Politte won parole in 2022, but a juror who helped put him in prison won’t rest until his name is cleared.
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Alexis McGill Johnson spoke at a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood Great Rivers in Clayton.
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Officials say the adjustment has made this weekend’s marathon route nearly a 10th of a mile longer after portions of St. Louis streets collapsed in north St. Louis and Lafayette Square last Friday.
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The Center for Bosnian Studies will continue its mission of collecting and preserving Bosnian refugees’ experiences at St. Louis University.
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After voters legalized recreational cannabis for sale to adults in 2023, the industry generated nearly $1.5 billion in sales and $250 million in sales tax — but it hasn't come without its challenges.
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Tower Grove Farmers Market celebrates its 20th season in St. Louis.
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The 14th Ward alderman didn’t support St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer in this month’s election but said they have similar views on some key issues.
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Sara Smith is in her first month as director of the Missouri Children’s Division, which oversees the state’s foster care system and child abuse investigations.
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Jorge Valcárcel of Boxcar and Richard Washington, who performs as Just Rich, have entered the Tiny Desk Contest a combined 18 times.
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Check out local favorites from 2025 NPR’s Tiny Desk contest.
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The Missouri Historical Society lost $250,000 in grants cut by the Trump administration.