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In St. Louis, it doesn’t take much to find a divide. There are the invisible lines we draw around politics, high schools — even what toppings belong on a pizza. And then, there are the big divides, like the 150-year-old split between St. Louis city and county. “Meet Me” is all about connecting across divides to find a way forward.

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About half of the school-aged kids in St. Louis don’t attend the city’s public school district. St. Louis parents face an overwhelming number of school options: magnet, neighborhood, gifted, charter, parochial, private or homeschool. Host Luis Antoni... more

Missouri Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a referendum challenging the Trump-backed 2025 Missouri First map belongs on the November ballot. This means voters will get a chance to weigh in on the state’s new congressional map but also that congres... more

Missouri’s Trump-backed congressional map is one court ruling away from being locked in for the 2026 midterms. Host Luis Antonio Perez talks with voters about a confusing congressional primary election, then sits down with STLPR politics corresponden... more

St. Louis city leaders voted to spend $255 million from a legal settlement tied to the departure of the Rams football team. Host Luis Antonio Perez revisits the glory days of the St. Louis Rams’ Super Bowl runs and the disappointment of team owner St... more

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Recent Guests

Liz Bender
Social worker in the city, moved to Ellisville with family
Private individual (St. Louis area)
Episode: To Choose A School
Rhonda Smith Branch
Parent; homeschooling advocate
Private individual (St. Louis area)
Episode: To Choose A School
Erin Rabein
Parent; has children in SLPS Magnet High School and charter path
Private individual (St. Louis area)
Episode: To Choose A School
Alison Regier
Resident of Shrewsbury advocating fair redistricting
Episode: Drawing Divides II
Mary Straub
Resident of Creeve, commenting on power dynamics in redistricting
Episode: Drawing Divides II
Chuck Hatfield
Attorney involved in redistricting cases
Attorney representing parties in redistricting litigation
Episode: Drawing Divides II
Brendalyn King
Executive leadership coach, North St. Louis resident
North St. Louis community organizations
Episode: The Rams’ Final Gift
Eli Front
Self-taught software developer, downtown resident, startup co-founder
Downtown St. Louis neighborhood associations
Episode: The Rams’ Final Gift
Ryan McClure
Executive director of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
Episode: Other Side of the Arch

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Luis Antonio Perez
Host of Meet Me; St. Louis Public Radio

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • So far - fantastic!

    Great first episode, such a cool idea! Public media is typically such a gem of American life. But for the last ~10 years STLPR has been nauseatingly biased and inadequate (choosing not to cover the Kim Gardner saga on time or accurately turned out to be the tip of the ice berg).

    This show will either be a return to former greatness for STLPR, or evidence of just how far they’ve strayed from unbiased & important journalism. I think it will be the former 😊

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    CautiousOptimist314
    United States8 months ago

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Guests' lived experiences are valued for grounding complex policy debates in real-world context
The show is seen as a potentially refreshing balance to traditional coverage, offering diverse neighborhood perspectives
Listener feedback highlights a strong sense of community impact and practical storytelling, with some concerns about media bias lingering in coverage

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To Choose A School
Q: What does the current SLPS landscape mean for a family trying to choose a school?
Families must navigate complex options, wait lists, lotteries, and testing requirements, all while balancing financial and logistical realities, making choices that affect where they live and how they participate in the community.
Update: MO Supreme Court Historic Redistricting Decision
Q: I just want to check in with you. How are you feeling?
It's a good question; I feel like I just went through history and that we're witnessing a historic moment for Missouri politics.
Drawing Divides II
Q: What is the rationale for mid-decade redistricting and how does it impact governance?
Mid-decade redistricting is highly political, used by some to gain strategic advantages; it creates legal and logistical uncertainty, can trigger referendums or lawsuits, and may realign political power across areas like St. Louis and Kansas City.
Drawing Divides II
Q: Why do we do redistricting every 10 years?
Redistricting happens to reflect population shifts so that districts approximate equal population, ensuring each vote has roughly equal weight; the process is grounded in constitutional requirements and prior Supreme Court decisions about equality of districts.
Pizza, family and the cheese that binds
Q: How do you decide which frozen pizza to buy when there are so many options?
The guidance is to pick toward locally preferred brands like Emos or DiGiorno, with personal preference playing a role in choosing styles that resemble Emos closely.

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This show centers on bridging deep regional divides in St. Louis by elevating voices from neighborhoods, historians, and local leaders to discuss money, governance, infrastructure, and community resilience. Episodes frequently juxtapose city and county perspectives, probing how settlement funds, zoning, development, and historic boundaries shape daily life and long-term opportunity. Notable strengths include narrative storytelling anchored by residents' lived experiences, plus expert context from journalists and historians, which helps listeners understand complex regional dynamics and potential paths forward. The program often blends personal narratives with policy debates, making it useful for audiences who want practical, community-focus... more

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1. Liz Bender
2. Rhonda Smith Branch
3. Erin Rabein
4. Alison Regier
5. Mary Straub
6. Chuck Hatfield
7. Brendalyn King
8. Eli Front

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