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St. Louis on the Air

St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis
Missouri
St. Louis, United States
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St. Louis Public Radio
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Marsha Evans
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Missouri General Assembly
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Racism
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East St. Louis
Washington University In St. Louis

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 ... more

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Ambassadors of Harmony, a barbershop chorus from St. Charles, won its sixth national championship earlier this month at the International Chorus Contest. Brothers and performers Jonny and Blake Moroni share their reactions to the win and the collabor... more

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The legendary Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 came through St. Louis this week, drawing big crowds along the route to see the world’s largest operating steam train. Aiden Drohr, a tour guide and train operator at the National Museum of Transportation,... more

In conversation with STLPR's Abby Llorico, the outgoing director reflects on privatization efforts, hub dismantling and how the region began rethinking its airport.

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The King of Ragtime, the Queen of Rock and Roll and the King of Cool all cut their teeth at clubs in St. Louis and East St. Louis. The Mother of Black Hollywood graduated from Webster University and the Father of Rock and Roll grew up in north St. Lo... more

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Recent Guests

Jean Ponzi
Environmentalist and Green Resources Manager at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden
Episode: Mosquitoes are thriving in St. Louis. Here’s how to stop them without nuking your ecosystem
Emily Althoff
Urban Entomologist at University of Missouri Extension
University of Missouri Extension
Episode: Mosquitoes are thriving in St. Louis. Here’s how to stop them without nuking your ecosystem
Howard Ramsey II
Distinguished research professor and author of Writing Black Panther, Ta-Nehesi Coates and Representation Struggles
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Episode: SIUE scholar’s new book explores cultural and literary impact of Ta-Nehisi Coates’s ‘Black Panther’
Garrett Hawkins
President of Missouri Farm Bureau
Missouri Farm Bureau
Episode: Missourians will decide on Aug. 4 whether to make some constitutional amendments harder to pass
Scott Charton
Spokesperson for Missourians for Fair Governance
Missouri Association of Realtors
Episode: Missourians will decide on Aug. 4 whether to make some constitutional amendments harder to pass
Kendra Varns Wallis
Executive Director of the Missouri Parks Association
Missouri Parks Association
Episode: Missouri’s parks and farming enthusiasts hoping for another big sales tax reauthorization
Steve Ehlmann
Incumbent St. Charles County Executive
County Executive, St. Charles County
Episode: 'You're not a dictator,' says St. Charles County executive as Republican primary heats up
Jason Law
Former Lake St. Louis Mayor and Republican candidate for St. Charles County Executive
Republican candidate for St. Charles County Executive
Episode: 'You're not a dictator,' says St. Charles County executive as Republican primary heats up
Gabe Moskoff
Hip hop DJ and producer known as Trackstar the DJ
Run the Jewels (DJ), Trackstar the DJ
Episode: How St. Louis turned a WashU undergrad into Trackstar the DJ — and led to a successful hip-hop career

Hosts

Elaine Cha
Host of St. Louis on the Air (interviewer/lead host)
Jonathan Ahl
Host of St. Louis on the Air

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 155 ratings
  • Listening for years

    Interesting topics and high quality journalism and interviews. Hosts are great. I appreciate having in-depth coverage of local happenings and issues

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bridgebeudywvxjufve
    United States2 years ago
  • Brain food

    Interesting and engaging interviews and discussions about current topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quentin2001
    Canada2 years ago
  • Warm welcome to Elaine Cho

    I welcome the addition of Elaine Cho as host. She is elegant in her presentation, an excellent interviewer, and has a calm, professional demeanor. She is clearly well-versed in the subjects she presents and her manor delivers information and observations without hysteria. I hope she has a long tenure with STLPR. She is a class act and I really enjoy her delivery, her empathy, and her insight. She is delightful and greatly appreciated.

    Audible
    5
    Elizabeth J. P. Parker
    United States3 years ago
  • St. Louis On The Air

    I am a frequent listener to St. Louis on the air. Today I listened. to Sarah’s interview with Adam Manas about Montez Coleman, followed by her interview with Dr. Weinstock about Long Covid. Sarah has impeccable interviewing skills.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tandemjim
    United States4 years ago
  • upbeat yet informative coverage of important regional issues

    Love the wide scope of coverage and Sarah’s positive but penetrating style. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aeynrt
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the breadth of topics and strong reporting.

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Then ICE arrived: Inside the rural Illinois traffic stop that upended 3 immigrants' lives
Q: Why were these three immigrants stopped in the first place?
They were stopped due to an expired registration on the boss's work truck, and the driver's licenses being invalid for the individuals, which led to the tow and a warning rather than an immediate immigration detainment.
Inside the Veiled Prophet’s ‘rancid’ past, a St. Louis author searches for meaning
Q: What was the motivation behind Alonso Slayback's use of the Veiled Prophet image?
Slayback used the image as a power fantasy rooted in white supremacy, tying the parade to a broader cultural control in St. Louis and aligning it with a symbol of elite authority.
Missourians will decide on Aug. 4 whether to make some constitutional amendments harder to pass
Q: If Amendment 4 fails, what message would that send about Missourians' view of the initiative petition process?
It would reinforce the principle of one person, one vote and suggest that Missourians want a voice that counts equally regardless of where they live, preserving the citizen-led power that shaped the state's governance for over a century.
Missourians will decide on Aug. 4 whether to make some constitutional amendments harder to pass
Q: Why did the Farm Bureau decide to endorse Amendment 4?
The Farm Bureau believes the threshold for amending the Constitution should be raised to ensure a more robust, inclusive process that involves more Missourians, not just a few urban centers, and views it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve the amendment process.
SIUE scholar’s new book explores cultural and literary impact of Ta-Nehisi Coates’s ‘Black Panther’
Q: What were the wins that came with Coates's writing of Black Panther?
Coates demonstrated that a writer known for non-fiction and race-focused analysis could also craft sophisticated, artistic storytelling in comics, bringing broader visibility to Black culture production and achieving substantial commercial success.

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What is St. Louis on the Air about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show concentrates on regional news, culture, and public life through in-depth interviews with local leaders, artists, scholars, and reporters. Recurring strengths include nuanced, context-rich conversations about governance, community recovery, local history, and creative culture, often tying national topics back to St. Louis and its neighborhoods. Noteworthy is the cadence of high-profile civic guests alongside local storytellers, producing a balanced mix of policy insight, personal narratives, and cultural exploration ideal for listeners who want to understand how regional dynamics unfold and who enjoy thoughtful, well-reported dialogue.

Across episodes, expect coverage of disaster response, urban development, journalism, music, thea... more

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1. Jean Ponzi
2. Emily Althoff
3. Howard Ramsey II
4. Garrett Hawkins
5. Scott Charton
6. Kendra Varns Wallis
7. Steve Ehlmann
8. Jason Law

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