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The 314 Podcast

Sarah Fenske
St. Louis
Downtown St. Louis
Housing
St. Louis Sports Commission
Greater St. Louis Inc
Olympic Games
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
ALS (amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Nine PBS
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
City Foundry
Special School District
The Muny
St. Louis County
Downtown Chesterfield
Event Bidding and Funding
Clayton
Early College
FEMA
Missouri Department Of Transportation

Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis — and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, The 314 Podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.

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In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with Dr. Tim Miller, co-director of the ALS Center and a professor of neurology at WashU Medicine, on the major breakthrough his team recently made in their quest to find a cure for ALS—and ... more

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In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with Kevin McKernan, who went from teaching high school to founding The Improv Shop to owning a portfolio of only-in-St. Louis originals: Epiphany Lanes, Donut Drive-In, Blackthorn Pub, and ... more

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In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with Julian Nicks, St. Louis’ chief recovery and transformation officer, who has spent the past year trying to help the city battle back from the deadly May 16, 2025, tornado. Along with May... more

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In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with Amy Shaw, CEO of Nine PBS, which is thriving even after public television stations across the country were stripped of all their federal funding. Amy shared what she believes has been t... more

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Recent Guests

Timothy Miller
Neurologist at WashU Medicine; co-director of the ALS Center
Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: WashU’s Dr. Tim Miller on his groundbreaking ALS research
Kevin McKernan
Founder of The Improv Shop; subsequent owner of multiple St. Louis institutions
The Improv Shop; Donut Drive-In; Epiphany Lanes
Episode: Saving St. Louis Institutions with Kevin McKernan
Julian Nicks
Chief Recovery and Neighborhood Transformation Officer, City of St. Louis
City of St. Louis
Episode: Julian Nicks on St. Louis’ Tornado Recovery
Amy Shaw
CEO of Nine PBS
Nine PBS
Episode: Amy Shaw on Keeping Nine PBS Strong
Gabe Gore
St. Louis Circuit Attorney
St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office
Episode: How Gabe Gore Is Restoring Trust in St. Louis Justice
Lúcia Lohmann
President and Director, Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden
Episode: Lúcia Lohmann on MOBOT’s Future
Nahuel Fefer
Former Executive Director of the St. Louis Community Development Administration
City of St. Louis
Episode: Nahuel Fefer on Fixing St. Louis Government
Haliday Douglas
President and CEO, St. Louis Education Fund
St. Louis Education Fund
Episode: Haliday Douglas on Fighting for SLPS
Frederick Wellman
Army veteran, podcast host, Democratic candidate for Missouri's 2nd district
Democratic candidate for Congress (Missouri 2nd district)
Episode: Fred Wellman Takes On Ann Wagner

Host

Sarah Fenske
Host of The 314 Podcast, St. Louis Magazine

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Positive St. Louis pod

    I am an Arch supporter so came for the interview with Ryan McClure. But Sarah’s energy, great questions, and my love of the Lou made me an immediate subscriber. Thanks for telling about the good happening in our city.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ANYABL
    United States10 months ago
  • Essential for real St. Louis news

    Love love love this podcast! Do it more often. Your interview with Bob Clark was awesome. And all the others are so interesting and worth a listen. I love your point of view. And though I’m so sad about the RFT, thrilled you and Ryan Krull took your talents to stlmag. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a Gen X POV
    United Statesa year ago
  • Listening!

    Sarah is so listenable and balanced, so thankful we have her in stl!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susan Eileen
    United Statesa year ago
  • A much needed show!

    St Louis needs a podcast like this. I’m excited to keep listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nyxlipso
    United Statesa year ago

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Widely positive reception for depth and balance.
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Host asks sharp, well-informed questions.
Strong community relevance and timely coverage of St. Louis issues.

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St. Louis' Make or Break Moment
Q: Do you think local corporations have stepped up to the level needed?
There is uneven engagement among corporations; some are deeply committed and rethinking their community investments, while others lack information or resources to contribute effectively.
St. Louis' Make or Break Moment
Q: Was the goal of giving $3,000 to households that were most impacted?
That cash was intended to be unconditional and directed at households most significantly affected by the tornado, identified through assessments and other data sources, to address immediate needs while the longer process of recovery continued.
St. Louis' Make or Break Moment
Q: So you realize within 24 hours that you've got to shift what you're doing?
Yes, it clicked quickly that the crisis demanded redirecting resources and leveraging the funder table we had built to deliver immediate cash while continuing to pursue long-term rebuilding strategies.
What The Muny Means To St. Louis
Q: How did you end up moving from being a theatre critic to a producer and leader at The Muny?
A highly collaborative, opportunistic trajectory emerged from an early love of theatre, an MBA, and a pivotal lunch with a Fox Theatricals leader which opened the door to producing; combined with a willingness to take risks and build the right team, this path led to his role at The Muny.
Brian Williams' Vision for St. Louis County
Q: What role does regional cooperation play in your vision?
He stresses that county and city collaboration is essential, not just for county residents but for the entire bi-state region, including education, safety, and infrastructure projects.

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What is The 314 Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on St. Louis civic life, with conversations that unpack how local systems work and why outcomes look the way they do. Episodes frequently explore city governance, public policy, education, regional development, and the arts and media ecosystem, often pairing policymakers, journalists, researchers, and community leaders with practical, story-driven context. A recurring strength is its ability to pair high-stakes policy discussions with human-scale perspectives from residents and frontline practitioners, making complex topics accessible for professionals and engaged residents alike. A standout is the consistent focus on actionable ideas for improving the region, whether through governance reform, economic development, or pub... more

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Recent guests on The 314 Podcast include:

1. Timothy Miller
2. Kevin McKernan
3. Julian Nicks
4. Amy Shaw
5. Gabe Gore
6. Lúcia Lohmann
7. Nahuel Fefer
8. Haliday Douglas

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