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The Arch City Report

St. Louis Business Journal
St. Louis
Downtown St. Louis
KPMG
St. Louis, United States
St. Louis Business Journal
Keeley Companies
St. Louis Cardinals
Missouri
Economic Development
Boeing
Keely Companies
Mississippi River
Tornado
Office Vacancy Rates
Advanced Manufacturing
Ebersol and Associates
Crime
Mayor Kara Spencer
Creative Energy
Lambert Airport

A weekly news podcast covering the biggest stories from the St. Louis Business Journal.

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When a new presidential administration takes office, policy shifts can ripple through the business world in unexpected ways. This week, reporter Jim Drew joins the show to share the story of Chrysalis Biosciences — a company that, at the start of 202... more

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rban Chestnut Brewing was one of St. Louis's most beloved craft beer brands — until debt, the pandemic, and shifting consumer trends drove it into bankruptcy. Entrepreneur Brian Travers, who acquired the brewery in early 2025, joins host Erik Siemers... more

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What does it take to transform a neighborhood and, ultimately, a city? In this special Arch City Report episode, we share highlights from a live panel featuring Build-A-Bear founder Maxine Clark, WashU executive Brian Phillips and East Loop CID leade... more

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Habitat for Humanity St. Louis is breaking ground on a 40-home development in the Vandeventer neighborhood — one of the largest housing projects North St. Louis has seen in decades. Host Erik talks with CEO Kimberly McKinney about how the $17 million... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Travers
Entrepreneur, investor; owner of Urban Chestnut
Urban Chestnut
Episode: Urban Chestnut’s new owner makes a big bet on beer
Maxine Clark
Founder of Build-A-Bear and the Delmar Divine Mixed Use Development
Build-A-Bear / Delmar Divine
Episode: The secrets to putting a place on the map
Brian Phillips
Executive director of the Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation
WashU Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation
Episode: The secrets to putting a place on the map
Samantha Smugala
Founder of Pocket Parks and executive director of the East Loop Community Improvement District
Pocket Parks / East Loop CID
Episode: The secrets to putting a place on the map
Kimberly McKinney
CEO of Habitat for Humanity St. Louis
Habitat for Humanity St. Louis
Episode: Is this the spark to rebuild north St. Louis?
Patrick Rishe
Director of the Sports Business Program at Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: Why the Blues aren’t going for free TV
Dave Drebes
Publisher of Missouri Scout; columnist for St. Louis Business Journal
Missouri Scout; St. Louis Business Journal
Episode: Can Missouri still eliminate its income tax?
Matt Hallman
Founder and CEO of Filament, St. Louis based company that specializes in making meetings more productive
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Episode: The power of getting people in the same room
Karen Branning
President and CEO of the Regional Business Council
Regional Business Council
Episode: Business group pushes for city re-entry into county

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Erik Siemers
Host of The Arch City Report

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Deep Dive Into St. Louis Metro

    Strong show that provides a fact based conversion about the St. Louis region. Focuses on the decline in a frank manner.

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    United States2 years ago

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Urban Chestnut’s new owner makes a big bet on beer
Q: So you acquired them in early 2025. They were in bankruptcy. What was the business's condition, and how did it get to where it needed to go into bankruptcy?
Brian Travers explains that Covid and pre-existing debt put a strain on the on-premise business; he negotiated a price with the bank, provided debtor-in-possession funding to keep operations going, and aimed to stabilize the company and preserve jobs while preparing for post-closing growth.
Is this the spark to rebuild north St. Louis?
Q: How does the project fit into Habitat's broader mission and strategy?
She describes the shift to larger, more intentional master-planned development with diverse housing options, aiming to catalyze neighborhood health and attract other developers to join in the effort.
Is this the spark to rebuild north St. Louis?
Q: Start off by telling us about this project and what makes it significant for Habitat for Humanity to want to take this on.
Kimberly explains that Habitat St. Louis is celebrating 40 years in the area and the Evans project represents a scalable, collaborative effort to create affordable homeownership opportunities using a master-developer model and a strong mix of public and private subsidies to overcome market challenges in North St. Louis.
Can Missouri still eliminate its income tax?
Q: Could Missouri return to a path of reducing the income tax through statute rather than a constitutional amendment?
Yes, there is political language suggesting lawmakers could pursue a gradual reduction via regular statute instead of a constitutional change, which some interviewees think is a more practical route given the outcome and perceived uncertainties of a constitutional framework.
Can Missouri still eliminate its income tax?
Q: What does the outcome say about Governor Kehoe's ability to move voters and lawmakers behind his agenda?
The result is a setback; it shows that even a well-funded effort faces skepticism when details are vague, and it could complicate the governor's ability to advance similar reforms, though his relationships and broader political capital may still help in the legislature.

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This program focuses on regional business, policy, and development, with a strong emphasis on St. Louis-area markets, governance, and economic trends. Episodes frequently feature local executives, journalists, and policymakers analyzing regional growth, infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and notable business cases. A standout element is the mix of depth on local issues—ranging from downtown redevelopment and regionalism to the economics of local companies—paired with practical takeaways for listeners who sponsor, pitch guests, or seek media placement in the area. The format's cadence and the guests' expertise make it especially helpful for anyone tracking how local institutions shape business opportunities and urban strategy.

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5. Kimberly McKinney
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