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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
Boeing
Economic Development
Missouri
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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The St. Louis Business Journal has announced its 2026 class of Most Influential Businesswomen — the 27th year of an awards program that has celebrated more than 530 women business leaders since 1999. Host Veneta Rizvic sits down with Julie Murphy, fo... more

On the 150th anniversary of St. Louis’ “Great Divorce,” a decision many blame for the region’s long decline, a new conversation is emerging: Is reunification finally possible? This week I sit down with attorney and researcher Joe Blanner, who has spe... more

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Are schools the biggest barrier to St. Louis’ growth? This week on the Arch City Report we explore how school choice shapes where newcomers land—and whether they stay. First, Anthony Bartlett of relocation and retention firm Acclimate shares what rel... more

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A regional reset is on the table — but can St. Louis actually pull it off? On this episode of the Arch City Report, East-West Gateway’s Jim Wild and Greater St. Louis Inc.’s Ron Kitchens discuss a new effort to align the region’s fractured approach t... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Blanner
Partner at the law firm McCarthy, Letter & Camera; co-founder of Construction Forum
McCarthy, Letter & Camera
Episode: 150 years of the Great Divorce
Anthony Bartlett
President and founder of Acclimate
Acclimate
Episode: Are schools St. Louis’ biggest growth deterrent?
Kate Marijolovic
Reporter covering the St. Louis market
St. Louis Business Journal
Episode: Are schools St. Louis’ biggest growth deterrent?
Jim Wild
Executive Director, East-West Gateway Council of Governments
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
Episode: The $1M roadmap for St. Louis’ future
Gretchen Minges
Co-owner of Advantes Group
Advantes Group
Episode: The future at Laclede's Landing
Dara Eskridge
Representative from Invest STL and Community Development Group
Invest STL
Episode: Who will guide St. Louis to its “North Star?
Erik Skroggins
Representative from The Opportunity Trust and Education Non-Profit
The Opportunity Trust
Episode: Who will guide St. Louis to its “North Star?
Chris Kraymeier
Representative of Beyond Housing
Beyond Housing
Episode: Who will guide St. Louis to its “North Star?
Bob Clark
Executive at Clayco
Clayco
Episode: Who will guide St. Louis to its “North Star?

Hosts

Eric Siemers
Host of The Arch City Report; affiliated with St. Louis Business Journal / The Arch City Report
Erik Siemers
Host of The Arch City Report; affiliated with The Arch City Report / St. Louis Business Journal
Jacob Kern
Colleague joining the host; affiliated with The Arch City Report / St. Louis Business Journal

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 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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Thoughtful, data-driven regional coverage with practical business and policy takeaways.
Covers controversial issues with nuanced, credible guests and clear context.
Strong mix of development and governance topics; accessible for sponsors seeking local relevance.
Audience views content as deeply local and actionable for business strategy and public policy.

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150 years of the Great Divorce
Q: What do you hope becomes of this 10 years of labor? What do you want people to take away from it?
The key takeaway is understanding the historical context and why previous efforts failed, so future efforts can be better guided by lessons from the past, including the importance of context and multi-level governance options.
150 years of the Great Divorce
Q: Do you think that there would be the political will today to do this locally or with state help?
He notes that while a political will is possible, it remains a heavy lift; past proposals have often failed, but broad, collaborative leadership including municipalities could increase the likelihood of progress.
150 years of the Great Divorce
Q: But what prompted you 10 years ago to begin looking into the Great Divorce?
Blanner explains his investigative curiosity was sparked by researching his family history and a historical article that critiqued the Great Divorce, which led him to explore how those early debates still resonate with today's regional dynamics.
The demographic winter is getting colder
Q: What do you think is happening? What led to this drop a year later?
The guest explains that the foreign-born population growth was fragile to begin with, compared to peers, and recent data show a decline as markets in other cities attract skilled workers; the region must understand it cannot rely on a single growth source and should embrace broader development and migration dynamics.
The red tape that keeps St. Louis from building
Q: What are the main bureaucratic barriers people encounter when seeking permits?
The main barriers are the in-person requirement, layered permit sequencing (building then electrical), long in-office waits, and a lack of integrated online tracking for permits.

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What is The Arch City Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly, region-focused business and urban development show that centers on St. Louis-area economics, policy, and leadership. Episodes frequently explore riverfront redevelopment, regional branding, tax policy, public-priv ate partnerships, and notable local projects, often featuring developers, business journalists, and civic leaders as guests. A distinctive pattern is the blend of hard policy discussion with practical business implications, including financing, governance structure, and the impact of large-scale projects on local communities. The show tends to attract listeners who want deep, issue-driven conversations about how St. Louis markets itself, funds growth, and navigates regional collaboration, with recurring emphasis on cross... more

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