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Essential news for the St. Louis region. Every weekday, in about 8 to 10 minutes, you can learn about the top stories of the day, while also hearing longer stories that bring context and humanity to the issues and ideas that affect life in the region. Music by Ryan McNeely of Adult Fur.

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Route 66 turns 100 this year. One of the prominent features on the mother road that made car travel from Chicago to California possible was the small motels people would stop at along the way. Most of them are long gone, but one of them has been resc... more

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Since the St. Louis band Foxing went on hiatus, Conor Murphy has focused on Smidley, and they have new album with new inspiration.

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There's a headstone in the central Illinois town of El Paso for the first Black man to cast a ballot in the state, but historians aren't sure if that's where David Strother is actually buried.

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Since Missouri streamlined enrollment in its full-time virtual learning program for K-through-12 students following the COVID-19 pandemic, enrollment has quadrupled. Growth in demand for online education comes at a time when more teachers appear frus... more

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Recent Guests

Ron Himes
Founder and producing director of The Black Rep
The Black Rep
Episode: Friday, Sept. 11 - 50 years of The Black Rep
Stephen Westbrooks
CEO of St. Louis Development Corporation
St. Louis Development Corporation
Episode: Thursday, Sept. 10 - Doubling downtown population? New development chief says it can happen.
Patricia Kramer
Wildlife researcher, founder of Wildlife Connectivity Institute
Wildlife Connectivity Institute
Episode: Thursday, Sept. 3 - Getting deer out of the headlights
Caleb Kinnear
MoDOT environmental specialist
Missouri Department of Transportation
Episode: Thursday, Sept. 3 - Getting deer out of the headlights
Andrew Rothman
Director of wildlife campaigns
Environment America
Episode: Thursday, Sept. 3 - Getting deer out of the headlights
Jacob Montgomery
Political scientist at Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: Wednesday, Sept. 2 - Data centers, the great unifier?
Mitch McCoy
Police department spokesperson
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Episode: Tuesday, Sept. 1 - Less help for farm conservation
Kevin Nashen
James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurant owner
Nashen's properties; The Clydesdale (Ball Park Village)
Episode: Monday, Aug. 31 - Yummy yummy...corn smut?
Ephraim Brubaker
Manager, Home Gardens Community Market
Mennonite community of Fredericktown
Episode: Monday, Aug. 31 - Yummy yummy...corn smut?

Host

Abby Llorico
Host of The Gateway; frequently covers local policy and community issues

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • Unfortunate

    Love a daily news podcast. Love NPR. Loved STLPR. Something must have happened to STLPR around 2020. They missed the entire Kim Gardner story and to date have not admitted fault. Was hoping this daily pod would be unbiased, interesting, and representative of the STL region. It’s just more advocacy from STLPR disguised as news. Shamefully out of tough. And I say that as a lifelong NPR lover and previous STLPR donor.

    It’s tragic :/

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    City4Life!
    United States4 months ago
  • We need more from you right now than this

    St. Louis is under attack. Your daily sound bites aren’t enough. The circuit attorney St. Louis and elected is being attacked and the Trump appointed US attorney is being given $1 million and 50 federal police to oppress us. How is this not a headline?

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    Wilhomenah
    United States6 years ago
  • Quality

    Great way to get an overview of St Louis news. Responsible reporting is crucial in these times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erinye
    United States7 years ago
  • Add to your morning playlist

    This is a great addition to my rotation of playlists I listen to on my long commute to work. I used to only get my morning news update with NPR’s Up First, but that didn’t have the local news I love from STLPR. Now I have my fix and don’t even have leave the app.

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    5
    IDecantEven
    United States7 years ago
  • Quick, quality stl news

    The best reporting in town and now bite-sized.

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    Ltr8
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show blends policy context with on-the-ground reporting and relatable storytelling.
Listeners appreciate concise, diverse coverage of local news with a strong human-interest angle.
Some listeners feel coverage is heavily advocacy-focused and local-focused.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Friday, Sept. 4 - Breaking down the redistricting ruling
Q: Jason, what happened with this big decision?
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the 2025 redistricting map is subject to a referendum, effectively delaying its implementation while the 2022 map remains in place for the upcoming election; this creates significant uncertainty around primaries and potential further legal maneuvering.
Monday, July 27 - Housing protection may fall short
Q: Carol, can you talk a little bit about how you feel this bill doesn't really get at the heart of the affordability issues when it comes to housing?
She argues the bill misses the core drivers—local exclusionary zoning and stagnant wages—limiting its effectiveness in reducing affordability despite addressing some investor activity.
Tuesday, July 21 - Cleared for departure
Q: What will their biggest challenge be, and what do you think they need to know about the job and the region?
The successor will need to quickly acclimate to the local community, understand who is involved, and actively engage with regional organizations to ensure the airport remains a valued asset.
Thursday, May 21 - Back to the unknown: Florissant man being deported after traffic stop
Q: Chad, how's he doing?
He is tired, exhausted, anxious, and scared; he has known only the United States since arriving at age four, and the prospect of being separated from his family abroad is causing significant distress.
Friday, May 15 - Are we ready for another?
Q: Are we ready for the next big storm?
The host and guest discuss gaps in emergency funding, updated siren systems, and the need for stronger partnerships and planning to improve readiness, acknowledging that while progress has been made, more work is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gateway

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

The show concentrates on essential daily news for the St. Louis region, blending brisk policy updates with longer, human-centered features. Episodes frequently explore local governance, education funding, and public safety, then swing into in-depth profiles like farming economics, community resilience, or intriguing local stories (for example a Lego-based world-building project in a basement). Notable is the mix of on-the-ground reporting, expert context, and personalities from government, journalism, and civic groups, which helps illuminate how regional issues affect daily life. The program likely resonates with listeners who want concise daily briefs plus richer narrative pieces, and it often connects local policy with real-world conseque... more

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4. Caleb Kinnear
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7. Mitch McCoy
8. Kevin Nashen

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