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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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As late-summer heat waves become more common in the Midwest — and college football seasons start even earlier in 2027 — athletes are at greater risk for heat-related illness and even death. So is everyone adjacent to the game: fans, cheerleaders, ban... more

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“Hey Arnold!” debuted in 1996 and was known for its distinctive, jazzy score, created by a Missouri native. Three decades later, its creators are taking the music on the road, with a stop in St. Louis tonight.

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Rising costs of everything from construction to wages has taken a toll on the restaurant industry, threatening its viability. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sonal Churiwal reports entrepreneurs are turning to pop-ups locations as a cost effective alternati... more

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For the first time since 2012, the GOP will not have a supermajority in the Missouri House and Senate. The outgoing House Minority Caucus Chair has thoughts on what the means for the body going forward.

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Recent Guests

Jason Rosenbaum
Politics correspondent
St. Louis Public Radio
Episode: Wednesday, Nov. 4 - Blue Missouri
Fred Erlich
Politics editor at St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio
Episode: Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Holding on, and letting go
Tiana McGaw
Disability advocate with the National Women's Political Caucus.
National Women's Political Caucus
Episode: Monday, Nov. 2 - Making voting possible
Jake Zimmerman
St. Louis County assessor and Democratic candidate for county executive
St. Louis County
Episode: Thursday, Oct. 29 - Zimmerman thinks he’s boring enough for the job
Michelle Hand
Lead actor in The Rep's production of Heidi Schreck's play “What the Constitution Means to Me.”
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
Episode: Thursday, Oct. 22 - A show for our moment
Marissa Ann Lewis-Thompson
St. Louis Public Radio journalist covering deaths in custody at the city jail
St. Louis Public Radio
Episode: Wednesday, Oct. 21 - "It's just so dangerous"
Alyssa Barber
St. Louis-based sustainability content creator behind New Lifestyle ABB
New Lifestyle ABB
Episode: Wednesday, Oct. 21 - "It's just so dangerous"
Todd Swanstrom
Author and professor who studies housing and urban policy
Episode: Monday, Oct. 19 - "The Other Housing Crisis"
Antonio Brazelton
Plant scientist and agroecologist
Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: Friday, Oct. 16 - Exploring agriculture means discovering roots

Host

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 147 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 States6 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.

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    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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    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.

Monday, Nov. 2 - Making voting possible
Q: What do you feel like are some of the misconceptions people have?
McGaw says voting is accessible in more circumstances than many people realize. She describes curbside voting, Vote ER for hospitalized voters, and the validity of a mark on an absentee ballot when someone cannot sign.
Monday, Nov. 2 - Making voting possible
Q: For those who may not know, what is curbside voting?
A voter who cannot get out of their car can request assistance at the polling place. Election workers bring the ballot for the voter's district to the car so they can vote.
Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Holding on, and letting go
Q: Fred, what are we watching for in Illinois?
Erlich says Illinois voters will elect a governor and a U.S. senator to replace retiring Dick Durbin, and that both races are expected to favor Democrats.
Wednesday, Nov. 4 - Blue Missouri
Q: There were a number of amendments and propositions. The failure of Amendment 3 that would have put more restrictions on abortion, probably the biggest one. Where do the Republicans go from here, having suffered another loss on what seems to be their most important item?
Rosenbaum says Amendment 6 may make it harder for the legislature to restrict abortion through a new ballot measure. He says the result shows Missourians do not want abortion banned, and that abortion is likely to remain legal for the foreseeable future.
Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Holding on, and letting go
Q: So remind us some of them that we'll be watching tonight.
Fred Erlich identifies Missouri ballot measures, congressional races, and the Illinois governor and Senate contests as key election-night stories.

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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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1. Jason Rosenbaum
2. Fred Erlich
3. Tiana McGaw
4. Jake Zimmerman
5. Michelle Hand
6. Marissa Ann Lewis-Thompson
7. Alyssa Barber
8. Todd Swanstrom

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