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Karla May touts state political experience in bid for Democratic nomination to unseat Hawley Jul 12, 2024

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State Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, has faced formidable political challenges before. During an episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, she contends that she’s the best candidate to take on GOP U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley. But before doing so she needs to counter a well-funded and well-organized campaign from Independence resident Lucas Kunce. STLPR statehouse and politics reporter Sarah Kellogg joins the show for analysis.

Rep. Cori Bush says her ceasefire push is popular in Missouri’s 1st District Jul 12, 2024

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U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-St. Louis County, is seeking a third term to represent Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. During an episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Bush discussed at length the expensive campaign to unseat her — and how her criticism of Israel may not mean much to the 1st District’s Black voters. Challenging Bush are St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell and former state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal. STLPR statehouse and politics reporter Sarah Kellogg joins the show for analysis.

Institute for Black Liberation makes space to heal from racism — and celebrate Black joy Jul 11, 2024

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Rudy Nickens, director of the Institute for Black Liberation at the Deaconess Foundation; and Patricia Bosman, participant in the Institute’s inaugural cohort, discuss the necessity for a space where Black people can work through and heal from the effects of internal and structural racism – all while finding joy in that work and in Blackness.

WerQfest returns for a fifth year of celebrating St. Louis’ Black queer community Jul 11, 2024

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WerQfest launched in 2020 as a passion project for husbands Tre’von Griffith and Shelton Boyd-Griffith. Five years later, it’s a mainstay in St. Louis’ summer events lineup and a joyful celebration of the Black queer community in the region. Tre’von, also known as Tre G, talks about the 2024 festival, its importance to the Midwest, his return to the stage as a performer, and the Black LGBTQ+ community that’s grown over the last five years.

There's more to see than beer cans and doll heads along the Mississippi River Jul 10, 2024

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The Mississippi River is a natural wonder. St. Louis-based traveler and author Dean Klinkenberg introduces readers to its splendors through his new book “The Wild Mississippi,” which offers a guide for connecting with and enjoying the river. He shares his favorite spots in Missouri and Illinois, and discusses what makes this river an asset and treasure to all living things that rely on it.

Bell backs Israel, abortion rights and radiation victims in challenge of incumbent Bush Jun 28, 2024

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St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell’s challenge of Congresswoman Cori Bush was already garnering the attention of national political prognosticators. But during an episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Bell noted that his race against Bush and former state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal to represent Missouri’s 1st Congressional District isn’t the same as other challenges to a group of House Democrats known as “The Squad.” STLPR statehouse and politics reporter Sarah Kellogg also joins the show for analysis.

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jay Ashcroft wants to phase out Missouri’s income tax Jun 28, 2024

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Podcast Description: Jay Ashcroft has been on an electoral winning streak since he rolled to victory in a contentious primary for Missouri secretary of state in 2016 and now he’s hoping to extend it in the GOP primary for governor. The statewide official faces stiff competition from Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and state Sen. Bill Eigel. On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Ashcroft said neither of his opponents could bring about the type of policy change Republicans want. STLPR statehouse and politics reporter Sarah Kellogg also joins the show for analysis.

How St. Louis became known as 'Mound City' despite settlers razing those monuments Jun 27, 2024

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Cahokia Mounds in Collinsville hosts about 350,000 visitors each year. Much less well-known are the sites where 27 monuments once stood in St. Louis. The mounds, carefully constructed and engineered by Indigenous people between 800-1350 CE, were destroyed by white settlers to make way for urban development during the 19th century. In her new book “Mound City,” historian Patricia Cleary details the history of those mounds, the strange paradox of local settlers claiming the moniker of “Mound City” while destroying them, and their contribution to the cultural identity of St. Louisans and Americans across the country today.

Legal Roundtable tackles universal basic income lawsuit, Bar:PM crash, more Jun 26, 2024

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The City of St. Louis faces a lawsuit over its universal basic income program. The program gives $500 a month to lower-income families chosen by a lottery, but lawyers with the Holy Joe Society argue that violates the state constitution's requirement that public funds can’t go to private individuals. This month’s Legal Roundtable convenes to analyze the merits of the lawsuit. Attorneys Susan McGraugh, Arindam Kar and Dave Roland also discuss a lawsuit brought by the owners of Bar:PM after police crashed an SUV into their bar, why the Supreme Court rejected Missouri’s case alleging government officials pressured social media companies, and more.

Queer Writes centers writing and storytelling from St. Louis LGBTQ creatives Jun 25, 2024

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Recognition and acceptance is hard to come by for many marginalized groups. Yet, when such groups reach a certain degree of visibility, they often face another challenge: being viewed as a monolith. Queer Writes aims to push against preconceptions by celebrating the diversity of LBGTQ+ writers in St. Louis. Program creator Joan Lipkin and actor Michael Kearns talk about the program and preview an upcoming Queer Writes event at the Missouri History Museum.

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