St. Louis on the Air

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Comedian David Cross is over that disastrous St. Louis set — but Florida is dead to him Feb 10, 2022

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David Cross discusses his new standup comedy special, his work on “Station Eleven,” why “Arrested Development” is indisputably done and how he got over his negative feelings about St. Louis.

For St. Louis firefighters, comrade’s death spurs attention to 10K homes Feb 09, 2022

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After the January death of firefighter Ben Polson, St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson talks about renewed efforts to rate the structural integrity of vacant buildings — and whether more vacant homes should be torn down.

3 new restaurants to try this February Feb 09, 2022

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Sauce Magazine Executive Editor Meera Nagarajan explains why Peruvian fine dining, a sweet shop and a wine bar top this month’s hit list — and shares good news for lovers of vegan tacos.

Michael Politte wins parole; will leave Missouri prison this April after 20 years Feb 09, 2022

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Michael Politte was convicted of killing his mother as a teen, but has always insisted he didn’t do it. His sister Melonie and attorney Megan Crane discuss the news of his favorable decision from the parole board — and what comes next in his quest for exoneration.

STL Reentry Collective focuses on trauma-informed workshops to keep people out of prison Feb 08, 2022

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The STL Reentry Collective is on a mission to reimagine how people adapt to life after prison. The organizers, formerly incarcerated individuals themselves, are focused on addressing the trauma they say often lands people back in prison.

‘Privacy is not dead, but it is under threat,’ says Wash U’s Neil Richards Feb 08, 2022

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Wash U law professor Neil Richards discusses how knowledge is power, and what that means for our privacy as tech companies and governments seek to surveil us. He also shares where he sees hope even with privacy’s continued erosion in the digital age.

The Wordle craze won’t last forever. Have fun while it lasts Feb 07, 2022

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Atlantic contributor Ian Bogost discusses why Wordle is such a hit, what that tells us about the moment we live in, and the importance games play in society. He also explains how his background as a video game designer fits into his new role as director of Wash U’s film and media studies program.

The hunt for critical minerals is on — in Missouri Feb 07, 2022

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Rare earth minerals — the commodities used to manufacture everything from smartphones to missile systems to electric vehicles — are in high demand. Missouri State Geologist Joe Gillman discusses the search for critical minerals in the Midwest.

To fix social media, a Wash U student turns to her peers Feb 04, 2022

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In sixth grade, Emma Lembke couldn’t wait for permission to explore social media. But by high school, she found herself disgusted with her apps. Now she and other teens are building a movement for change.

There's still no safe haven shelter in St. Louis after city officials halted contract plans Feb 04, 2022

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St. Louis officials abruptly canceled plans to fund a low-barrier shelter with Bridge of Hope in January. The nonprofit’s executive director discusses how that decision came as a shock, and whether she’s willing to work with the city again.

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