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Laughing Gas Can Provide Relief For Depression, Study Finds Jul 08, 2021

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Of the 24 people who participated in a phase 2 clinical trial involving nitrous oxide breathing treatments, 17 saw improvements. In this episode, we hear from one of them and also talk to co-investigator Dr. Charles Conway of Washington University.

As Male Dragonflies Adapt To Climate Change, Females Might Be Less Attracted Jul 08, 2021

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New research: Male dragonflies are adapting to hotter temperatures by developing less colorful wings but that may make it difficult for them to mate.

U.S. Supreme Court Revives Lawsuit Accusing St. Louis Police Of Excessive Force Jul 08, 2021

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Attorney Kevin Carnie Jr. of the Simon Law Firm discusses Lombardo v. City of St. Louis. The U.S. Supreme Court revived the lawsuit against the St. Louis Police, forcing the 8th circuit to take another look at the legal standard for excessive force.

Missouri River Offers ‘Abundant Water Supply’ — Even During Western Drought Jul 07, 2021

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Missouri American Water Director Timothy Ganz discusses how high demand for water impacts the Missouri River, immediate and long-term threats to the river, and what it takes to produce clean drinking water from a waterway with such high turbidity levels.

‘Ask Me Another’ Canceled, Ophira Eisenberg Still Plans To Make St. Louis Laugh Jul 07, 2021

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Comedian Ophira Eisenberg discusses the end of her NPR show and her upcoming set in St. Louis, while local comedian Yale Hollander provides perspective on the local comedy scene.

Remembering Hazel Erby, Who Built An ‘Electoral Behemoth’ In St. Louis County Jul 07, 2021

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St. Louis County Councilwoman Rita Heard Days joins host Sarah Fenske in remembrance of her friend and predecessor, and 18-year-old resident Marquis Govan adds his perspective, too.

'Poetry For All' Wants To Help You Find Poetry That Speaks To You Jul 06, 2021

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The podcast “Poetry for All” aims to make poetry more accessible for both longtime lovers of the medium and those who haven't read a poem since high school.

Cat Neville Has Big Plans For Emmy-Nominated ‘TasteMAKERS’ — And A New Gig In Hermann Jul 06, 2021

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The St. Louis-based food journalist explains how she conceived and launched her acclaimed PBS show, what's holding up its third season, and why Missouri wine gets an unfair rap

3 Black St. Louis Women Explain How They Persisted In Corporate America Jul 05, 2021

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Women of color hold just 4% of C-suite jobs in the U.S. In this special encore presentation of the talk show, we listen back as three St. Louis women who’ve defied the odds share stories of the challenges they faced, and how they rose to the top.

Reginald Dwayne Betts On Incarceration, Chauvin Verdict — And Poetry Jul 05, 2021

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In this special encore presentation, we listen back to our April conversation with poet, lawyer and advocate Reginald Dwayne Betts. Twenty-five years ago, he saw his entire life trajectory change in the space of 30 minutes. In what he has since described as “a moment of insanity,” Betts, then a 16-year-old high school junior, carjacked a man. He would serve eight years in prison for the crime.

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