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Exploring The Science Behind Missouri’s 16,000-Plus Sinkholes May 19, 2021

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In this episode, we discuss the science behind Missouri’s many sinkholes and learn how the city of St. Louis was developed upon porous and uncertain terrain.

Sylvester Brown On ‘White Castles With Jesus & Uncle Ray At The Used Tire Shop’ May 18, 2021

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Sylvester Brown grapples with race and humanity in his new story collection. In this episode, we listen back to his January 2021 conversation about it with host Sarah Fenske.

In ‘The Hill,’ A Third-Generation Author Explores St. Louis’ Italian Bastion May 18, 2021

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LynnMarie Alexander’s new book, “The Hill: St. Louis’s Italian American Neighborhood,” is a coffee table-ready compilation of the neighborhood’s history and highlights. We listen back to our conversation with her in this encore episode.

After Tackling Parking Woes From D.C. to Seattle, Chesterfield-Based Fybr Is Coming To Kirkwood May 17, 2021

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Chesterfield based tech company, Fybr, has installed 275 wireless parking sensors in downtown Kirkwood. Starting this week, residents and visitors will be able to access real time parking availability via the mobile app, Park Kirkwood.

Ameren Missouri VP On Sustaining The Grid While Moving To Clean Energy May 17, 2021

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As vice president of sustainability and electrification for Ameren Missouri, Gwen Mizell is juggling more than one big challenge. Climate pledges are great, but how does a major utility company make the shift to clean energy while maintaining reliable and affordable services — and also reckon with the reality that the technology needed to become totally green does not yet exist?

Takeaways From Missouri's Legislative Special Session May 17, 2021

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Missouri lawmakers wrapped their special session Friday with some surprising moves — and serious frustration on both sides of the aisle. Jason Hancock of the Missouri Independent gets us up to speed on the bills that made it through — and the surprising alliances that shaped the session.

Public Officials On Zoom While Driving Shows ‘The Extreme Of The Problem,’ Advocate Says May 14, 2021

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An Ohio state senator went viral last week after he was caught on camera driving during a Zoom debate on penalties for — you guessed it — distracted driving. But Andrew Brenner is hardly an outlier: Numerous elected officials, including St. Louis aldermen, have been spotted driving while participating in virtual public meetings.

Homeless Man Wins $150K As Judge Strikes St. Louis County’s Solicitation Ordinances May 14, 2021

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Attorney Bevis Schock discusses how police citing and arresting his client has led to a six-figure bill for St. Louis County -- and changes to county ordinances

G’Ra Asim’s ‘Boyz N The Void’ Explores Being Black And Punk May 14, 2021

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Author and punk musician G'Ra Asim discusses his new book and how he feels about moving back to St. Louis, the city he left as a 10-year-old.

Circus Flora Returns To The Big Top With ‘St. Lou Revue’ May 13, 2021

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After a lengthy hiatus, Circus Flora's big red tent in Grand Center will once again fill with circus tricks and fans next month — and lots of St. Louis talent. With shows running June 4-6, “The St. Lou Revue” promises a focus on hometown performers and plenty of COVID-conscious safety measures, plus some talented canine newcomers from Purina.

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