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Fast Democracy Lets You Track Government In Action In 50 States Jan 06, 2021

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Husband-and-wife co-founders Sara Baker and Anatolij Gelimson discuss their St. Louis-based startup Fast Democracy, which lets activists and professionals alike keep an eye on legislatures in all 50 states.

MoBot Discovered About 200 New Plants In 2020 Jan 06, 2021

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Missouri Botanical Garden President Peter Wyse Jackson and Senior Vice President of Science Jim Miller share examples of the center's new plant discoveries worldwide and talk about the overarching view and particularities of this work.

St. Louisans Enter The New Year With Modest Stimulus, Big Needs And Eagerness To Help Jan 05, 2021

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The year 2020 changed our world in a multitude of ways — and fueled escalating levels of need in our communities. That the United Way of Greater St. Louis experienced its highest number of 211 calls ever is just one indicator of how many people are struggling.

St. Louis Stars, Kansas City Monarchs Now Part Of Official MLB Record Jan 05, 2021

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Major League Baseball announced in December that it would recognize Negro League players as Major Leaguers in the official records. Local baseball historian Ed Wheatley says the move reflects an important declaration from MLB that “Black players matter.”

Analysis: Sen. Josh Hawley's Objection To President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College Win Jan 05, 2021

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Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley has been making headlines — but even some people who supported his ambitions are wildly unhappy with his recent actions. UMSL political science professor Anita Manion delves into why Missouri’s junior senator is objecting to the certification of a Biden victory. What does he hope to accomplish? Does he have any chance of succeeding?

Meet St. Louis Zoo’s Newest Primate — Raven The 2-Month-Old Chimpanzee Jan 04, 2021

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In October, St. Louis Zoo chimpanzee Utamu gave birth to a baby girl. Two months later, the infant — named Raven — is starting to reach exciting milestones, like reaching for objects and trying to mimic chimpanzee vocalizations.

How 'The Fighting Bunch' Took On Corrupt Local Government, And Won Jan 04, 2021

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In August 1946, a group of World War II veterans took up arms against their own government — and mounted the only successful armed rebellion on U.S. soil since the American Revolution. Author Chris DeRose shares their story.

Remembering Lives We Lost In 2020 Dec 31, 2020

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The year 2020 has been a bad year for so many people. On this last episode of the year we remember some of the lives we've lost -- from COVID-19 to gun violence, and more.

Circuit Attorney’s Removal From McCloskey Prosecution ‘Highly Unusual,’ Experts Say Dec 23, 2020

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St. Louis on the Air's legal roundtable discusses a judge's removal of Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner from the prosecution of attorney Mark McCloskey, lawsuits against Missouri's medical marijuana regulations, and more.

Mercy Hospital Chaplain Reflects On Loss And Love In 2020 Dec 22, 2020

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Rev. Allison Wible, a hospital chaplain for Mercy Hospital St. Louis, reflects on the quiet, unseen moments she’s been witness to over the past year as she works with COVID-19 patients and their families.

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