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Illinois Lieutenant Governor Seeks To ‘Infuse Love’ In Juvenile Justice System Aug 18, 2020

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Earlier this month, when Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announced a plan to overhaul the state’s juvenile justice system, she repeatedly used a word that stood out to ProPublica reporter Duaa Eldeib: "love." In this interview, Eldeib talks about her reporting on Illinois’ plan and how it may have been influenced by what’s known as the “Missouri Model.”

How Facebook Friendships Could Predict The Spread Of COVID-19 In Missouri Aug 18, 2020

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Researchers at Washington University's Institute for Informatics are using Facebook’s Social Connectedness Index to study the potential impact of students and faculty returning to various counties within Missouri. Can Facebook connections predict the spread of COVID-19?

High School Principal Explains Why He’s On Board With In-Person Classes Aug 18, 2020

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Unlike most area high schools, Lutheran High School South in Affton will be open for in-person instruction five days a week. Principal Jonathan Butterfield explains how, and why his own children will be among those returning to class this week.

More Than A Witch’s Best Friend — Clearing Misconceptions About Black Cats Aug 17, 2020

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Every year, Aug. 17 is National Black Cat Appreciation Day. These felines have become the poster cats for superstition, but they’re so much more than the age-old myths stacked against them. Humane Society of Missouri’s Becky Krueger delves into the myths surrounding black cats, and how that's impacted their adoption rates.

We Stories Takes Anti-Racism Work National Aug 17, 2020

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We Stories is a St. Louis organization that helps foster conversations about racism and race among white families and children. And this summer, it went national. Program manager Rhema Anazonwu talks about expanding the organization’s efforts to help lead the conversation in communities in, and beyond, St. Louis for transformative reconciliation.

Elsa Hart’s ‘The Cabinets of Barnaby Mayne’ Examines Murder In 18th-Century London Aug 17, 2020

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St. Louis-based author Elsa Hart's fourth book is a vividly rendered murder mystery set in 18th-century London. She discusses “The Cabinets of Barnaby Mayne" and the craft of mystery writing.

Lauren Brown Shares What It’s Like Being ‘Black At Mizzou’ In APM Documentary Aug 14, 2020

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We delve into the APM Reports “Black at Mizzou” documentary, in which "We Live Here's" Lauren Brown details how Black students fostered their own community, what they call “Black Mizzou,” the racism she faced on campus, where the leaders of the Concerned Student 1950 movement are today and what they think of the movement’s legacy.

CEO Of St. Louis City SC Explains Reasoning Behind ‘City,’ Details What’s Next Aug 14, 2020

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St. Louis City SC CEO Carolyn Kindle Betz explains what's behind the newly announced name of St. Louis’ Major League Soccer team. The crest features the Gateway Arch and wavy lines that signify the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. The colors — red and navy blue — were inspired by St. Louis’ flag.

‘A Late Summer Night’s Stroll’ Through Forest Park Aug 14, 2020

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Outdoor activities are all the rage these days, especially those that allow for social distancing. But St. Louis’ Shakespeare in the Park tradition regularly draws dense crowds — and its actors were hesitant enough about the idea in 2020 that this year’s iteration was ultimately canceled. In the midst of all of that, the festival team and a host of local artists got creative, and A Late Summer Night’s Stroll was born.

Kim Gardner Fires Back At Parson, Calls State Intervention A ‘Dangerous Proposition’ Aug 13, 2020

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St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner cruised to victory in the city’s Democratic primary. Less than a week later, Governor Mike Parson proposed legislation that would give Attorney General Eric Schmitt the ability to take over the prosecution of certain high-level felonies in St. Louis. In this interview, Gardner joins host Sarah Fenske to talk about the governor’s proposal and discuss plans for her next term.

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