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Making Quarantine Work — Whether You’re Stuck At Home With An Ex Or A Classroom Pet Apr 30, 2020

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Imagine breaking up with a partner, only to remain in the same house as them following a pandemic. Host Sarah Fenske talks with exes Dani and Logan about their interesting situation. The COVID-19 outbreak has them sheltering in place in a one-bedroom apartment in St. Louis’ Tower Grove South neighborhood. Also joining the conversation is a family who talks about their decision to take care of their son’s school's two parakeets.

Legal Roundtable Discusses State Lawsuits, Public Records And Worker Safety Apr 29, 2020

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Missouri filed a lawsuit against China on April 21, alleging that the country did little to stop the spread of the COVID-19. On that same day, a judge ruled in favor of a genealogy group looking to obtain public records. And, two days later, advocates and workers from Missouri meat processing plant Smithfield Foods filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri for unsafe work conditions following the COVID-19 outbreak. In this episode, Sarah Fenske digs into these cases and more with legal experts Mark Smith, Bill Freivogel and Catherine Hanaway.

"Crip Camp" And The Disability Rights Revolution Apr 28, 2020

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“Crimp Camp,” a Netflix documentary produced by former U.S. president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama has won raves for its unflinching depiction of how Camp Jened brought together young people with wide-ranging disabilities and allowed them to experience life without their parents. Judy Heumann and Colleen Starkloff join host Sarah Fenske to discuss “Crip Camp” and the challenges the disability rights movement faces today.

As St. Louis COVID-19 Cases Hit Likely Peak, Hospitals Avoid Rationing Care Apr 28, 2020

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Some hospitals across the U.S. are swamped from the COVID-19 outbreak and many health care workers are working around the clock to help those affected. But what about St. Louis-area hospitals? What’s going on here? Emergency medicine physician Dr. Kristen Mueller joins host Sarah Fenske to give a sense of how St. Louis area health care workers are doing in the midst of an (estimated) peak in COVID-19 cases in the area.

Catching Up With Forest Park’s Great Horned Owl Charles Apr 27, 2020

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Naturalist Mark Glenshaw joins host Sarah Fenske and gives an update on the great horned owls Charles, as well as his other owl friend Daniel and other critters he keeps track of in Forest Park.

Cody Stokes' 'The Ghost Who Walks' Makes The Leap From St. Louis Festival To Netflix Apr 27, 2020

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When Cody Stokes decided to shoot “The Ghost Who Walks” in his native St. Louis, it wasn’t because he was trying to make the city itself a character or was set on showcasing certain regional icons. The Gateway Arch, for example, doesn’t really make an appearance. But Stokes did choose St. Louis as his backdrop with good reason — and for viewers who know the region well, there’s plenty of local imagery to enjoy over the course of the fast-paced, 106-minute film. In this conversation, Stoke joins host Sarah Fenske for a closer look at his feature-length directorial debut, which is now reaching a wide audience on Netflix.

Tim Youd On Plans To Retype William Gass' Mammoth 'The Tunnel' Apr 27, 2020

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Los Angeles artist Tim Youd is taking on his biggest challenge yet. Beginning May 1, Youd is retyping William Gass’ mammoth novel “The Tunnel” on live video stream, all 652 pages of it. It will be Youd's 67th project retyping a classic novel. He joins host Sarah Fenske to discuss this new project and why he chose this notoriously difficult work.

St. Louis Musician’s New Album Will Benefit Local Mental Health Nonprofit Apr 24, 2020

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Embracing the new virtual landscape many musicians find themselves in during the age of social distancing, St. Louis musician John Henry is using a Kickstarter campaign for pre-orders of his new album, “Out at Sea.” If the fundraiser is successful, donors will not only receive a record and a screen print from local shop Sleepy Kitty, they will also be supporting a cause close to Henry’s heart: mental health advocacy. Every dollar of his $3,500 campaign will be matched by national and local businesses to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness St. Louis. In this episode, Henry talks about his inspiration for the album and the Kickstarter campaign.

Having Sleep Issues During The Pandemic? You’re Not Alone Apr 24, 2020

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Having sleep problems during this pandemic? If so, you're not alone. Dr. Joseph Espiritu of the SLUCare Sleep Disorders Center answers your questions and has tips for getting better sleep. Stress, anxiety, screen time, alcohol and caffeine all play a role. Listen to learn how.

'Criminal' Co-Creators Phoebe Judge And Lauren Spohrer Talk Crime, Love And St. Louis Apr 23, 2020

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Where some crime shows spin their speculative wheels or endlessly whip listeners back and forth between evidence of innocence or guilt, “Criminal” looks beyond the headlines and instead delves deep and focuses on the human moments and stories that lurk behind the headlines. Host Sarah Fenske talks to “Criminal” podcast’s co-creators, Phoebe Judge and Lauren Spohrer about what local fans can look forward to at the Pageant later this year. They also touch on the evolution of the show, how they’ve gone about expanding their repertoire to include “This Is Love” and “Phoebe Reads A Mystery”, and some of the most memorable St. Louis-related episodes of “Criminal.”

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