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UMSL Researchers Seek To Better Understand Police Behavior In The Wake Of Ferguson Unrest Sep 06, 2019

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In this conversation, we hear from an UMSL researcher who analyzed seven years of arrest data to see whether the so-called “Ferguson effect” caused an increase of crime in St. Louis. The “Ferguson effect” refers to the idea that when police face a high level of scrutiny, law enforcement activities are stifled, and that leads to a spike in violent crime. Lt. Colonel Ronnie Robinson of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department also joins the discussion.

Airport Privatization Spokesman 'Very Likely' Called St. Louis On The Air Using A Fake Name Sep 06, 2019

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Did the spokesman for a group exploring privatizing St. Louis' airport call into St. Louis on the Air under a fake name? An audio forensics expert who listened to the recording says it's "very likely." In this segment, Sarah Fenske talks with St. Louis Public Radio reporter Corinne Ruff, who looked into this story.

Turmeric And Utah Station Are Sauce's Picks For New St. Louis Restaurants To Try This September Sep 06, 2019

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Host Sarah Fenske checks in with the team at Sauce Magazine to discuss the latest restaurant additions — as well as upcoming concepts and some closings — within the St. Louis region’s food and beverage community. Joining the discussion are managing editor Catherine Klene and art director Meera Nagarajan.

CAM’s Latest Exhibits Delve Into Nuances Of Race, Nationality, Mourning, More Sep 05, 2019

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The Contemporary Art Museum in St. Louis is using art to engage history and contextualize the present. chief curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi joined St. Louis on the Air with artists Stephanie Syjuco and Bethany Collins to discuss the CAM’s fall exhibitions.

Meatless Alternatives Have Local Diners Lining Up Sep 05, 2019

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In January 2018, the Impossible Burger first arrived in the St. Louis market. The meat-free patty was just like the real thing – it even bled. It became an immediate sensation. But it was soon snapped up by Burger King for its “Impossible Whopper.” After a hugely successful rollout right here in St. Louis, its popularity made the Impossible patties too popular for many locals to obtain. But they still had plenty of options. Some have experimented on their own to create tasty meat-free concoctions. Others are turning to more local alternatives. In this episode, Sarah Fenske talks with Todd Boyman, CEO of Hungry Planet, and with Chris Bertke, executive chef of the newly opened vegan-focused restaurant Utah Station. The segment includes comments from other food and restaurant industry professionals as well.

6 Local Storytellers Take The Microphone, Share Tales Of The St. Louis They Know And Love Sep 04, 2019

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The legacy of George B. Vashon. The history of the St. Louis Browns. The special moments that took place at the Top of the Tower. A handful of local authors and historians revisited all of this and more during last week’s STL Storytelling Live event at the Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St. Louis. This episode features highlights from the evening, with stories running the gamut from the humorous, to the surprising, to the hopeful. The storytellers include Bill Clevlen, Carol Shepley, Amanda Doyle, Ed Wheatley, Calvin Riley and Cameron Collins.

How The CommUNITY Arts Festival Uses Art Therapy To ‘Heal’ A City Scarred By Violence Sep 03, 2019

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Host Sarah Fenske talks to CommUNITY Arts Festival founder Paige Walden-Johnson and Rain Stippec, the dancer who was shot eight times in the back two years ago. They discussed Stippec’s journey to recovery and how the arts festival has grown to be an asset to the city by addressing gun violence.

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Shakes Up 'As You Like It' With A Production That Crosses The River Sep 03, 2019

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All the world’s a stage, Shakespeare instructed us in his beloved romantic comedy “As You Like It.” And in its new production of that very show, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis plans to put that to the test in both the streets of Pagedale, Missouri, and the farmland of Calhoun County, Illinois. Its remix of the classic play, titled “Love at the River’s Edge,” transports audience members across the Mississippi River to examine the urban and rural divide. In this episode, host Sarah Fenske discusses the new production, which kicks off September 13 as part of the Shakespeare in the Streets initiative, with executive producer Tom Ridgely and director Kathryn Bentley.

Local Muslims Share Details Of Their Journey To Mecca For Hajj Aug 30, 2019

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Host Sarah Fenske explores the religious obligation of Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage, and what it all entails. Joining the program were St. Louisans Shahab Mushtaq and Faiza Mushtaq. The husband and wife duo were among the millions of Muslims who traveled more than 7,000 miles to attend Hajj this year. Also joining the conversation was Faizan Syed, executive director of Missouri’s Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR.)

Getting To Know The New 'We Live Here' Podcast Team Aug 30, 2019

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"We Live Here," the podcast that St. Louis Public Radio launched in the wake of the Ferguson uprising, is entering its fifth season this fall – with new voices at its helm. Co-hosts Ashley Winters and Jia Lian Yang, as well as associate producer Lauren Brown, are preparing to release a series of new episodes in the coming weeks. In this episode of "St. Louis on the Air" they join Sarah Fenske to discuss where "We Live Here" is headed and how they’re hoping to engage with listeners near and far.

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