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Oratory’s Enduring Role In Light Of Optimist International’s Oratorical World Championships Jul 18, 2019

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Guest host Jim Kirchherr of the Nine Network talks with a past winner of the competition, Justice Hill, who is now a SLU student, as well as Rebecca Butler Mona, the president of Optimist International. Also joining the discussion is Wayne Fields, the Lynne Cooper Harvey Chair Emeritus in English at Washington University. Among other books, Fields is the author of “Union of Words: A History of Presidential Eloquence."

Chavisa Woods’ Newly Released Memoir ‘100 Times’ Uncovers Cumulative Impact Of Sexism Jul 17, 2019

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While many writers pen memoirs because of something particularly distinctive or unusual about their lives, the reason Chavisa Woods gives for writing hers is pretty much the opposite. “I felt that it was incumbent for me to put this on the page ... because my life is not exceptional,” Woods, the author of “100 Times: A Memoir of Sexism,” says. “And I think when people hear that you’ve experienced 100 formative incidents of sexism, maybe the first reaction is, ‘Oh, I can’t believe that it influences your life so much.’ But I think when most women stop and think about discrimination, harassment, groping, sexual violence and also microagressions, you’ll see that you could easily compile [such a list]. ”

Jaclyn Driscoll On New Role As St. Louis Public Radio's Statehouse Reporter Jul 16, 2019

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Guest host Jim Kirchherr of the Nine Network talks with Jaclyn Driscoll, who recently joined St. Louis Public Radio’s newsroom as its statehouse reporter to help cover all things Missouri politics.

Goodbye Questionable School Lunches, Hello Tasty And Nutritious Meals? Jul 16, 2019

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Guest host Jim Kirchherr of the Nine Network talks about the latest trends in school lunches and more with St. Louis Public Radio reporter Chad Davis; past School Nutrition Association President Becky Domokos-Bays and Irene Wan, director of food services for the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District.

A Look At The Decline In Lobbyist Spending In Missouri Jul 16, 2019

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Guest host Jim Kirchherr of the Nine Network delves into lobbying in Missouri and how it's evolved over time with University of Missouri-St. Louis political scientist Anita Manion and David Jackson, a principal with Gamble & Schlemeier, Missouri’s largest lobbying firm.

Treating Local Violence As A Public Health Crisis Jul 15, 2019

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In this "St. Louis on the Air" segment, guest host Jim Kirchherr of the Nine Network discusses ongoing violence in the region, as well as solutions which aim to address it as a public health issue. Joining the discussion are Poli Rijos of Washington University’s Gun Violence Initiative and Jessica Meyers of the St. Louis Area Violence Prevention Commission.

Exposure To Violent Crime And Its Long-Term Impact On First Responders Jul 15, 2019

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St. Louis Fire Department Chief Dennis Jenkerson says that paramedics see the impact of so much violence that they're quitting faster than he can hire replacements. In this "St. Louis on the Air" segment, we talk about the impact of violence in the area and the toll it takes on the morale and the mental health of those providing emergency care.

Ozark Trail Association President, Local Photographer On Exploring Missouri’s Longest Hiking Trail Jul 12, 2019

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Meandering over more than 400 miles of southeast Missouri is a network of hiking trails that’s been in existence since the 1970s: the Ozark Trail. Its history, along with its natural beauty, fill the pages of Don Massey’s photographic book titled “The Ozark Trail: Images of Missouri’s Longest Hiking Trail.” Massey is a member of the Ozark Trail Association, and he joins St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum for this conversation alongside the association’s president, Kathie Brennan.

Behind The Headlines: Delving Into The Latest In The Ongoing Abortion Battle, Legal Fights To Come Jul 12, 2019

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St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum goes behind the headlines to discuss the latest news in the ongoing abortion battle in Missouri with politics editor Fred Ehrlich.

Hip-Hop Artist Tef Poe Heads To Jordan In Efforts To Foster Diplomacy Through Music Jul 12, 2019

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St. Louis-based hip-hop artist Kareem Jackson, who goes by the stage name Tef Poe, talks about his upcoming travels Jordan as part of Next Level, a cultural exchange program the U.S. State Department-sponsored is heading alongside the Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. The project seeks to use artistic collaboration and social engagement to enhance people-to-people diplomacy, especially among young audiences.

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