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STLPR Reporters Recap Missouri Legislative Session May 20, 2019

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St. Louis Public Radio's Rachel Lippmann and Jason Rosenbaum talk with guest host Sharon Stevens on the heels of Missouri's latest legislative session in Jefferson City.

'Volcanoes: Fire of Creation' IMAX Film Takes Viewers Up Close To Nature’s Dangerous Wonder May 17, 2019

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Producer and director Michael Dalton-Smith’s early passion for volcanoes has followed him throughout his career. His film “Volcanoes: Fire of Creation” takes viewers on an IMAX adventure to the boiling lava lakes of the world, grasslands and the depths of the oceans, all where volcanoes help shape vibrant ecosystems. He delves his interest in volcanoes, the theory of how they developed billions of years ago and what it’s really like getting up close to a boiling lava lake.

‘Shocked By Turn Of Events’: Belleville Mayor Discusses Partial Closure Of Lindenwood’s Belleville Campus May 17, 2019

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St. Charles-based Lindenwood University made the decision that it will cease its daytime undergraduate academic programs at its Belleville campus following the 2019-2020 academic year. Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert talks about what the consolidation means for the community.

Crime, Punishment And A Striking Look At The Justice System's Sentencing Practices May 17, 2019

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Doyle Murphy discusses his latest feature for the Riverfront Times, which digs into the question of what constitutes just punishment. In the piece, he juxtaposes the sentence a former Webster University administrator received after stealing about $375,000 from the institution with the sentences handed down in other specific crime cases in the region.

Luminary's 'Counterpublic' Exhibit Animates Cherokee Street, Caters To Various Communities May 16, 2019

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The Luminary Arts Center “Counterpublic” exhibition is scaled to a neighborhood “set to animate the everyday spaces of Cherokee Street” with expansive artist commissions, performances, processions and more. Local artists José Guadalupe Garza and Miriam Ruiz talk about why they installed a mobile library in El Chico Bakery, a family owned and operated Mexican bakery in south St. Louis. The Luminary’s Katherine Simóne Reynolds, one of the curators for the “Counterpublic” exhibit, also takes part in the conversation to expand on the project’s impact in the south-city neighborhood.

2 St. Louisans Reflect On Continuing Journeys After Undergoing Treatment For Breast Cancer May 16, 2019

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St. Louis-area residents Rachel Webb and Jossalyn Larson come from different walks of life, but they have at least one path in common: They’ve both in recent years developed breast cancer – and have chosen to open up online about their experiences living with it. While they now have intensive treatments and surgeries behind them, their respective journeys are far from over. The two women join guest host Ruth Ezell to discuss some of the surprises and challenges they’ve been encountering lately.

How Educators Can Develop More Well-Rounded Approaches To Teach History In An Inclusive Way May 15, 2019

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As the U.S. population grows more ethnically diverse, many historians and educators are becoming more aware of changing demographics and are keen on ensuring that diversity is reflected in the way the nation’s history is presented in classrooms. Guest host Ruth Ezell of the Nine Network delves into how educators are developing more well-rounded approaches to teaching history in an inclusive way.

Inside St. Louis' First Home Built From Shipping Containers With Owners Travis And Gina Sheridan May 15, 2019

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After many months of planning and construction, the owners of a unique project in north St. Louis are now calling the completed space home. Gina and Travis Sheridan moved into their house, which is made out of nine steel shipping containers and located in the Old North neighborhood, several weeks ago. In this episode of "St. Louis on the Air," they discuss what went into the effort and share what they’re enjoying most about their distinctive new abode.

A Look At Veterinarian Shortage, Other Challenges Within The Profession May 14, 2019

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Like many urban and rural areas around the U.S., the St. Louis region has seen a shortage of veterinarians, and it's affecting clinic hours, staffing and wait times in some communities. Guest host Ruth Ezell talks with three people deeply invested in the profession and in seeing both veterinarians and the animals they care for thrive.

A Conversation With Benjamin Akande, Director Of Wash U's Africa Initiative May 14, 2019

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A little over a year ago, Benjamin Akande was tasked with a big job: strengthening and expanding Washington University’s efforts in Africa. He was appointed as director of the Africa Initiative, which aims to strategically enhance a wide range of institutional activities connected to the African continent. He gives an update on the initiative, offers his perspective on the demise of Better Together proposal that sought to consolidate St. Louis and St. Louis County and also addresses other topics.

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