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Sound Bites: How Keeping Food Out Of Landfills Makes The Earth Greener Apr 30, 2019

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Composting and combating food waste are the subjects of this month's Sound Bites segment with Sauce Magazine. Sauce managing editor Heather Hughes and Total Organics Recycling marketing coordinator Sara Koziatek join guest host Sharon Stevens to explain what composting is, how it helps the environment and how some local restaurants are making it a priority to keep food scraps out of landfills.

Mercantile Library Promises Weekend Of Artist Demos, Treasures To Fit Every Budget At Print Fair Apr 30, 2019

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For one weekend every year, the J.C. Penney Conference Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis transforms into an art and book lover’s paradise. And this year, people can take it all in for free. Local artists Erin Blumer and Juliette Travous, who will be giving watercolor and pastel demonstrations during the final day of the fair, and the Mercantile Library’s fine arts curator, Julie Dunn-Morton, discuss the 13th annual event.

STLPR's Sarah Fentem Shares Merger-Related Takeaways From Her Recent Trip To Indianapolis Apr 30, 2019

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The St. Louis region continues to buzz with questions about the Better Together proposal that would consolidate St. Louis and St. Louis County governments if the plan is approved in a statewide vote next year. St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Fentem headed to another Midwestern city, one that went through a consolidation effort five decades ago, in search of some answers.

STLPR's Fred Ehrlich Gives Update On Changing Leadership In St. Louis County Apr 30, 2019

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Following a newsy 24 hours since the federal indictment of now-former St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, St. Louis Public Radio politics editor Fred Ehrlich discusses what's ahead for county government.

Special Coverage Of Steve Stenger's Resignation With STLPR Reporters, UMSL Political Scientist Apr 30, 2019

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Executive producer Alex Heuer talks with St. Louis Public Radio reporters Jason Rosenbaum and Rachel Lippmann, along with University of Missouri-St. Louis political scientist Dave Robertson regarding the resignation and indictment of former St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger.

Gentlemen Of Vision Coach, Filmmakers Take St. Louis Story To Colombia Apr 29, 2019

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The team behind “Gentlemen of Vision” expand on their trip to Cartagena, Colombia, where they showed the film and talked to Colombian audiences about St. Louis and the similar challenges that face disadvantaged young people in both places.

St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger Resigns After Being Indicted On Pay-To-Play Allegations Apr 29, 2019

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Guest host Sharon Stevens talks about the breaking news with St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jason Rosenbaum, UMSL political scientist Dave Robertson and Washington University law professor Peter Joy.

STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum And Jo Mannies Talk With Former Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt Apr 26, 2019

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Matt Blunt served as the Republican governor of the Show-Me State from 2005 to 2009. Since leaving office, he's become the president of the American Automotive Policy Council.

St. Louis Public Radio Investigative Reporter Discusses Recent Reporting On The Murder Rate In East St. Louis Apr 26, 2019

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STLPR's Beth Hundsdorfer goes behind the headlines for a closer look at a newly published report.

CHARIS Women’s Choir Talks Inclusivity, Community Collaboration Ahead Of Spring Concert Apr 26, 2019

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St. Louis Public Radio reporter Jonathan Ahl talks with CHARIS – The St. Louis Women’s Chorus artistic director Stuart Chapman Hill and members Wendy Bell and Emma Young about their spring season, community involvement and collaborations with other choruses and community arts and social services organizations.

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