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Behind The Headlines: An Oral History Of The 'St. Louis Six,' From Slaughterhouse To Sanctuary Apr 05, 2019

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The Riverfront Times' Danny Wicentowski goes behind the headlines with St. Louis Public Radio's Alex Heuer to remember the steers who took the city by storm – and the people who helped them find their way back to pasture. Also participating in the discussion are Ellie Laks, founder of the Gentle Barn, and local rescue enthusiasts Adam Brewer and Kelly Manno.

Talking All Things Sport, Literature And More With Gerald Early Apr 04, 2019

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Acclaimed scholar, critic and essayist Gerald Early discusses a variety of topics: including baseball, his latest book, "The Cambridge Champion of Boxing," and the value of literary works.

As Cardinals Prepare For Delayed Home Opener, Derrick Goold Delves Into The Team’s Present, History Apr 04, 2019

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's lead Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold joins St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippmann to discuss the new baseball season and his revised book on the team's history.

Wash U Doctors Take Mental-Health-Focused Approach To Trauma, Care and Justice Apr 03, 2019

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Producer Alex Heuer talks with two Washington University School of Medicine professionals who are spearheading efforts to help Rohingya refugees living in camps located in Bangladesh: Dr. Anne Glowinski, professor of psychiatry, and Dr. Rupa Patel, assistant professor of medicine.

UMSL Student Entrepreneurs Take Their Business Concepts To Next Level Apr 03, 2019

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UMSL student Letisha Wexstten won $15,000 two weeks ago in a campus competition for her business concept that aims to help people with disabilities find employment. Alex Zvibleman won $10,000 for his coffee-shop concept, and Bailee Warsing and Tim Bragg won $5,000 for the business they've co-founded, Singular Construction Automation. They discuss the stories behind their endeavors and what's next with producer Evie Hemphill.

Hit List: Sauce Magazine's Top Picks For New Local Restaurants To Try During The Month Of April Apr 02, 2019

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Sauce Magazine managing editors Catherine Klene and Heather Hughes talk up some of the latest additions to the St. Louis region’s food-and-beverage community.

Mark Wrighton Talks Legacy As Wash U Chancellor, Future At Better Together Apr 02, 2019

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After leading Washington University for nearly a quarter century, Chancellor Mark Wrighton will retire this summer. He joined St. Louis Public Radio's Maria Altman to discuss his tenure at the school, and his future as campaign chairman for Better Together.

A Conversation With Fort Leonard Wood's New Leader, Maj. Gen. Donna Martin Apr 01, 2019

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St. Louis Public Radio's Jonathan Ahl talks with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Donna Martin, who is the first woman and third African American to lead the base.

Sound Bites: How St. Louisans Are Turning Their Love For Beer Into A Thriving Homebrewing Scene Apr 01, 2019

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It’s no secret that St. Louisans love their beer, so much so that some take the matter into their own hands with no intention of ever going pro. Homebrewing is the subject of this month’s Sound Bites segment with Sauce Magazine. Producer Lara Hamdan talks with local homebrewers Suzie Emiliozzi, president of The OG: Women’s Craft Beer Collective, and Troy Meier, president of the STL Hops Homebrew Club. Sauce managing editor Catherine Klene also participated in the discussion.

'A Natural, Powerful, Beautiful Part Of Life': Pushing Back Against Ageism With Ashton Applewhite Apr 01, 2019

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Twenty-first-century humans who make it to age 65 are tending to live longer than previous generations did – a pattern that Ashton Applewhite describes as a global demographic phenomenon and one that should be celebrated. Applewhite is the author of "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism."

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