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Spreading Ari’s Light: Dance Therapy Initiative In St. Louis Honors Arianna Dougan Feb 21, 2019

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Host Don Marsh talks to three guests about the benefits of dance therapy – also known as movement therapy –for cancer patients.

St. Louisian Derik Scott Advances To ‘Titan Games’ Semi-Finals with ‘The Rock’ on NBC Feb 21, 2019

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Last month, NBC premiered Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s show “Titan Games,” a reality television program where men and women compete in emotional and daunting physical challenges. Tonight, the semi-finalists will compete and inch one step closer to the final prize –among them is native St. Louisan Derik Scott. The 30-year-old attorney joins host Don Marsh to talk about his participation in the athletic competition.

St. Louis Native Kevin Mayes’ Costume Work On ‘Black Panther’ In Oscar Spotlight Feb 21, 2019

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The Marvel hit “Black Panther” brought the fictional country of Wakanda to the big screen and showcased exuberant sub-Saharan African culture – and St. Louis native Kevin Mayes was a part of that process. Mayes is a clothing designer who served as the head tailor for the film’s costumes, helping bring the visions of designer Ruth E. Carter to life.

3 Candidates, 3 Questions, 3 Answers In Race For St. Louis Board Of Aldermen President Feb 20, 2019

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Host Don Marsh talks with incumbent President Lewis Reed, who has held the seat since 2007, along with two key challengers, Alderwoman Megan Green, who currently represents the city’s 15th Ward, and state Senator Jamilah Nasheed, whose 5th District includes the eastern half of St. Louis.

'Incredibly Concerning' And Growing Number Of US Teens Are Vaping, Says Wash U Researcher Feb 19, 2019

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A recent study of American teenagers showed a big jump in nicotine vaping among young people in 2018. Even as many steer clear of other substance-related activities such as binge drinking and drug use, the number of teens who are vaping has more than doubled since 2017. "The data shows that one in five middle schoolers are using these products and one in three high school [students] are using these products, so those are incredibly concerning numbers,” Dr. Patricia Cavazos-Rehg said during Tuesday’s St. Louis on the Air Cavazos-Rehg, who is an associate professor in the Washington University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry, told host Don Marsh there’s a need for more education about vaping – and its risks – among both teens and their caregivers.

Catching Up With The St. Louis Fire Department Feb 19, 2019

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Host Don Marsh discusses the current state of the St. Louis Fire Department, touching on various recent initiatives as well as challenges ahead. Joining him for the conversation are Chief Dennis Jenkerson and Capt. Garon Mosby.

Civil Asset Forfeiture - Important Drug-Fighting Tool Or Policing For Profit? Feb 18, 2019

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Host Don Marsh delves into the way in which police departments use civil asset forfeiture as well as its legal implications. St. Louis Public Radio city politics reporter Rachel Lippmann and legal expert William Freivogel join the discussion.

Wash U Sociologist's New Book Explores How Women Navigate Work And Family In US, Elsewhere Feb 18, 2019

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Host Don Marsh talks with Caitlyn Collins, author of "Making Motherhood Work: How Women Manage Careers and Caregiving." The newly released book looks at working mothers' daily lives and the revolution in public policy and culture needed to improve them.

Mother Of Bullying Victim, STLPR Reporters Discuss Difficulty Of Addressing Cyber Bullying Feb 15, 2019

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St. Louis Public reporters Ryan Delaney and Lindsay Toler talk about the effects of cyberbullying and its impact a one local family as well as the challenges in trying to get cyberbullying removed. Tina Meier, whose 13-year-old daughter Megan took her own life in 2006 after she was bullied online, joins the conversation. Tina established the Megan Meier Foundation in 2007 to wage a campaign against cyberbullying.

Behind the Headlines: More Questions – And Some More Answers – About Potential City-County Merger Feb 15, 2019

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The St. Louis Public Radio newsroom has been fielding a wide range of questions from listeners the past few weeks concerning Better Together’s recently unveiled proposal for a reunification of St. Louis and St. Louis County. Host Don Marsh and several STLPR journalists aim to provide answers to a number of those Curious Louis queries that haven’t already been answered.

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