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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Side Of Fast Fashion Feb 14, 2019

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A Curtain Closing For The Rep’s Artistic Leader, Steven Woolf Feb 14, 2019

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For more than 30 years, Steven Woolf has been at the heart of the Repertory Theater of St. Louis. Since taking the helm as artistic director in 1986, Woolf oversaw three decades of productions and directed 47 shows. He joins host Don Marsh to reflect on his career, and to discuss his last production at The Rep – “Oslo.”

‘Parents Are Children's First, Best Teachers’: How Home-Visiting Model ‘Adds Value’ To Development Feb 13, 2019

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Constance Gully, CEO of Parents as Teachers, joins host Don Marsh to talk about the national (with local roots) organization’s efforts to promote optimal early development in children by educating and engaging parents and guardians.

St. Louis Native Quincy Troupe Reflects On Miles Davis' Music, Friendship Feb 13, 2019

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Host Don Marsh talks with Quincy Troupe about his friendship with Miles Davis, stories about the jazz great and a review of some of his music.

Combating ‘Angry Love’ With ‘Ruthless Compassion’: How To Help Children Struggling With Bad Behavior Feb 12, 2019

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If a child faces abuse, neglect and/or household dysfunction early on life, those experiences can later affect how they form relationships with others. Some may resort to treating others in harsh ways, reflecting what they perceive as something that “resembles love.

Stephen Zwolak, founder and CEO of LUME Institute and executive director of University City Children’s Center, and Joshua Carlson, a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois and associate director of The Knowledge Center at Chaddock, explain to help intervene and address children struggling with challenging behavior.

What To Make Of The Fact That St. Louis Now Has A Selfie Museum Feb 12, 2019

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The Selfie Room just made its debut in downtown St. Louis, offering the latest evidence of a seemingly ever-present selfie phenomenon. The museum’s mission is to “bring people together by taking photos with fun, whimsical backdrops” that comprise its interactive art exhibits. In this episode, host Don Marsh talks with Selfie Room co-owner Erica Klotz about what visitors can expect at the new entertainment destination – and also discusses the broader cultural landscape that surrounds it. Amber Hinsley, an associate professor in the Department of Communication at St. Louis University, and Jennifer Siciliani, a University of Missouri-St. Louis psychology professor in the area of behavioral neuroscience, also participate in the conversation.

Beyond The 'Rhetoric' – Reclaiming What's Become Almost A Pejorative Term Feb 11, 2019

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While the art of persuasion and the study of public discourse have enriched human civilization for millennia, negative connotations frequently surround contemporary notions of rhetoric. Politicians are dismissed as "all rhetoric, no action," and talking heads on TV make everyday people sigh over "all the rhetoric" of the 24-hour news cycle. But for those who conduct research in the academic field of rhetoric – and anyone interested in the work that words can do – the term "rhetoric" still holds great hope and possibility for society. Host Don Marsh talks with two local scholars, Lauren Obermark and Paul Lynch, about cultural understandings of rhetoric, its positive uses and the ever-shifting ways in which humans communicate.

History Channel’s ‘President’s At War’ To Highlight Missouri S&T’s John McManus Feb 11, 2019

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A two-night History Channel series, “Presidents at War,” will tell the stories of eight men who served in active duty and who would later become presidents of the United States. Host Don Marsh talks with military historian John McManus, a professor of history at Missouri S&T, who is featured in the show. In it, McManus specifically comments on the role of Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Behind The Headlines: Talking About Wash U Student Ngone Seck With Reporter Nancy Fowler Feb 08, 2019

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STLPR reporter Nancy Fowler talks about her story published earlier in the week about first-generation student Ngone Seck whose dental problems are presenting a roadblock.

Behind The Headlines: Nancy Fowler Talks In-Depth About Her Story On Ngone Seck Feb 08, 2019

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STLPR reporter Nancy Fowler talks in-depth about her story published earlier in the week about Ngone Seck, a first-generation student at Washington University whose encountered dental problems.

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