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St. Louisan's Yearlong Tour of National Parks Takes Unexpected Turn With Shutdown Jan 16, 2019

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Barricades and “park closed” signs weren’t quite the sort of sights Andy Magee anticipated photographing when he embarked a couple weeks ago on a 365-day tour of the National Park Service’s 418 units around the U.S. But so far, his "418 Parks" Facebook page is full of such photos – evidence of the ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government.

2 Weeks Into Office, St. Louis County Prosecutor Talks Reforms, Resources, Criticisms And More Jan 15, 2019

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The first African-American to hold the post, Wesley Bell discusses his current focus on implementing the reforms he campaigned on during his recent race against longtime incumbent Bob McCulloch. Bell takes questions from host Don Marsh and from listeners on a range of topics.

A Closer Look At Illinois’ New Governor J.B. Pritzker Jan 15, 2019

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Illinois Public Radio statehouse reporter Brian Mackey joins host Don Marsh to discuss the inauguration of Illinois' new governor J.B. Pritzker. Mackey highlights key moments of Pritzker’s speech and touches on what’s ahead for the governor and the state.

From St. Louis To Beijing: Author Elsa Hart Discusses Li Du Mysteries, Writing Process, What’s Next Jan 14, 2019

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“City of Ink,” set in early 18th-century Beijing, is Elsa Hart’s third novel. She’s currently at work on her fourth. Hart talks with host Don Marsh about her characters and settings, some of her influences and favorite authors, and how she goes about bringing a centuries-old world to life for her readers.

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts' 'Joyous Jubilee' Series Highlights African-American Musical Influences Jan 14, 2019

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Post-Dispatch Sportswriter Details What Makes A Baseball Legend Jan 11, 2019

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Later this month, baseball fans and writers will react to who is inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. How is those players chosen? St. Louis Post-Dispatch sportswriter Derrick Goold details that process in conversation with host Don Marsh.

STLPR's Kae Petrin And Shahla Farzan Discuss Safety Concerns About Lime, Bird Scooters Jan 11, 2019

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Host Don Marsh talks with St. Louis Public Radio's Shahla Farzan and Kae Petrin about their recent reporting on the number of scooter-related injuries that area emergency rooms are seeing.

Longtime St. Louis Journalist Linda Lockhart Reflects On Career, More As She Retires Jan 11, 2019

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Longtime St. Louis journalist Linda Lockhart retires this month after a media career spanning more than four decades. She talks with host Don Marsh about the changes she's seen in the industry over the years and highlights her favorite moments.

UMSL’s Terry Jones Reviews History Of St. Louis’ ‘Great Divorce’ And Various Attempts To Reunite Jan 10, 2019

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Terry Jones, who is a professor emeritus of political science at UMSL and the author of “Fragmented by Design: Why St. Louis Has So Many Governments," offers his take on the latest talk of a city-county merger.

Longtime St. Louis Political Journalist Jo Mannies Reflects On Career, Major Stories Jan 10, 2019

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STLPR political reporter Jo Mannies reflects on her career as a journalist and talks about the big and memorable stories she covered. Mannies is retiring but will work part time beginning in March.

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