St. Louis on the Air

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Webster scholars push for move from 'media nihilism' to media literacy amid digital pitfalls, silos Nov 01, 2018

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On Thursday's St. Louis on the Air, host Don Marsh discussed the importance of media literacy with Webster University scholars Jessica Bellomo, Deja Lawson, and Art Silverblatt.

St. Louis’ connection to 1924's deadly plague outbreak in Los Angeles Oct 31, 2018

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Author and St. Louis native Jeff Copeland talks to host Don Marsh about the 1924 Los Angeles deadly plague outbreak and its St. Louis connections, detailed in his book, "Plague in Paradise: The Black Death in Los Angeles, 1924."

Making sense of the ‘uncanny’: Wash U neuroscientist explains science behind Halloween horror flicks Oct 31, 2018

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On Wednesday's St. Louis on the Air, host Don Marsh spoke with Washington University neuroscientist Jeff Zacks about the brain's responses to watching horror movies.

Pro & Con: Will Missourians pass an initiative to legalize medical marijuana? Oct 30, 2018

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As part of St. Louis Public Radio's "Inform Your Vote" ballot issues forum, Jack Cardetti, Brad Bradshaw, Mike Colona, and Brandon Costerison, debated the pros and cons of Amendment 2,Amendment 3 and Proposition C, the three competing ballot measures to legalize medical marijuana.

Pro & Con: Proposition B would raise the minimum wage to $12 for Missouri workers Oct 30, 2018

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Tuesday's St. Louis on the Air featured a debate over the pros and cons of Proposition B: The $12 Minimum Wage Initiative that was originally held at the St. Louis Public Radio "Inform Your Vote" ballot issues forum. The proponent of Prop B was Richard von Glahn, the organizing director of Missouri Jobs for Justice; the opponent was Ray McCarty, president and CEO of Associated Industries of Missouri.

Pro & Con: Amendment 1, which would impact redistricting, lobbying, campaign finance in Missouri Oct 29, 2018

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Among the measures Missouri voters will decide on Nov. 6 is Amendment 1: The Lobbying, Campaign Finance, and Redistricting Initiative. It would amend the state constitution to change several aspects of Missouri’s political system. Proponent Benjamin Singer and opponent Jim Talent discuss Amendment 1 with St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh.

Pro & Con: Prop D, the gas tax increase measure on Nov. 6 ballot Oct 29, 2018

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As part of the 2018 St. Louis Public Radio "Inform Your Vote" ballot issues forum, Scott Charton, SaferMO.com communications director, and Gwen Moore, a retired University of Missouri-St. Louis professor, debated the pros and cons of Proposition D: The Gas Tax Increase, Olympic Prize Tax Exemption, and Traffic Reduction Fund Measure

Illinois 12th Congressional District candidates spar in Carbondale debate Oct 26, 2018

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We have excerpts of a 90-minute debate between Rep. Mike Bost, St. Clair County State's Attorney Brendan Kelly and SIU-Carbondale professor Randy Auxier.

Hauntings of St. Louis with storyteller Patrick Dorsey Oct 26, 2018

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St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh explores some of the region's spooky locales and tales with Pat Dorsey, author of the book "Haunted Webster Groves."

Behind the Headlines: Analyzing St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger's re-election bid Oct 26, 2018

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The St. Louis County Council has overridden County Executive Steve Stenger's veto of legislation that does away with a requirement that contractors bidding for construction work have apprenticeship programs. Host Don Marsh goes behind the headlines to talk about updates in the council with St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jo Mannies.

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