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LGBTQ advocacy groups voice ‘grave concerns’ over ID change in letter to Missouri DOR Dec 06, 2024

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The GOP-controlled Missouri General Assembly spent recent years focusing on restricting the rights of trans people. That pattern is already repeating for 2025, with multiple pre-filed bills that propose ways to make it harder for trans people to change their gender markers on state-issued IDs. Katy Erker-Lynch, the executive director of the policy and advocacy organization PROMO Missouri, and Shira Berkowitz, senior director of public policy and advocacy at PROMO, discuss the state of Missouri’s anti-trans legislation and why ten advocacy groups are now asking the Department of Revenue to reconsider a controversial policy change made earlier this summer.

After another disappointing election cycle, Missouri Democrats facing long road ahead Dec 06, 2024

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Missouri Democrats were fairly bullish that 2024 would be the election cycle where they would finally gain some ground. But not only did Democratic candidates get blown out in statewide contests for governor and the U.S. Senate, the party failed to gain any ground in the Missouri General Assembly. Missouri Democratic Party Chairman Russ Carnahan discusses the disappointing results and how the party intends to move forward.

Best books of 2024, chosen by St. Louis librarians Dec 04, 2024

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It’s December: What better time to cozy up and open a great new book? Or perhaps you’re looking for the perfect book to give as a gift this holiday season. Ted Reidy of St. Louis Public Library and Tammy Albohaire of St. Louis County Library share their favorite books released in 2024.

In ‘The Viral Underclass,’ a reporter connects Ferguson, COVID-19 and HIV Dec 03, 2024

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Journalist Steven Thrasher was featured as a speaker at the Missouri History Museum during a commemoration of World Aids Day on December 1. Thrasher's 2022 book, "The Viral Underclass," draws deeply from his reporting in the St. Louis region, and explores the way viruses — from HIV/AIDS to COVID-19 — expose society’s fault lines.

Restaurateur Katie Lee chronicles her ‘rebirth’ and sobriety in serial autobiography Dec 02, 2024

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Katie Lee, of Katie’s Pizza and Pasta, talks about writing her autobiography — a work being published in serial, print form — and its focus on her past struggles with alcohol addiction and the development of a thriving restaurant and fine foods business.

Could St. Clair County flip red like Madison County? The GOP is optimistic Dec 02, 2024

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Democrats in St. Clair County in Illinois have previously enjoyed double-digit victories over their Republican opponents, but those margins of victory over the last three elections have crept into the single digits. STLPR Metro East reporter Will Bauer discusses his reporting on this topic.

Whitworth masters ‘bedroom pop’ in debut album ‘Earth To Dreamer’ Nov 27, 2024

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Owen Ragland started his pop-project Whitworth alone, but over time has added friends-turned-collaborators to bring his nostalgic and optimistic sound across the country. In this “producers cut” of “St. Louis on the Air”, Ragland shares the journey behind his debut album “Earth To Dreamer.”

Add these new songs by St. Louis artists to your playlist Nov 27, 2024

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Producer Miya Norfleet and STLPR reporter Chad Davis discuss their favorite recent releases from St. Louis’ music scene, including Brock Seals, Aida Ade, Occults, Foxing and Jordan Ward.

How to navigate Thanksgiving in the wake of a contentious election year Nov 26, 2024

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Psychologist Dr. Marva Robinson shares ways to prepare for — and navigate — the potentially challenging situations that could come up at gatherings this holiday season.

Strong sibling relationships in adulthood make life brighter and less lonely Nov 26, 2024

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Research around adult sibling relationships shows the health of those bonds has a significant bearing on long-term psychological and emotional well-being. Megan Gilligan, professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia, directs the Families in Later Life Lab at Mizzou. In this encore episode, she discusses what makes sibling relationships unique, how various stages and phases of adulthood affect sibling dynamics, and how future research can help us understand the roles adult siblings play in one another’s lives — especially as they care for aging parents and family members.

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