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Monday, February 7, 2022 - Outgoing Jazz St. Louis CEO is optimistic about the local scene Feb 07, 2022

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Gene Dobbs Bradford is leaving Jazz St. Louis this week after leading the organization for more than two decades. He helped bring internationally-renowned jazz acts to the city. Bradford is joining the Savannah Music Festival.

Friday, February4, 2022 - St. Louisan Guy Torry highlights iconic night for Black comedians Feb 04, 2022

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A new docuseries focuses on how Black comedians got their shot at Hollywood's famed Comedy Store. Comedian and St. Louis native Guy Torry founded Phat Tuesdays after moving to Los Angeles in the early 90s because many club owners wouldn't give Black comedians a chance to perform.

Thursday, February 3, 2022 - How Medicaid expansion in Missouri could help reduce recidivism Feb 03, 2022

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More low-income Missourians are now eligible to receive public health insurance following the expansion of Medicaid. That includes people leaving prison.

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 - St. Louis County's new police chief says diversity is a key goal Feb 02, 2022

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New St. Louis County Police Chief Kenneth Gregory says his appointment is probably one of the biggest changes ever in the department. The county's first Black police chief moves into the job as officials are dealing with ongoing racial issues and discrimination lawsuits.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - A teacher shortage is putting the squeeze on schools Feb 01, 2022

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Many school districts are dealing with a teacher shortage by luring substitutes with higher pay and easing requirements. An Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents survey shows 96% of responding districts have a "substitute teacher shortage problem."

Monday, January 31, 2022 - It may be years before more qualified veterans receive disability benefits Jan 31, 2022

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Veterans suffering from certain medical conditions became eligible for “presumptive” VA disability benefits last year. But their claims are adding to the agency’s huge backlog.

Friday, January 28, 2022 - Going for the the gold in China Jan 28, 2022

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After three attempts to qualify for the Olympics, St. Louis-area native and speedskater Ian Quinn is competing for Team USA in Beijing. He is focusing on possibly winning a medal and the pandemic.

Thursday, January 27, 2022 - Many Missourians tout individual freedom as COVID-19 vaccinations stall Jan 27, 2022

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Some rural Missouri counties have COVID-19 vaccination rates as low as 12 percent. That is fueling some of the largest coronavirus outbreaks in the country. Political beliefs and a distrust of government are some reasons why people are not getting the shots.

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - How wealth inequality shapes life in the St. Louis region Jan 26, 2022

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The pandemic has exacerbated the growing gap between people with extreme wealth and those struggling to make ends meet. What does wealth inequality mean and what does it look like in St. Louis?

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 - SLU historian: Politicians ignore Martin Luther King’s fight for poor people Jan 25, 2022

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The director of African American Studies at St. Louis University says the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s calls for economic equality and workers’ rights have been diluted around the famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Christopher Tinson discusses why politicians ignore King’s call for economic rights.

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