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Monday, Jan. 12 - What to expect from MO abortion proceedings Jan 12, 2026

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More than a year after Planned Parenthood sued to overturn Missouri’s abortion ban, the issue heads to trial this week. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jonathan Ahl spoke with health reporter Sarah Fentem about what to expect.

Friday, Jan. 9 - Venezuelan immigrant shares her perspective Jan 09, 2026

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Maria Alexandra Machado moved to St. Louis several months ago, after fleeing political persecution in Venezuela under Nicolás Maduro’s regime in 2017. Machado is the daughter of a former military intelligence director in Venezuela. She spoke with STLPR's Lacretia Wimbley about her experiences in her home country and perspective on what comes next.

Thursday, Jan. 8 - Finding a place for Palestinian culture Jan 08, 2026

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Despite difficulty finding a place to perform, Canaan Wellspring will put on its biggest performance yet to display Palestinian culture — on its own terms. STLPR's Lara Hamdan reports.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 - Looking ahead at the MO Legislative Session Jan 07, 2026

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Today marks the beginning of the 2026 Missouri Legislative Session. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Kellogg reports, tax cuts and a smaller state budget are major issues this year, though the specifics of both are yet to be known.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 - "It’s not 'Midwest nice'" Jan 06, 2026

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The University of Missouri has lost almost a third of its Black student population over the last decade, and students say a lack of Black faculty is part of the reason. Lilley Halloran reports faculty say hostility from university leadership makes it hard to stay.

Monday, Jan. 5 - Local reaction to Venezuela invasion Jan 05, 2026

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Missouri and Illinois Republicans praised President Donald Trump’s early Saturday morning decision to invade Venezuela and apprehend its president, while Democrats condemned the strike. Plus, we hear from a figure skater competing for a spot on Team USA in St. Louis this week.

Friday, Jan. 2 - Climate change and small bugs Jan 02, 2026

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Climate change is affecting many area species. SLU researchers have found for a small bug called the treehopper, it is finding a way to adapt.

Zooming in: Our 2025 Year in Photos Dec 29, 2025

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For a special edition of The Gateway Podcast, Abby Llorico sits down with STLPR's Visuals Editor, Brian Munoz, for a closer look at the stories behind some of the most poignant and important images from our team this year. We'll be back in your feed with news storytelling January 2.

Wednesday, Dec. 24 - All they want for Christmas...is a job. Dec 24, 2025

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Economists estimate that it takes six months for college graduates to get a job offer, but with slowing job creation now, that search takes longer. The Midwest Newsroom’s Daniel Wheaton checked in with twelve traditional 2025 graduates to understand what the job search looks like for first-timers.

Tuesday, Dec. 23 - A Grand transformation Dec 23, 2025

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A hub of arts activity grows on Grand Center’s eastern edge, after the Kranzberg Arts Foundation spent $50 million dollars repurposing old buildings there. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin reports, the nonprofit says it has set the stage, and now it’s time for more public and private dollars to take a leading role.

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