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Friday, December 20 - Chicken coops and haunted houses Dec 20, 2024

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Tucked within a new wide-reaching Missouri law on property rights is language expanding who can own chickens. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Kellogg explains the sponsor’s personal reason for backing it. Plus, Christmas is about love, joy and kindness--but this weekend in Sullivan, it’s also about scaring the stockings off people. STLPR's Jonathan Ahl takes us to Santa’s Slaughterhouse.

Thursday, December 19 - "Accountability is essential:" Rev. Gray on STL jail reform Dec 19, 2024

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Advocates for reforming the St. Louis City Justice Center say they’re concerned that the city hiring a consultant this month is just the latest turn in a carousel of several commissions that have failed to produce meaningful change at the city jail, where 18 detainees have died since 2020. St. Louis Public Radio’s Lacretia Wimbley spoke with Reverend Darryl Gray, Chair of the Detention Facilities Oversight Board, which was created in 2021 to scrutinize jail conditions and hold its leaders accountable.

Wednesday, December 18 - An alternate reality of St. Louis Dec 18, 2024

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St. Louis native Eric von Schrader set his science fiction trilogy in an alternate version of St. Louis, taking real bits of local history and giving them a cosmic twist.

Tuesday, December 17 - A personal take on holiday classics Dec 17, 2024

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St. Louis native and jazz vocalist Denise Thimes has a knack for putting a new stamp on old songs by connecting with them personally. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin asked Thimes to break down her approach to holiday classics.

Monday, December 16 - A plan to overhaul higher education funding Dec 16, 2024

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The cost of higher education continues to go up. There is a movement in Illinois to overhaul the way public colleges and universities are funded. Proponents concede it will be very expensive in the short term. Lisa Kurian Phillip reports on the plan, and why they think it’s worth it.

Friday, December 13 - Putting tax dollars into the soil Dec 13, 2024

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Every day, Missourians pay a small tax with each purchase they make that supports conservation efforts in the state. And as Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval reports, with large portions of Missouri regularly in a drought, those dollars have helped farmers prepare.

Thursday, December 12 - When police shootings remain in the dark Dec 12, 2024

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Illinois law requires transparency when people die at the hands of police officers. But many of those cases remain unseen. Farrah Anderson and Chris Weber explain what happens when prosecutors stay silent on police killings.

Wednesday, December 11 - Parting words from Sheriff Vernon Betts Dec 11, 2024

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Vernon Betts has been at the helm of the St. Louis Sheriff’s Department for nearly a decade, but remains undecided on how quiet his retirement from the post will be. Betts reflects on his tenure in office and contemplates what his life will look like after the badge in this conversation with STLPR's Brian Munoz.

Tuesday, December 10 - Mike Parson reflects on his time and legacy as MO Governor Dec 10, 2024

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Missouri Governor Mike Parson is winding down his term as 57th Governor. Come January, he will be replaced by Mike Kehoe. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum sat down for an interview with Parson to discuss his time as governor.

Monday, December 9 - Illinois ag groups look forward to a second Trump administration, mostly Dec 09, 2024

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Donald Trump promised increased tariffs while on the campaign trail. As president-elect he's doubled down on the pledge, targeting Canada, Mexico, and again...China. Charlie Schlenker reports Illinois agriculture organizations still hope he doesn't mean it.

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