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Wednesday, May 22 - Tuning out invasive carp May 22, 2024

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Researchers have spent the past two years on the Mississippi River between Hamilton, Illinois, and Keokuk, Iowa, studying whether underwater acoustic systems will deter invasive carp. Halfway through the study, the results are promising. Reporter Eleanor Lindenmayer spoke with the two lead scientists about how it works and why it matters.

Tuesday, May 21 - Turfgrass lawns face an environmental reckoning May 21, 2024

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It’s spring, and most of us have rolled out the lawn mower at least a few times by now. But in the United States, there’s an ongoing debate over the traditional turfgrass yard. Harvest Public Media contributor Teresa Homsi explains how lawns became the default in American communities - and how a push for more environmentally-conscious options could change the landscape of our neighborhoods.

Monday, May 20 - A wrap on Missouri's 2024 legislative session May 20, 2024

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While the Missouri House spent its final week of session working on and passing legislation, the Missouri Senate spent that same week in a record breaking filibuster that later dissolved into dysfunction. What legislation made it across the finish line - and what will have to wait until next year? St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Kellogg breaks down the end of the 2024 Missouri legislative session.

Friday, May 17 - Bakari Sellers and the path to police reform May 17, 2024

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Almost 10 years after the police shooting of Michael Brown Jr., questions remain around police reform at the federal and local levels. Civil rights attorney Bakari Sellers says national police reform is dead, and people must vote to start over. St. Louis Public Radio's Andrea Henderson recently spoke with Sellers while he was in town promoting his new book on national politics about ways to implement police reform.

Thursday, May 16 - Stopping the spread of bird flu May 16, 2024

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Illinois’ state veterinarian says the latest strain of bird flu that’s shown up in some dairy cattle across the United States doesn’t appear to be a threat to the country’s milk supply. But, Mark Ernst says, it's important to "remain vigilant." We'll hear how veterinarians and agriculture leaders are working to keep H5N1 from spreading.

Wednesday, May 15 - Parade shooting victims living with bullets in their bodies May 15, 2024

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It’s been nearly three months since the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. While the event itself has largely faded from the headlines, recovery remains a daily presence in the lives of the 24 people who were shot and survived. Several still carry the bullets from that day, and are grappling with their wounds, both physically and emotionally. Peggy Lowe reports that medical guidelines aren’t exactly clear about what to do with the bullets.

Tuesday, May 14 - Remembering David Sanborn May 14, 2024

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Six-time Grammy winner David Sanborn has died at the age of 78. He grew up in Kirkwood and built a career playing with giants of many different musical styles. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin spoke with Sanborn in February about the key to his eclectic output.

Monday, May 13 - The final week of the 2024 Missouri Legislative session May 13, 2024

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The Missouri Legislature is set to adjourn on Friday. While lawmakers passed the state budget last week, there are a few big issues that still could come up in the final days. St. Louis Public Radio’s Brian Moline spoke with Statehouse reporter Sarah Kellogg about what has to happen in the final week of the 2024 Missouri Legislative session.

Friday, May 10 - The class of 2020 finally graduates May 10, 2024

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When the pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, a lot of life was put on hold – even those once in a lifetime moments, like high school graduation. Four years later, many members of that year’s senior class are finally experiencing a traditional commencement ceremony, graduating college. St. Louis Public Radio’s Abby Llorico spoke with two St. Louis area students graduating this weekend about how the legacy of the class of 2024 is one of revamped traditions and resilience.

Thursday, May 9 - Redefining the STL tech scene May 09, 2024

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For years, boosters of St. Louis’ technology sector have argued the region needs to double the number of jobs here, but a new report shows fewer openings than in years past. It's prompting some to look to startups as a solution. STLPR's Eric Schmid digs into some of the barriers keeping more startups from flourishing in the St. Louis region.

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