5431 - Edwardsville author unearths the stories of the women who shaped Route 66
St. Louis on the Air creates a unique space where guests and listeners can share ideas and opinions with respect and honesty. Whether exploring issues and challenges confronting our region, discussing the latest innovations in science and technology, taking a closer look at our history or talking with authors, artists and musicians, St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region.
5431 - Edwardsville author unearths the stories of the women who shaped Route 66
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St. Louis on the Air creates a unique space where guests and listeners can share ideas and opinions with respect and honesty. Whether exploring issues and challenges confronting our region, discussing the latest innovations in science and technology, taking a closer look at our history or talking with authors, artists and musicians, St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region.
Episodes
5431-
Edwardsville author unearths the stories of the women who shaped Route 66
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026
5430-
Florissant man detained by ICE after traffic stop to be deported after 26 years in U.S.
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Thu, 21 May 2026
5429-
How WashU moved to preserve and archive the shuttered Riverfront Times
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Thu, 04 Jun 2026
5428-
Cultural institutions and family homes among ‘Most Enhanced’ renovation projects of 2025
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Thu, 04 Jun 2026
5427-
‘Welcome to hell': Physical and sexual abuse allegations at Missouri treatment center
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Thu, 04 Jun 2026
5426-
Here’s the restaurants opened and closed in April 2026
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Mon, 04 May 2026
5425-
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy wants Americans to connect with each other — even if they disagree
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Wed, 03 Jun 2026
5424-
How Rolla residents rallied to help immigrants detained by ICE
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026
5423-
Aided by a ‘Clown Boss,’ Circus Flora’s 40th season goes back to high school
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026
5422-
World Cup warmup game sparks excitement for St. Louis Bosnians
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026
5421-
St. Louis librarians share their top summer reads for 2026
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Mon, 01 Jun 2026
5420-
Will moving St. Charles County school elections help or hurt civic participation?
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Fri, 29 May 2026
5419-
Illinois Lt. Gov. candidate Mitchell says he’s ready to step in if Pritzker leaves office
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Fri, 29 May 2026
5418-
Colombian president blasts U.S. government after St. Louis man died in ICE custody
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Fri, 29 May 2026
5417-
Democrats are guarding against redrawing the St. Louis-based 1st Congressional District
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Fri, 29 May 2026
5416-
‘Meet Me’: The story behind the proposed Gateway Arch National Park expansion into Illinois
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Thu, 28 May 2026
5415-
New Missouri guidebook highlights over 80 scenic sites to explore
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Thu, 28 May 2026
5414-
Legal decisions are shaping the future of Missouri elections and local police
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Wed, 27 May 2026
5413-
How medicines can affect the way your body handles heat
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Tue, 26 May 2026
5412-
In the opera ‘Faeded,’ Maxi Glamour demonstrates the many ways queerness exists in art
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Tue, 26 May 2026
5411-
St. Louis researchers receive recognition for groundbreaking Alzheimer’s diagnostic test
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Tue, 26 May 2026
5410-
In Catholic St. Louis, a nun is building support for parents with trans children
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Fri, 22 May 2026
5409-
St. Louis math teacher competes on ‘Jeopardy!’, secures a runaway victory
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Thu, 21 May 2026
5408-
How a college student led the charge to ban data centers in St. Charles
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Thu, 21 May 2026
5407-
The Clean Slate Act in Missouri awaits Gov. Kehoe’s signature
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Wed, 20 May 2026
5406-
Missouri Episcopal bishop details family’s year apart after a routine immigration appointment
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Wed, 20 May 2026
5405-
Kain Tayo invites St. Louis to Filipino culture through cuisine and karaoke
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Tue, 19 May 2026
5404-
By talking openly about mental health, a St. Louis family honors a legacy — and helps others
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Tue, 19 May 2026
5403-
Why conservationists plan to flood a Missouri park
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Tue, 19 May 2026
5402-
Inside the campaign to make it harder for Missouri lawmakers to undo ballot initiatives
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Mon, 18 May 2026
5401-
Missouri lawmakers finish work on a ‘normal’ legislative session
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Mon, 18 May 2026
5400-
St. Louis hip-hop duo Souls of Liberty digs through their archive of music for ‘20,000 Hours: Vol. 2’
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Fri, 15 May 2026
5399-
Light up your playlist with these ‘glow up’ anthems from St. Louis musicians
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Fri, 15 May 2026
5398-
As it struggles to rebuild, St. Louis needs to prepare for the next natural disaster. Here’s how.
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Thu, 14 May 2026
5397-
One house at a time, the Nolan family is rebuilding their tornado-damaged block in north St. Louis
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Wed, 13 May 2026
5396-
After space, Tom Akers returned to Missouri. Now he’s entering the astronaut hall of famecisc
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Tue, 12 May 2026
5395-
Mr. Silver, a prize-winning stray cat from St. Louis, gets an orchestral treatment
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Tue, 12 May 2026
5394-
St. Louis mayor fiercely defends City Hall’s tornado recovery: ‘I'm very proud’
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Mon, 11 May 2026
5393-
Thousands participate in Illinois mental health courts. Half graduate. Millions are left out
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Fri, 08 May 2026
5392-
From clown school to ‘Spamalot,’ Nathaniel Mahone’s theatrical journey is paved with laughter
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Fri, 08 May 2026
5391-
Transform 314 documentary explores three generations of Black St. Louisans in a city beset by racism
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Thu, 07 May 2026
5390-
‘Gifted’ docuseries shows how families of organ donors turn tragedy into hope
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Thu, 07 May 2026
5389-
‘This Vast Enterprise’ reexamines the people behind the Lewis and Clark expedition
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Wed, 06 May 2026
5388-
A researcher explores ‘musical daydreams’ and a song’s power to move us
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Tue, 05 May 2026
5387-
From Xerox machines to AI, WashU’s Carmon Colangelo mixes old and new technologies in his artwork
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Mon, 04 May 2026
5386-
Former Missouri state senator sheds light on high-stakes U.S. Supreme Court case
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Fri, 01 May 2026
5385-
Former Missouri state senator sheds light on high-stakes U.S. Supreme Court case
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Fri, 01 May 2026
5384-
St. Louis Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer says data center near Armory divided her ward
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Fri, 01 May 2026
5383-
Missourians will decide if they want to expand sales taxes to get rid of the income tax
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Fri, 01 May 2026
5382-
‘Meet Me’: St. Louisans reflect on the tornado that changed so much