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Feb. 28, 2019

Anthony Benton Gude-An Artist on a Journey

Anthony Benton Gude portrays the serenity and history of the Midwest through his oil paintings, watercolors, and murals. Remarkable in his own right, he is not a stranger to artists or their lives being the grandson of Thoma...

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Feb. 26, 2019

Better Together-Part III of Putting the City and County of St. Louis …

Part III of our discussion on Better Together with Dr. Terry Jones from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He begins to peel back the layers of the onion and talks about aspects of the plan which you may not know.

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Feb. 17, 2019

Better Together-Part II of Putting the City and County of St. Louis B…

Part II of a multi-part series. Better Together has a plan to put St. Louis City and St. Louis County back together from the split in the late 19th century. Will we be "Better Together" under this encompassing plan? We …

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Feb. 17, 2019

Better Together-Part I of Putting the City and County of St. Louis Ba…

Dr. Terry Jones from the University of Missouri-St. Louis discusses the history of the why St. Louis City and St. Louis County split apart in the late 19th century. What caused the breakup and was there any remorse after? T...

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Jan. 31, 2019

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the USS Missouri

The U.S.S. Missouri is 75 years old and she has a permanent place alongside another historic ship in Pearl Harbor. "The USS Missouri Memorial Association is dedicated to preserving the Battleship Missouri and sharing her sto...

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Jan. 31, 2019

He Served on the USS Missouri-A First Hand Account of the Japanese Su…

John Atkins, Petty Officer Third Class Machinist's Mate, was a member of the crew of the U.S.S. Missouri from the time she left the Brooklyn Shipyard, during the kamikaze attack, and was present at the Japanese Surrender. Hi...

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Jan. 30, 2019

Remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. & The National Civil…

In memory of the 90th birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we focus and reflect on the power of his spoken words to followers and to his daughter. Faith Morris from the National Civil Rights Museum discusses …

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Jan. 25, 2019

Louis Sullivan-Form Follows Function

Hotel Saint Louis, the former Union Trust Building in St. Louis which was designed by Louis Sullivan, has been restored to its glory. Find out from owners Amrit and Amy Gill about their efforts to recreate this building whic...

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Jan. 9, 2019

This Man Burns Meat for a Living

Mike Emerson, the King of Barbecue, the sultan of sauce, the baron of brisket, or as he says the guy who burns meat for a living; he is in the studio and gives us the sauce on the World Famous …

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Jan. 9, 2019

Remembering Michael Castro

Remembering Michael Castro. Chris Mullen from KWRH-LP discusses her memories of St. Louis' first poet laureate Michael Castro.

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Jan. 9, 2019

Following the Direction Where It Leads: The Creative Career of Chris …

Chris Mullen, host of Studio One Eleven on KWRH-LP gives us some background on her career(s) in the music, literary, and film industry. She has followed the direction that each area led her and she gives us a look at …

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Jan. 4, 2019

Pearl Harbor: Prelude, Destruction, and Aftermath

John McManus, an award-winning professor, author, and military historian joins us to explain events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor and how the United States responded immediately after the attack. http://johncmcmanu...

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Jan. 4, 2019

Recycling 101: You Think You Can Pass?

So you think you know how to recycle in a single stream container? A large portion ends up in the landfill because of contamination. WHAT! Let's get re-educated from Todd Rehg, the Director of Public Works for the City of …

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Nov. 20, 2018

Insights on Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: A speech many school children have memorized and one that has endured through time. What about this speech gives us cause to wonder and contemplate? Ian Patrick Hunt, historian and the chief of...

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Nov. 20, 2018

St Louis Holocaust Museum & Learning Center

The pogrom of November 9, 10 of 1938: at least 91 Jews were killed, 30,000 were arrested and incarcerated in Nazi concentration camps, hundreds of synagogues were burned, and over 7,000 Jewish businesses destroyed or damaged...

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Nov. 20, 2018

How the DAV Helps Our Veterans

Dan Knabe from the DAV discusses the impact the DAV is having on our veterans. DAV is a leader in connecting veterans with meaningful employment, hosting job fairs and providing resources to ensure they have the opportunity ...

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Nov. 6, 2018

This Descendant of Frederick Douglass & Booker T Washington Has Somet…

Kenneth B. Morris, Jr. who is a direct descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington speaks about human trafficking, one million abolitionists, and the work of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiative. www.fdfi.or...

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Nov. 6, 2018

HomeFIrst STL: Ending Homelessness

HomeFirst STL: Ending homelessness IS possible. The process is simple. We find homeless St. Louisan's who are ready to make a change in their lives but do not qualify for other types of aid. Supporting the underserved in St. ...

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Nov. 6, 2018

Generational Poverty: Transitioning to Self-Sufficiency

All Among Us: Helping to transition from generational poverty to self-sufficiency through Advocacy, Relationships, and Community is what All Among Us strives to do. allamong.us/

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Nov. 5, 2018

Into the Breeches - Laugh All You Want

Into the Breeches: A Midwest premiere of this George Brant play by the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis which features Jacqueline Thompson as one of the leads. Find out about this all female version of "Henry V." www.sfstl.com/...

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Nov. 5, 2018

History to You: Reignited Learning of African-American History

History To You: Their goal is simple: to stimulate positive change by increasing awareness of the cultural richness of African-American history. Get reignited in learning about your history in an interactive way! www.historyt...

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Oct. 24, 2018

Fire Prevention Month Tips

FIRE PREVENTION MONTH: Chief Kevin Halloran from the Rock Hill FIre Department provides valuable information about staying safe and fire prevention. http://www.rockhillmo.net/Fire.aspx https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Ca...

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Oct. 24, 2018

Sensory Friendly Barber of Seville

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis presents a sensory-friendly family production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville. Mia DeJong discusses this kind of production in which kids will experience interactive workshops in stage makeup,...

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Oct. 24, 2018

Tiny Superheroes: One Cape Made a Difference

Sometimes the world around children with a disability or illness doesn't recognize how Extraordinary they are. Surrounded by our community and cloaked in their very own cape, they feel strong, able and proud of their qualitie...

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