Episodes
Generosity, A Foundation, and Giving Back to the Community
Is our city generous when it comes to helping others? Find out where we land in comparison to the rest of the county. When you give to an organization what should you expect to happen with your donation? At one …
Mai Lee Restaurant-A Tradition; Voting, and an Election for Prosecuti…
With the upcoming August primary, Nancy Miller co-president of the League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis explains tips on voting, the ballot language, and the importance of voting. http://www.lwvstl.org/index.html Primary...
The Launch of the American Legacy Network
Rodney J. Reynolds gives background on himself and the much anticipated launch of the American Legacy Network. American Legacy Network is a black history television network featuring original content and classic black films ...
Fragmented by Design: Why St. Louis Has So Many Governments
Dr. Terry Jones. professor emeritus from the University of Missouri-St. Louis updates us on his book "Fragmented by Design: Why St. Louis Has So Many Governments." Why did the City of St. Louis divorce St. Louis County and w...
Who is Kwame Hightower and the Man with No Name?
David Gorden describes an upcoming exhibit at Urb Arts with fellow artist Lorenzo Lizano on the comic works they have produced including David's graphic novel, Kwame Hightower And the Man with No Name. https://www.facebook.co...
Making Beer with a Brewmaster and the 4th of July Unraveled
Devin Moore, brewmaster at Kirkwood Station, makes beer with compelling flavors and unique names. He wanted to involve his dad in a father/son project. He thought why not make craft beer together? The result is . . . well ...
What is it Like to Sing Onstage as a Professional Singer?
Jennifer Johnson-Cano describes growing up in St. Louis, her growth as a singer with her opera debut at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and what it takes to make it as a professional singer. http://www.jenniferjohnsoncano.net/i...
Juneteenth, Forty Acres and a Mule, and the Griot Museum
Learn more about Juneteenth and the significance of the celebration. How did Forty Acres and a Mule end up being a broken promise? Ian Darnell from the Griot Museum of Black History and Culture discusses what they have in st...
Artist Helen Berggruen and Just Moms-STL on Radioactive Material in S…
Artist Helen Berggruen creates scenes that span countries, households, and time. Listen to what she sees in the land and cities she captures in her paintings as well as her love for music. http://www.helenberggruen.com/ Kare...
Project Appleseed and What is New at the Shakespeare Festival St. Lou…
Project Appleseed has helped thousands of students, parents, and educators across the country. What do they do and why are they so successful? http://www.projectappleseed.org/ Tom Ridgely discusses his background and new rol...
Miss Missouri and What is Done to Train Police Officers
Jennifer Davis, Miss Missouri for 2017 shares what it has been like the last year as Miss Missouri. Check out those boots! Helping police officers get this training is what Luther Tyus is studying at Washington University in...
Taking Care of Your Estate and A Historic Black Cemetery
An enlightening conversation with attorney Beth McCarter on legal documents (Health Care Declaration, Health Care POA, Durable POA, Will & Testament, Trusts). http://missourilawyershelp.org/ http://www.mobar.org/ Father Dicks...
Don't Wine - Drink It: A Sommelier and Vigneron Tell Us All About It
Let's get some background on what it takes to be a sommelier from local Webster Groves and St. Louis sommelier Alisha Blackwell-Calvert! Then it is off to California to hear how a production manager and vigneron, Nicolas Von...
St. Louis Mercantile Library
Julie Dunn-Morton from the St. Louis Mercantile Library discusses the history of the library and the upcoming Art and Print Fair. http://www.umsl.edu/mercantile/about-the-library/index.html Perspective: Do you see all sides o...
Hurricane Recovery and An Artist Extraordinaire
How is St. Croix, USVI doing in their recovery since Hurricane Maria? Find out in the interview with Qiyamah Rahman and Sneferu Hotep from Neighbor 2 Neighbor (N2N) in St. Croix, USVI. N2N is a Nonprofit Organization in Kin...
Schools: A Principal and a Principle Case for the Supreme Court
An interview with Jon Clark who is retiring as principal at Webster Groves High School. Discussion on the Landmark Supreme Court Case from St. Louis: Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier (1988)
Beatboxing Champions
A fabulous time with Nicole Paris, Ed Cage, and TA Paris-Cage on beatboxing, living life to the fullest, and fun.
A Firebell in the Night and How Our Federal Government is Organized
An interview and conversation with Lee Drake about his new book "A Firebell in the Night" which documents black culture and society in St. Louis in the nineteenth century. https://www.pagepublishing.com/books/?book=a-firebel...
50th Anniversary-MLK Death and Seminary Graduates Recounting How Civi…
On the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. six Eden Seminary graduates celebrating their 50th reunion recount their stories of how civil rights shaped their lives and ministries prior to and after the e...
Annie Malone: Pioneer in Black Hair Care and Self-Made Millionaire
Interview with Linda Young-Nance, President of the Annie Malone Historical Society. Discussion of Sarah Rector, 10 year old millionaire. Interview with Pat Dolan, St. Louis County Councilman from the 5th district.