Best Science Museum Group Podcasts (2024)

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How chefs are making caviar an accessible delicacy in St. Louis’ food scene 21:56

39m ago21:56

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Caviar is a delicacy, but, if you think it's only made for a rich palate, you may be missing out on a surprisingly accessible experience. Sauce Magazine writer Meera Nagarajan chronicled her dive into the world of caviar for the July issue of Sauce Magazine.Together with chef John Messbarger of Lobster & Crab Company, they discuss the finer details…

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Meet Shangri-La Hou, the Midwest region’s National Student Poet 25:34

2h ago25:34

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Shangri-La Hou is one of five National Student Poets. The recent John Burroughs graduate and Lake St. Louis resident explores the natural world and how people interact in — and with — it. Hou also discusses what she’s experienced in her role as a young literary ambassador and how poetry is a powerful tool for self-expression.…

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13-year-old St. Louisan packs her bags — and bass — to study at Juilliard 27:00

31m ago27:00

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Lyric Green first picked up a double bass when she was 12 years old. Now, a little over a year later, the rising Parkway Central High freshman is one of 28 young musicians strengthening their skills at Sphinx Performance Academy at the Juilliard School in New York.

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Lack of beds at Missouri group foster homes leaves at-risk girls without specialized care 22:42

19m ago22:42

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Children in the foster care system with severe behavioral health issues and trauma are often treated in group homes that specialize in individualized care. In Missouri, there is space at these centers for boys — but not for girls. In his latest reporting, Kris Husted of the NPR Midwest Newsroom explores why that disparity exists. STLPR reporter Lac…

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Karla May touts state political experience in bid for Democratic nomination to unseat Hawley 21:11

17h ago21:11

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State Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, has faced formidable political challenges before. During an episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, she contends that she’s the best candidate to take on GOP U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley. But before doing so she needs to counter a well-funded and well-organized campaign from Independence residen…

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Rep. Cori Bush says her ceasefire push is popular in Missouri’s 1st District 29:35

17h ago29:35

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U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-St. Louis County, is seeking a third term to represent Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. During an episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Bush discussed at length the expensive campaign to unseat her — and how her criticism of Israel may not mean much to the 1st District’s Black voters. Challen…

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Institute for Black Liberation makes space to heal from racism — and celebrate Black joy 43:49

1d ago43:49

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Rudy Nickens, director of the Institute for Black Liberation at the Deaconess Foundation; and Patricia Bosman, participant in the Institute’s inaugural cohort, discuss the necessity for a space where Black people can work through and heal from the effects of internal and structural racism – all while finding joy in that work and in Blackness.…

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WerQfest returns for a fifth year of celebrating St. Louis’ Black queer community 17:43

2d ago17:43

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WerQfest launched in 2020 as a passion project for husbands Tre’von Griffith and Shelton Boyd-Griffith. Five years later, it’s a mainstay in St. Louis’ summer events lineup and a joyful celebration of the Black queer community in the region. Tre’von, also known as Tre G, talks about the 2024 festival, its importance to the Midwest, his return to th…

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There's more to see than beer cans and doll heads along the Mississippi River 49:14

3d ago49:14

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The Mississippi River is a natural wonder. St. Louis-based traveler and author Dean Klinkenberg introduces readers to its splendors through his new book “The Wild Mississippi,” which offers a guide for connecting with and enjoying the river. He shares his favorite spots in Missouri and Illinois, and discusses what makes this river an asset and trea…

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New Perspectives on Participation in Museums 27:58

3d ago27:58

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In Episode 1 of Whose Power? we find out how and why Professor Abigail Harrison Moore from the University of Leeds started researching histories of women and energy in the home with an inspiring group of young curators based at Leeds City Museum. Abigail is joined by Esther Amis-Hughes, Community Engagement Manager at Leeds City Museum who set up t…

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#121 Bust five happiness myths that hold you back 18:51

5d ago18:51

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Are happiness myths holding you back? In this episode, #121, Klaudia discusses the most common assumptions we hold about happiness that may hinder our well-being. She also presents the scientific research that busts those myths and provides one practical action for ensuring that you are challenging these myths in your daily life. So, if you have ev…

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Bell backs Israel, abortion rights and radiation victims in challenge of incumbent Bush 24:39

15d ago24:39

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St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell’s challenge of Congresswoman Cori Bush was already garnering the attention of national political prognosticators. But during an episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Bell noted that his race against Bush and former state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal to represent Missouri’s 1st Congre…

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Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jay Ashcroft wants to phase out Missouri’s income tax 26:02

15d ago26:02

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Podcast Description: Jay Ashcroft has been on an electoral winning streak since he rolled to victory in a contentious primary for Missouri secretary of state in 2016 and now he’s hoping to extend it in the GOP primary for governor. The statewide official faces stiff competition from Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and state Sen. Bill Eigel. On the latest episo…

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How St. Louis became known as 'Mound City' despite settlers razing those monuments 54:36

16d ago54:36

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Cahokia Mounds in Collinsville hosts about 350,000 visitors each year. Much less well-known are the sites where 27 monuments once stood in St. Louis. The mounds, carefully constructed and engineered by Indigenous people between 800-1350 CE, were destroyed by white settlers to make way for urban development during the 19th century. In her new book “…

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Legal Roundtable tackles universal basic income lawsuit, Bar:PM crash, more 48:36

17d ago48:36

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The City of St. Louis faces a lawsuit over its universal basic income program. The program gives $500 a month to lower-income families chosen by a lottery, but lawyers with the Holy Joe Society argue that violates the state constitution's requirement that public funds can’t go to private individuals. This month’s Legal Roundtable convenes to analyz…

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Queer Writes centers writing and storytelling from St. Louis LGBTQ creatives 36:34

18d ago36:34

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Recognition and acceptance is hard to come by for many marginalized groups. Yet, when such groups reach a certain degree of visibility, they often face another challenge: being viewed as a monolith. Queer Writes aims to push against preconceptions by celebrating the diversity of LBGTQ+ writers in St. Louis. Program creator Joan Lipkin and actor Mic…

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Meet the St. Louisan named first woman on U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby team 21:08

19d ago21:08

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Since wheelchair rugby’s debut in the 1996 Paralympics, Team USA has only had male players — until now. At this summer’s competition in Paris, the American team’s roster will include its very first female player: St. Louis University Assistant Professor Sarah Adam. Adam shares how she’s training for intense competition at the Paralympics this summe…

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How the Ferguson Uprising changed the way we consume and create media 27:19

22d ago27:19

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In 2014, video of police violence in New York and of protests in Ferguson changed what we see in mainstream media. Eric Deggans, NPR TV critic and media analyst, discusses the effects footage of the Ferguson Uprising had on what makes the news, and people’s expectations — as consumers, contributors and creators — of various media forms.…

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The Office of Violence Prevention ups their game with more funds to community organizations 22:56

22d ago22:56

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When Wil Pinkney took the helm of the newly formed Office of Violence Prevention for the City of St. Louis, he recognized that addressing crime requires a holistic, community-based approach. By fostering relationships with neighborhoods and community organizations that are already connected to young people, Pinkney believes the city can better addr…

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NPR’s Sarah McCammon explores alliance between evangelicals and Trump in bestselling book 49:48

24d ago49:48

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NPR political correspondent Sarah McCammon grew up in a deeply evangelical family near Kansas City in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Later on, when she was assigned to cover Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign, her life experiences helped inform her professional career. In conversation before a live audience in STLPR’s Community Room, Jason Rose…

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Shannon Lee shares the 'martial arts as life' teachings of her father Bruce Lee 49:37

25d ago49:37

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Fifty years after his death, Bruce Lee’s status as one of the world’s most influential martial artists endures through his work as an actor and his philosophical teachings. In her 2020 book “Be Water, My Friend,” Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee speaks to principles that guided her father’s life as well as her own. She joined host Elaine Cha for a conver…

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How St. Louis is part of the historic solidarity between Black and Palestinian American activism 34:57

27d ago34:57

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Black American activists have expressed solidarity with Palestinian activists in the months since the war in Gaza began in October of 2023. In St. Louis, the relationship between Black and Palestinian American activists strengthened notably in 2014, after Michael Brown, Jr. — a Black teenager — was fatally shot in Ferguson, Missouri by then-Ferguso…

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Missouri S&T historian uplifts women who shaped the study of ancient Egypt in new book 15:20

27d ago15:20

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In the late 1800s and early 1900s, women ventured to Egypt’s deserts as writers, excavators and collectors. They were foundational to the study of ancient Egypt, but their contributions were intentionally marginalized. Missouri S&T historian Kathleen Sheppard uplifts the women who shaped the field in her forthcoming book “Women in the Valley of the…

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Local librarians share their top summer reads for 2024 49:21

28d ago49:21

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Dive into a good beach read this summer with recommendations from St. Louis librarians Tammy Albohaire and Ted Reidy.

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Whose Power? Series Trailer 1:25

28d ago1:25

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Whose Power? is a podcast that explores the power of participation and seeks to amplify the voices of young people to create new knowledge and understanding. The podcast is a collaboration between Abigail Harrison Moore from the University of Leeds and The Preservative Party, a group of young curators at Leeds City Museum who empower young people t…

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Why Crystal Quade believes Missouri is ready again for a Democratic governor 22:45

1M ago22:45

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When House Minority Leader Crystal Quade first won election to her Springfield-based seat in 2016, her fellow Democrats suffered catastrophic losses for state legislative and statewide posts. After eight years of near total GOP control of Missouri state government, Quade believes the state’s voters are ready to move on and place Democrats like her …

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Kehoe touts experience - but not being tied to the establishment - in run for governor 22:01

1M ago22:01

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Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe has worn a lot of different hats over the years: That includes car dealer, highways and transportation commissioner, state senator, and lieutenant governor. As one of three main GOP candidates seeking his party’s gubernatorial nomination on Aug. 6, Kehoe brushed aside the idea that he’s part of the Jefferson City establishment a…

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How Missouri mushroom hunters can help scientists document fungi DNA 22:52

1M ago22:52

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Missouri is going through what some are calling a "shroom boom." We talk to Missouri Mycological Society’s Mike Snyder about why there's so much fungi interest, his journey to loving mushrooms, and how Missourians can help document -- and even discover -- species of fungi through DNA samples. We also meet Indiana mushroom researcher Steve Russell, …

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Chef Adjo Honsou brings West African cuisine to St. Louis with Fufu n’ Sauce 27:10

1M ago27:10

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Food and fashion are common ways people begin acquainting with new cultures. In St. Louis, Adjo Honsou, chef and owner of the food truck Fufu n Sauce, makes both to introduce West African cuisine and her Togolese culture to locals. In just two years, Honsou has garnered a faithful following with traditional homemade meals and handmade clothing. On …

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Centuries of engineering have altered the Mississippi River. A new book examines its effects 49:05

1M ago49:05

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Spanning more than 2,300 miles, the Mississippi is one of the longest rivers in the world. The waterway has the distinction of being both a significant ecosystem and a commercial navigation route, which often leads to tension and competing visions for its future. In his new book “The Great River: The Making & Unmaking of the Mississippi” journalist…

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A St. Louis content creator navigates grief in ‘Let’s Not Rot’ series 22:55

1M ago22:55

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While grieving can get easier over time, it is a lifelong process. St. Louis-based content creator Kait Granger aims to illuminate that truth in her TikTok series, “Let’s Not Rot.” The series was born out of her need for vulnerability and connection after experiencing the traumatic loss of her mother. Granger talks about her journey with loss, misc…

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Updated MLB records reflect stats and success of St. Louis’ Negro Leagues players 27:21

1M ago27:21

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For over a century, numbers for baseball in America were missing a huge piece of history because of racial segregation. That changed when Major League Baseball announced the incorporation of Negro Leagues Baseball statistics into the official MLB record book in May. Ed Wheatley, baseball historian and author, talks about the St. Louis Giants and St…

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#120 Top 10 ideas for action from series 4 to boost your happiness 19:15

1M ago19:15

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So far, the latest series of the Happiness Challenge has 28 episodes featuring 9 amazing experts, and Klaudia has tested 36 happiness hacks! In this episode, on the basis of this wealth of information, Klaudia shares 10 practical ideas for action to boost your happiness. Listen and learn about: Starting a day with shift therapy Using power-posing t…

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How a St. Charles bakery owner uses his love for sourdough to connect with millions 19:29

1M ago19:29

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Timothy Nordmann, owner of Mr. Meowski's Bakery in St. Charles, knows a thing or two about a good loaf of sourdough. Behind each loaf, however, is a story of determination in moments of uncertainty. Nordmann shares his experiences as a bakery owner – and what it took to get there – on social media. One video in particular went viral back in May and…

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Why a drug treatment tool to protect Missouri kids is underutilized in the St. Louis area 9:06

1M ago9:06

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In our ongoing coverage of issues plaguing the Children’s Division of Missouri’s Department of Social Services, we discuss why a tool aimed at removing children from a home where drug use is evident isn’t being used to a great extent in the St. Louis area. STLPR politics correspondent talks about his reporting on the Temporary Alternative Placement…

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Sarah Parker Pauley reflects on her career caring for Missouri’s great outdoors 22:15

1M ago22:15

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The longtime head of Missouri’s Department of Conservation has stepped aside after taking the helm of the agency in late 2016. For years, Sarah Parker Pauley managed the state’s incredibly vast expanse of pristine wilderness and outdoor spaces where people hunt, fish and hike. During an in-depth conversation with STLPR politics correspondent Jason …

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8 years after her daughter’s murder, Erica Jones is still seeking justice 26:52

1M ago26:52

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In 2015, Erica Jones’ daughter, Whitney Brown, was killed in a drive-by shooting. Who did it remains unknown. Brown’s case is among the 1,000-plus from 2014 to 2023 that still haven’t been solved, according to a joint investigation by St. Louis Public Radio, APM Reports and the Marshall Project. Jones talks about how grief has changed her family, a…

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How a new vintage thrift store centers the fashion needs of plus-size people 24:13

1M ago24:13

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From fashion-forward folks to those who couldn’t care less about what they wear, everybody – and every body – needs clothes. The fashion industry, however, is notorious for prioritizing certain figures and excluding others. Ethical Bodies x the Good-Ish, a new vintage thrift store in south St. Louis, is centering people whose fashion needs are ofte…

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A St. Louis eighth grader ends her spelling bee career at the top of her game 7:15

1M ago7:15

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St. Louis spelling bee champ Sonia Kulkarni placed 17th in last week's Scripps National Spelling Bee. In this follow-up interview with the eighth grader at John Burroughs School, she talks about what it was like appearing in the spelling bee for the final time, and her reaction to being eliminated on a vocabulary word — “gainsay.”…

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The man behind Profield Reserve curates Inside/Outside to give promising artists a fair shot 26:10

1M ago26:10

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While Christopher Loss was winning the hearts of St. Louisans with his successful apparel line Profield Reserve, he was also building community with local musicians and visual artists. Now, he is shifting focus — Loss has moved Profield Reserve back to online only and is dedicating time to uplift artists by providing an entry into the arts scene by…

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Circus Flora's 'Marooned!' brings ‘weird and wacky’ people — and animals — to the Big Top 17:32

1M ago17:32

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St. Louis’ intimate one-ring circus, Circus Flora, is back at the Big Top in Grand Center. Artistic and executive director Jack Marsh and Cecil MacKinnon, the show’s narrator, discuss “Marooned!” The original production takes place on a magical island where two pirates encounter amazing, weird and wacky people — and animals — as they search for tre…

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Gateway to Pride exhibit shares the joys and struggles of queer people in St. Louis 26:06

1M ago26:06

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Before the Stonewall Riot in 1969, queer love, experiences and struggles for civil rights were woven into the fabric of American — and St. Louis’ — culture. The Missouri History Museum will unveil the Gateway to Pride exhibit, highlighting queer history for the first time since the Missouri Historical Society’s founding in 1866.…

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How two top St. Louis chefs are combining cannabis and fine dining 24:32

1M ago24:32

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Fine dining typically isn’t synonymous with cannabis cravings, but a pop-up dinner series is bridging those two worlds. Celebrated St. Louis chefs Nick Bognar (iNDO, Sado) and Alex Henry (El Molino del Sureste, Sureste Mexican) talk about creating elevated edibles and why participating in Swade Cannabis’ canna-culinary series was a no-brainer.…

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Where are all the St. Louis cicadas? Bug experts want your help 19:32

1M ago19:32

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Local scientists have theories about why parts of the St. Louis region are swarming with cicadas while others are eerily silent. STLPR morning newscaster Abby Llorico talks with University of Missouri-St. Louis biologists to learn more.

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As AI voice cloning scams improve, researchers race for solutions 30:20

1M ago30:20

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Telling AI-made audio apart from authentic human voices is getting harder, and that has experts and average people worried. A Washington University professor’s new program works to prevent voice cloning and deepfake scams that often target vulnerable people. Ning Zhang, an assistant professor of computer science and engineering at WashU, talks abou…

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Amid rising temps and energy costs, new federal rules aim to make HUD housing more affordable 14:28

1M ago14:28

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High electricity costs are hitting homeowners hard in the Midwest and across the nation, prompting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to adopt updated energy standards for new HUD-funded homes. The rules, announced in April, are estimated to save homeowners $950 a year. Midwest Newsroom…

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Illinois lawmakers approve $53 billion budget. Here’s what’s on the horizon 11:57

1M ago11:57

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In the wee hours of the morning on May 29, Illinois lawmakers passed a $53.1 billion state budget — the largest in state history. Capitol News Illinois Editor-in-chief Jerry Nowicki details notable budget items, including a $50 million child tax credit, a $350 million increase in education funding, and a repeal of the state’s 1% grocery tax. He als…

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Investigation: Why 1,000 homicides in St. Louis remain unsolved 25:07

1M ago25:07

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Over about the past decade, roughly 1,900 homicides were committed in St. Louis. Of that number, more than 1,000 cases remain unsolved. St. Louis Public Radio, APM Reports and the Marshall Project undertook a multi-year investigation that shows that while there’s been an improvement in the number of cleared cases in the last two years, St. Louis po…

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