Best St Louis Public Radio Podcasts (2025)

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CJ Walker is transforming health in Missouri — and just won a $200,000 Spark Prize for it 17:27

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Five Missourians are recipients of the Missouri Foundation for Health’s inaugural Spark Prize — a $200,000 grant to individuals for their vision, commitment and promise to improve health and well-being in the state. One recipient is Ciearra “CJ” Walker, the St. Louis-based founder and CEO of the Community Health Worker Coalition. Walker talks about…

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30 years after the Srebrenica massacre, St. Louis remembers the genocide and its victims 32:51

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St. Louis’ Bosnian community is observing the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica. A local coalition is leading efforts to commemorate the massacre and its 8,000-plus victims with a series of events and a July 12 walk in downtown St. Louis. The genocide changed the lives of many Bonsians, including Elvir Ahmetovic, who lived through the …

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Thursday, June 12 - How this ghost story turned into an opera 11:44

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This month the Opera Theatre of St. Louis is producing a new opera by one of the world’s most-celebrated living playwrights. Lynn Nottage — the only woman so far to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama twice — wrote the libretto for “This House” with her daughter, Ruby Aiyo Gerber. The opera looks at African American history through the intersecting po…

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Misty Copeland inspired a generation of Black dancers, says St. Louis dance company founder 21:30

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In Misty Copeland’s 10 years as the American Ballet Theater’s first Black woman principal dancer, she has inspired others to see themselves in ballet shoes and on stages across the world — and St. Louis is no exception. Erica Hill, founder of the Florissant-based dance company Pointe of Surrender, speaks to Copeland's influence — on herself and the…

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To restore their species, Missouri wolf pups are flown to new wild homes 28:46

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On May 6, Missouri's Endangered Wolf Center sent six tiny wolf pups to New Mexico on a rare journey. From that point on, the 10-day-old wolves will grow up wild. The center has raised 289 Mexican wolves since it was founded about 50 years ago by former St. Louis Zoo director — and host of “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” — Marlin Perkins. Sarah Hol…

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Full Show - Wainwright congress, Steel tariffs, vaccine availability, John Rooney 1:58:44

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Today on Chris and Amy Show, Dr. Tina Tan, Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and President of the Infectious Diseases Society of America joins to talk about the impact of CDC Vaccine Advisory Board firings on vaccine availability. Michelle Schulz, Founder and Managing Partner at Schulz Trade Law in Dal…

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Hour 3 - Josh Hawley wants federal minimum raised, The egg beat 39:52

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In the final hour business owner mocks influencer for not wanting to advertise popcorn. Josh Hawley wants to raise federal minimum wage to $15/hour and The Egg Beat returns.

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Hour 2 - Steel and Aluminum tariffs, Cardinals 39:19

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Michelle Schulz, Founder and Managing Partner at Schulz Trade Law in Dallas joins the show to talk about steel and aluminum tariffs have doubled and the impact on Granite City Steel. Small business owners unsure how much product to buy because of tariffs. Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney joins to talk about the never say die attitude of the lineu…

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Love offensive approach and attitude of the guys in the lineup - John Rooney 7:14

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Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney joins to talk about the never say die attitude of the lineup, Gorman starting to hit, a rough stretch for Helsley and more.

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Steel tariffs have doubled...what's the impact on Granite City Steel? 12:44

4h ago12:44

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Michelle Schulz, Founder and Managing Partner at Schulz Trade Law, joins the show to talk about the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum, and how it impacts local steel manufacturer Granite City Steel.

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Hour 1 - Would you vote Adam Wainwright for congress? 39:01

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Chris and Amy begin this Wednesday show talking about the appearance at the Urban League on Tuesday. New poll is asking voters if they would vote for Adam Wainwright if he ran as a democrat against Ann Wagner. Dr. Tina Tan, Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and President of the Infectious Diseases Soci…

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What impact does CDC Vaccine Advisory Board firings have on vaccine availability? 12:02

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Dr. Tina Tan, Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and President of the Infectious Diseases Society of America joins Chris and Amy to discuss how RFK Jr's firing of the CDC Vaccine Advisory Board will impact how the nation will study and administer vaccines.…

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Wednesday, June 11 - The future of KDHX 10:25

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A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of community radio station KDHX for $8.75 million to Christian broadcast network Gateway Creative Broadcasting. We sort through the judge’s decision, and what happens next.

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Newly published books to add to your summer reading list 50:06

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Dive into a good beach read this summer with fiction, nonfiction and locally-focused book recommendations from Jennifer Alexander of St. Louis County Library and Ted Reidy of St. Louis Public Library.

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Full Show- Live from the Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis 1:57:27

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Chris and Amy broadcasting live from the Urban League; President & CEO Michael McMillan; KMOX alum Carol Daniel; Did you see this?; Andrea Wallace from Jerry Kelley; tornado victim shares his story; a unique way to assist the homeless; James Clark discusses pubic safety efforts.

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Hour 3- Haircuts for The Homeless; Tough Cardinals loss; Public safety & the Urban League 38:46

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The third hour from the Urban League includes visits from a St Louisan assisting the homeless in a unique way; and James Clark from the Urban League explains his efforts to keep the region safe.

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James Clark from Urban League has 4 main public safety concerns 13:41

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James Clark, VP of Public Safety, Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis, joins Chris and Amy. He says the group is working 'around the clock' to 'deescalate' gun violence in the region. Clark says they provide assistance to people addicted to opioids, and provide resources to un-housed families.

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Hour 2- 100 Acts of Kindness; paying for concerts; tornado victim's story; Rev BT Rice 40:03

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Andrea Wallace from Jerry Kelly joins Chris and Amy to kick off the hour, and the 100 Acts of Kindness this summer; how much would you pay for your favorite concert?; a tornado victim shares the story of his damaged home, and the assistance Urban League has provided; Rev BT Rice drops by at the Urban League HQ.…

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Tornado victim says he couldn't believe 'this happened in the neighborhood I live in' 14:45

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Roosevelt Price, Jr talks about weathering the St Louis tornado, returning to the neighborhood, and reaching out to the Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis for assistance. He says his 'whole blocked' was 'red tagged' by the City, indicating that the houses were unlivable, 'the rainstorms after the tornado didn't make it any better.'…

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Hour 1- Urban League live; Michael McMillan; Carol Daniel; Did you see this? 38:36

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Chris and Amy kick off their live broadcast from the Urban League with Michael McMillan, what are they doing to help St Louis tornado victims? Plus, KMOX Alum Carol Daniel drops by to share some stories, and laughs; and Did you See this?

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KMOX Alum Carol Daniel: her husband says she's 'working harder than ever' 14:17

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Carol Daniel drops by in between her multiple jobs at the Urban League and KETC to share some memories with Chris and Amy live at the Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis.

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Urban League has a '10-pronged' approach to tornado recovery 12:41

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Michael McMillan says tornado relief Saturday 'Mass distributions' efforts will continue throughout June. He joins Chris and Amy live from the Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis headquarters.

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Tuesday, June 10 - Trump is "giving out pardons like candy" 10:26

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The decade-long criminal pursuit of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan finally comes down to this. On Friday, a man once regarded as the state’s most powerful politician will be sentenced for multiple corruption convictions. If Madigan gets a long prison term, could his next step be to seek relief from President Trump?…

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Victims trapped inside a collapsed St. Louis church say 911 calls went to nonemergency line 31:30

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The May 16 EF-3 tornado destroyed Centennial Christian Church in the Fountain Park neighborhood in north St. Louis. One person died and two others were trapped beneath the rubble before they were rescued. In this episode, STLPR afternoon newscaster Marissanne Lewis-Thompson talks about their story. She also details how the people trapped below were…

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For the duo behind Passport Bar and Pour Decisions STL, alcohol is an art 17:40

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Cultures around alcohol consumption run a range as broad as beverages on a drink menu. For some, drinking culture means afternoons at a vineyard, and for others it’s a night on the town full of raucous fun. In some cases, drinking habits can lead to an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Thankfully, there are bar proprietors who focus on the “art …

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Full Show- 'I threw the shorts away, a symbol of my shame' 1:58:44

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Chris and Amy talk about the piled up losses by the Cardinals, Battlehawks, and CITY SC on Sunday; 100 Acts of Kindness gets underway today; stadium funding; paying college athletes; Cardinals vs Dodger & Cards vs Blue Jays; political commentator Chris Cillizza; Monday Regrets.

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Hour 3- LA protests; passionate plans; Monday Regrets; vote for us 40:03

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Political Commentator Chris Cillizza on the immigration protests in LA & Monday Regrets with Chris and Amy.

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Monday regrets: 'I thought for sure they were going to muster up a victory' 13:23

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Chris and Amy share their weekly 'regrets'. Battlehawks; Matt's new apartment; Matthew Perry.

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LA images are 'working in Donald Trump's favor' says Chris Cillizza 14:47

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Political commentator Chris Cillizza joins Chris and Amy as protests took over a small section of Los Angeles over the weekend.

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Hour 2- College athletes; Sephora kids; Cardinals vs Jays; 40:15

3h ago40:15

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Chris and Amy look at the payments to college athletes; why young kids are using anti-aging creams; Matt Pauley recaps the Cardinals vs Dodger and previews the series with Toronto.

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Cardinals balance homestand, take 2 of 3 from Dodgers 14:10

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'Arguably the best team in baseball,' says Matt Pauley about the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team the Cardinals beat in 2 out of three games this weekend. He expects the Cards to use a 6-man rotation throughout June.

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'A lot of legal issues remain' for payments to college athletes 12:22

3h ago12:22

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Daniel Kaplan, sports business writer for The Dispatch, joins Chris and Amy as new regulations for payments to college athletes get underway.

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Hour 1- Rough Sunday in sports; Kindness; Stadium money; tipping on lottery winnings 38:24

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Chris and Amy lament the Cardinals, Battlehawks, & CITY losses yesterday; 100 Acts of Kindness gets underway; stadium deal could mean money for Cardinals; Did you see this?

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Did you see this? 'Ruffle some feathers' 3:20

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Amy is pretty proud that her hashtag for the Cardinals is gaining support. Should a clerk that sold a lottery ticket get a tip based on the winnings?

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Highlighting 100 Acts of Kindness in St Louis 7:43

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Amy and Chris announce their new partnership with Jerry Kelly and the Urban League to promote 100 Acts of Kindness this summer in St Louis.

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Monday, June 9 - Trapped under rubble while calls to help went unanswered 12:16

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Centennial Christian Church sits in the heart of Fountain Park. It’s the lifeline of the north St. Louis neighborhood. But last month, an EF-3 tornado destroyed the 121-year-old church. Three people were trapped inside buried beneath the rubble for nearly two hours. One of them did not make it out alive. Repeated calls from a victim inside Centenni…

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As a tornado relief hub closes in north St. Louis, volunteers brace for an aid gap 25:21

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The community response to St. Louis' May 16 tornado has involved hundreds of volunteers putting in thousands of hours over the last three weeks. But some volunteer efforts are now entering a different phase. On June 6, the People’s Response Hub closed its location in O’Fallon Park. We explore the current status of this ongoing, unofficial relief ef…

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Mother-daughter librettist team visits St. Louis ahead of ‘This House’ world premiere 24:30

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Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and her daughter, poet and writer Ruby Aiyo Gerber, talk about co-writing the opera, “This House.” in this encore episode. Taking place in a majestic Harlem brownstone, the opera explores themes of gentrification and losing Black histories. It also delves into what connects – and binds – people to history…

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Full Show - Hancock & Kelley, 'Friendship' Movie Review, CITY SC Wins 2:00:07

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The dynamic duo Hancock & Kelley join the show for the first hour for some laughs and a discussion on the catty world of national politics. KMOX anchor Scott Jagow joins the show to share the funniest movie he's seen in a long time. St. Louis CITY SC broadcaster on Y98 Dale Schilly joins to discuss the team's win over San Jose and upcoming game vs …

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