Best Tammie Holland Podcasts (2024)

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‘She was such a light to us,’ St. Louisans remember media veteran Tammie Holland 33:30

4h ago33:30

33:30

Radio personality and media veteran Tammie Holland passed away July 20, 2024 at the age of 53 after a three-year fight against cancer. Her long time friends and former colleagues Arika Parr and Tony Scott reflect on Holland’s legacy, career, and impact on St. Louis.

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You’ve got (too much) email. Is it time to let it go? 37:31

23m ago37:31

37:31

Washington University Professor Ian Bogost says checking email is a source of daily torment. In this encore episode, he makes the case for why it’s time to give up on email entirely. He also digs into the history of email, its evolution, and how we can better use text communication tools in ways that benefit our lives.…

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The healing power of 'Grandma Peggy's Breakfast Club' 13:09

15m ago13:09

13:09

Every Wednesday, Peggy Winckowski opens her home to cook and host breakfast for up to 35 teenagers before they head to school. What started as a casual breakfast with her grandsons has turned into a regular gathering — one that’s become particularly special after the loss of Peggy’s grandson, Sam Crowe, who was killed in a vehicle crash in 2022 at …

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Former state Sen. Chappelle-Nadal on offering alternative choice to Bush and Bell 24:46

1h ago24:46

24:46

After four years out of office, former Missouri state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal is trying to make a comeback in the closely-watched 1st Congressional District contest that includes incumbent Cori Bush and St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell. Chappelle-Nadal joins "The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air" host Jason Rosenbaum to d…

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Lucas Kunce says he’s the best Democrat to take on Republican Josh Hawley 25:31

9h ago25:31

25:31

Since he announced his second bid for the U.S. Senate in early 2023, Independence attorney Lucas Kunce has been the consistent frontrunner in the Democratic race to take on U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley. He joins "The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air" host Jason Rosenbaum to share why he thinks he's the best candidate to take on the role.…

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Christopher Dunn remains in prison after Missouri Supreme Court intervenes 16:34

40m ago16:34

16:34

Christopher Dunn has spent 34 years in prison for what multiple judges have deemed a wrongful conviction. Earlier this week, a St. Louis Circuit judge ordered Dunn’s release — yet he remains behind bars. STLPR reporter Lacretia Wimbley discusses why Dunn is still not free and what comes next. We also listen back to a conversation with Dunn taped ea…

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How DadBod shows became a meeting place for St. Louis teachers and students 23:40

2h ago23:40

23:40

When Parkway School District teachers Mike Steep and Matt Wall aren’t in the classroom, the long-time friends and musicians are playing wide-ranging tunes from the 1990s and early 2000s with their cover band, DadBod. Their shows have become a space to reminisce about the music of their adolescence along with their faithful fans – some of which are …

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Invest STL garners national attention by seeding $20k in low-income communities 26:33

2h ago26:33

26:33

The Rooted initiative started by Invest STL gives Black and low-income residents of the West End and Visitation Park neighborhoods $20,000 to invest in their homes and community. The program aims to help residents stay in their neighborhoods amidst rising concerns about nearby developments. Invest STL CEO Dara Eskridge explains how the non-profit’s…

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Lee Hendrix was taught to fear the Mississippi. He then spent 5 decades piloting boats on it 50:28

2h ago50:28

50:28

Growing up in St. Louis in the 1950s and 60s, Lee Hendrix was taught to fear the Mississippi River. But the sense of adventure it offered ended up being the seed that became a five decade career of piloting boats on the Mississippi. Hendrix discusses his new book, “Peep Light,” where he shares stories about the dangerous work of starting as a deckh…

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25. The Believing Brain: How Iain McGilchrist rediscovered the soul 1:49:37

2d ago1:49:37

1:49:37

Why did atheist neuroscientist Christoph Koch recently lose a 25-year-old bet on consciousness? Why is 'panpsychism' in fashion? And could the latest research on the brain be pointing us back towards God? Justin speaks to scientists and philosophers such as Sharon Dirckx and Philip Goff on the surprising turn away from atheist materialism. Ex-athei…

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Voters in St. Louis express uncertainty and hope in wake of Biden’s exit 8:31

4h ago8:31

8:31

Yesterday, President Joe Biden announced that he’d no longer seek re-election this November. He also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as nominee for the Democratic Party. People in the St. Louis region share a broad range of reactions to this historic political moment: relief, disappointment, uncertainty — and even, hopefulness.…

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Lawsuit targets St. Louis chess after grandmaster alleges sex abuse 42:03

7h ago42:03

42:03

A panel of attorneys discuss local and regional legal issues, including the latest on the Bar: PM lawsuit, allegations by a chess star against the U.S. Chess Federation, and, why a Wendy’s restaurant in Bridgeton is paying $5 million to a former worker who was a victim of sexual assault on the job.

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Steelville archeologist balances attachment to hometown with Trail of Tears history 23:04

2h ago23:04

23:04

Of all U.S. states, Missouri has more miles of the Cherokee Trail of Tears. A new episode of the film series “My Ozarks” tells the story of Erin Whitson, an archaeologist who researches her hometown’s connections to the brutal history of Cherokee removal. Whitson talks about her intentional approach to uncovering that history in Steelville, Missour…

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Shawn ‘Rab’ Fentress finds success in being an unabashed ‘Blerd’ — and encourages others to do the same 47:29

3h ago47:29

47:29

Social media has put art and entertainment from all corners of the world in the literal palm of your hand. Manga and anime – Japanese comic books and cartoons – really started hitting mainstream American bookshelves and screens starting in the 1990’s, and cross-cultural exchange has resulted in the development of distinct subcultures, including “bl…

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Honorary street name ‘On Leong Way’ brings awareness to St. Louis’ Chinese heritage 25:51

2h ago25:51

25:51

St. Louis’ Asian American community celebrates recent work to bring light to the lives and contributions of early Chinese immigrants to St. Louis, including an honorary street-naming in the city and the 100th anniversary of a Chinese gravesite at Valhalla Cemetery.

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How St. Louis prepared for major disasters this week with drills in streets, skies and waterways 24:07

3h ago24:07

24:07

This week, more than 500 federal and local first responders converged in the St. Louis region to practice for an 8.4 magnitude earthquake. The drill accounted for collapsed bridges, crumbling buildings and more than 40,000 people trapped in Busch Stadium. First responders also dropped portable roads from helicopters near the Grafton ferry dock for …

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Magic mushrooms ‘bend’ the mind. Could they also treat mental illness? 26:18

7h ago26:18

26:18

The mind-bending effects of “magic mushrooms” could help treat mental illness. A new Washington University School of Medicine study offers an explanation for how psilocybin, the active drug in magic mushrooms, distorts the brain’s networks, and why that could alleviate post-traumatic stress disorders and other illnesses. Dr. Joshua Siegel and Dr. G…

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Cinema St. Louis festival showcases regional talent behind the lens and on-screen 24:20

1h ago24:20

24:20

The Cinema St. Louis’ Annual Filmmakers Showcase (July 19-28) is dedicated to screening films that address locally relevant topics or have writers, editors, or producers who are St. Louis area natives or people with strong local ties. Emmett Williams, director of festival curation and education at Cinema St. Louis, talks about the 2024 line-up of f…

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

39m ago21:56

21:56

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

9h ago25:34

25:34

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

27:00

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

22:42

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

21:11

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

29:35

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

14d ago43:49

43:49

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

17:43

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…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Tammie Holland Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

Justin Brierley

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This Week with Tammie Holland

Tammie Holland

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St. Louis on the Air

St. Louis Public Radio

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‘She was such a light to us,’ St. Louisans remember media veteran Tammie Holland 33:30

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You’ve got (too much) email. Is it time to let it go? 37:31

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The healing power of 'Grandma Peggy's Breakfast Club' 13:09

1
Former state Sen. Chappelle-Nadal on offering alternative choice to Bush and Bell 24:46

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Lucas Kunce says he’s the best Democrat to take on Republican Josh Hawley 25:31

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Christopher Dunn remains in prison after Missouri Supreme Court intervenes 16:34

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How DadBod shows became a meeting place for St. Louis teachers and students 23:40

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Invest STL garners national attention by seeding $20k in low-income communities 26:33

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Lee Hendrix was taught to fear the Mississippi. He then spent 5 decades piloting boats on it 50:28

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25. The Believing Brain: How Iain McGilchrist rediscovered the soul 1:49:37

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Voters in St. Louis express uncertainty and hope in wake of Biden’s exit 8:31

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Lawsuit targets St. Louis chess after grandmaster alleges sex abuse 42:03

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Steelville archeologist balances attachment to hometown with Trail of Tears history 23:04

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Shawn ‘Rab’ Fentress finds success in being an unabashed ‘Blerd’ — and encourages others to do the same 47:29

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Honorary street name ‘On Leong Way’ brings awareness to St. Louis’ Chinese heritage 25:51

1
How St. Louis prepared for major disasters this week with drills in streets, skies and waterways 24:07

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Magic mushrooms ‘bend’ the mind. Could they also treat mental illness? 26:18

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Cinema St. Louis festival showcases regional talent behind the lens and on-screen 24:20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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