Best Uprising Sports Podcasts (2024)

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Missouri to vote on abortion, sports betting and minimum wage in November 17:09

26m ago17:09

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On Tuesday, Missouri's Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft confirmed that the fate of abortion rights in the state will be decided on the ballot in November --- but how we got here tells us a lot about the state of Missouri's politics. St. Louis Public Radio statehouse reporter Sarah Kellogg discuses the fight to put abortion on the ballot, and how the…

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New collection by poet Carl Phillips reflects his thoughts on memory and loss 34:02

29m ago34:02

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Carl Phillips was day-drinking last year when he found out he won the Pulitzer Prize in poetry. The recently-retired Washington University professor is now out with a new book, “Scattered Snows, to the North.” STLPR arts & culture senior reporter Jeremy D. Goodwin talks with Phillips about the prestigious recognition and his new book, “Scattered Sn…

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Adjo Honsou represents St. Louis and Togo to win ‘The Great American Recipe’ 16:04

1h ago16:04

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PBS’ “The Great American Recipe” introduced viewers to St. Louis’ own Adjo Honsu, chef/owner of the food truck Fufu n’ Sauce. Her mission to share her Togolese cuisine and culture with others put her alongside seven other home-trained chefs from across the U.S. competing, sharpening their skills, and telling their familial and culinary stories — an…

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A St. Louis doctor saw horror— and humanity— in Gaza 34:32

2h ago34:32

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Dr. Amjad Musleh, an emergency medicine and intensive care physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, volunteered at one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza last month. He shares why he went to an active war zone to treat Palestinian war victims and how he saw extraordinary examples of human resilience.…

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The hilarious, historic, hot and horrible 1904 Olympic games in St. Louis 12:35

1h ago12:35

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Few editions of the Olympics can out-crazy the 1904 Games hosted in St. Louis. Adam Kloppe, public historian at the Missouri Historical Society, shares the many ways St. Louis left its mark on Olympic history — including its hot mess of a marathon and being the first modern Games to award a medal to an African American athlete.…

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St. Louis students share reflections on Gen Z and media literacy 38:49

14m ago38:49

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Standardized K-12 media literacy education is scarce in schools across the country. But with an ever-evolving media landscape, navigating today’s information overflow with skill is crucial. Three students – high school seniors Charlie Meyers and Diego Perez Palomino, and college freshman Aylah Hopper – share what they think is the best approach to …

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Nostalgia reigns supreme in new edition of ‘Lost Treasures of St. Louis’ 49:38

15h ago49:38

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There are about 415 St. Louis area restaurants, entertainment venues, stores and more highlighted in the second edition of “Lost Treasures of St. Louis.” Among other gone-but-not-forgotten entries, the coffee table book features the floating McDonalds, St. Louis Arena and Famous-Barr. In this encore segment from December 2023, co-author Cameron Col…

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We Live Here: The Ferguson Uprising will be livestreamed 49:39

2d ago49:39

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Many people found their power and voices in the midst of the Ferguson Uprising. Some used streaming technology as they found themselves defining their own class of media, with no editors and no rules. They brought the story of the Ferguson Uprising live to our computers and smartphones. This episode of STLPR’s podcast “We Live Here,” explores their…

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French Facts and Announcing with TchaiKILLsky 1:20:04

2d ago1:20:04

1:20:04

Bonjour Hot Boxers! This week we sit down with the talented TchaiKillsky to talk all things roller derby announcing! Tchilly has many notable announcing gigs under their belt and we are excited to share their journey with you! Don't forget to check out cominghotintothebox.com for more podcast information and future events! Support the Show.…

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Ferguson and Beyond: A Community Conversation 10 Years Later 57:37

4d ago57:37

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On Wednesday, August 6, St. Louis Public Radio and NPR news co-hosted "Ferguson and Beyond: A Community Conversation 10 Years Later" at Greater St. Mark Family Church, just miles from the epicenter of protests sparked by the killing of Michael Brown, Jr. by a Ferguson police officer in August 2014. This episode presents highlights from that event, …

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St. Louis librarians share their best 2024 summer reads 49:21

5d ago49:21

49:21

In this encore presentation, St. Louis librarians Tammy Albohaire and Ted Reidy share their book recommendations for the summer.

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Watch Frogs Show 105 - Kyle Rittenhouse, Cori Bush, Shapiro, Biden Return? & Moar 3:10:37

5d ago3:10:37

3:10:37

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7 takeaways from Missouri’s historic and sometimes surprising primary election 49:53

6d ago49:53

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Missouri Republicans and Democrats wrapped up a historic primary on Tuesday night. Perhaps the most consequential result was St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell toppling Congresswoman Cori Bush — a big loss for St. Louis’ progressive faction and a win for supporters of Israel. University of Missouri-St. Louis political science professor Anita M…

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Exploring Mexican mole in St. Louis is a journey of taste and geography 21:52

7d ago21:52

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Mole is a staple of Mexican cuisine, but what’s special about this sauce isn’t just its flavors — chilis, nuts, fruits, chocolate — it's where those tastes come from. Sauce Magazine writer Ileana Martinez explored four local restaurants serving their own, region-specific takes on the staple. Angel Jimenez Gutierrez, co-owner of the Mexican restaura…

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In ‘Radical Atlas’ 100 maps show the what and why of Ferguson 26:01

7d ago26:01

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Urban design, tax incentives and landscaping can make racial and economic inequality worse in suburbs like Ferguson. Patty Heyda, a professor of architecture and urban design at Washington University, talks about her new book “Radical Atlas of Ferguson, USA”. She shares what mapping Ferguson — in more than 100 different ways — reveals about how cit…

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Walt Disney dreamed of a St. Louis park. Then the deal went bust 24:01

8d ago24:01

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In the 1960s, St. Louis nearly became one of the most magical places on earth. A planned Disneyland, called the Riverfront Square, captured imaginations as local leaders sought to strike a deal with Walt Disney himself — until that deal went bibbidi, bobbidi, bust. In this encore episode from May 2024, writer Devin Thomas O'Shea reminds us of what …

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‘I will never stop fighting:’ Michael Brown Jr.’s family turns pain into purpose 27:07

8d ago27:07

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This Friday marks 10 years since Michael Brown Jr. was shot and killed by a white police officer in Ferguson. His death sparked a global movement calling for police accountability and an end to racial injustice. In this contributed episode, STLPR reporter Marissanne Lewis-Thompson talks with Michael Brown Sr. and Cal Brown about their son’s legacy …

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Leveling Up with Venus Sky Trap 1:11:24

9d ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Hello Hotboxers! This week we sit down with local youth, Venus Sky Trap, to talk about leveling up from a recreational juniors league to a recreational adult league. Be sure to visit cominghotintothebox.com for merch, episode mentions, and podcast news! Support the Show.By Slice and Karnage

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We Live Here: The new 'talk' and the legacy of Mike Brown 37:07

9d ago37:07

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Michael Brown Jr. has become a symbol and a gateway for people to talk about racial injustice and policing. St. Louis Public Radio's podcast "We Live Here" returns for a special season 10 years after Brown's killing. In this episode, we explore how people view Brown’s legacy, what young adults today know about his story and how his memory has shape…

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What to look for ahead of Missouri’s primary election on Tuesday 23:43

12d ago23:43

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Tuesday’s primaries could be one of the most important elections in Missouri’s modern history. Republicans will choose candidates for five statewide posts — including governor — who will be favored in November. Democratic voters will decide whether to send U.S. Rep. Cori Bush back to Washington and pick their candidates for U.S. Senate and governor…

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Hamra says his business experience can transform Missouri state government 26:57

11d ago26:57

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Springfield businessman Mike Hamra has never run for office before, but the CEO of a company that franchises restaurants says his private sector experience makes him a compelling choice for Missouri governor. Hamra joins the “Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air” to discuss his bid for the Democratic nomination ahead of Tuesday’s prima…

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For Missouri’s student journalist of the year, writing is a form of civic engagement 27:24

12d ago27:24

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Before Parkway West graduate Elizabeth Franklin turned 18, she wrote for the school paper as a form of civic action and got named Missouri’s Student Journalist of 2024 along the way. Franklin shares how she uses journalism to challenge stereotypes about St. Louis and why she wants more young people to make their voices heard.…

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Meet Jeremy Boyer. He plays the organ at Cardinals and Blues games, and for millions of TikTok fans 23:14

14d ago23:14

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Jeremy Boyer is part of the fabric that makes going to a Cardinals or Blues games special. He’s delighted millions of fans over the years as an organist for both teams. Now, he’s racking up millions of views on TikTok for his in-game renditions of artists like Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift.

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Watch Frogs Show 104 - Deadpool, Venezuela uprising, MrBeast, Kamal Cringe & Moar 4:12:32

12d ago4:12:32

4:12:32

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Introducing ‘We Live Here: 10 Years After the Ferguson Uprising’ 8:07

15d ago8:07

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It’s been 10 years since Michael Brown Jr. was killed and the Ferguson Uprising that followed. To honor that history and reflect on where St. Louis is today, St. Louis Public Radio is bringing back the podcast “We Live Here” for a special season that reflects on the truths that Ferguson exposed, why there still is an open wound a decade later and h…

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What's new at the Muny? The premieres of ‘Waitress’ and ‘In the Heights’ 16:59

14d ago16:59

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Mike Isaacson, executive producer and artistic director for the Muny, talks about the premieres of “Waitress” and “In the Heights” during its 106th season, and what each musical’s directors and lead performers bring to the stage.

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A St. Louis artist honors her late brother and supports others mourning their sibling 24:48

14d ago24:48

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When Cheeraz Gormon’s younger brother, John, was murdered in a domestic violence altercation, she turned to writing and poetry to channel her grief. While she sought support and comfort from family and friends, she realized there was a lack of holistic approaches and resources for those mourning the loss of their siblings. Gormon has since founded …

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What VP Harris’ embrace of ‘brat’ and internet memes say about Gen Z and politics 26:28

16d ago26:28

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The 2024 election season is unprecedented, and that includes how slang and memes are shaping campaign messages. To break down why people are talking about Kamala Harris falling out of a coconut tree, and how the album “Brat” by pop musician Charli XCX is involved, we hear from Sophie Hurwitz of Mother Jones, SLU professor Keli Jackson, and STLPR’s …

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Missouri S&T professor delivers final volume in WWII trilogy 24:00

16d ago24:00

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Historian John C. McManus’ latest book opens with Gen. Douglas MacArthur aboard the USS Boise plunging through the deep blue waters of the South China Sea in January 1945. In this encore conversation, we hear from about the Missouri S&T professor’s book, “To the End of the Earth: The US Army and the Downfall of Japan, 1945.” The book completes his …

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

17d ago37:31

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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

17d ago13:09

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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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THAT'S A WRAP FOR ROLLER CON 2024 1:22:33

16d ago1:22:33

1:22:33

We are back from VEGAS BABY!!!!! Come hang out with us while we break down all the things Roller Con 2024! Support the Show.By Slice and Karnage

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

20d ago24:46

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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

20d ago25:31

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

21d ago33:30

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

21d ago16:34

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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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Watch Frogs Show 103 - Kris Tyson, Tenacious L, Election Polling, Deadpool & Moar 2:35:24

20d ago2:35:24

2:35:24

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Watch Frogs Show 102 THE REMIX - Trump Attacked, J6, Destiny Unhinged, JD Vance & Moar 3:07:38

20d ago3:07:38

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

22d ago23:40

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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

22d ago26:33

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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

23d ago50:28

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

24d ago8:31

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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

24d ago42:03

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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

27d ago23:04

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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

27d ago47:29

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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

28d 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

28d ago24:07

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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

29d 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

29d ago24:20

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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

1M 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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