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St. Louis Public Radio

St. Louis on the Air creates a unique space where guests and listeners can share ideas and opinions with respect and honesty. Whether exploring issues and challenges confronting our region, discussing the latest innovations in science and technology, taking a closer look at our history or talking with authors, artists and musicians, St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region.

#4123

What Dick Durbin’s retirement means for Illinois politics in 2026

After more than 40 years in Congress, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s decision not to seek reelect... more

Yesterday

15 MINS

15:45

Yesterday

#4122

The U.S. Supreme Court could prolong Missouri's congressional redistricting battle

Missouri is currently in the midst of a titanic battle over a map that seeks to transform ... more

Yesterday

34 MINS

34:22

Yesterday

#4121

Russell Byers claimed the plot to kill MLK started in St. Louis. What if he was telling the truth?

In 1968, a St. Louis criminal named Russell Byers found himself in the middle of a conspir... more

11 Dec 2025

40 MINS

40:57

11 Dec 2025

#4120

New St. Louis exhibit on “The Wiz” explores the role of fantasy and joy in times of upheaval

When “The Wiz” debuted on Broadway over 50 years ago, Dorothy Gale’s journey to self-disco... more

10 Dec 2025

41 MINS

41:31

10 Dec 2025

#4119

'To STL With Love’ celebrates St. Louis’ deep hip-hop roots, culture and influence

The multimedia art exhibition “To STL With Love” celebrates the deep roots and wide-rangin... more

09 Dec 2025

22 MINS

22:38

09 Dec 2025

#4118

Certified classics and new hits — 'tis the season for holiday tunes by St. Louis artists

The holiday season is here, and if you’re looking for festive tunes to get in the spirit, ... more

09 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:11

09 Dec 2025

#4117

Why didn't the raccoon cross the road? Forest Park researchers use GPS to find out

As highly intelligent and adaptive animals, raccoons have learned to live alongside humans... more

08 Dec 2025

21 MINS

21:41

08 Dec 2025

#4116

$500 monthly payments helped St. Louis families — then a lawsuit and a tornado hit

In September 2023, then St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones initiated a Guaranteed Basic Income... more

08 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:57

08 Dec 2025

#4115

Funding cuts may leave hundreds in St. Louis homeless, advocates and city leaders warn

St. Louis officials and advocates for homeless people say they are bracing for, and oppose... more

05 Dec 2025

41 MINS

41:15

05 Dec 2025

#4114

A food writer’s new book celebrates St. Louis restaurants, bars and shops

Longtime St. Louis food writer Matt Sorrell’s new book is a celebration of his favorite re... more

04 Dec 2025

40 MINS

40:16

04 Dec 2025

#4113

Best books of 2025, chosen by St. Louis librarians

With the end of 2025 approaching and cold weather keeping us indoors, what better time to ... more

03 Dec 2025

49 MINS

49:24

03 Dec 2025

#4112

Months after the tornado, insurance fights drag on for St. Louis property owners

Many property owners in the EF3 tornado’s path are still locked in fights with their insur... more

02 Dec 2025

17 MINS

17:21

02 Dec 2025

#4111

Brett Hull, Isaac Bruce and Missouri’s first day of legal sports betting

Missouri’s first day of legal sports betting drew gamblers to both casinos and mobile apps... more

02 Dec 2025

08 MINS

08:47

02 Dec 2025

#4110

Here’s what St. Louis restaurants opened and closed in November 2025

Generations of bleary-eyed St. Louisans have flitted into late night diners like moths to ... more

02 Dec 2025

24 MINS

24:14

02 Dec 2025

#4109

How St. Louisans with disabilities push for a more equitable world for all

Thirty five years after its signing, the Americans with Disabilities Act has led to change... more

01 Dec 2025

49 MINS

49:59

01 Dec 2025

#4108

What to know when Missouri sports betting goes live on Dec. 1

Missourians will finally get their chance to place wagers on sporting events on Monday, De... more

26 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:39

26 Nov 2025

#4107

Decision looms in St. Louis sheriff removal case

The trial in the Missouri attorney general’s case that could remove St. Louis Sheriff Alfr... more

26 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:51

26 Nov 2025

#4106

St. Louis County’s health director wants to preserve clinics amid budget crunch

St. Louis County officials are grappling with a major budgetary hole, one that includes a ... more

26 Nov 2025

26 MINS

26:50

26 Nov 2025

#4105

Contemporary Art Museum celebrates 30 years of teen art in ‘We Find Ourselves’

Thirty years ago, a group of St. Louis teens walked into the Forum of Contemporary Art, sp... more

25 Nov 2025

27 MINS

27:51

25 Nov 2025

#4104

The holidays can be stressful. A St. Louis psychologist offers tips on protecting your peace

For many people, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. But even the m... more

25 Nov 2025

22 MINS

22:29

25 Nov 2025

#4103

A little less conversation, a lot more consequences for 'Elvis' judge in St. Louis County

In Charles County, Elvis has left the courtroom. That’s thanks to an official Missouri dis... more

24 Nov 2025

49 MINS

49:55

24 Nov 2025

#4102

Bates’ passion for music production, horror inspired her album ‘The Terrible Tales of Mother Goose’

Bates is a self proclaimed music and horror fanatic. The St. Louis rapper’s latest album, ... more

21 Nov 2025

24 MINS

24:47

21 Nov 2025

#4101

Sensual and rebellious – this month’s new music round up highlights St. Louis’ take on R&B

November’s new music roundup is full of R&B bangers.. Alternative R&B tracks like “Mistake... more

21 Nov 2025

25 MINS

25:35

21 Nov 2025

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#4123

What Dick Durbin’s retirement means for Illinois politics in 2026

#4122

The U.S. Supreme Court could prolong Missouri's congressional redistricting battle

#4121

Russell Byers claimed the plot to kill MLK started in St. Louis. What if he was telling the truth?

#4120

New St. Louis exhibit on “The Wiz” explores the role of fantasy and joy in times of upheaval

#4119

'To STL With Love’ celebrates St. Louis’ deep hip-hop roots, culture and influence

#4118

Certified classics and new hits — 'tis the season for holiday tunes by St. Louis artists

#4117

Why didn't the raccoon cross the road? Forest Park researchers use GPS to find out

#4116

$500 monthly payments helped St. Louis families — then a lawsuit and a tornado hit

#4115

Funding cuts may leave hundreds in St. Louis homeless, advocates and city leaders warn

#4114

A food writer’s new book celebrates St. Louis restaurants, bars and shops

#4113

Best books of 2025, chosen by St. Louis librarians

#4112

Months after the tornado, insurance fights drag on for St. Louis property owners

#4111

Brett Hull, Isaac Bruce and Missouri’s first day of legal sports betting

#4110

Here’s what St. Louis restaurants opened and closed in November 2025

#4109

How St. Louisans with disabilities push for a more equitable world for all

#4108

What to know when Missouri sports betting goes live on Dec. 1

#4107

Decision looms in St. Louis sheriff removal case

#4106

St. Louis County’s health director wants to preserve clinics amid budget crunch

#4105

Contemporary Art Museum celebrates 30 years of teen art in ‘We Find Ourselves’

#4104

The holidays can be stressful. A St. Louis psychologist offers tips on protecting your peace

#4103

A little less conversation, a lot more consequences for 'Elvis' judge in St. Louis County

#4102

Bates’ passion for music production, horror inspired her album ‘The Terrible Tales of Mother Goose’

#4101

Sensual and rebellious – this month’s new music round up highlights St. Louis’ take on R&B