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The Gateway A podcast to help you keep up with the St. Louis region's news. Every weekday you can get informed about what's going on in the area. In about 10 to 15 minutes you can learn about the top stories of the day, while also hearing longer stories that explore issues in context or that introduce you to new ideas and people that make the St. Louis area special.
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From St. Louis Public Radio

A podcast to help you keep up with the St. Louis region's news. Every weekday you can get informed about what's going on in the area. In about 10 to 15 minutes you can learn about the top stories of the day, while also hearing longer stories that explore issues in context or that introduce you to new ideas and people that make the St. Louis area special.

Most Recent Episodes

Friday, March 28 - The politicization of a local library board

The Mississippi Valley Library District Board of Trustees has been caught up in culture war-like issues for the past two years. On Tuesday, three of its seven seats are open, and the winners will steer the board as it navigates aging facilities, staff unionization and more. STLPR's Will Bauer reports.

Thursday, March 27 - A new food label alternative

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's organic label is supposed to give consumers confidence that their food was grown without pesticides, and with care for the animals. But high certification costs have some smaller farmers looking for alternatives. Harshawn Ratanpal reports on one label that's trying to establish itself as an alternative.

Wednesday, March 26 - Raising a glass to two local beverage leaders

The James Beard Awards are considered some of the most prestigious culinary honors in the nation – and in a new national category, two women from St. Louis are being celebrated. Abby Llorico speaks with Natasha Bahrami of The Gin Room and Alisha Blackwell-Calvert of Madrina about the honor.

Tuesday, March 25 - Following the footsteps of a MO nature lover

A new trail is coming to Mark Twain State Park in Monroe County near Hannibal this summer. As Harshawn Ratanpal reports, volunteers came together recently to clear the trail and remember a friend.

Monday, March 24 - The second half of the MO legislative session begins

The second half of the 2025 Missouri Legislative session begins today: STLPR's Sarah Kellogg has a preview of what lawmakers in Jefferson City hope to accomplish in the upcoming weeks.

Friday, March 21 - Local educators respond to order to dismantle Dept. of Education

President Trump signed an executive order yesterday to further downsize the U.S. Department of Education, and as STLPR's Hiba Ahmad reports, some St. Louis area education leaders are concerned about this change. Plus, a conversation between St. Louis Public Radio's Marissanne Lewis-Thompson and local artist Mee Jey about how the immigrant experience shaped her work in a new exhibit.

Friday, March 21 - Local educators respond to order to dismantle Dept. of Education

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Thursday, March 20 - A new leader for Explore St. Louis

Explore St. Louis CEO Brad Dean says the local tourism industry is on the rebound and this is the year it will rebound to pre pandemic levels.

Wednesday, March 19 - Demolition begins at the Workhouse

Demolition has begun at the Medium Security Institution in north St. Louis known as the Workhouse, following a years-long fight to close it. Plus: Harvest Public Media contributor Frank Morris reports on how uncertainty over federal programs is impacting rural communities.

Tuesday, March 18 - How a MO bill could impact utility bills

The Missouri legislature passed a major utility bill before it left for spring break. The 133 page bill contains dozens of policies. St. Louis Public Radio's Kate Grumke explores how some of the changes in the bill could affect power companies and the people who rely on them.

Monday, March 17 - Recovering from weekend storms

Thousands of people are still without power and hundreds are working to repair damage and clean up debris from deadly storms and tornadoes that came through the region Friday night. Plus: Peat bogs are a type of wetland found in Missouri and Illinois that absorb a lot of the Earth's carbon dioxide, but these natural air purifiers are at risk. A story of how scientists are working to protect the bogs and educate the public.

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