The Gateway

The Gateway

Essential news for the St. Louis region. Every weekday, in about 8 to 10 minutes, you can learn about the top stories of the day, while also hearing longer stories that bring context and humanity to the issues and ideas that affect life in the region. Music by Ryan McNeely of Adult Fur.

Episodes

Friday, Feb. 20 - “St. Louis is St. Louis because of Black history."

February 20, 2026 • 11 mins
The Missouri Historical Society is making a new commitment to continue telling African American stories – this Black History Month, and beyond. Lyah LeFlore-Ituen is the society’s new director of its African American History Initiative. She spoke with St. Louis Public Radio’s Andrea Henderson at the Missouri History Museum about how the initiative will connect all communities to Black History to ignite city pride.
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Thursday, Feb. 19 - Local documentary offers hope, help, and conversation

February 19, 2026 • 14 mins
The documentary, ‘My Mama Joe, Hope & Help' follows the story of JoeAnna Caldwell and her family of caregivers after she’s diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. STLPR's Marissanne Lewis-Thompson spoke with Herb Caldwell – the film’s producer and JoeAnna’s son – about the film, why education around the disease matters, and the moment he noticed a change.
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Wednesday, Feb. 18 - Hey, there's the podcast!

February 18, 2026 • 14 mins
A recently-opened exhibit called “Hey, There’s The Arch!” at the Old Courthouse downtown showcases logos and symbols featuring the monument. It’s part of the 60th anniversary of the Arch. St. Louis Public Radio’s Abby Llorico explores how the Arch's two legs and 630 feet have come to stand for an entire region.
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Tuesday, Feb. 17 - "A connector through her music"

February 17, 2026 • 12 mins
A major voice in the St. Louis blues and jazz community has left the stage. Marsha Evans, whose voice could be heard for decades in the region, has died. She was 75. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Chad Davis reports, musicians and friends remember Evans for her contributions to the local music scene and beyond.
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Monday, Feb. 16 - Winners & losers in proposed tax plan

February 16, 2026 • 11 mins
Governor Mike Kehoe wants to eliminate Missouri’s income tax. It was a major part of his state of the state address, and Republican lawmakers largely support the plan. Tax experts, though, have questions.
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Friday, Feb. 13 - An unlucky allergy

February 13, 2026 • 14 mins
Alpha-gal syndrome — which is spread by tick bites — affects nearly half a million Americans, according to federal data. For farmers, who are in close contact with livestock every day, the allergy can be especially challenging.
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Thursday, Feb. 12 - Foggy future for climate hubs

February 12, 2026 • 10 mins
US Department of Agriculture Climate Hubs across the country aim to better understand how climate change affects agriculture and forestry, and help people adapt. But the future of these hubs is uncertain, including the one that serves Missouri and Illinois.
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Wednesday, Feb. 11 - Wrestling music record set

February 11, 2026 • 9 mins
A Florissant man set a new world record by identifying 35 pro wrestling theme songs in one minute.
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Tuesday, Feb. 10 - Creative blocks

February 10, 2026 • 11 mins
International artists and musicians have long seen the U.S. and the Midwest as a place to share their work and build their careers. But for many foreign creatives, just getting here has become harder, more expensive, and fraught with fear.
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Monday, Feb. 9 - One cold night, a lifetime of harm

February 9, 2026 • 11 mins
In recent weeks, temperatures have plunged into the single digits - creating a dangerous situation for people experiencing homelessness. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Fentem takes a closer look at the issue of frostbite - and how one cold night can create health effects that can last a lifetime.
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Friday, Feb. 6 - Tornado programs deny relief to hundreds

February 6, 2026 • 12 mins
Nearly nine months later, St. Louis programs aimed to help people impacted by the May 16 tornado are only getting started. City officials say they struggled to get the aid programs running. STLPR's Kavahn Mansouri details why, and what's being done about it.
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Thursday, Feb. 5 - Fear of immigration enforcement puts community on edge

February 5, 2026 • 11 mins
President Donald Trump’s second term in office has been marked by a sharp shift in immigration policy and enforcement efforts — including deadly confrontations in Minneapolis. While St. Louis hasn’t seen immigration raids like those, and the Trump administration hasn’t announced any, community members are still on edge about the possibility.
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Wednesday, Feb. 4 - Making money on milk

February 4, 2026 • 10 mins
Dairy farmers are struggling to stay afloat, turning to side hustles including cow cuddling and churn-your-own ice cream events to make ends meet.
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Tuesday, Feb. 3 - Launching the next generation of pilots

February 3, 2026 • 11 mins
Experts are predicting a shortage of airplane pilots in the coming years. A Missouri Community College is trying to meet that need by getting the first class of a new flight school off the ground.
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Monday, Feb. 2 - New leader seeks to rebuild CEMA

February 2, 2026 • 12 mins
Gregg Favre has spent most of his professional life in public service, including a decade with the St. Louis Fire Department. Four weeks ago, he returned to city employment to head the City Emergency Management Agency. This morning, a sit down with STLPR's Rachel Lippmann.
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Saturday, Jan. 31 - Meet "Meet Me"

January 31, 2026 • 33 mins
On a special episode of The Gateway, we're sharing a new podcast from STLPR that's just too exciting to confine to its own feed: check out the first episode of "Meet Me," hosted by Luis Antonio Perez. It's part of a new project about connecting across divides to find a way forward in a moment when division seems to dictate so much. To learn more, visit stlpr.org/MeetMe.
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Friday, Jan. 30 - STL's role in a Revolución

January 30, 2026 • 13 mins
A newspaper published in St. Louis in the early 1900s had a big impact by building support for the Mexican Revolution. This Saturday at the Missouri History Museum, historian Francisco Perez will explore the life and legacy of Ricardo Flores Magón.
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Thursday, Jan. 29 - A new season for wheat

January 29, 2026 • 12 mins
Wheat isn’t grown as much as it used to be in Missouri. Last year saw only a half a million acres of wheat planted statewide, compared to almost 3 million acres in the 1980s. Production is also down in big wheat states across the Great Plains. With poor profits and drier climates, the hard red winter wheat has been harder to manage. But as Harvest Public Media contributor Calen Moore reports, new innovations could rejuvenate the w...
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Wednesday, Jan. 28 - A case over "common sense"

January 28, 2026 • 12 mins
Missouri voters enshrined the right to an abortion in the state constitution in November 2024. Shortly after, Planned Parenthood sued the state over the way it regulates abortion. That lawsuit culminated in a trial in Jackson County Court that wrapped up on Monday. Now, Judge Jerri Zhang will decide whether Missouri’s abortion regulations can stand.
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Tuesday, Jan. 27 - The price we pay for groceries

January 27, 2026 • 10 mins
The word “affordability” has been in the news a lot over the last few years, especially when it comes to the prices we pay at the grocery store. Holly Edgell of the Midwest Newsroom recently spoke to consumers and experts about affordability one year into President Trump’s second term.
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