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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

Thursday, May 15 - Local band puts the fun in funeral

May 15, 2025 • 10 mins
St. Louis based metal band Torchlight Parade has been making music that’s influenced by two of its founders' day jobs in the funeral industry.
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Wednesday, May 14 - Illinois Governor J.B,. Pritzker's Future

May 14, 2025 • 13 mins
Even though Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker is being coy about his political future, there’s a widening view he’ll seek a third term even though he’s also eying a 2028 bid for the White House.
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Tuesday, May 13 - Black women's political power in St. Louis

May 13, 2025 • 10 mins
Mayor Tishaura Jones' loss in last month's election was the latest result that was a hit to the region's progressive politics and to Black female political power.
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Monday, May 12 - Previewing the last week of the Missouri Legislature session

May 12, 2025 • 9 mins
The Republican-led chambers still have several priorities they want to accomplish before they leave Jefferson City in five days.
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Friday, May 9 - A play about a blues legend and a musical a tornado couldn't stop

May 9, 2025 • 13 mins
This weekend will see the performance of a play by St. Louisan Mariah Richardson about blues singer Alberta Hunter, and the Rolla High School musical that was nearly canceled by severe weather.
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Thursday, May 8 - Tishaura Jones exit interview

May 8, 2025 • 17 mins
The one term mayor of St. Louis reflects on her time in office, the state of the progressive movement and what's next for her after 20 years in public service.
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Wednesday, May 7 - Measles cases put local health officials on high alert

May 7, 2025 • 12 mins
Cases of measles – the viral infection that can be life-threatening – have exploded across the country this year, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Fentem reports: Missouri and Southern Illinois have seen a handful of cases this year, but the risk is growing as vaccination rates fall.
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Tuesday, May 6 - From diaper disaster to budding business

May 6, 2025 • 10 mins
Air travel can be stressful for anyone – especially with a little one in tow. Here's the story of how one St. Louis mom found opportunity in a travel nightmare, and is working to help other families on the go.
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Monday, May 5 - Let's talk about Queer Fight Club

May 5, 2025 • 13 mins
When you hear "Fight Club," you may think of the movie where guys beat each other up for fun. But a local group of LGBTQ kickboxers has made its own club of the same name to learn self-defense. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Abigail Wetteroff reports, these fighters are packing punches and fostering a safe space.
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Friday, May 2 - Searching for answers in a tragic loss, and finding a new story in classic work

May 2, 2025 • 19 mins
A Colombian man from St. Louis died in ICE custody last month after being detained in a Missouri jail. He left his country seeking a better life with his family. Now his mother is searching for answers. Plus, a huge ensemble of musicians, actors and singers will perform a classic work in St. Louis this weekend, including some of the most famous music you may not realize you already love.
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Thursday, May 1 - MO workers get paid sick leave

May 1, 2025 • 11 mins
Most Missouri workers will now accumulate an hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, as part of voters' approval of Proposition A last fall. But as STLPR's Evy Lewis reports, efforts to undo or change Prop A’s provisions have also been underway in the state legislature.
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Wednesday, April 30 - Will tariffs fertilize the local floral industry?

April 30, 2025 • 13 mins
The floral industry has a new thorn in its side—tariffs. In the U.S., the bulk of cut flowers making their way into floral shops throughout the country are imported. The Trump administration’s tariffs mean local florists might have to pivot towards homegrown alternatives. But as St. Louis Public Radio’s Marissanne Lewis-Thompson reports local flower farmers say it will be a challenge to meet the demand without federal funding.
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Tuesday, April 29 - Playing chicken

April 29, 2025 • 10 mins
People are flocking to backyard chickens this year, in part due to the sky-high cost of eggs at the grocery store. Some first-timers have turned to chicken rentals to try out ownership for a few months.
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Monday, April 28 - A MO town tackles "forever chemicals" in the drinking water

April 28, 2025 • 10 mins
Missouri has begun testing drinking water systems for forever chemicals in accordance with new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency. As Harshawn Ratanpal reports, early results show the Maries County town of Vienna has four years to clean up its water supply.
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Monday, April 28 - A MO town tackles "forever chemicals" in the drinking water

April 28, 2025 • 10 mins
Missouri has begun testing drinking water systems for forever chemicals in accordance with new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency. As Harshawn Ratanpal reports, early results show the Maries County town of Vienna has four years to clean up its water supply.
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Friday, April 25 - STL man dies under ICE's watch

April 25, 2025 • 9 mins
Lucy Garzón risked everything to keep her children safe, then ended up losing a son to the very country she hoped would protect him. STLPR's Brian Munoz and Chad Davis, and The Midwest Newsroom's Kavahn Mansouri report. Plus: STLPR's Hiba Ahmad takes us to a new literacy program available through St. Louis County Library.
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Thursday, April 24 - Durbin bows out

April 24, 2025 • 13 mins
The end of a political era in Illinois is here. Five-term Democratic U.S. Senator and East St Louis native Dick Durbin has decided he will not be seeking re-election next year. Durbin spoke with Dave McKinney to break the news that is sure to set off a major contest to succeed him.
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Wednesday, April 23 - Charting the future for MO's Children's Division

April 23, 2025 • 12 mins
After being appointed to lead the Missouri Children’s Division, Sara Smith is facing the difficult challenge of having enough staff — and following through with legislative initiatives aimed at keeping families together. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum has more on Smith’s vision for protecting Missouri’s children.
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Tuesday, April 22 - Fears new UM ICE policy could come 'at the expense of the students'

April 22, 2025 • 9 mins
UM System President Mun Choi signed an executive order last month outlining a process for law enforcement compliance. It was passed as Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agents are going to campuses around the country to detain those whose speech the Trump administration disagrees with. Aminah Jenkins reports on how the UM policy works for both staff and students.
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Monday, April 21 - Trump's tariffs and the supply chain

April 21, 2025 • 10 mins
Increased tariffs on many countries have been a hallmark of the first months of the second Trump administration. And a researcher in St. Louis finds these new levies will likely have broad and varied effects on the global supply chain.
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