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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

Tuesday, Sept. 2 - Former National Guard leader warns against IL deployment

September 2, 2025 • 10 mins
As President Trump threatens a federal deployment to Chicago to combat crime, the former leader of Illinois’ National Guard is admonishing that prospect. St. Louis Public Radio’s Will Bauer speaks with former Adjutant General of Illinois and Democratic Congressman Bill Enyart.
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Friday, August 29 - Drama and legacy in the courtroom

August 29, 2025 • 11 mins
We have updates in the ongoing legal dramas for the St. Louis Sheriff, the St. Louis County Executive, and Missouri's abortion laws. Then: starting Tuesday, visitors to the Cahill courthouse in Downtown St. Louis will have a chance to learn about pioneering judges from the 22nd Judicial Circuit. The St. Louis Law Library is hosting the exhibit, which is based on oral histories done for the Judicial Legacy Project. St. Louis Public ...
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Thursday, August 28 - Andrew Bailey's path from AG to FBI

August 28, 2025 • 12 mins
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will be leaving state politics in September to take a high level position with the FBI. As St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum reports, some Missourians expect Bailey could make a big impact nationally.
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Wednesday, August 27 - Nikki Glaser's not going anywhere

August 27, 2025 • 10 mins
Nikki Glaser grew up in Kirkwood and lives in St. Louis, and she’s a nationally known comedian. Her notoriety got a boost recently when she hosted the Golden Globe Awards and participated in the roast of quarterback Tom Brady. Glaser spoke with St. Louis On The Air senior producer Emily Woodbury about how even with those accolades, she still suffers from imposter syndrome.
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Tuesday, August 26 - "The audacity to not give up"

August 26, 2025 • 12 mins
For more than a decade, Urban Born has been a safe haven for St. Louis area youth. But the nonprofit’s mission of combining education and a love for basketball in the College Hill neighborhood was paused indefinitely after its building sustained substantial damage during the tornado. St. Louis Public Radio’s Marissanne Lewis-Thompson reports the couple behind the organization is facing a unique problem: the building is also their h...
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Monday, August 25 - 100 days after the tornado

August 25, 2025 • 16 mins
Sunday marked the 100th day since the May 16th tornado tore through the St. Louis region, leaving at least 5,000 buildings damaged or destroyed. St. Louis Public Radio’s Kavahn Mansouri walked the path of the tornado to see the recovery, or lack thereof, 100 days later.
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Friday, August 22 - A jail leader's regrets

August 22, 2025 • 13 mins
It’s been a week since Doug Burris’ short-term contract ended as commissioner of corrections over the St. Louis City Justice Center. Amid announcements of new criminal justice leadership around the region, and the funeral for a man who died in local custody, Burris discusses his tenure and the city's troubled jail with STLPR's Lacretia Wimbley.
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Thursday, August 21 - Alone in prison for 6 years

August 21, 2025 • 10 mins
For years, Missouri Department of Corrections officials kept a Black transgender woman in solitary confinement. She sued the department claiming officers kept her isolated based on a policy that singles out people with HIV. The suit was settled yesterday.
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Wednesday, August 20 - This St. Louis bookstore is tasty

August 20, 2025 • 10 mins
At just 6 feet wide, the store on Cherokee Street is compact, like its namesake tin of fish, but it is thoughtfully packed with color and cookbooks. The specialty store opened last November and has been attracting novices and avid cooks alike who are seeking good bites.
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Tuesday, August 19 - Festival of Nations returns to Tower Grove Park

August 19, 2025 • 11 mins
The Festival of Nations will take place this weekend in Tower Grove Park. The two day, multicultural festival was in doubt earlier this year when federal funding cuts hit the International Institute of St. Louis, which has organized the annual event since 1934.
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Monday, August 18 - Saving the night sky

August 18, 2025 • 10 mins
Americans are losing their starry views to light pollution. But communities can make lighting decisions to help preserve night skies – while benefiting wildlife and human health.
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Friday, August 15 - Illinois governor touts redistricting in response to Trump's threats

August 15, 2025 • 10 mins
Illinois is one of the bluest states in the country, so much so that more than two-dozen Texas House Democrats fled there to protest a proposed congressional map in their home state that could broaden Republican power in Washington. Governor J-B Pritzker is among the Democrats promising to fight – and some people think the fight might include a new map in Illinois.
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Thursday, August 14 - Why Missouri Republicans are eyeing redistricting – again

August 14, 2025 • 10 mins
Missouri lawmakers probably didn’t think as the summer began that they’d likely return in the fall to redraw the state’s eight congressional districts. The push from President Donald Trump could have huge consequences for Missouri politics.
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Wednesday, August 13 - Seeking honor after Trump's trans military ban

August 13, 2025 • 10 mins
Four members of the Missouri National Guard and twelve members of the Illinois National Guard are seeking voluntary separations from the military because they are transgender. This comes as the Trump administration set a deadline for trans military members to apply to leave on their own, or to be removed from service. One member shares her decision.
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Tuesday, August 12 - Your electric bill explained

August 12, 2025 • 10 mins
It’s the time of year when our air conditioners run a lot … and power bills go up. That’s caused many people to ask if utility monopolies are to blame. We'll learn about utilities and the challenges of keeping energy bills under control.
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Monday, August 11 - Coffee culture in STL

August 11, 2025 • 9 mins
Like most of the nation, there seems to be a coffee shop on every corner in St. Louis. But what many may not know is that St. Louis was considered the largest inland coffee hub in the United States one hundred years ago.
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Friday, August 8 - Missouri’s paid sick leave law is going away

August 8, 2025 • 12 mins
Missouri voters back in November approved Proposition A, which included mandatory earned paid sick leave. Months later, the Republican-led state legislature repealed the paid sick leave policy, citing hardship for businesses. A proposed constitutional amendment could bring it back.
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Thursday, August 7 - How tornados affected STL’s child care

August 7, 2025 • 9 mins
The St. Louis-area was experiencing a shortage of nearly 20,000 seats prior to the tornado, according to the Gateway Early Childhood Alliance. That number has grown since the May 16 tornado. 44 centers were in the path of the storm and 40 of them were damaged.
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Wednesday, August 6 -Tennessee Williams Festival turns 10

August 6, 2025 • 10 mins
The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis starts its 10th season tomorrow night with “A Streetcar Named Desire” at the Grandel Theatre in Grand Center. The 11-day festival continues with special performances and other events throughout the weekend.
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Tuesday, August 5 - Rebuilding trust in St. Louis’ trees

August 5, 2025 • 14 mins
The Delmar divide can be seen from above - there are fewer trees in lower-income, majority-Black neighborhoods in St. Louis. In recent years, nonprofits have been working to even things out. The May 16 tornado changed that work overnight.
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