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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.
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Episodes
  • Why 600 pigeons and their fanciers flocked to St. Louis for competition

    Why 600 pigeons and their fanciers flocked to St. Louis for competition
    Jan 12 2026
    Nearly 600 pigeons of dazzling variety competed this weekend at the annual Spirit of St. Louis Winter Pigeon Show. Held at Purina Farms, the competition showcased a flock of some of the finest pigeons in the country, with competitors representing Missouri, Illinois and at least 15 other states. We get to know several competitors and learn about their fanciest pigeons, from the frillbacks to the show rollers. Producer Danny Wicentowski explores the pigeon show and shares details about the judging process that separates champion pigeons from the rest of the flock.
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    13 mins
  • Sunday morning coffee raves in St. Louis offer all-ages, alcohol-free option to dance and connect

    Sunday morning coffee raves in St. Louis offer all-ages, alcohol-free option to dance and connect
    Jan 12 2026
    Lindenwood University senior Juan Beltran knows how to throw a party. That includes coffee raves for people of all ages who want to dance and socialize — minus late hours and alcohol. Beltran talks about co-creating Sunday House Club, a live DJ'ed coffee “rave” series held during Sunday brunch hours at St. Louis area cafés. In addition to describing the series’ beginnings and responses so far, Beltran shares how he hopes to establish these coffee parties as a community staple.
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    20 mins
  • Figure skating put St. Louis in the national spotlight — and lit a spark for the future

    Figure skating put St. Louis in the national spotlight — and lit a spark for the future
    Jan 12 2026
    Over the course of the last week, more than 93,000 fans made their way to Enterprise Center to see some of the best skaters in the world at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Not only were national champions crowned, an Olympic team was named that will compete at the Winter Games in Milan next month. STLPR’s Brian Munoz and Alex Heuer talk about their coverage of the championships — and what they meant to St. Louis.
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    18 mins
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