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The Gateway

The Gateway

By: St. Louis Public Radio
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 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.2021
Episodes
  • Monday, March 2 - Tiny plants, enormous impact

    Monday, March 2 - Tiny plants, enormous impact
    Mar 2 2026
    More than 1,600 plants and animals are protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. And out of all of those, only one is a moss. St. Louis Public Radio’s Kate Grumke reports on a new effort to protect these tiny plants that are often overlooked, but are very important.
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    14 mins
  • Friday, Feb. 27 - 100 years of Black History Month

    Friday, Feb. 27 - 100 years of Black History Month
    Feb 27 2026
    All month long, people have been observing the achievements of Black Americans and historical events as the country celebrates Black History Month. The observance began 100 years ago as Negro History Week and has since expanded. It continues in St. Louis and nationwide despite recent efforts by the Trump Administration to erase the accomplishments of African Americans in libraries, museums and other places. STLPR's Andrea Henderson spoke with local students and educators about the importance of illuminating this history for the next century and beyond.
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    10 mins
  • Thursday, Feb. 26 - Supporting a lifeline

    Thursday, Feb. 26 - Supporting a lifeline
    Feb 26 2026
    Mental health hotlines can be particularly valuable in rural areas, where there may not be any therapists or social workers close by. That includes 9-8-8, the national suicide and crisis lifeline. It launched less than four years ago and has already responded to nearly 20 million contacts. But support for 9-8-8 is stronger in some states than in others. Harvest Public Media’s Michael Marks reports.
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    14 mins
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