The fifth season of "Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan" concludes with a very special guest: U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. A highly acclaimed writer and artist in her own right, Harjo joined the podcast to discuss Bob Dylan's “All Along the Watchtower," as well as Jimi Hendrix's classic cover.
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Missouri's two U.S. senators have generally been wary of foreign interventions, especially during Joe Biden's presidency. At least one, Eric Schmitt, is embracing Trump's invasion of Venezuela.
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MOSERS spent almost $21 million over five years pursuing claims against a Canadian investment firm. The court loss comes as lawmakers are being asked to again increase annual contributions to the fund -
Nearly $7 million that supports nursing education and research in Missouri is at risk under federal proposals to eliminate key Title VIII workforce programs. -
People Not Politicians submitted the signatures to force a statewide vote on Missouri's new gerrymandered congressional map. -
The meeting comes after a weekend with multiple incidents of gun violence, but the meeting has been on Gov. Mike Kehoe's calendar since early December -
John Hayes, 18, credits STEM programs in the St. Louis Greater Area Council with shaping his skills as he looks forward to starting college to work toward a pilot degree next fall. His Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony is next month. -
The early January holiday is popular among Latino communities across the world.
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Young, infected Lasius neglectus ants will send out an altruistic "kill me" signal to worker ants, a new study finds, as part of a strategy to keep deadly pathogens from spreading through the colony. -
Misinformation spread quickly after the wildfires in Los Angeles last year. Some of these false narratives on social media impacted California policy.
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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers will close its Rolla health center to in-person appointments at the start of the new year and transition all services to telehealth. -
It's our first show of 2026! Joining us on set is Beth Orns, LCSW, therapist and owner of Better Together Mental Health. If you're thinking of making a resolution, or this is day one of your resolution, watch this interview because it'll give you some guidance going forward! January 1, 2026 -
We're ringing in the new year with local musician Audra Sergel! She performs a jazzy rendition of Sleigh Ride and then Auld Lang Syne. December 31, 2025 -
In Missouri, the daily drawings at the poor line are crucial to prevent overcrowding. But they also help protect the state’s wetlands and the migratory birds that depend on them along the Mississippi Flyway. -
Allergic reactions from alpha-gal syndrome can be dangerous to one’s physical health — even deadly. But what impact does the condition have on someone’s mental health? In the final part of KBIA’s news series, “One Small Bite,” KBIA’s Rebecca Smith goes hunting — and talks to those who are trying preserve their identities while also protecting their health. -
Missouri’s minimum wage will rise to $15 on January 1.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Ben Ginsberg and Bob Bauer. These two longtime and respected election experts launched a national effort called Pillars of the Community in 2024.
This program aims to educate and answer questions from trusted community members who can then assist in the fight against election dis- and misinformation.
This program aims to educate and answer questions from trusted community members who can then assist in the fight against election dis- and misinformation.
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