St. Louis on the Air
5:52 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

Do Companies Have A Responsibility To Give Back To The Community?

Credit (Courtesy: Panera Bread)
Panera Bread's shared meal of responsiblity, a turkey chili

It’s not uncommon for companies to have a policy concerning corporate social responsibility.  But, do companies have an obligation to help communities?  If so, is it just certain types of businesses?  Plus, how do you factor in a company’s desire to help and, at the same time, benefit the bottom line?

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Politics
3:59 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

Mo. Infrastructure Gets C- Grade, Speaker Jones Says It Shows Need For Sales Tax Bill

Credit Chris McDaniel, St. Louis Public Radio.
House Speaker Tim Jones speaks at ASCE event.

In a new report Wednesday, Missouri received a lackluster grade on its infrastructure. Citing “pressing issues,” the American Society of Civil Engineers graded Missouri as a C- overall.

Missouri’s Speaker of the House, Republican Tim Jones of Eureka, said it proves several goals of the just-ended legislative session were worth focusing on.

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Elk Restoration
11:46 am
Wed May 22, 2013

39 More Elk Arrive In Missouri, Plus Another Born On The Way

A total of 40 additional elk have arrived at Peck Ranch in southeastern Missouri, including a male calf born en route from Kentucky.

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Politically Speaking
10:14 am
Wed May 22, 2013

Politically Speaking Live: 2013 Legislative Wrap-Up

Credit Kelsey Proud, St. Louis Public Radio.

In our first Politically Speaking before a live audience, Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum of the St. Louis Beacon join St. Louis Public Radio's Marshall Griffin and Chris McDaniel to discuss everything Missouri legislature related.

In part one of our show, we discuss our key takeaways from the 2013 session, and what we predict will be contentious issues come September's veto-session.

And in part two, we open it up to audience questions, discussing everything from education committee reassignments to energy to ethics changes.

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Kenny Malone hails from Meadville, PA where the zipper was invented, where Clark Gableâââââ

Lobbying
4:30 am
Wed May 22, 2013

Why Missouri's Lobbying System Isn't As Open As You'd Think

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Nice restaurants in Jefferson City should be sad to see the Missouri Legislative session end. They’ve received tens of thousands of dollars worth of business from lobbyists courting Missouri’s legislators over dinners and drinks.

Who were the legislators taken out for expensive meals? Well, in many cases, we don’t really know.

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MSD Storm Water Case
5:48 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Mo. Supreme Court Hears MSD Storm Water Case

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The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday for and against the constitutionality of a Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District storm water fee.

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Global Health
5:40 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Wash U To Engineer Bacteria To Kill Intestinal Parasites

Credit U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
An adult female roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides) can reach over a foot in length.
St. Louis on the Air
4:04 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Minimizing The Risk Of Participating In Youth Sports

Credit (via Flickr / Brian Hillegas)
Toronto vs. Kansas City

Engaging in sports can be beneficial to young athletes.  They provide the opportunity to be physically fit, learn discipline and build character in a fun environment.

The fun stops, however, when a sudden and unexpected injury or surprise medical condition intervenes.  This potential is worrisome to parents and coaches as talk and awareness of concussions seem to be at an all-time high.

Host Don Marsh talked with Tony Breitbach, Director of the Athletic Training Education Program at Saint Louis University, about what can be done to protect young athletes’ health.

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Sports / Culture
3:10 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

You Too Can Live Like 'Stan The Man' Musial - His House Is Up For Sale

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Stan Musial.

Cardinals fans know that there was only one "Stan The Man" Musial. But, an opportunity to get close to living like the legendary baseball player has come on the market.

The Ladue home of Stan Musial is up for sale, Realtor.com says. Musial died in January and his wife, Lil, died in May 2012

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