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Politically SpeakingHow Trump's first 100 days made a mark on St. Louis and MissouriOn the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum explores how President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office affected Missouri, Illinois and the St. Louis region. Rosenbaum talks with ProPublica's Jeremy Kohler about former Missourian Ed Martin's controversial nomination as U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. And he also talks with Trump fans and foes, and STLPR reporters, about his first few months in office.2025-05-0250 min
The St. Louis PodcastSecrets & Spending - The St. Louis Podcast: Episode #100This week on The St. Louis Podcast, Eric goes solo to break down the latest government dealings, financial mysteries, and a bit of internet-fueled chaos. He dives into OpenSecrets - the platform exposing political donations, lobbying efforts, and where the money really flows in Washington. Who’s funding what, and why does it matter? Eric unpacks it all.The conversation shifts to USAID, the government agency responsible for international development and humanitarian aid. Is it truly helping, or just another black hole of taxpayer dollars? With global conflicts and shifting alliances, Eric takes a critical look at ho...2025-02-1438 min
Aztecs All InAztecs All In- Washington State Postgame EditionAztecs fall to Washington State 29-26. Hosts Louis Weiner and Steve Perez share their quarter by quarter recap along with reaction and analysis plus hear from Coach Sean Lewis and players Nate Bennett and Tano Letuli.2024-10-2729 min
Facts Or NonsenseGeorge Washington 1st U S President - S3-EP-78 | EnglishGeorge Washington 1st U S President.George Washington was an American Founding Father, politician, military officer, and farmer who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.We appreciate your support! Tune in for fresh episodes every week. Let's keep the conversation going,join our community, subscribe and grow with us!Support the showWelcome to 'Facts Or Nonsense Podcast,' where the past, present, and future converge in a symphony of discovery. 2024-09-2501 min
Politically SpeakingHow did a St. Louis school become a mainstay of the presidential debate circuit?On this week's episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum talks with veteran political journalist Jo Mannies about the history of presidential debates at Washington University. Rosenbaum also talked about the upcoming presidential election with four students at MICDS. And Rosenbaum welcomes historian Cassandra Good onto the program to talk about the history of nepotism in American politics.2024-09-0649 min
Well-Developed: Bridging the gap between well-being and professional development04. Sleep Well: Exploring Healthy Sleep HabitsGuest speaker Alicia Ott joins us again to discuss all things sleep. We dive deep into strategies for rotational shift workers on how best to develop healthy sleep habits and cycles. Learn what sleep hygiene means and small steps you can take to improve your sleep so that you can learn and perform at your best. Whether you are a great sleeper, a terrible sleeper, a new parent, or a night shift worker, we have tips to help anyone find better sleep.2023-11-0937 min
Notable People in HistoryEp. 92 Martha Washington: Wife of American Founding Father George WashingtonIn this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Martha Washington, the first First Lady. As first lady, she initiated a weekly reception, held on Friday evenings hosting members of Congress, visiting dignitaries, and men and women from the local community.2023-10-2103 minNotable People in HistoryEp. 89 George Washington: Farmer & First President of the United States
In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of American Founding Father, George Washington. He was the first American president, commander of the Continental Army, president of the Constitutional Convention, and a farmer. 2023-09-3004 minWell-Developed: Bridging the gap between well-being and professional development03. Exploring BoundariesJoin guest speaker Alicia Ott, a licensed therapist at Washington University in St. Louis, to explore boundaries and why they are so important for well-being and professional growth. Learn how to best respect, evaluate, and set boundaries for yourself at work and in your personal life!2023-09-0839 min
Well-Developed: Bridging the gap between well-being and professional development01. Introversion, Extroversion & YouExplore where you fall on the introvert/extrovert spectrum and how you can best capitalize on those traits personally, professionally, and on teams. Understand the unique ways your brain works and how understanding how you “tick” leads to better well-being!2023-09-0655 min
Show Me the ScienceCan psychedelic drugs help treat mental illness?In this episode, we discuss new research into psychedelic drugs as potential therapies for psychiatric illness. Several studies have suggested that drugs, such as psilocybin, may be useful in treating problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction and depression. Psychiatry researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been using a brain-imaging technique called precision functional mapping to learn how psilocybin affects certain networks in the brain. Principal investigator Ginger Nicol, MD, an associate professor of child psychiatry, says scientists have suspected since the 1950s that there may be benefits from some psychedelic drugs...2023-06-3021 minShow Me the ScienceAdvocating for science and truthIn this episode, we hear from two physician-scientists who have been leaders in the U.S. effort to deal with two medical crises that emerged almost 40 years apart: HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. Anthony S. Fauci, MD, the recently retired director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), spoke to Washington University School of Medicine’s 2023 graduating class. His role at NIH made him a leader in the worldwide effort to understand and develop treatments for HIV/AIDS, beginning shortly after the virus first was recognized. Also, in those early days of...2023-06-0221 min
Washington Post LiveJulia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies on new film ‘You Hurt My Feelings’Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with award-winning actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies join Washington Post Live to discuss their new film, “You Hurt My Feelings,” and what it was like to play a long-married couple facing relationship issues.
Conversation recorded on Monday, May 22, 2023.2023-05-2218 minShow Me the ScienceMaternal mortality rates are spiking. How can the trend be reversed?In this episode, we report on the disturbing spike in maternal mortality rates in recent years. Although rates of maternal death have long been higher in the U.S. than in other wealthy countries, the rate recently reached its highest level since 1965. The number of deaths of mothers has risen from 17.4 deaths per 100,000 births in 2018 to 20.1 deaths in 2019 and 23.8 in 2020 — the first year of the pandemic. Then in 2021, the most recent year for which statistics are available, there were 32.9 deaths per 100,000 births. In all, about 1,200 people died during pregnancy, or within six weeks of giving birth, a 40% increase from th...2023-04-1715 minShow Me the ScienceInternational effort aims to help those at risk for serious psychiatric illnessIn this episode, we report on a major international study involving psychiatry researchers from the School of Medicine who are working to identify causes and effects of the early stages of schizophrenia in young people — an illness characterized by significant changes in thoughts, feelings and behavior that may include a loss of contact with reality. The goal is to improve early diagnosis and treatment to potentially prevent the most devastating effects of the disorder. The study’s principal investigator is Daniel Mamah, MD, a professor of psychiatry. He has a clinic in St. Louis, where he works with...2023-03-1316 minShow Me the ScienceBrain-related issues can linger after patients recover from COVID-19In this episode, we learn more about one of the leading problems associated with long COVID-19. Those who have been infected with the virus are at increased risk for a range of neurological conditions in the first year after an infection. Research conducted at the School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System has found that strokes, cognitive and memory problems, depression, anxiety and migraine headaches are more common in people who have had COVID-19 than those who haven’t. The most common neurological symptom, called brain fog, makes it more difficult for some people to...2022-12-2119 min
Under The ArchS3 Bonus Episode: Getting Out the Vote feat. Kerry WashingtonArchCity Defenders and Action St. Louis present the premiere collaborative podcast, "Under The Arch." Your hosts Blake Strode, Executive Director of ArchCity Defenders, and Kayla Reed, Director of Action St. Louis, explore the issues facing our community and the people working to transform them.The 2022 midterms are quickly approaching and the stakes have never been higher. Join us for a special “election edition” of Under The Arch, where we discuss the ballot in Missouri. We are joined by actress and activist Kerry Washington to discuss the stakes of this upcoming election and why she is working to ensu...2022-11-0440 minShow Me the ScienceUpdated boosters and progress toward a nasal vaccineAs we get deeper into autumn and winter approaches, we discuss COVID-19 vaccines. New boosters have been developed to rev up the immune system not only to fight the original strain of the virus but also to boost the immune system against more recent omicron strains of SARS-CoV-2. In this episode, we discuss the boosters — now approved for use in children as young as 5 — with infectious diseases specialist Rachel M. Presti, MD, PhD, an associate professor of medicine and medical director of Washington University’s Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Unit. New vaccines may be on the horizon, too. A...2022-10-1917 minShow Me the ScienceWhat if it’s not COVID-19?If you were coughing, running a fever and felt short of breath, what would you think? Those are common symptoms of COVID-19. But not everyone with such symptoms is infected with the virus. In this episode, we tell the story of a Michael Moffitt, a young man who grew up in St. Louis but was been working in the oil and gas fields of New Mexico. He got sick in November 2020 with a cough, fever and shortness of breath, initially leading his doctor to assume he had COVID-19. Moffitt's tests for the virus came back negative, but...2022-08-3019 minShow Me the ScienceLong COVID-19 a lasting battle for manyAs many as 30% of those who get COVID-19 will continue to have problems in the weeks and months after their infections. Long COVID-19 is defined as a condition in which issues persist for at least three months. But for many, the difficulties last much longer. Extreme fatigue, shortness of breath and what many call brain fog lead the list of long-term complications. Some people also develop heart problems, diabetes, psychiatric issues and trouble with pain in the weeks and months following the initial illness. In this episode, we speak with Maureen Lyons, MD, an assistant professor of...2022-06-2218 min
Love thy LawyerSeth Steward - George Washington UniversitySend us a textlovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts.LTL - Seth Steward - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Seth Steward’s interesting career involves being a rescue helicopter pilot for the United States Air Force, being the chief of staff for a member of the Oakland City Council, and serving in the San F...2022-04-2735 minShow Me the ScienceAs 'Show Me the Science' turns 2, we look back at 2 years of a pandemicBut for this episode, we’re sticking with COVID-19. In 2020, when the pandemic shut down much of the country, our very first guest on “Show Me the Science” was Steven J. Lawrence, MD, a professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. He also was our first guest of our second season of podcast episodes last year. And we’ve brought him back again, for year three. As the pandemic first gripped the St. Louis area, Lawrence was worried whether there would be adequate ventilators, ICU beds and medical staff to care for patients with COVID-19. A year later, in sprin...2022-04-2619 minShow Me the ScienceLong COVID can affect every organ system in the bodyThe death toll isn’t the only staggering statistic from the first two years of the pandemic. What’s become increasing clear is that some COVID-19 patients don’t get well right away. Since the earliest days of the pandemic, we’ve heard of survivors who continue to experience shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, lingering difficulty with taste and smell, and brain fog. But researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Administration have found that other problems also affect people long after infection with the virus. In a series of studies, epidemiologist Ziyad Al-Aly, MD, an a...2022-04-0119 minShow Me the ScienceFighting burnout in health careWith U.S. hospitals crowded with COVID-19 patients for almost two years, the pandemic’s relentlessness has pushed many doctors, nurses and other health-care professionals to the brink. Many have decided to leave the field or question whether to remain. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have launched a research project as part of a new program funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The goal is to reduce burnout and promote mental health and wellness among those in the health-care workforce. Psychiatrist Ginger E. Ni...2022-02-1720 minShow Me the ScienceHighly contagious omicron is a roller coasterThe omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 arrived in the United States around Thanksgiving. Within a few weeks, it was the dominant variant in the country, and hospitals suddenly were crowded with COVID-19 patients again. More patients were hospitalized in the St. Louis region as the omicron wave hit than at any other time during the pandemic. The good news is that although there have been breakthrough infections in vaccinated people — even in those who received booster shots — omicron doesn’t make most quite as sick as earlier strains of the virus. Virologist and immunologist Michael S. Diamond, MD, PhD, has found in ani...2022-02-0220 min
Washington Post LiveTishaura Jones on St. Louis's 2021 drop in homicides and the role of policingWashington Post criminal justice reporter Tom Jackman speaks with St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones about her city’s 26 percent drop in homicides in 2021, the role of policing and navigating the coronavirus pandemic.2022-02-0124 minShow Me the ScienceWhy the omicron wave is differentWhen SARS-CoV-2 first arrived, it was as if a raging wildfire had been blown by a strong wind through dry, flammable timber. So says Ali Ellebedy, PhD, an immunologist at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. As a population, he says, we were completely vulnerable to the virus because no one’s immune system had seen it before. In the two years since the virus first appeared, millions of infections and vaccinations have been able to tamp down some of the flames, and Ellebedy says that process should continue in the coming weeks and months. He’s looking forw...2022-01-2618 minShow Me the ScienceHospital inpatient numbers skyrocketAlthough there seems to be evidence that infections with the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 are somewhat milder, you wouldn’t know that from the number of COVID-19 patients in the hospital. A post-holiday spike in cases has seen the number of inpatients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital rise to levels higher than any seen since the pandemic began. In this episode, a pair of Washington University physicians report that because of the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, people with other ailments — from sports injuries to heart issues — are having to wait longer to be seen in the emer...2022-01-1219 minLove thy LawyerHon. Scott Jackson (ACBA) - George WashingtonSend us a textlovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts.In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Hon. Scott Jackson, Alameda County Superior Courthttp://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/pages.aspx/juvenileAlameda County Bar AssociationThe Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is...2021-12-0832 minLove thy LawyerBruce Kapsack - WashingtonSend us a textlovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts.Bruce KapsackPublic Defender - Truckee, CAhttps://www.mynevadacounty.com/573/Public-Defender Bruce Kapsack received his BA from Plymouth State College in 1984 and his JD from American University Washington College of Law in 1987. While at WCL, Bruce was hand picked to write, and then argue, an Education for All Handicapped Children Act case before the USCA 4t...2021-11-1028 minShow Me the ScienceBoosters? Vaccines for kids? Where do we stand heading toward winter?Recently, the federal government decided that vaccine booster shots will be made available for Americans 65 and older, those with compromised immune systems and others in high-risk jobs. In addition, Pfizer has submitted data asserting its vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5-12. The next step could be an emergency use authorization from the Food & Drug Administration, allowing younger children to be vaccinated. Despite breakthrough infections involving vaccinated people, suggesting the shots don’t prevent infection in everyone, health officials say vaccines continue to protect the vast majority of people from severe disease. Meanwhile, in the St. Louis region, sp...2021-09-3021 minShow Me the ScienceShutdowns in COVID-19's early days helped St. Louis area avoid thousands of deathsIn March 2020, the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in the St. Louis region, and health officials in St. Louis County and the city of St. Louis issued emergency orders to try to halt the virus’ spread. A new study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis determined that those orders may have saved hundreds of lives and prevented thousands of hospitalizations. An analysis conducted by infectious diseases specialist Elvin H. Geng, MD, a professor of medicine, indicates that had the orders been delayed by as little as two weeks, the number of deaths in the ci...2021-09-1718 minShow Me the ScienceVaccines and COVID-19 infection generate protective antibodies, even against DeltaIt’s been a busy summer in the laboratory of Ali Ellebedy, PhD, an associate professor of pathology & immunology and of molecular microbiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Studying samples from patients with COVID-19 infections and others who have been vaccinated against the virus, he’s found hopeful signs in the immune system — even regarding the vaccine’s response to the highly infectious Delta variant. His laboratory has reported that the immune system continues to make protective antibodies for many months after both natural infection and vaccination, but he says that as long as anyone on the plan...2021-08-3019 minShow Me the ScienceNew threats from highly contagious delta variantAs patients infected with the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus fill hospitals in parts of Missouri, and the virus spreads new infections around the country, Washington University data scientists and infectious diseases specialists are urging people to mask up again, regardless of vaccination status. The researchers say that although vaccination remains remarkably effective, masking and other public health practices that slowed the spread prior to the availability of vaccines are necessary again. Clay Dunagan, MD, a professor of medicine, senior vice president and chief clinical officer for BJC HealthCare and a member of the Metropolitan St. Louis Pandemic Task...2021-08-0319 min
Radio ResistanceCollective Healing with Guadalupe Maravilla and Dr. LJ PunchWhat it would mean to reset our understanding of health and well-being as an entire community, especially now? In this episode, artist Guadalupe Maravilla and trauma surgeon Dr. LJ Punch speak to the effects of untreated, unhealed trauma in the body. They explore deep connections between the body and the mind, between physical and spiritual realities, and the power of ancient and traditional medicinal practices from across the world. Ultimately, they advocate for the importance of bringing healthcare to the community and offering people better access to alternative ways of healing.Guadalupe Maravilla is a...2021-06-0336 minShow Me the ScienceWhat to make of CDC's new masking guidelinesAfter recently announcing that vaccinated people could safely take off their masks outdoors and gather in small groups with other vaccinated people indoors, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) next decided that vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks indoors either. The new guidelines caught many by surprise, but William G. Powderly, MD, the Larry J. Shapiro Director of the Institute for Public Health and co-director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, says the new guidelines provide evidence that, for many vaccinated individuals, going without a...2021-05-2018 minShow Me the SciencePandemic contributing to uptick of mental health problems in kidsInfections with the virus that causes COVID-19 are not the only cause of pandemic-related hospitalizations. Although children tend to be at lower risk of COVID-19, the number of kids with mental health and behavioral problems has exploded during the pandemic, driving an increase in pediatric hospital admissions nationwide. Stressors associated with remote schooling, fear of infection, and concern about older relatives have contributed to a tidal wave of hospital admissions for psychiatric issues, according to John N. Constantino, MD, the Blanche F. Ittelson Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, and director of the William Greenleaf Eliot Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry...2021-05-1220 minShow Me the ScienceA year later, scientists recall their efforts to jumpstart research into the mysterious new coronavirusEven before the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the United States, Michael S. Diamond, MD, PhD, the Herbert S. Gasser Professor of Medicine, started setting the stage with Sean Whelan, PhD, the Marvin A. Brennecke Distinguished Professor of Molecular Microbiology, for scientists at the university to study the virus. Whelan had just arrived in St. Louis to begin his new role as head of the Department of Molecular Microbiology and didn’t even have an operational laboratory when the two scientists jumped into the breach and started work to equip and certify a Biosafety Level III laboratory, where re...2021-04-2118 min
John Brown TodayLetters and Friends: A Zoom Conversation with Margaret Washington!Send us a textIn the first installment of a feature called "Letters and Friends," Lou meets (via zoom) with the wonderful scholar and author, Margaret Washington of Cornell University, author of a number of important works, especially Sojourner Truth's America (2009). The conversation, built around a letter by John Brown to his wife, Mary, in January 1858 (transcribed in abbreviated form below because of space restrictions), reflects upon Brown, Douglass, as well as some interesting insights on Sojourner Truth. Listeners will enjoy getting to know a little about Margaret, her insights into the antebellum era abolitionist movement, and h...2021-03-2750 min
We Live HereEnvironmental Racism in St. Louis ReportIn St. Louis, there are many stories about how environmental racism impacts everyday people and their health, housing, and daily lives. So in this season, we’ll use the Washington University Interdisciplinary Environmental Law Clinic’s 2019 report on Environmental Racism in St. Louis to guide us through conversations about the top environmental issues facing the most vulnerable communities in St. Louis. In this episode, we look back at how St. Louis’ history of systemic racism has impacted the living environments of low-income and Black residents, how the report featured stories of everyday people, and what type of environment the report’s recomm...2021-02-2641 min
The Drs. Washington PodcastThe Roots: Louis Tompkins WrightWelcome to the Black History Month edition of The Drs. Washington Podcast where we highlight African Americans who have made significant contributions to the field of medicine. This episode features the life and achievements of Dr. Louis Tomkins Wright, the first Black physician on staff at a non-segregated hospital. Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, di...2021-02-0607 minShow Me the ScienceImproving health messaging in fight to slow COVID-19For the past year, we’ve heard about the importance of wearing masks, avoiding crowds, maintaining physical distance and regularly washing our hands. All of us have been asked to take simple steps to protect ourselves and those around us. But nothing is simple when you have to do it every day for months, particularly while receiving mixed messages from some friends and leaders. In this episode, we’ll hear about how focused marketing and health communication could help more people do the right thing and make better decisions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. We speak to Mary...2021-01-2819 min
Craft TalksCraft Talks at Saint Louis University: A Conversation with Creative Nonfiction Writer & Washington University Professor, Edward McPhersonEdward McPherson, associate professor of English at Washington University in St. Louis, is the author of three books: Buster Keaton: Tempest in a Flat Hat (Faber & Faber), The Backwash Squeeze and Other Improbable Feats (HarperCollins), and The History of the Future: American Essays (Coffee House Press). He has written for the New York Times Magazine, the Paris Review, the American Scholar, the Gettysburg Review, Salon, Guernica, the Southern Review, and the New York Observer, among many others. Edward McPherson has received numerous awards and recognitions, including a Pushcart Prize, the PEN Southwest Book Award, the Gulf Coast Prize in...2021-01-1854 minShow Me the ScienceVaccines have arrived but COVID-19 treatments progressing much more slowlyCOVID-19 vaccine development has been rapid and successful. Two vaccines that report more than 90% efficacy against the virus already are in use, with approval of more vaccines expected in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the development of treatments for those infected with the virus has been slower. Only one drug, the steroid dexamethasone, has been proven to reduce the risk of death in those hospitalized with COVID-19. In this episode, we’ll hear reasons why the development of effective treatments has progressed so slowly. Discussing this with us is William G. Powderly, MD, the Larry J. Shapiro Director of the Institute fo...2020-12-2920 minLove thy LawyerOtis Landerholm - Washington State (Cougars)Send us a textlovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to Blog for transcript lists.https://www.landerholmimmigration.com/Otis is the founding partner of a full-service immigration law firm based in Oakland, California. He relishes helping people through some of the most difficult periods of their lives. He speaks Mandarin and Spanish in addition to English. He is also the host of the Empowered Immigrant Podcast. He is a tireless cheerleader for his team of 20 professionals, and th...2020-12-0928 min
Raised on RhythmEpisode 8: Leigh Bezezekoff & Michael Gill (Washington Nightlife Music Association)In this episode I talk with 2 heavy-hitters in Seattle's live music industry -
Leigh Bezezekoff began her career in 2007, going on to work as an artist manager, promoter, and talent buyer. She's currently part of the team at Seattle's Tractor Tavern. Leigh's also done production work for area festivals including Bumbershoot.
Michael Gill is the talent buyer for Central Saloon, in addition to fronting his own band, [ b r a c k e t s ].
Michael and Leigh discuss their newfound roles advocating for live music as part of the Washington Nightlife Music Association (WNMA). We also discuss the challenges of...2020-10-2852 minShow Me the SciencePreventing COVID-19 among unhoused peopleTesting, social distancing, wearing masks and regular hand washing are among the tools recommended to limit the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. But achieving such practices can be challenging for people who don’t have homes and often must eat and sleep in places with other people. Experts from Washington University School of Medicine, the Brown School, the St. Louis County and city health departments, and several other healthcare organizations have been assessing challenges faced by those without adequate housing. They propose certain practices to limit the spread of infection in such populations. In this episode, Stephen Y...2020-10-2216 minShow Me the ScienceThe making of a fast, accurate saliva test for COVID-19Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials have talked about the need for better, faster and more frequent testing. Recently, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis developed a saliva test that can detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus without inserting a nasopharyngeal swab into the nose or throat. The saliva test also doesn’t require chemical reagents to extract RNA from the sample. Such reagents have been in short supply, often resulting in delays in reporting test results. The test can be run in a few hours and, ideally, can return results the next day. Fu...2020-09-3016 minShow Me the ScienceCOVID-19, social media and those with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesThe pandemic is affecting everyone, but the stresses it causes are particularly rough for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Providing effective education to such children and getting services to those who need help in their homes is typically complex, but those issues are even more difficult in the face of COVID-19. Child psychiatrist John N. Constantino, MD, is the Blanche F. Ittleson Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, director of the William Greenleaf Eliot Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and co-director of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center at Washington University School of Medicine in St...2020-09-1617 minShow Me the ScienceWhere does life in the U.S. stand six months into the pandemic?It’s possible some people may have been infected earlier, but the first COVID-19 diagnoses in the U.S. occurred in late January. Since then, testing failures, partisan political debates, conspiracy theories and desperate searches for effective treatments have characterized the pandemic response in the United States. However, through all of the noise, scientists have learned quite a bit, according to William G. Powderly, MD, the Larry J. Shapiro Director of the Institute for Public Health and co-director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Powderly, also the J. William Campbell Pr...2020-08-2518 minShow Me the ScienceCan boosting the immune system, rather than suppressing it, work against COVID-19?New research from scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that the immune systems of COVID-19 patients can’t do enough to protect them from the virus. A popular theory has it that patients’ immune systems get so revved up fighting the virus that, after several days, a so-called cytokine storm ensues, resulting in potentially fatal organ damage, particularly to the lungs. But new findings from a team of researchers led by Richard S. Hotchkiss, MD, a professor of anesthesiology, and Kenneth E. Remy, MD, an assistant professor of pediatrics, have found that many patients get...2020-08-0616 minShow Me the ScienceWildlife surveillance may help identify the next pandemicThe virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to have originated in wild bats that live in caves around Wuhan, China. It also may have been passed to a second animal species before it began infecting people. Many devastating epidemics in recent years — including SARS, Ebola and HIV/AIDS — were caused by animal viruses that spilled over into people. Before another pandemic begins, a diverse group of infectious disease experts, ecologists, wildlife biologists and other experts say that a new, decentralized, global system of wildlife surveillance must be established to identify animal viruses in wild animals that have the potential to infe...2020-07-1316 minShow Me the ScienceRacism as a public health issueIn St. Louis, as in much of the United States, African Americans are more likely to test positive for COVID-19. They’re also more likely to be hospitalized, to end up in intensive care and to die of the infection. Further, protests that have erupted against police violence point to another stressor shouldered primarily by African Americans. In this episode, we discuss systemic racism — inside and outside the health-care system — and how the COVID-19 pandemic has propelled the issue to the forefront of our national consciousness. We speak with third-year medical student Kamaria Lee about her life as she studies to becom...2020-06-2519 min
Informal History PodcastEpisode 3: From Charlotte Rumbold to Mabel Curtis, An examination of "the Lung Block,"on St. Louis' Near NorthsideWashington University Adjunct Professor Taylor Desloge joins podcast host Mark Loehrer to continue the conversation around public health in St. Louis, with a focused historical look towards the near-northside--specifically Carr Square. There, in the densely packed tenements of St. Louis at the turn of the century, progressive reformer Charlotte Rumbold uncovered the truth about St. Louis' looming public health crisis. Desloge's work on St. Louis' "Lung Block" is the subject of this conversation as well as his published dissertation, "The Tortured Pre-History of Urban Blight: African American St. Louis and the Politics of Public Health, 1877-1940"https://digital...2020-05-0649 min
Under The ArchS2 Ep. 5 COVID-19 in St. Louis ft. Dr. Jason PurnellArchCity Defenders and Action St. Louis present the premiere collaborative podcast, "Under The Arch." Your hosts Blake Strode, Executive Director of ArchCity Defenders, and Kayla Reed, Director of Action St. Louis, explore the issues facing our community and the people working to transform them.This special episode features returning guest Dr. Jason Purnell, Director of Health Equity Works (formerly For The Sake of All) and associate professor in the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis in a discussion about the COVID-19 pandemic as it's happening in St. Louis, racial health disparities, and regional response efforts...2020-04-281h 08Informal History PodcastEpisode 00: Author/Historian Walter Johnson & St. Louis Civil Rights Icon Percy GreenHistorian Walter Johnson, author of "The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States," joins local civil rights icon, Percy Green, founder of ACTION and the man who climbed the arch--to talk about a range of issues pertinent to Johnson's new book including racism, labor organizing and civil rights activism. The interview was conducted with two hosts from the Informal History editorial board, Umar Lee, veteran podcaster and St. Louis activist and Miranda Rectenwald, historian and archivist at Washington University.2020-04-231h 01Show Me the SciencePreserving mental and physical health during stay-at-home ordersThe St. Louis region and most of the United States are under stay-at-home orders, meaning that aside from reporting to “essential” jobs that require attendance, and trips to the grocery store, drug store or other necessary errands, most people are spending more time at home than ever before. This week’s podcast features experts in maintaining one’s physical and mental health while isolated. Washington University public health sciences expert Graham Colditz, MD, DrPh, studies how small changes in behavior can have a big impact on health. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all of our lives, he has been...2020-04-2115 min
Stacy on the RightEpisode 618: Why is aggressive homelessness suddenly such an issue?Because Democrats are waging a nationwide campaign to make homelessness the norm. If it's normal and expected, then we cannot hold them accountable for running most of the areas plagued by joblessness and homelessness.
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Stacy on the RightEpisode 616: BONUS!! Dems push to eliminate laws against Vagrancy - this time in St. Louis County!This is my interview on FM News Talk 97.1 in St. Louis about the vagrancy law issue the St. Louis County Council is considering!
Instead of eliminating laws that protect citizens against aggressive panhandling and violence, Democrats seek to eliminate the laws in favor of "decriminalizing poverty." Give me a break. This is just more nonsense!!
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Told It Here!: 25 Iconic Years of Washington Capitals Hockey with Joe Beninati and Craig LaughlinCaps Spoil Banner Night in St. LouisRob, Jenks, and J.J. dissect the OT win in St. Louis to open up the season, including Alex Ovechkin starting off the year with a goal. They close by previewing Friday night's game at Barry Trotz and the Islanders (29:54).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2019-10-0438 min
Stacy on the RightEpisode 557: Dave Glover Think Tank: Stacy Washington, Mike Elam and Megan McBrideIt's always fun to join Dave on his weekly roundtable to discuss politics and culture!! We often discuss local St. Louis issues but today was all about black face, Canadian President Justin Trudeau and the Democrats 2020 Presidential campaign.
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Meet St. LouisEpisode 4: Humans of St. Louis' Lindy DrewHumans of St. Louis shares the people of our city, one photo and story at a time. It started as a side project for a group of friends at Washington University and sparked a movement. With a camera in hand, Lindy Drew travels the city of St. Louis by bicycle to share the stories of St. Louisians. She explains how she views St. Louis through each individuals story and hopes their work will help others learn more about our unique city. They are also crowdfunding to create the first Humans of St. Louis book.
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Louis FutonLouis Futon - Restless Sea (feat. Opia)I’ve been a fan of Opia for a long time and met DJ and Cole when I moved out to LA. I wanted to combine both of our sounds to make something big. This song turned out to be a personal favorite of mine, I’m a sucker for massive guitar riffs though. 🌹
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BioMed Radio - Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisSex differences contribute to vision damage in NF1BOYS AND GIRLS WITH MUTATIONS IN A GENE CALLED NF1 TEND TO DEVELOP TUMORS, AND THEY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF DEVELOPING THEM ON THE OPTIC NERVE. BUT IT TURNS OUT THAT GIRLS ARE MUCH MORE LIKELY TO HAVE VISION PROBLEMS AS A RESULT OF THOSE TUMORS. NOW, RESEARCHERS AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN ST. LOUIS HAVE FOUND THAT THE FEMALE HORMONE ESTROGEN PLAYS A ROLE IN THAT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS BY REVVING UP IMMUNE CELLS THAT DAMAGE THE OPTIC NERVE, LEADING TO VISION LOSS. JIM DRYDEN HAS THE STORY…2016-12-1300 minBioMed Radio - Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisBrain changes in Tourette syndromeUsing MRIs, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified areas in the brains of children with Tourettes syndrome that appear markedly different from the same areas in the brains of children who dont have the neuropsychiatric disorder.2016-10-2500 minBioMed Radio - Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisBruchas-BRAIN grantAs part of the White House Brain Initiative, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received two grants to develop tools to map and activate pathways in the brain with light. With $3.8 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the researchers, with collaborators at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will study how light-sensitive proteins can be used to control specific brain circuits with the goal of understanding how the brain is wired to regulate behaviors, such as stress, anxiety and depression.2016-10-1200 minBioMed Radio - Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisPCORI depression grantTreatment-resistant depression is a big problem for older adults. More than half of seniors with clinical depression dont get relief from standard antidepressant medications. To address that problem, psychiatrists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are helming a multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy of supplementing current therapies with additional drugs, or changing medications altogether. The study will follow 1,500 people with depression from St. Louis and rural Missouri, Los Angeles, Western Pennsylvania, New York City, Toronto and rural Ontario. Study subjects will be 60 or older, and all will have failed to respond to treatment involving at l...2016-10-1100 minBioMed Radio - Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisSickle cell pain & methadoneChildren with sickle cell disease frequently have painful episodes that can require hospitalization for a few days. Physicians want to treat those episodes quickly to eliminate pain and get a child back home and back to school as quickly as possible, and now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that using the drug methadone might eliminate the pain more quickly. Methadone frequently is used to treat cancer pain and is a well-known treatment for addiction. But it also may be useful treating the severe pain associated with sickle cell disease.2016-09-2800 minBioMed Radio - Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisABCD studyResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis will play a major role in the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in U.S. history. The landmark study will follow the biological and behavioral development of more than 10,000 children, beginning when the kids are 9 to 10 years old. Scientists studying the adolescents will use advanced brain imaging, interviews and behavioral testing to see how childhood experiences can affect a childs changing biology, brain development and, ultimately, social, behavioral, academic and health outcomes. If the researchers can get a better understanding of the relationships between such f...2016-09-1200 minBioMed Radio - Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisBenefits when heavy smokers quitQuitting smoking improves health and lowers odds of developing lung cancer. But a new study shows that even among smokers with a genetic predisposition to smoking heavily and developing young cancer at a young age, the benefits of quitting are significant. An international study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Siteman Cancer Center indicates that in these high-risk smokers, quitting cuts lung cancer risk in half and delays the age at which the disease is diagnosed.2016-08-3000 minBioMed Radio - Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisGrandma studyIn search of genetic clues regarding autism spectrum disorder, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are launching a study focused on grandmothers. Autism has a strong genetic basis, and rates of the disorder may be higher in the grandchildren of women who had at least one child with an autism spectrum disorder than in the population as a whole. To test that hypothesis, the researchers plan to recruit a minimum of 500 grandmothers and soon-to-be grandmothers to complete questionnaires about their own children with autism, their other biological children and their biological grandchildren. The researchers want to...2016-08-1100 minBioMed Radio - Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisDrug company money and retina drug useA new study reveals that some eye specialists who receive money from pharmaceutical companies are more likely to use drugs promoted by those companies than similar drugs that are equally effective but less expensive. Although the data cant confirm a cause and effect between money from industry and the prescribing habits of some physicians, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology that they have identified a positive association between reported pharmaceutical payments and increased use of drugs prescribed to treat several retinal problems.2016-07-2000 minBioMed Radio - Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisBreast cancer genes in African-American womenScientists understanding of the genetic roots of breast cancer is based largely on research conducted in women of European ancestry. But that knowledge does little to explain why African-American women with breast cancer are more likely to be diagnosed at younger ages and with more aggressive tumors than their white counterparts. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are launching a major study involving 600 African-American women with breast cancer to learn whether their genetic risks are influenced by the same gene mutations that affect white women or if their mutations are altogether different. Such information may lead t...2016-07-1300 minBioMed Radio - Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisSYNCHRONY projectA program aimed at helping abused and neglected children and their families is improving short-term outcomes for kids and providing children with stable home environments as their cases move through the courts. The program is for children and families whose cases ended up in court. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that kids whose families received psychiatric help and educational support through the program have better-than-expected outcomes compared to kids comparably matched for level of risk whose cases went through the court system before the program was launched.2016-06-1600 min