How much more vibrant would the St. Louis economy be if more African Americans thrived educationally, financially, and emotionally? Join Carol Daniel and economist William M. Rodgers III, from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's Institute for Economic Equity, for a discussion about how wage gaps impact the entire region.    The Institute’s recently published 2024 State of Economic Equity delves into factors that underpin economic inequity, including the role of mental health and disconnected youth.    What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.