Just a week ahead of the decisive Democratic primary in the St. Louis City mayoral contest, our guest is city Treasurer and mayoral candidate Tishaura Jones. We have also spoken to mayoral candidates Lewis Reed, President of the Board of Alderm

Episode 15-2 - Lewis Reed

Nov 2nd, 2016 28m 33s

Our guest this week is St. Louis City President of the Board of Aldermen and mayoral candidate, Lewis Reed. Reed became the second official candidate for Room 200, a seat occupied by Mayor Francis Slay for the past 15 years. 28th Ward alderwoma

Episode 15-1 - Lewis Reed

Oct 26th, 2016 48m 41s

Episode 14 - John Schneider

Aug 9th, 2016 32m 42s

In this episode we speak with "Mr. Streetcar" John Schneider of Cincinnati. A longtime downtown resident there, John has been instrumental in the biggest civic infrastructure projects in that city over the past 30 years. This episode was record

Episode 13 - Umar Lee

Jul 26th, 2016 50m 56s

In this episode we speak with Umar Lee of St. Louis, an activist, author, and former cab driver. Lee became known to many during the 2014 protests in Ferguson following the killing of Michael Brow. He was also a vocal presence during the debate

Episode 12 - David Dayen

Jul 12th, 2016 50m 21s

David will be speaking at SPACE Architecture + Design this Thursday. The event is free and open to the public, but you are asked to please click here to register. The event is presented by nextSTL and Left Bank Books. Copies of Chain of Title w

Episode 11 - Lyda Krewson

Jun 28th, 2016 59m 16s

Two weeks ago, City of St. Louis Alderwoman Lyda Krewson announced her candidacy for mayor. We speak with her about the 28th Ward, why she first decided to run for city office, how she has approached her run for mayor, and more. Krewson, the c

Episode 10 - Development Roundup with Greg Johnson

May 25th, 2016 42m 16s

In this episode we speak with regular nextSTL contributor Greg Johnson. We attempt to cover the boom in development news from across St. Louis from the riverfront westward. From CityArchRiver to the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency to th

Episode 9 - Rasheen Aldridge, Jr.

May 4th, 2016 50m 2s

In this episode we speak with Rasheen Aldridge, Jr. Born and raised in St. Louis, Rasheen is a community organizer and activist. Growing up in the City of St. Louis, he attended the suburban Parkway school district. Rasheen is currently enrolle

Episode 8 - Megan Ellyia-Green

Apr 5th, 2016 49m 11s

In this episode we speak with Megan Ellyia-Green, 15the Ward alderwoman in the City of St. Louis. Originally from upstate New York, Megan attended Penn State University before earning a Masters in Education and Leadership from Saint Louis Unive

Episode 7 - Scott Ogilvie

Mar 22nd, 2016 48m 10s

In this episode we speak with Scott Ogilvie, 24th Ward alderman in the City of St. Louis. Twice elected from the neighborhoods south of Forest Park, Scott has become known for asking difficult policy questions of the city and his colleagues, wh

Episode 6 - Jeff Rainford

Mar 8th, 2016 44m 39s

In this episode we speak with Jeff Rainford, an independent public policy consultant who is best known for his 14 years as chief of staff to four-term City of St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay. Described by friends and foes alike as fierce and effec

Episode 5 - Ralph Pfemmer

Feb 23rd, 2016 37m 7s

In this episode we speak with Ralph Pfremmer Executive Director of Trailnet. The organization’s mission is to “lead in fostering healthy, active and vibrant communities where walking, bicycling and the use of public transit are a way of life” t

Episode 4 - Ben Hilliker

Feb 9th, 2016 40m 6s

In this episode we speak with Ben Hilliker, the founder and CEO of Hilliker Corp., a commercial real estate firm in St. Louis. Ben graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and was President of an engineering firm with offices in five c

Episode 3 - Sarah Kendzior

Jan 26th, 2016 35m 23s

In this episode we speak with Sarah Kendzior, a freelance writer living in St. Louis. She has written about exploitation, particularly in higher education, the diminishing opportunities of America’s youth, and inequality and gentrification. Sar

Episode 2 - Sean Spencer

Jan 12th, 2016 33m 22s

In this episode we speak with Sean Spencer, Executive Director of the newly reconstituted and expanded Tower Grove Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation. The organization is a consolidation of Grand Oak Hill Community Corporation, Sou

Episode 1 - Michael Allen

Dec 21st, 2015 41m 22s

In this episode we speak with architectural historian Michael Allen about the state of historic preservation and the built environment in St. Louis. His work can be found at his new site, Building Culture. nextSTL began as the St. Louis Urban

Episode 0 - Future Great City Intro

Dec 18th, 2015 8m 44s

It’s nextSTL.com in a podcast! In this preview episode we speak with nextSTL contributor Greg Johnson and preview the podcast, sharing thoughts on St. Louis, the website, and what upcoming episodes of the podcast will offer. Get ready for the F

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