Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

St. Louis County Health Director Dr. Kanika Cunningham has faced it all during her four-year tenure. A no-confidence vote over her leadership of the animal shelter, CDC vaccine confusion, the anti-DEI push and budget cut concerns. Cunningham joins Carol to explain what she did and how far she traveled to turn things around. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

One St. Louis organization has been working on providing the answer for 30 years. FOCUS St. Louis President and CEO, Dr. Yemi Akande-Bartsch, explains what it takes to develop leaders in St. Louis and why their work is critical to the growth of the region. Is there a leadership gap in the St. Louis metro? And is it more difficult to lead today, given social media and political division? - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

Dawn Price is the founder of The Sophia Project. She joins host Carol Daniel to discuss how mentoring middle school girls facing trauma is making a difference. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

Carol discusses the current climate and conversation surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion with Pastor Charles Burton, Chief Human Resources Officer at Webster University. How does legal, cultural, and spiritual forces shape our understanding of belonging, discrimination, community, and the path forward for creating more inclusive institutions? - What did you think of this conversation? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstl

Carol speaks with the Founder and Producing Director of The St. Louis Black Reperatory Theater, Ron Himes about the impact of Black Theater on the Arts. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

On this episode of Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel, we celebrate Black history month by talking to the first African American to serve as Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Dr. James T. Minor tells his journey to multiple degrees and leadership in higher education began in high school with one aimple question. - What are your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstl.

St. Louis has seen one of the biggest demographic shifts in the country, with the city loosing over 36,000 residents in the last 10 years. On this episode of Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel, we speak with Sociologist and Demographer Ness Sándovol to talk about the issue and if the region can turn this around. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

Carol sits down with Actor (best known for his role as Mr. Johnson in the hit ABC sitcom "Abbott Elementary") and St. Louis native, William Stanford Davis. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

Operation Food Search welcomed the Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel podcast into their kitchen to discuss a few dishes that have become traditions in African American households during the holiday season. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

We speak with novelist David Haynes, who created the literary organization Kimbilio to bring together writers of the African diaspora for community, support, and to make a change through their craft right here in St. Louis. They aim to change the face of American literature and provide community and support to writers within the Black community. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

The holiday season is a joyous time of year for many, but for some it can bring stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Carol sits down with Counselor and Founder of KHAOS, Inc. Candice Cox to discuss how people can manage their mental health, especially after all of the turbulent events we faced this year. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

Carol talks to the film director and cast of Nine PBS's "Percy Green: Man of ACTION" in a post-screening Q&A about the creation of the film, activism, and more questions about their most memorable demonstrations portrayed in the film. Nine PBS's "Percy Green: Man of ACTION" takes an in-depth look at St. Louis civil rights leader Percy Green, whose activism, from scaling the Gateway Arch to leading modern-day protests, has defined a lifetime of resistance. Download the PBS app to watch the film or visit www.ninepbs.org/percy-green-man-of-action. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

In this week's episode, Carol speaks with insurance and financial strategist Kathy Conley-Jones about how to advocate for your insurance coverage and find financial resources in light of the tornado that hit the city of St. Louis this past spring. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

On this episode of Listen, St. Louis, with Carol Daniel, a food educator and chef in Ferguson, tells us her journey and passion behind what she does for her community. Chef Queenie Vessey shares how a childhood of scarcity inspired her passion for gardening, cooking, and teaching. Now through her work with A Red Circle in North St. Louis County, she's empowering her community with skills in cooking, canning, and home gardening. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

In this episode, we catch up with retired Capt. Ron Johnson to revisit his time in Ferguson after he was appointed to lead protest security during the civil unrest following the shooting death of Mike Brown Jr. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. #ferguson

Linda Grandberry-Shelton has been a homeowner and resident in the Ville neighborhood for 40 years. This historically black neighborhood in St. Louis City was one of the communities that was hit by the EF-3 tornado on May 16th, and Linda's family home was completely destroyed. In this episode, Carol goes into the community to speak with Linda about what happened that day, how it has affected her family, and how they are moving forward. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. #stlouis #tornado

Dr. Mati Haltshwayo Davis resigned from her position as the City of St. Louis's Director of Health just days after the 2025 mayoral election. She was appointed by Tishaura Jones during the pandemic in 2021 after making her mark nationally as an infectious disease physician. On this episode, she sits down with Carol Daniel to talk about her time working for the city of St. Louis, why she resigned, and more. - In this special three-part series, Carol sits down with three outgoing St. Louis City officials: former Mayor Tishaura Jones (accompanied by her father Virvus Jones, a former St. Louis City Comptroller and alderman), former Director of Health Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, and former St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) President & CEO Neil Richardson. In these candid conversations, Jones, Richardson, and Davis talk about their time in office, the challenges they faced, and what’s next for them and their careers. - What were your thoughts on this exit interview? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. #stlouis #government #health

Tishaura Jones was the first Black woman to serve as mayor of St. Louis City. She lost reelection last spring to Cara Spencer. She and her father, Virvus Jones, a former comptroller and alderman, joined Carol Daniel to reflect on her time in office. - In this special three-part series, Carol sits down with three outgoing St. Louis City officials: former Mayor Tishaura Jones (accompanied by her father Virvus Jones, a former St. Louis City Comptroller and alderman), former Director of Health Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, and former St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) President & CEO Neil Richardson. In these candid conversations, Jones, Richardson, and Davis talk about their time in office, the challenges they faced, and what’s next for them and their careers. - What were your thoughts on this exit interview? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. #stlouis #government

Neil Richardson is now the former President and CEO of the St. Louis Development Corporation, having mutually agreed to part ways with the organization and Cara Spencer. - In this special three-part series, Carol sits down with three outgoing St. Louis City officials: former Mayor Tishaura Jones (accompanied by her father Virvus Jones, a former St. Louis City Comptroller and alderman), former Director of Health Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, and former St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) President & CEO Neil Richardson. In these candid conversations, Jones, Richardson, and Davis talk about their time in office, the challenges they faced, and what’s next for them and their careers. - What were your thoughts on this exit interview? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. #stlouis #development

This special episode of "Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel" was filmed in front of a live audience at the Missouri History Museum. In this hour-long reflection on the resilience and strength of African Americans, Carol Daniel sat down with three guests: Cicely Hunter, public historian at @MissouriHistory, on how St. Louis's Black community showed resilience in the face of great adversity even after the troops informed the last enslaved persons in the U.S. of their freedom. Linda Simms, President of the St. Louis African American History and Genealogy Society, on how more African Americans are doing the research to determine their ancestry beyond slavery. Tandra Taylor, PhD, expert on African American culinary history from @siueweb, on food as a cultural impact for those who came out of slavery. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.