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Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

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Senior Producer and distinguished St. Louis media veteran Carol Daniel interviews a wide range of local people and organizations in conversations aimed at providing context and clarity about the St. Louis community. Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel explores complex issues with people working to help our region thrive.

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Senior Producer and distinguished St. Louis media veteran Carol Daniel interviews a wide range of local people and organizations in conversations aimed at providing context and clarity about the St. Louis community. Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel explores complex issues with people working to help our region thrive.

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English

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(314) 512-9163


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Episodes
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The Best of Season One | Happy Holidays!

12/19/2024
As we close out the year, Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel is closing out Season One of the podcast. Sit back as we look back at some of our favorite conversations of the year. - What were your thoughts on Season One? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

Duration:00:09:54

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How Can We Break the Cycle of Poverty?

12/11/2024
It seems that issues like homeownership, literacy, and the wealth gap aren't getting better for some African Americans. Chris Krehmeyer, President & CEO of Beyond Housing stopped by to discuss a new innovative approach called the transformative services department. We're also joined by Domonique Edwards who has a Beyond Housing success story. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

Duration:00:34:10

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Meeting the Needs of Black Youth in St. Louis with Brandon Williams

12/4/2024
Former NFL Athlete and XFL Battlehawks Executive, Brandon Williams, talks with us about his new role as the President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis. He also discusses what Black youth in St. Louis need today in order to thrive. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

Duration:00:44:25

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Mentally Healing Over the Holidays with Candice Cox

11/20/2024
The National Alliance on MENTAL Health says African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious psychological distress than members of other racial groups. How should we approach the holidays if sadness, grief, or dysfunction are a part of our lives? How do we recognize and address the impact of unrealistic expectations? Carol Daniel sits down with therapist Candice Cox to discuss a few strategies for handling the holiday blues this year. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis Related Links https://www.ninepbs.org/blogs/science/mental-wellbeing/ https://www.ccoxlcsw.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-candice-cox-lcsw-cctp-catp-9a852b8a https://www.healthline.com/health/stress-and-black-women https://news.llu.edu/health-wellness/cumulative-stress-african-american-men-may-contribute-prostate-cancer-health-disparity https://www.counseling.org/publications/counseling-today-magazine/online-exclusives/article/aca-participates-in-congressional-hearing-on-the-mental-health-of-black-men-and-boys

Duration:00:46:36

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The Importance of Community in Education with Mary Elizabeth Grimes

11/14/2024
Education in St. Louis’ urban community has suffered in recent years. The St. Louis NAACP has recently filed a complaint with the federal government to help address the literacy crisis that Black students are facing. Private institutions in St. Louis City, like Marian Middle School, have been very successful in helping young Black girls beat the odds in education. Mary Elizabeth Grimes, President of Marian Middle, stops by to discuss why she loves what she does and the needs of Black youth today in the schools to move forward - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis Related Links https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/st-louis-naacp-files-civil-rights-complaint-over-low-literacy-rates-among-black-students https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/it-s-a-crisis-advocates-make-new-push-to-boost-literacy-in-st-louis-area/article_c42f86cf-83ea-553c-b37e-cb6879bf6f9c.html

Duration:01:17:46

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Development of Vacant Properties in St. Louis with Kevin Bryant

11/7/2024
Kevin Bryant is the Developer, Founder, and President of Kingsway Development LLC. He stops by to discuss the problems many Black neighborhoods face, such as vacant buildings and a lack of resources to maintain them. He has switched careers to address and do his part in solving this problem. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

Duration:00:55:47

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Addressing the Mental Well-Being of Black Students | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

10/31/2024
Are we doing enough to address the mental health struggles in the black community? How did the pandemic do particular harm to black teens? On this episode of Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel, Jameca Woody Cooper, Ph.D. sits down with Carol to discuss how our youngest generations are doing post-pandemic. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

Duration:01:09:23

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Public Safety with St. Louis Circuit Attorney | Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel

10/23/2024
In a recent U.S. city safety report, it's stated that St. Louis' crime has seen a big decrease. After holding the top spot for over a decade it is no longer listed as one of the most dangerous cities in the country. Many people have taken positions in the St. Louis City Government to make a change in Public Safety, and one of them stopped by to have a chat with us. Carol speaks with Gabe Gore, St. Louis Circuit Attorney. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis

Duration:00:55:31

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Silence in Sikeston & The Effects of Racial Violence (Part 2) | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

10/17/2024
Studies show that trauma can affect a person's DNA and impact the health of generations far removed from the event(s). Experiences, learned behaviors, and biology all contribute to intergenerational trauma, and the impact can be seen for up to four generations after the event. Cara Anthony of KFF Health News returns with Trauma & Crisis Therapist Dr. Lakesha Davis, M.D., to talk about how racial violence in the U.S. toward the Black community created a public health issue through the generation today. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis Related Reading: https://www.ignite-hope.com/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/06/12/generational-trauma-passed-healing/ https://kffhealthnews.org/silence-in-sikeston/

Duration:01:14:39

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Silence in Sikeston & The Effects of Racial Violence | Ep. 46

10/9/2024
In 1942, a 26-year-old African-American man was removed from a Sikeston, Missouri jail and was lynched by a white mob. His name was Cleo Wright. A documentary and podcast series was created called Silence in Sikeston in partnership with KFF Health News, World Channel, Retro Report, and Local, USA to tell the story of the crime and recent incidents, what it's like to be Black in the Bootheel, and explore how racism has caused a public health issue in the Black Community. KFF Health News reporter Cara Anthony stopped by to talk with Carol about the history of racial violence in the region and its effects of it and even shared a related personal story. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Related links https://www.pbs.org/video/local-usa-silence-in-sikeston-trailer/ https://www.physiciansweekly.com/silence-in-sikeston-is-there-a-cure-for-racism/ https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/lynching-postcards-token-of-a-great-day/hselCM7fYyRK6mazd5ooDmdhlYiMrNYH

Duration:00:47:56

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A Safe Place for Black Men with The Village Path | Ep. 45

10/2/2024
The National Institute of Health says health inequities in the United States leave far too many people of color with higher rates of disease and disability including higher rates of untreated mental illness. Four years ago, two social workers founded, The Village Path, an organization in St Louis working to increase awareness, access, and acceptance of mental wellness for black men. Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry stopped by to talk what mental well-being looks like for men in the Black Community. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

Duration:00:54:14

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Love, Learning & the Olympics w/the Nelsons Pt. 2 | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel Podcast

9/25/2024
Dawn Harper-Nelson and Alfonzo Nelson are back to discuss where they are today! Dawn just got back from the Paris Olympics, where she was a broadcast correspondent for NBC, and Alonzo was named the 2024 Serra Honda O’Fallon Teacher of the Year. Carol Daniel continues to dig into why the couple of 11 years does what they do. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

Duration:00:59:29

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Love, Learning & Olympic Achievements w/the Nelsons | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel Podcast

9/19/2024
Dawn Harper-Nelson is an Olympic athlete with gold and silver medals who continues to make her mark as a broadcaster for NBC. Alonzo Nelson Jr. is an educator & track and field coach in the Belleville School District. He impacts the lives of children in East St. Louis through math and athletics. Carol Daniel sits down with the married couple of 11 years to talk about their careers, family life and why they do what they do. Part two of this conversation will be released on Sept. 26, wherever you get podcasts and on the Nine PBS YouTube channel. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

Duration:00:28:43

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Why Representation Matters in Hollywood with Reesha L. Archibald | Episode 40

9/11/2024
Reesha L. Archibald has made her mark as an actress, singer and producer. She is currently a creative executive at Cedric the Entertainer and Eric Rhone's "A Bird and a Bear Entertainment" production company. Carol and Reesha discuss the representation of Black people in television and film and how her work humanizes and improves the image of Black men in these mediums. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! #Hollywood #Television #Film

Duration:00:58:18

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Empowering Black Males Through Literacy with Black Men Read | Episode 39

9/4/2024
Carol sits down with the founder of Black Men Read, Keyon Watkins, to talk about the literacy rates of black males in St. Louis. Hear how his personal journey and the need for change in the community inspire his impactful initiatives. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! READ MORE: BLK Men Read | A non-profit organization Drawn In (ninepbs.org) #BlackMenRead #Literacy

Duration:00:40:09

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How to Empower STL's Black Men Through Healing Circles | Episode 38

8/28/2024
A grassroots organization with a chapter in St. Louis is working to give Black men the tools necessary to heal, develop leadership skills and become politically astute. Black Men Build offers members a space to be vulnerable and serve the very community they may have previously harmed. The organization was founded in Miami and currently has eight chapters throughout the country. Serroge Watt and Ronnie Amiyn discuss the necessity for healing circles as a tool that Black men can pass down to their families. What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! READ MORE: https://www.blackmen.build/ https://www.pbs.org/show/portrayal-perception-african-american-men-boys/ https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-challenges-facing-black-men-and-the-case-for-action/ #BlackMenBuild #healingcircle

Duration:01:00:41

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Ferguson 10 Years Later: Lessons or Scars | A Live Special | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 37 | Nine PBS

7/31/2024
On Aug. 14, 2014, an uprising began in Dellwood and Ferguson, MO, after the shooting death of 17-year-old Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer. The civil unrest in the city was amplified by young people on social media and rippled across the world. Over the last 10 years, the city of Ferguson (and parts of North County) has experienced many shifts and changes. We discuss what happened and where we are today with community leaders, business owners, residents, and activists. After the smoke settled, did we leave with lessons or scars? - What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

Duration:01:08:21

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Social Justice & Civil Rights Conversations | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 36 | Nine PBS

7/25/2024
During the Reconstruction Era, African Americans were granted basic Civil Rights after the Civil War. A number of eras and movements occurred afterward, such as the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights movement to further the fight for equality in this country. Where are we now with the understanding of where we are as a country today? What have we accomplished? What is in our way? We take a look back on our conversations about race, social justice, and civil rights with Rudy Nickens, Starsky Wilson, and Amy Hunter. What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

Duration:00:40:30

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The Arts in St. Louis Conversations | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 36 | Nine PBS

7/17/2024
St. Louis has one of the fastest-growing art scenes in the country today. The arts have always had deep roots and purpose for many people who live here. We spoke with Dr. Marty Casey about how the city's issue with violent crime inspired her to start the UnGUN Institute, Cbabi Bayoc about representation in art, and Liya Beth LeFlor and Marsha Cann about the power of poetry. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

Duration:00:31:09

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Conversations | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 35 | Nine PBS

7/10/2024
According to a poll from the Washington Post and Ipsos, approximately 6 in 10 Americans believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are "a good thing." But Missouri is apart of a large number of states where anti-DEI bills are being introduced. Take a look back at our DEI conversations with professionals in the St. Louis area. This episode features Chief DEI Officer for Greater St. Louis, Inc., Valerie Patton, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro St. Louis' President & CEO, Martha Garcia-Kampen, and VP of DEI for Caleres, Amy Hunter. _ What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD

Duration:00:51:20