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History of the Lou airs on Saturdays from 1-2 PM on KMOX and Sundays from 7-8 AM on 97.1 FM Talk and the free Audacy app. The show takes a look at the known and the unknown stories of the Gateway to the West. Sue Thomas grew up in St.
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History of the Interstates in St. Louis (opens the original)
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2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which significantly changed the St. Louis area and helped launch the American family vacation. Local author and historian Joe Sonderman is back talking about it all, including how parts of entire neighborhoods were taken down to make way for the highways. Sonderman wrote, "St. Louis...Bridges, Highways, and Roads", by the way. Oh, and Fred Bodimer drops by to talk about how interstate construction affected his family.
The History of Soccer in St. Louis (opens the original)
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St. Louis has a rich soccer history that goes back into the 1800s! This week, St. Louisan Dave Lange, author of "St. Louis Soccer, an Illustrated Timeline" joins Sue to talk about the story of soccer in St. Louis...how it arrived and how it survived. Did you know that 5 St. Louisans were part of one of the biggest upsets in sports history when the U.S. beat England in the 1950 World Cup? Find out that story and more in this week's episode. Dave will be doing a book-signing at Barnes and Noble in
Scenic Natural Wonders of Missouri (opens the original)
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The show title is also the title of a new book by Don Corrigan and photographer Diana Linsley, who worked together for years at the Webster-Kirkwood Times, Inc., and joined forces for this one We have so many beautiful places and different terrains in Missouri, including everything from waterfalls to swamps...and this book talks introduces you to places close by, and some that require a road trip.
The History of The Muny (opens the original)
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The St. Louis Municipal Opera Theater doesn't go back as far as the St. Louis Cardinals or The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra...it began in the 20th century, but what a story! Dennis Brown, author of "Stage Page" and former theater critic for the Riverfront Times wrote a history of The Muny (called The Muny Saga) for its 100th anniversary on muny.org. What does the River Des Peres have to do with the Muny, who performed there over the years, and which famous actors loved it the most? Hear the stor
The History of Logan Uriah, The Moolah Shriners in St. Louis, and 3 Flags Day (opens the original)
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First up, Andrew Wanko, Public Historian at the Missouri History Museum tells the story of St. Louis' biggest cheerleader, then Jay Traxel, Membership Chairman at the Moolah Shrine Temple talks about the Shriner's history and their upcoming 140th Anniversary Celebration on August 15, 2026. Finally, Amanda Clark explains 3 Flags Day in St. Louis. It's a hodgepodge of St. Louis history!
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