Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
by Nine PBS
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.
Episodes
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The Role African Americans Played in Building STL | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel Podcast
This special, filmed in front of a live audience at the Missouri History Museum, explores Juneteenth and the resilience of the formerly enslaved while recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and the craftsmen who helped build St. Louis. - What were your thoughts on...
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Come Behind the Curtain of the Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel Podcast | Audience Q&A
Host Carol Daniel answers questions from listeners and viewers about past podcast guests and future topics. Hear how she approaches each interview and which guest left the greatest impression. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.
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Economic Distress: From Katrina to the May 16 Tornado | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
As managing director and chief impact officer at Advantage Capital, Sandra Moore uses her decades of economic, legal and development experience to decide how investment dollars stabilize distressed communities and provide a financial return. She joins host Carol Daniel to discuss how St. Louis…
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Tornado Victim Survives Unimaginable, Shares Progress | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
Tornado victim Mya Grimes survived being sucked from her car after a deadly tornado passed through St. Louis on May 16, 2025. How did the experience change her? Her mother, Tina Grimes, was hundreds of miles away working when she got her daughter's frantic call. "It took me! It took me," was all...
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STL Soul Singer Brian Owens's Journey | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
Singer Brian Owens faced a critical decision in high school between basketball and music. The choice he made would set him on a path of heartbreak and joy. Learn what his father told him after one spectacular failure that changed everything. - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know…
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Navigating a No-Confidence Vote | Dr. Kanika Cunningham | 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...
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Are Leaders Born or Developed? | Dr. Yemi Akande-Bartsch | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
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.…
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Dawn Price | The Sophia Project | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
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.
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The Misconceptions & Truth of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
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…
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Black Theater's Impact on St. Louis' Art Scene with Ron Himes | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
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.
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The First Black Chancellor of Southern Illinois University (SIUE)
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…
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St. Louis's Major Demographic Shift
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...
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A Conversation with Actor & Director William Stanford Davis
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.
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African American Holiday Food Traditions | Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel
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.
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A Community for Black Authors with David Haynes
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...
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Managing Mental Health During Grief, Loss, and Caregiving
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...
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Percy Green: Man of ACTION Q&A | Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel
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...
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Advocating for Insurance Coverage After St. Louis City Tornado
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...
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Healing Hardship and Food Insecurity by Serving the Community with Chef Queenie
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...
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Looking Back at Ferguson with Captain Ron Johnson
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…
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Tornado Destroys Homeowner's 3 Story North City Brick Home | Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel
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…
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Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis Gives Exit Interview | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
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...
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Former Mayor St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones Gives Exit Interview with Father Virvus Jones | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
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...
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Neil Richardson Gives Exit Interview After Leaving SLDC | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
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...
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Recognizing the 160th Anniversary of Juneteenth | A Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel Special
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...
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The Evolution of Voting Rights for African Americans
St. Louis Author, Educator and Historian Jett Thomas, stopped by Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel to talk about access to voting and voting history after the release of his book " Guardians of the Vote: History, Heroes, and the Legacy of Voting Rights - 1960s v. Today." - What were your…
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Leaving Corporate to Start a Small Business with Rachel Burns
Bold Spoon Creamery is an ice cream brand started by St. Louisan Rachel Burns. On this episode, Rachel tells Carol how and why she left her corporate career to make ice cream that is now sold across the region. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.
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The Importance of Local Journalism with The Marshall Project
According to the Local News Initiative at Northwestern University, the loss of local news has a grave effect on democracy. It can lead to a lack of civic engagement and accountability, political polarization, and misinformation. Carol discusses the importance of local media with The Marshall...
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From Healing to Helping Black Men Build with Ronnie Amiyn
Ronnie Amiyn joins us again to continue his conversation about how he went from causing harm in his community to healing his community by helping other men do the work. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.
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Living With Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia | Mental Well-Being
In this episode, Carol discusses serious mental illnesses with a husband, father, and substitute teacher in East St. Louis, Curtis Pearson. He was been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia in his young adult years. He talks with us about how he navigates life with this mental illness...
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Catching Up with Comedic Legend Cedric the Entertainer
Carol talks with St. Louis comedic legend Cedric the Entertainer about his career and the many hats he wears now as an entrepreneur. - What were your thoughts on this discussion? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.
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Father and Son Biking From St. Louis to Chicago | Bike Vessel
Carol talks with the Father and Son from the PBS Documentary "Bike Vessel." Knowing his dad miraculously recovered from three open-heart surgeries after discovering a passion for cycling, filmmaker Eric D. Seals proposes an ambitious idea: They bike together from St. Louis to Chicago—350 miles in...
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How The Great Migration Impacted St. Louis with Priscilla Dowden-White
One of the largest movements in U.S. History was The Great Migration, where an influx of African Americans left the South from 1910 - 1970 to the Midwest and northern states. During this time, approximately 6 million African Americans fled the Jim Crow South for better jobs, treatment, and...
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The Best of Season One | Happy Holidays!
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
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How Can We Break the Cycle of Poverty?
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...
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Meeting the Needs of Black Youth in St. Louis with Brandon Williams
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?…
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Mentally Healing Over the Holidays with Candice Cox
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...
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The Importance of Community in Education with Mary Elizabeth Grimes
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…
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Development of Vacant Properties in St. Louis with Kevin Bryant
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.…
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Addressing the Mental Well-Being of Black Students | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
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...
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Public Safety with St. Louis Circuit Attorney | Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel
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…
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Silence in Sikeston & The Effects of Racial Violence (Part 2) | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
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...
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Silence in Sikeston & The Effects of Racial Violence | Ep. 46
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...
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A Safe Place for Black Men with The Village Path | Ep. 45
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...
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Love, Learning & the Olympics w/the Nelsons Pt. 2 | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel Podcast
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...
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Love, Learning & Olympic Achievements w/the Nelsons | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel Podcast
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....
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Why Representation Matters in Hollywood with Reesha L. Archibald | Episode 40
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…
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Empowering Black Males Through Literacy with Black Men Read | Episode 39
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...
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How to Empower STL's Black Men Through Healing Circles | Episode 38
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...
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Ferguson 10 Years Later: Lessons or Scars | A Live Special | Listen, St. Louis w/ Carol Daniel Ep. 37 | Nine PBS
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…
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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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