The 314 Podcast
<p>Join <em>St. Louis Magazine</em> executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis — and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, The 314 Podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.</p>
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Waller McGuire on Why Libraries Matter in St. Louis
<p>In this episode of <em>The 314 Podcast</em>, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/sarah-fenske/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Fenske</a> talks with Waller McGuire. The longtime CEO of the St. Louis Public Library talks about what brought him to St. Louis, what’s changed during his tenure, how two library branches survived a direct hit from the May 2025 tornado, and why libraries are more important now than ever. Then, Sarah chats with <em>SLM</em> staff writer <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/ryan-krull" rel="nofollow">Ryan Krull</a> about how a plan to pay for public art around the city was passed by aldermen 16 years ago—only to be completely ignored ever since. Watch on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGme7iXhvDnXB6ZTWV-1RtWf" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-314-podcast/id1793192207" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0mJtCTOoiTpN2Jjc2VW0eE" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever podcasts are available. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.</p> <blockquote></blockquote> <p>See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/314-podcast/episode-47</p> <p>Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGme7iXhvDnXB6ZTWV-1RtWf </p> <p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mJtCTOoiTpN2Jjc2VW0eE </p> <p>Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-314-podcast/id1793192207 </p> <p><strong>This episode is presented by <a href="https://ncjwstl.org/Couturier" rel="nofollow">NCJWSTL The Resale Shop</a> and sponsored by <a href="https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/cardinals-nation" rel="nofollow">Cardinals Nation</a>. </strong>The Resale Shop is gearing up for its biggest event of the year, Couturier, October 7–10. For over 60 years, this premier resale event has featured high-quality designer clothing, accessories, and home décor at a fraction of the cost. Proceeds support NCJWSTL programs benefiting local women, children, and families. <a href="https://ncjwstl.org/Couturier" rel="nofollow">Learn more.</a></p> <p>New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/</p> <p>Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com. </p> <p>Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertisting@stlmag.com.</p> <p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>Mary Ann Perkins on Flipping Ballwin Blue
<p>In this episode of <em>The 314 Podcast</em>, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/sarah-fenske/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Fenske</a> talks with <a href="https://www.perkinsformissouri.com/" rel="nofollow">Mary Ann Perkins</a>, who’s running to represent the 100th district in the Missouri House. In the last two cycles, Democrats came within 200 votes of winning the seat, which represents Ballwin. Perkins explained what made her run for office for the first time, what she hears talking to voters, and why she has deep sympathy for people who are struggling to leave a party that no longer represents their values. Then, Sarah chats with <em>SLM</em> staff writer <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/ryan-krull" rel="nofollow">Ryan Krull</a> about why the era of the speed hump is finally <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/st-louis-speed-hump-frenzy-aldermen/" rel="nofollow">coming to an end </a>in St. Louis. Watch on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGme7iXhvDnXB6ZTWV-1RtWf" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-314-podcast/id1793192207" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0mJtCTOoiTpN2Jjc2VW0eE" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever podcasts are available. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.</p> <blockquote></blockquote> <p>See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/314-podcast/episode-46</p> <p>Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGme7iXhvDnXB6ZTWV-1RtWf </p> <p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mJtCTOoiTpN2Jjc2VW0eE </p> <p>Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-314-podcast/id1793192207 </p> <p><strong>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://ncjwstl.org/Couturier" rel="nofollow">NCJWSTL The Resale Shop.</a> </strong>The Resale Shop is gearing up for its biggest event of the year, Couturier! For over 60 years, this premier resale event has featured high-quality designer clothing, accessories, and home décor at a fraction of the cost. Visit Couturier October 7–10 at The Resale Shop on N. Lindbergh Boulevard. Proceeds support NCJWSTL programs benefiting local women, children, and families. <a href="https://ncjwstl.org/Couturier" rel="nofollow">Learn more.</a></p> <p>New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/</p> <p>Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com. </p> <p>Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertisting@stlmag.com.</p> <p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>Jake Zimmerman on His Vision for St. Louis County
<p>In this episode of <em>The 314 Podcast</em>, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/sarah-fenske/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Fenske</a> talks with Jake Zimmerman. The county assessor recently surprised many people with the margin of his <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/jake-zimmerman-wins-democratic-county-executive/" rel="nofollow">victory</a> in the Democratic primary and now stands as the favorite to be elected St. Louis County executive in November. He shares his view of the race, his vision for the job, and what drew him back home after college in California and Harvard Law. Then, Sarah chats with <em>SLM</em> staff writer <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/ryan-krull/" rel="nofollow">Ryan Krull</a> about the scrap recycling facility that has its South City neighbors in an uproar—and what he learned by <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/sa-recycling-patch-neighbors/" rel="nofollow">going undercover</a> to sell scrap. Watch on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGme7iXhvDnXB6ZTWV-1RtWf" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-314-podcast/id1793192207" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0mJtCTOoiTpN2Jjc2VW0eE" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever podcasts are available. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.</p> <blockquote></blockquote> <p>See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/314-podcast/episode-45</p> <p>Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGme7iXhvDnXB6ZTWV-1RtWf </p> <p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mJtCTOoiTpN2Jjc2VW0eE </p> <p>Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-314-podcast/id1793192207 </p> <p><strong>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/stl500-live/" rel="nofollow">St. Louis Business 500 Live</a>. </strong>On September 23, Sarah Fenske will be moderating <em>St. Louis Magazine</em>’s next Business 500 Live, presented by WashU Olin Business School. Hear from three of St. Louis’ leading women executives—Penny Pennington of Edward Jones, Sandra Moore of Advantage Capital, and Alaina Maciá of MTM—to talk leadership, big decisions, and what’s next for St. Louis business. <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/stl500-live/" rel="nofollow">Save your seat.</a></p> <p>New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/</p> <p>Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com. </p> <p>Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertisting@stlmag.com.</p> <p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>St. Louis Producer on “Double Lives of Suburban Wives”
<p>In this episode of <em>The 314 Podcast</em>, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/sarah-fenske/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Fenske</a> talks with Amy Marie Yaeger, who was part of the producing team for TLC’s new show “<a href="https://www.tlc.com/shows/double-lives-of-suburban-wives" rel="nofollow">Double Lives of Suburban Wives</a>,” which is billed as featuring St. Louis women who make spicy content. Amy explains what it’s like working on an unscripted show, why you should never believe complaints about cast members saying they were edited to look like villains, and how she’s carving out a TV career in St. Louis. Then, Sarah chats with <em>SLM</em> staff writer Ryan Krull about his story suggesting a troubling rise in catalytic converter thefts—and one local man’s frustrating experience. </p> <p>See related stories and resources from this episode: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/314-podcast/episode-44</p> <p>Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGme7iXhvDnXB6ZTWV-1RtWf </p> <p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mJtCTOoiTpN2Jjc2VW0eE </p> <p>Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-314-podcast/id1793192207 </p> <p><strong>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://glennon.org/gallop" rel="nofollow">SSM Health Cardinal Glennon</a>. </strong>The Glennon Gallop returns Saturday, September 12, presented by T. Danis Charitable Trust. Cheer on an exciting polo match and take part in the iconic champagne divot stomp, all while supporting a great cause. Best of all, your attendance benefits The Danis Pediatric Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. <a href="https://glennon.org/gallop" rel="nofollow">Learn more and reserve your spot.</a></p> <p><strong>New to podcasts?</strong> Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/</p> <p><strong>Have an idea for a future episode?</strong> Email podcasts@stlmag.com. </p> <p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>