Introducing St. Louis Magazine’s Economic Mobility Lab
The 314 Podcast
<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.stlmag.com/author/nicholas-phillips/" rel="nofollow">Nicholas Phillips</a> and <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/samir-knox/" rel="nofollow">Samir Knox,</a> the two reporters anchoring <em>St. Louis Magazine</em>’s new <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/topics/economic-mobility-lab/" rel="nofollow">Economic Mobility Lab</a> funded by the James S. McDonnell Foundation. They discuss Nick’s new story about a high-achieving young man who went from a working class background to earning a doctorate—and how social capital played a key role in his journey. They also explain what they plan to focus on as they seek to cover policies, programs, and people trying to achieve a better life for themselves and their kids.</p>
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<p><strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/st-charles-community-college-gift/" rel="nofollow">Surprise $5M gift will grant some St. Charles Community College students a free 4-year degree</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/bridge-bread-bakery-delmar-loop/" rel="nofollow">Bridge Bread will open a bakery in the Loop, with new opportunities for workers</a></li>
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