What is "We Live Here"?
“We Live Here” is a podcast that shares stories about race and class from St. Louis and beyond. Episodes range from investigative accountability pieces to story-based reflections with a focus on everyday people interested in racial equity.
Who is Cori Bush?
Democratic Representative Cori Bush made history when she became the first Black Congresswoman for Missouri, unseating the Clay political dynasty. She brought her background as a nurse, activist, organizer, single mom and pastor to her new role and has jumped headfirst into advocating for issues ranging from reparations for Black Americans to taxing billionaires to Medicare for All. She teamed up with Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey and Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth to introduce a bill that would bring together federal agencies and create a mapping tool to help allocate environmental funding from the Biden administration. Just last week, she also joined forces with New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to introduce a $1 trillion dollar bill to fund environmental justice projects for the next four years. In this episode, we’ll hear from Senator Tammy Duckworth and Congresswoman Cori Bush about three major environmental justice bills: the Environmental Justice for All Act, the Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act, and the Green New Deal for Cities Act.—This episode was a collaboration with Jason Rosenbaum, St. Louis Public Radio political correspondent and co-host of the Politically Speaking podcast. You can listen to the Politically Speaking episodes with Senator Duckworth and Congresswoman Bush at stlpr.org or anywhere you get podcasts.
About the Podcast
A podcast about the people and spaces of rural America, hosted by Ruby Bodeker and Søren Peterson. We talk people, places, politics, and more, and we interview people from rural spaces in Iowa and around the country to find out what matters to them. From time to time, we’re joined by our friend and “not-a-pundit,” Darvin Graham.
Where to Listen
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Latest Episodes
In this episode we try to answer a question a couple of working people have asked Ruby: why aren’t there more people like me in the state legislature?
BONUS: A Conversation with Ben Jealous
For years, Black people have been working on the ground and behind the scenes to create a better world for the next generation. We have seen a number of great activists over the years who challenged the status quo and promoted a more equitable society.
Through Our Eyes: Black Journalists Covering Race, Identity & Culture
Seldom are Black journalists allowed the opportunity to tell their own stories. In this episode local Black journalists share personal experiences about reporting on stories while living with the very same realities of the communities they serve.
The State of Education
The COVID-19 pandemic flipped the education system on its head. Teachers had to find new ways to engage with students virtually. Students had to learn how to navigate chrome books, laptops, and other devices in order to complete their studies. Everything changed and a lot was uncovered such as the lack of resources in minority school districts.
Movement & Mental Health
This time around we’re going to do things a little differently. We partnered with Dr. Kira Banks and the Raising Equity podcast on this episode to discuss movement and mental health. Dr. Banks and I wanted to understand more deeply how people are coping with the feeling of loss, the loss of normalcy, loved ones, jobs, and more.
Embracing Your Crown
I wanted to hear from Black women in our region about what the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) act means to them and discuss their own personal journey with hair.
Legacy of Love
This is the second of a two-part tribute to the late Dr. Jonathan Cedric Smith, whose commitment to cultural memory we shared in our most recent episode.
Speak Their Names
This episode is the first of a two-part tribute to a man whose passion for social justice and cultural memory impacted hundreds of people in the St. Louis region: Dr. Jonathan Cedric Smith, who died this year on Juneteenth. Among many community roles, he served on the board of St. Louis Public Radio.
From Connecticut Public Radio
Where We Live is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world.
Volunteer firefighters are the backbone of fire service, and Russia attacks Ukraine
February 25, 2022 • Reports Friday morning are Russian troops have entered the outskirts of Ukrainian capital Kiev and it's being bombarded with missile strikes. Today, we talk to a Ukrainian American in Connecticut about Russia's attack. And later, 7 out of 10 fire departments nationwide are all volunteer.
How the Harry Potter fandom is moving "forward"
February 24, 2022 • Through her Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling created a magical world championing acceptance and inclusivity. But the author's controversial comments about the transgender community have alienated lifelong fans. This hour, we explore how fans have moved forward.
Life with rare, incurable disease is all about quality
February 23, 2022 • One in ten Americans, or one on every elevator and four on every bus, is impacted by a rare disease. Yet, 95 percent of rare diseases do not have approved treatment. On a promising note, bio-pharmaceutical companies working on orphan drugs have more than 800 projects in clinical development.
Mental Health Wellness Days in Connecticut schools
February 22, 2022 • K-12 students in Connecticut can now take two mental health wellness days during the school year. Today, we hear from a student who advocated for this proposal and we talk to the Office of Child Advocate. First, we get an update on legislative proposals to strengthen gun violence prevention in our state.
Author Melissa Febos and how our "Girlhood" shapes the way we think about consent
February 18, 2022 • Today, we talk about how experiences coming of age impact us into adulthood. Melissa Febos, author of the bestselling memoir Girlhood, joins us. She writes about what she learned about herself, including the ways we begin to understand consent and how this impacts our relationships long-term.
Behind-the-scenes of the Beijing Winter Olympics broadcast hub in Stamford
February 17, 2022 • If you've been watching the Beijing Winter Olympics, you've likely seen a Connecticut local compete and succeed. But there's one local connection you may not have noticed.
