In our weekly "Behind the Headlines" segment, St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh discussed the top news stories that caught St. Louisans’ attention this week, with the people who produced them and contributed to them.
This week, we discussed the end of the Missouri legislative session, race-based transfers, and what’s going on with Missouri Democrats and Republicans as conventions near and Donald Trump is the de facto GOP nominee.
Joining us:
- Marshall Griffin, St. Louis Public Radio statehouse reporter
- Jo Mannies, St. Louis Public Radio political reporter
- Dale Singer, St. Louis Public Radio education reporter
Here are some of the stories we talked about:
- Busy day at Missouri Capitol as 2016 session nears homestretch: voter ID, fuel tax, personhood
- Suit calls race-based restrictions on school transfers 'flat-out unconstitutional'
- Wagner is declining to endorse Trump, as Missouri Cruz backers shift focus
- Blunt will support GOP presidential nominee, but is skipping trip to Cleveland
St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region. St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh and producers Mary Edwards, Alex Heuer and Kelly Moffitt give you the information you need to make informed decisions and stay in touch with our diverse and vibrant St. Louis region.