Behind the Headlines: A closer look at ‘volunteer adjuncts,’ latest developments in Greitens saga

By Evie Hemphill

Published April 27, 2018 at 2:33 PM CDT

Gubernatorial candidate Eric Greitens looks at his ballot before sitting down to vote at the St. Louis Public Library in the Central West End on Tuesday. — Then gubernatorial candidate Eric Greitens before voting at the St. Louis Public Library. Greitens' legal problems continue to mount.

Behind the Headlines covered two topics on Friday’s St. Louis on the Air.

St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippmann joined host Don Marsh to discuss the legal and political situations involving Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens.

Marsh also talked with the president of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Faculty Association, David Johnson, about the news that his institution is seeking to hire unpaid adjuncts. Johnson is an associate professor of classics at SIUC.

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,Evie Hemphill and Lara Hamdan give you the information you need to make informed decisions and stay in touch with our diverse and vibrant St. Louis region.