Michael Dwyer
/
AP
While some enslaved people did not know about Lincoln's order, many learned of it while the fighting was still ongoing through informal networks, rumors and sometimes from slaveholders themselves.
Iranian Presidency Office via AP
Michael M. Santiago
/
Getty Images
Sarah Kellogg
/
St. Louis Public Radio
Photo by Lily Niebrugge
On this edition of the show, we talk with Dr. Brad Hodson, President of Southeast Missouri State University. We’ll talk about the university budget, some potential changes in academics, get a facilities update and much more. Hodson also reflects on his first year as president of the university.
The latest news from every corner of the state.
KRCU Local Programs
Southeast Missouri Athletics received national recognition for its innovative fan engagement, revenue generation, and community impact, as the Redhawks were recognized as a finalist for the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) Marketing Team of the Year Award.
flickr user John Flannery (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/)
LATEST STORIES
-
The United States defeated Australia in an important group match at the World Cup. The 2-0 victory means the U.S. will advance to the tournament's knockout round.
-
In this space news roundup, Berly McCoy and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave talk about tiny autonomous "transformers" that can explore the moon, a debate about the expanding universe, and more.
-
Opal Lee is known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talked with her in 2024 about her activism, and her hopes for the future.
-
Just hours into the ceasefire, we check on Lebanon to see if this delicate agreement is actually holding.
-
Scottish soccer fans have taken over Boston to watch the World Cup. The Tartan Army, as they are called, brought their Scottish traditions with them: Kilts, bagpipes and lots of drinking.
-
Some supporters view the Obama Presidential Center as a welcomed investment in a historically underserved area, while long-time residents and community members worry it may accelerate gentrification.
-
Rep. Nydia Velázquez's retirement has opened up a competitive primary in a New York City Congressional district. The race to replace her is a proxy battle about the future of the Democratic Party.
Upcoming Events
On The Menu gives you a taste of what cuisines, beverages, and other gastronomic delights are trending, interesting, worthy of discussion, or what is simply on Quantella’s mind that she wants you to ponder. New episodes air on the third Wednesday of the month. Catch up on past episodes here.
In this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts and Culture Podcast', we speak with Ruth Wyand, a blues and jazz musician performing at Ivers Square on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The event is Cape Girardeau's Citywide Juneteenth Celebration.
NPR Arts, Life, Music and Culture
With KRCU's newsletter, "The Frequency," you can get monthly updates on new programs, top news articles, upcoming events, and even opportunities to volunteer with us.