Plus, Missouri Bourbon Tradition and Chukwuebuka Ibeh's Blessings
Bolstering U.S. Pharmaceutical Independence
Drug shortages in hospitals are at an all-time high, with 320 reported in April 2023. The API Innovation Center in St. Louis is tackling the issue by reshoring pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing to the U.S.
Cherokee Street Small Business Renaissance
The Cherokee Street neighborhood has become a successful hub of minority-owned businesses like Butter Love, Profield Reserve and The Noir Bookshop.
STARS: Special Needs Tracking & Awareness Response System
The STARS program helps coordinate and coach ambulance districts, fire districts and community hospitals.
Missouri Bourbon: Bottling History with Blacksmith Distillery
Missouri’s toasted to its 200th birthday with a glass of Missouri Bourbon; a spirit made with some of the world’s strictest guidelines, tradition and nostalgia.
Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s debut novel “Blessings”
At 22, Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s debut novel Blessings earned critical acclaim. Set in Nigeria, the story follows Obiefuna, a young man grappling with his identity in a society where being gay is both a sin and illegal.
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This week on Spotlight, discover an innovative response system designed to help first responders identify and address the unique medical needs of patients. Plus, we’ll take you on a journey to track down a legendary boat featured in iconic films—find out where it is now. We’ll also share the tale of a fourth-generation family of Missouri distillers keeping tradition alive. Then, hear how small businesses are shaping and preserving the spirit of Cherokee Street. And finally, meet the man who’s resurrecting music from 120 years ago, bringing it back to the heart of St. Louis.
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