Part of our mission has always been to help our region flourish by instilling civic pride. When you’re proud of your town, you feel more connected to your neighbors. That sense of shared ownership creates a spirit of teamwork, where people look out for each other and work together to make their community the best it can be.
In that spirit, we are showcasing the people, places, and things that are “So St. Louis” in these series and membership specials, which are the perfect opportunity to show your support for public media and Nine PBS.
Concrete Jungle Gym
This documentary had its premiere at the 2024 St. Louis International Film Festival. It’s the story of artist Bob Cassilly, who spent years saving and repurposing relics and treasures slated for demolition as cities across the Midwest practiced municipal disinvestment. The sculptor, who previously protected a Michelangelo masterpiece from destruction, transformed art, history, and junk into tunnels, slides, and caverns inside of an abandoned 10-story warehouse, which became the City Museum, one of the city's leading tourist attractions. It's codirected by Nine PBS’s Multimedia Producer Mike Gualdoni and Zach White.
Friday, March 14, 9 pm on Nine PBS and livestream.
Humans of St. Louis
You’ll be fascinated by the stories of everyday St. Louisans who are impacting our region, like the family behind El Chico Bakery, Cesar Cardo, the owner of Club Viva, and others who are quietly making a difference.
Watch the broadcast debut of the digital collaboration with Humans of St. Louis.
Monday, March 10, 7:45 pm; Friday, March 14, 12:45 pm & 8:15 pm on Nine PBS and livestream.
Living St. Louis
This series, which instills civic pride weekly, celebrates the people and places of St. Louis, showcasing untold stories, bringing new perspectives to landmarks and traditions, and much more. A special 314 Day episode of Living St. Louis, including profiles on Chelsey Farris, this year’s 314 Day designer, STL Santos, the Spanish-speaking supporters' group for St. Louis CITY SC, and other "so St. Louis" segments, airs Monday, March 10 at 7 pm, with an encore Friday, March 14, 7:30 pm.
Mondays at 7 pm on Nine PBS and livestream. Streaming on the PBS app.
Donnybrook
From Schnuck’s self-checkouts to local politics, this high-energy debate about the week’s regional news provides a service to locals and newcomers alike. The membership special airs Thursdays, March 6 and March 13, at 7 pm and includes an opportunity to get tickets to our annual live Donnybash event at The Sheldon.
Thursdays at 7 pm on Nine PBS and livestream. Streaming on the PBS app and available as a podcast.
Listen, St. Louis, with Carol Daniel
We know there is power in identifying and understanding the challenges and roadblocks we face. At Listen St Louis, with Carol Daniel, we believe that’s the way to help the Black and Brown community thrive. Season 2 is underway with guests that illuminate the path forward.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube.
Mama Said, Mama Said
Taped in front of a live audience at the Grandel Theater, Mama Said, Mama Said will have you laughing and crying as local writers give inspirational readings about motherhood.
For tickets to attend the live 2025 event, watch March 5 at 11:30 pm and March 8 at 6 pm on Nine PBS and livestream.
Missouri Comfort
Chef Mathew Unger and food writer Porcshe Moran take viewers behind the scenes at unique eateries along Route 66 in Missouri.
Monday, March 3, 7 pm; Thursday, March 6, 8 pm; Saturday, March 8, midnight & 1:30 pm on Nine PBS and livestream.
Teaching in Room 9
This weekday series, taught by some of the region’s best teachers, provides high exposure to literacy, math, science, and social-emotional concepts for all ages, especially the kids at home who are unenrolled in preschool or kindergarten.
Weekdays at 9:30 am on Nine PBS and livestream and streaming on YouTube.
Wish You Were Here: A Century of Missouri State Parks
This Nine PBS special about Missouri’s wild places takes viewers through the 100-year history of preserving the ecological diversity and undeveloped beauty of the state’s 91 national parks.
Monday, March 3, 4 am; Tuesday, March 4, 7 pm; Friday, March 7, 3 am & 11 pm; Sunday, March 9, 1 pm on Nine PBS and livestream.
You can find a host of new Nine PBS digital series (like Nine PBS Reports and What Do I Do with This?) on the Nine PBS YouTube channel; subscribe today at youtube.com/ninepbs.
