For this issue, Publisher Craig Kaminer sat down for a conversation with Sarah Fenske, host of St. Louis On the Air:

“As a hard working, deep thinking, and research-oriented reporter, [Sarah] has adapted well to life on the radio. Her guests are wide ranging: exploring issues and challenges confronting our region, discussing the latest innovations in science and technology, taking a closer look at our history, or talking with authors, artists, and musicians. Sarah brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work, and create in our region. While politics are not part of her show, most people would say that NPR leans left, but Sarah is happy to spar with any and all perspectives.

I Zoomed with her recently to find out about her childhood, her family life, her take on the state of journalism, and what she loves most about St. Louis. Our conversation was fast and furious, witty and sarcastic–as is Sarah–and I fell more in love with her style and radio personality.

What follows is an excerpt of our conversation: According to Sarah, she’s from the boring suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, and the second kid in a family of five. “This was a big family without a lot of money. We were just a pack of feral children running loose. My dad taught high school English and at that point my mom was staying at home with us. We were just a wild bunch…”

Click here for the full conversation between Craig and Sarah: https://issuu.com/sophisticatedliving/docs/slsl_m-a_2022/s/14944709