A very nuanced and in-depth look at the Muslim experience in America: from growing up between St. Louis and Syria to getting married at 18 to a unique perspective on US politics. This is an eye-opening interview with Islamic Center of Greater St. Louis Vice-Chair Maysa Albarcha.

Join Tamara Keefe, founder of AMERICA'S BEST ICE CREAM (several times over), Clementine's Ice Creamery as she talks about quitting her corporate job to chase her passion, building a business in St. Louis's small but supportive environment, and how she views her mission to make sure everyone gets good ice cream.

Get ready to go real deep real fast with Rabbi Daniel Bogard. He is Rabbi of the Central Reform Congregation, co-founder of Camp Indigo Point, a summer camp for gender queer youth, and one of Missouri's fiercest and most tireless advocates for trans rights, fighting for justice and acceptance for his own son as well as a community of other families.

The ST. LOUIS Will Smith is President of New + Found, the development firm that brought us City Foundry, Angad Arts Hotel, and a wide range of current and future defining pieces of St. Louis community and culture. He is also a former D-I football player, a motorcycle racer, and a hell of a good guy. Enjoy this episode.

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra trumpeter Michael Walk joins to talk about a life in music and his experiences as a fierce protector and advocate for his trans daughter. It's a don't-miss episode!

St. Louis Public Radio's Political Correspondent Jason Rosenbaum joins the pod today to talk about a career covering Missouri and St. Louis's fast-changing political landscape. And social media and kids and all those other things.

Former State Rep and Congressional candidate Trish Gunby joins the pod to talk about her life and childhood in St. Louis County, the work she has done to help St. Louis families and her hopes for the future.