In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with Clayco founder and executive chairman Bob Clark about his six-figure donation to mayoral challenger Cara Spencer, his fears for the region’s future, and his plans to get more involved in tackling civic issues. Then, Sarah chats with SLM staff writer Ryan Krull about the tragic tale of a St. Louis native who flew high, only to destroy his own life. Listen and follow The 314 Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Cardinal’s Special Events. Looking for an exciting event space for your next off site meeting or corporate banquet? Bring your team to Busch Stadium for a uniquely St. Louis venue. Cardinals Special Events will help you hit your event out of the park! Visit cardinals.com/events for more information.

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Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

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In this episode of&nbsp;The 314 Podcast, host&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/sarah-fenske/">Sarah Fenske</a>&nbsp;talks with&nbsp;<a href="https://claycorp.com/">Clayco</a>&nbsp;founder and executive chairman Bob Clark about his six-figure donation to mayoral challenger Cara Spencer, his fears for the region&rsquo;s future, and his plans to get more involved in tackling civic issues. Then, Sarah chats with&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;staff writer&nbsp;<a href="http://stlmag.com/author/ryan-krull">Ryan Krull</a>&nbsp;about the tragic tale of a St. Louis native who flew high, only to destroy his own life. Listen and follow&nbsp;The 314 Podcast&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-314-podcast/id1793192207">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0mJtCTOoiTpN2Jjc2VW0eE">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGme7iXhvDnXB6ZTWV-1RtWf">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark/events?partnerId=redirect-stl-events">Cardinal&rsquo;s Special Events</a>.&nbsp;Looking for an exciting event space for your next off site meeting or corporate banquet? Bring your team to Busch Stadium for a uniquely St. Louis venue. Cardinals Special Events will help you hit your event out of the park! Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark/events?partnerId=redirect-stl-events">cardinals.com/events</a>&nbsp;for more information.
Have an idea for a future&nbsp;episode?&nbsp;Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Interested in being a podcast sponsor?&nbsp;Contact Lauren Leppert at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
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Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis — and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, The 314 Podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.

Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis &mdash; and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, The 314 Podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.

The 314 Podcast

Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis — and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, the 314 podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.

Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis &mdash; and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, the 314 podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.