In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with former state representative Peter Merideth about his family’s decision to move from the city of St. Louis to St. Louis County—and what city leaders could do to prevent the flight of families like his. Then, Sarah chats with SLM staff writer Ryan Krull about a St. Louis prosecutor’s unusual involvement in the criminal case against New York attorney general Letitia James. Listen and follow The 314 Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar and supported by the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Open year round, Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar is the perfect hangout spot in Ballpark Village. Their menu is a home run, made to satisfy major league appetites. Check out their current menu and reserve your table.

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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 former state representative&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/peterformo/?hl=en">Peter Merideth</a>&nbsp;about his family&rsquo;s decision to move from the city of St. Louis to St. Louis County&mdash;and what city leaders could do to prevent the flight of families like his. Then, Sarah chats with&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;staff writer Ryan Krull about a St. Louis prosecutor&rsquo;s unusual involvement in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/roger-keller-missouri-letitia-james/">criminal case</a>&nbsp;against New York attorney general Letitia James. 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<a href="http://cardinalsnation.com/">&nbsp;Cardinals Nation Restaurant &amp; Bar</a>&nbsp;and supported by the&nbsp;<a href="https://stlsports.org/special-event/2026-us-figure-skating-championships/">2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships</a>.&nbsp;Open year round, Cardinals Nation Restaurant &amp; Bar is the perfect hangout spot in Ballpark Village. Their menu is a home run, made to satisfy major league appetites. Check out their current menu and&nbsp;<a href="http://cardinalsnation.com/">reserve your table</a>.
New to podcasts?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/">Follow these instructions</a>&nbsp;to start listening to our shows, and hear what you&rsquo;ve been missing!
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>.
You may also enjoy these SLM stories:<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/business/city-foundry-visits-and-tax-receipts-growth/"></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.