SSM health chief Dr. Alexander Garza recalls his Iraq deployment and the world after Saddam Hussein's fall and discusses the part of his unconventional military career spent not as a physician, but assisting in the rebuilding of a nation.

Dr. Alexander Garza, SSM Health chief community health officer, discusses St. Louis' social struggles, vaccines and how to better work together, as well as the key lessons the pandemic left on transparency and misinformation. 

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Suzanne Sierra, executive director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, explains why it's important to help immigrants make professional and social connections, and put down roots in St. Louis.

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Tim Luchini, CEO of Intramotev, discusses how his company is the only one in the world converting conventional freight cars to battery-powered, self-propelled railcars.

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Min Jung Kim, director of the Saint Louis Art Museum, talks about growing attendance and how the region can continue to be an "incredible" place.

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After the NFL, ‘club kid’ is back in St. Louis to lead Boys and Girls Clubs. Brandon Williams, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, talks about developing the next generation of leaders.

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Ed Skapinok, chief commercial officer of Explore St. Louis, discusses new strategies to boost the annual visitor count of 24 million in St. Louis city and county.

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Amy Shaw, president and CEO of Nine PBS, discusses the role public media can play in uniting the region and pushing common goals.

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Michael McMillan, president and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, discusses why opportunities in St. Louis neighborhoods are critical, as well as how the number one Urban League in the United States serves over 200,000 people each year.

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Contemporary Productions President Steve Schankman discusses why music should be the brand of St. Louis, and the importance of St. Louis concerts including historic appearances from the Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones, and the upcoming Evolution Fest.

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