The show takes a look at the known and the unknown stories of the Gateway to the West. Sue Thomas grew up in St. Louis and has been a traffic reporter here since the 1990s. Sue loves her two English Bulldogs, swimming, biking, and all things St. Louis!
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The show takes a look at the known and the unknown stories of the Gateway to the West. Sue Thomas grew up in St. Louis and has been a traffic reporter here since the 1990s. Sue loves her two English Bulldogs, swimming, biking, and all things St. Louis!
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Recent Episodes
July 25, 2026
The History of 6 Flags Over Mid-America
Did you know that our own 6 Flags in Eureka, MO opened BEFORE Disney World? Yep...by several months! Elizabeth Gotway, Communications Manager for 6 Flags has worked at the park for 44 years and knows all the current and past rides, along with their stories. She and Sue talk about everything from Tom's Twister to Batman: The Ride, and how the park has updated old rides and how and when it decides to bring in new ones. Remember when there were concerts at 6 Flags? You're not going to believe who performed at Old Glory Amphitheater before he hit it big...
July 18, 2026
The History of Webster Groves
Where did Webster Groves get its name? How did it come to be? Oh, and you'll not believe the reason it finally decided to incorporate! Webster Groves resident and author of the book "Webster Groves, A Walk Through History", Steve Schoenbeck joins Sue to talk about one of the oldest suburbs of St. Louis.
July 11, 2026
150th Anniversary of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Yes, it is the 150th anniversary of the publication of Mark Twain's book, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Amanda Clark, Public Historian at the Missouri Historical Society drops by to talk about that, the author's connections to St. Louis, and more. She and Sue discuss everything from the islands that used to be in the Mississippi to the Eads Bridge, to what granite has to do with the riverfront. You can still take a river cruise on the "Tom Sawyer" today, or take a canoe ride down the Mississippi River!
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