stlhensley
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Married for 32 years, father of two daughters who are both nurses and two pups who both keep me on my toes. Also the Sports Editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, but any opinions expressed here are solely my own.
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CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
August 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
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From "highly CONFLICTED" to "Highly Respected" in just weeks — and all it took was for him to give away 10% of his company
August 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
From "highly CONFLICTED" to "Highly Respected" in just weeks — and all it took was for him to give away 10% of his company
Listening to some George Harrison music this morning. In these turbulent (political) times, I really feel his song “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth).” Here’s wishing everyone can find a little peace.
August 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Listening to some George Harrison music this morning. In these turbulent (political) times, I really feel his song “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth).” Here’s wishing everyone can find a little peace.
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social After listening to Mr. Hasan’s interview with Jon Stewart this morning Mehdi is now a must follow for me.
August 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social After listening to Mr. Hasan’s interview with Jon Stewart this morning Mehdi is now a must follow for me.
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Last week, I suggested Masyn Winn might get caught between different approaches at the plate. Oli Marmol countered by saying Winn has a superpower. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...
Worthy: Oli Marmol's vision for Cardinals' Masyn Winn at the plate is 'Do all of it'
I suggested Masyn Winn might get caught between different approaches at the plate. Oli Marmol countered by saying Winn has a superpower.
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August 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Last week, I suggested Masyn Winn might get caught between different approaches at the plate. Oli Marmol countered by saying Winn has a superpower. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...
This is a big loss for the Blues and their fans ///John Kelly out as Blues play-by-play voice as team moves to simulcast model
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John Kelly out as Blues play-by-play voice as team moves to simulcast model
Instead, the club, FanDuel Sports Network and 101 ESPN will switch to a simulcast model with Chris Kerber (play-by-play) and Joey Vitale (analyst) calling the action.
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July 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This is a big loss for the Blues and their fans ///John Kelly out as Blues play-by-play voice as team moves to simulcast model
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Editorial: Guns kill kids more often in Missouri than in most states. It's not coincidence.
Editorial: Guns kill kids more often in Missouri than in most states. It's not coincidence.
Guns don't kill? Look at the data
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July 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Editorial: Guns kill kids more often in Missouri than in most states. It's not coincidence.
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“Protect myself, and hopefully somebody protects me,” says Cardinals’ All-Star after his 14th HBP of season proves a pivotal moment in 1-0 loss to Pirates.
‘Really scary’: Plunked again by pitch, Willson Contreras vents concern, seeks ‘protection’
“Protect myself, and hopefully somebody protects me,” says Cardinals’ All-Star after his 14th HBP of season proves a pivotal moment in 1-0 loss to Pirates.
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July 2, 2025 at 11:16 AM
“Protect myself, and hopefully somebody protects me,” says Cardinals’ All-Star after his 14th HBP of season proves a pivotal moment in 1-0 loss to Pirates.
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The final version of the game story, with reaction from Critchley, Klauss and Lowen, to the team's first win in 2 1/2 months. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...
Lowen's return turns Critchley's debut as St. Louis City SC coach into a 2-1 win
Eduard Lowen had a goal and an assist as the team snapped its 11-game winless streak with a 2-1 win over San Jose in David Critchley's first game as interim
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June 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The final version of the game story, with reaction from Critchley, Klauss and Lowen, to the team's first win in 2 1/2 months. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...
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Editorial: Governor, don't just hand over Missourians' private data to this president
Editorial: Governor, don't just hand over Missourians' private data to this president
You needn’t look far in the current stage of the Trump era to conclude that in addition to this administration’s scapegoating attacks on various segments of Americans — immigrants, racial
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June 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Editorial: Governor, don't just hand over Missourians' private data to this president
I am so sickened by the complete and unadulterated racism that is taking place in this country, precipitated by one man who not only accepts it but also encourages it. Fight hatred. Make your voice heard!
May 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I am so sickened by the complete and unadulterated racism that is taking place in this country, precipitated by one man who not only accepts it but also encourages it. Fight hatred. Make your voice heard!
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Buildings collapsed, tree limbs littered streets, trees crushed cars and thousands lost power.
St. Louis storms cause 'devastating' damage, with 4 killed and many buildings toppled
Buildings collapsed, tree limbs littered streets, trees crushed cars and thousands lost power.
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May 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Buildings collapsed, tree limbs littered streets, trees crushed cars and thousands lost power.
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Young infielder's bases-clearing double sent Cardinals to a 10-4 victory Tuesday night in Atlanta that ended a five-game losing streak, began his "run" of starts.
Cardinals are committing more starts to Nolan Gorman, and he delivered a win with why
Young infielder's bases-clearing double sent Cardinals to a 10-4 victory Tuesday night in Atlanta that ended a five-game losing streak, began his "run" of starts.
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April 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Young infielder's bases-clearing double sent Cardinals to a 10-4 victory Tuesday night in Atlanta that ended a five-game losing streak, began his "run" of starts.
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The Blues weren't able to slow Winnipeg's top line in Games 1 and 2 and were outscored 4-0 in the third period of the two games.
Challenge for Blues: slowing Winnipeg's top line, taking charge in third period
The St. Louis Blues weren't able to slow Winnipeg's top line in Games 1 and 2 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series and were outscored 4-0 in the third period of the two games.
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April 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Blues weren't able to slow Winnipeg's top line in Games 1 and 2 and were outscored 4-0 in the third period of the two games.
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Hesitant to reduce the roster by one infielder with Winn back from injury and Donovan dealing with one, Cardinals keep Thomas Saggese, option Michael Siani.
Brendan Donovan's rib injury, Masyn Winn's healthy return guide roster move: Cardinals Extra
Hesitant to reduce the roster by one infielder with Winn back from injury and Donovan dealing with one, Cardinals keep Thomas Saggese, option Michael Siani.
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April 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Hesitant to reduce the roster by one infielder with Winn back from injury and Donovan dealing with one, Cardinals keep Thomas Saggese, option Michael Siani.
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The letter from IMLS said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Diverse Librarianship Career Training & Education Program "no longer serves the interests of the United States."
Trump yanks SIUE grant for high school library program. ‘No longer serves US interests.’
The letter from IMLS said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Diverse Librarianship Career Training & Education Program "no longer serves the interests of the United States."
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April 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The letter from IMLS said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Diverse Librarianship Career Training & Education Program "no longer serves the interests of the United States."
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With a 5-4 win over the Avalanche on Saturday night at Enterprise Center, the Blues set a new franchise record with their 12th straight win, surpassing the Cup-winning 2019 group that won 11 games in a row.
Blues continue to ‘make some noise’ by setting franchise record with 12th win in a row
With a 5-4 win over the Avalanche on Saturday night at Enterprise Center, the Blues set a new franchise record with their 12th straight win, surpassing the Cup-winning 2019 group
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April 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
With a 5-4 win over the Avalanche on Saturday night at Enterprise Center, the Blues set a new franchise record with their 12th straight win, surpassing the Cup-winning 2019 group that won 11 games in a row.
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How future Cardinals POBO Chaim Bloom's influence shapes current Red Sox: Cardinals Extra
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How future Cardinals POBO Chaim Bloom's influence shapes current Red Sox: Cardinals Extra
When hired to lead Boston's baseball operations, Bloom was tasked with more than trading the best player: He rebuilt a farm system worst-rated to top 10.
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April 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
How future Cardinals POBO Chaim Bloom's influence shapes current Red Sox: Cardinals Extra
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30 years ago, STL hosted the 1995 McDonald’s HS All-American game.
4 Hall of Famers
7 All-Stars
2 NCAA champs
1 game-changer named Kevin Garnett (“Like, I didn’t know that existed.”)
A lookback at the historic weekend for today’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch: www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...
4 Hall of Famers
7 All-Stars
2 NCAA champs
1 game-changer named Kevin Garnett (“Like, I didn’t know that existed.”)
A lookback at the historic weekend for today’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch: www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...
Hochman: Kevin Garnett, Ryan Robertson and ‘God’ – 30 years ago, STL hosted McDonald’s All-American Game
Kevin Garnett starred in the McDonald's All-American Game 30 years ago in St. Louis.
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April 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
30 years ago, STL hosted the 1995 McDonald’s HS All-American game.
4 Hall of Famers
7 All-Stars
2 NCAA champs
1 game-changer named Kevin Garnett (“Like, I didn’t know that existed.”)
A lookback at the historic weekend for today’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch: www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...
4 Hall of Famers
7 All-Stars
2 NCAA champs
1 game-changer named Kevin Garnett (“Like, I didn’t know that existed.”)
A lookback at the historic weekend for today’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch: www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...
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Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray's idea: ditch geography, reimagine MLB divisions by economy
Podcast Episode · Best Podcast in Baseball · 03/13/2025 · 37m
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March 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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The final gamer from DC, with reaction from Schertz, Swope, Jimerson and McCottry as SLU comes from ahead, and behind, to beat Davidson 83-75 at the A-10 tournament
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Clutch 3-pointers by Swope, Jimerson snap SLU back to win A-10 opener 83-75 over Davidson
Trailing with 5 minutes to go, Isaiah Swope hit two 3-pointers to put SLU ahead and then Gibson Jimerson hit two more and SLU went on to beat Davidson 83-75
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March 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The final gamer from DC, with reaction from Schertz, Swope, Jimerson and McCottry as SLU comes from ahead, and behind, to beat Davidson 83-75 at the A-10 tournament
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Without immigrants, the St. Louis region would have shrunk last year. Going forward, attracting new residents will be difficult.
St. Louis had best population growth in years. Trump immigration crackdown may kill momentum
Without immigrants, the St. Louis region would have shrunk last year. Going forward, attracting new residents will be difficult.
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March 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Without immigrants, the St. Louis region would have shrunk last year. Going forward, attracting new residents will be difficult.
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With Nolan Arenado expected to return to the Cardinals, Nolan Gorman will play second base and designated hitter in 2025.
Hochman: The Cardinal K. Why Nolan Gorman feels he’ll strike out less (and hit HRs more) in ‘25
With Nolan Arenado expected to return to the St. Louis Cardinals, Nolan Gorman will play second base and designated hitter in 2025.
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February 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
With Nolan Arenado expected to return to the Cardinals, Nolan Gorman will play second base and designated hitter in 2025.
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When Musk talks about destroying the “deep state,” what he really means (among other things) is that he hopes to destroy any and all mechanisms of transparency and accountability that might restrain him.
Did Trump Quietly Kill a Sensitive Pentagon Probe into Elon Musk?
The New York Times revealed last year that Musk and SpaceX failed to meet federal reporting requirements for Pentagon contractors. No one has asked: What’s going on with that today?
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February 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
When Musk talks about destroying the “deep state,” what he really means (among other things) is that he hopes to destroy any and all mechanisms of transparency and accountability that might restrain him.
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2 surefire additions to #Cardinals' 40-player roster. 1 sleeper. And 2 others who are Rule 5 Draft-eligible and must be protected ahead of this week's deadline.
Daniel Guerrero looks at 5 for Rule 5 protection consideration: www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...
Daniel Guerrero looks at 5 for Rule 5 protection consideration: www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...
Here are 5 Rule 5 draft-eligible Cardinals prospects to know as protection deadline nears
The deadline to protect eligible players from December’s Rule 5 draft is Tuesday at 5 p.m. St. Louis time. Tink Hence and Tekoah Roby highlight the Cardinals' prospects needing roster
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November 19, 2024 at 12:24 AM
2 surefire additions to #Cardinals' 40-player roster. 1 sleeper. And 2 others who are Rule 5 Draft-eligible and must be protected ahead of this week's deadline.
Daniel Guerrero looks at 5 for Rule 5 protection consideration: www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...
Daniel Guerrero looks at 5 for Rule 5 protection consideration: www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...