Should St. Louis join the county as its largest municipality? In March, County Executive Sam Page said, yes, it should. One month after the first two episodes of “Meet Me” explored the St. Louis city-county divide and past efforts to reunite, Page reignited the conversation. In this episode of “Meet Me” host Luis Antonio Perez moderates a discussion with three local leaders about the impact of such a move.

Dara Eskridge, CEO of Invest STL, which works to shift the region's approach to development through equitable investment in neighborhoods.

Pat Kelly, executive director of the Municipal League of Metro St. Louis, which represents the interests of the municipalities in the city and county.

Karen Branding, CEO and president of the Regional Business Council, a group made up of 100 CEOs in the region.

Video vignettes - Living on the border

V1: The Brodsky’s in St. Louis/Maplewood

V2: Honey J’s Snack Shop in Wellston

V3: Mr. Larry Jackson in Jennings

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Credits: This episode was hosted, produced and mixed by Luis Antonio Perez. Additional production and editing by Alex Heuer. Paola Rodriguez is the engagement producer for “Meet Me” and produced the video vignettes with STLPR Visuals Editor Brian Munoz. Technical assistance from Drew Yount, Mike Everding, David Torrence and Josh Walowitz. The executive producer of “Meet Me” is Brian Heffernan. Podcast art by Cristina Fletes-Mach. Our theme music is by Kudda & Friends. Additional music by Thomas Paden. Special thanks to Elaine Cha, Leslie Davis and the staff of the Missouri Historical Society including Emily Underwood, Lindsay Newton, Sam Moore, Jody Sowell and Andrew Wanko.

Grant support comes from the James S. McDonnell Foundation.

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