Elaine Cha
“St. Louis on the Air” Host/ProducerElaine Cha is the host/producer for "St. Louis on the Air" at St. Louis Public Radio. Her past work includes journalistic storytelling and producing engagement programming/content for Southern California Public Radio; Nine Network (now Nine PBS); the Ferguson Commission; Regional Arts Commission; Forward Through Ferguson; and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, through which she co-edited the Humans of St. Louis book. Elaine joined St. Louis Public Radio in November 2022.
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Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and poet and writer Ruby Aiyo Gerber discuss co-writing the opera, “This House,” which has its world premiere on May 31 at Opera Theatre of St. Louis.
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A recent widower’s memories of his beloved late wife show what made her the love of his life and his best friend.
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Some Black People advances diversity in a predominantly white artform.
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For many Korean Americans, Korean language education is key to building pride in their cultural identity.
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The last Mississippian mound remaining in St. Louis is a place of profound meaning for Osage people.
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Chinese restaurants in St. Louis have served food and community needs and reflected shifts in demography and appetite.
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Indian Americans share personal stories that reflect why there is no monolithic “Indian American vote” in U.S. electoral politics.
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“It has been a bit of a whirlwind,” said former Executive Director Liz Ziegler.
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Bob Putnam spent decades making room for people to share art of all kinds in St. Louis, especially at the iconic Way Out Club.
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“Policing Patients” describes the impact of prescription drug monitoring programs on health care systems and professionals, law enforcement and patients with pain management needs.
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Praxis Cohorts supports faith leaders working to foster relationships among people of faith who hold different political views but share community priorities.
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Soul Spa Collective, a new wellness group, is promoting self-care practices that prioritize community connection.