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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Conservationist Julie Packard, who leads the Monterey Bay Aquarium, discusses how the Midwest plays an important role in ensuring ocean health. -
Recipients of 2023 Neighborhood Transformation Grants discuss how they’re using that money to transform St. Louis neighborhoods. -
Three K-12 educators discuss Missouri social studies standards and challenges of teaching civics and civic engagement meaningfully in today’s polarized political climate. -
In this Year of the Dragon, Vietnamese St. Louisans discuss their community history and two special events to celebrate Lunar New Year. -
Tiny Desk-inspired "Sessions of St. Louis" features intimate performances by local musical artists. -
St. Louis-based dining critics & food writers dish on 2023 trends and highlights, and talk about what’s to come in 2024. -
Children of immigrants often face heritage language loss. St. Louis parents and community members are taking practical steps to maintain linguistic and cultural connection across generations. -
A new book presents readers of all ages with a colorful curation of Missouri’s weird and wonderful places, people and historical facts. -
Adia Harvey Wingfield’s new book, “Gray Areas,” examines cultural, social and relational dynamics facing Black workers. -
Refugee and immigrant community advocates say more, and more accurate, resources and data are vital to overcoming the stigma and rising death toll from the opioid crisis. -
Great Rivers Greenway’s Dallas Adams talks about Greenway Quest, an all-ages scavenger hunt for painted bee rocks hidden along St. Louis region greenways, and how the event activates ongoing greenway efforts. -
Three St. Louisans share insights into challenges around fundraising for Black-led, Black-serving nonprofits.
