St. Louis Public Radio CEO Tina Pamintuan is reflecting on 50 years of service to the community and some of the changes that have strengthened the outlet's resolve over the past several years.
In a piece published on KWMU's website, Pamintuan said she wants to make sure that the public radio station is an inclusive entity that represents the community it serves.
"Every step of the way, you are either inviting people in or not inviting them in," said Pamintuan. "And I think St. Louis Public Radio has done both in its history. It has invited people in, and it has not invited people in. And my intention during my tenure is to make sure that we are really reflecting the communities that we are representing."
KWMU was predominantly a music station for the first 25 years of its existence. In 1996, it transitioned to a news/talk format, which coincided with the launch of "St. Louis on the Air," hosted by Sarah Fenske and produced by Alex Heuer.
KWMU made its debut in St. Louis. They were broadcasting from Lucas Hall on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus in 1971.
Ten years ago, KWMU merged with the online publication St. Louis Beacon to provide better news coverage on multiple platforms.
"So, what I would like to see going forward is for us to not only claim the space but really engage with our community so that we know the issues that aren't being addressed," Pamintuan added.
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