Fast Forward STL: How Nine PBS Is Shaping St. Louis

In this episode of Fast Forward STL, Keith Alper sits down with Amy Shaw, the president and CEO of Nine PBS who’s helping shape the future of public media in St. Louis and beyond, while leading her organization through a period of significant change that still keeps community at the center of its mission. Shaw shares now Nine PBS is adapting to the desires of modern audiences, including plans to make its campus more collaborative and community-focused. Shaw also reflects on her career journey, personal challenges, and the role public media plays in bringing people together. She offers her vision for the future of both Nine PBS and St. Louis, which includes celebrating local stories, expanding access to education, engaging new voices, and strengthening regional connections. Watch on YouTube, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.

”We are a community institution that happens to be a media company. We happen to do our work by the magic of broadcast and technology and digital, but at our heart, we’re a community institution. We are here to serve the interests of the St. Louis region, and our job is really to help St. Louis flourish.” –AS

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About The Host

Keith Alper

As the CEO of St. Louis–based Nitrous Effect, Keith has more than 30 years of experience in marketing, branding, and event production. He works across large-scale live events, broadcast projects, and creative strategy. He’s an active contributor to the region’s entrepreneurial community, serving in advisory and board roles. Keith is the author of From Like to Love, a reflection on how organizations build stronger, more meaningful connections. He’s excited for you to join him on his podcasting journey with Fast Forward STL.