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Luis Antonio Perez

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Chicago, St. Louis
As seen in: KWMU-FM (St. Louis, MO), MSN España, Bandcamp Daily, NPR, Milenio, Mundo Deportivo, Flipboard, Colorado Public Radio, NewsBreak, El Correo Gallego, Faro de Vigo and
Covers:  Long-form narrative audio. Full production flow: reporting, recording, writing, editing, mixing, sound design.
Lead Producer, @stlpublicradio | b4: Editor @cprnews | Podcast Producer RadioMD | Board @AIRMedia | Host-Producer @vocalo @wbez | 🎓@northwesternu

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Narrative audio producer based in St. Louis. Born and raised in Chicago. Currently, lead producer at St. Louis Public Radio. Previously, community audio & podcast producer at Colorado Public Radio and host-producer at Chicago Public Media. Creating content since 2003, 12+ years in public radio.

Luis Antonio Perez’s Journalist Portfolio

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'Colorado In Depth' podcast explores research into psychedelic drugs

'Colorado In Depth' podcast explores research into psychedelic drugs

A new podcast from Colorado Public Radio shares the story of a patient undergoing treatment using psychedelic…

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Assessing the primary as the dust settles | Colorado Public Radio

Assessing the primary as the dust settles | Colorado Public Radio

Our hosts discuss the big themes that emerged from Republican primary results and what they mean for the futu…

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GOP rifts in the Congressional Districts 5 and 8 primaries | Colorado Public Radio

GOP rifts in the Congressional Districts 5 and 8 primaries | Colorado Public Radio

How a pair of two-man races in El Paso County and along the northern Front Range are illustrating the increas…

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Drinking at the Colorado Capitol | Colorado Public Radio

Drinking at the Colorado Capitol | Colorado Public Radio

Lawmakers say sharing an occasional drink can build camaraderie and release stress during long days under the…

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The Político

The Político

Growing up in Texas, Jose Borjon's mom raised him to love his community and help the people around him. He ne…

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The Filmmaker

The Filmmaker

Producer. Denise Soler Cox was lonely growing up outside New York City. Her parents were Puerto Rican, and th…

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St. Louis Rams money compromise: What residents want vs. what they're getting

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By Luis Antonio Perez Verified, Luís Perez Verified
| KWMU-FM (St. Louis, MO) Verified
In the year 2000, the St. Louis Rams won the Super Bowl. It came down to one play, with six seconds left on the clock. The Tennessee Titans were 10 yards from a game-tying touchdown and extra point kick. Quarterback Kurt Warner, who stocked grocery store shelves and played Arena football before he got a chance in the NFL, had thrown a late touchdown pass to push the Rams ahead. But in a final play for the ages, Tennessee threatened to extend the game.
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'Ain't no rule': How Missouri got pulled into the mid-decade redistricting fight

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By Luis Antonio Perez Verified
| KWMU-FM (St. Louis, MO) Verified
Every 10 years, after the census counts the population, America redraws the lines of representation in Congress. It’s so fundamental to the country that it’s written into the first article of the Constitution. This time, in a rare move, states across the country are redrawing those lines mid-decade. At the urging of President Donald Trump, Republican-led states, including Texas and Missouri, have redrawn their congressional maps ahead of the midterm elections.
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'Ain't no rule': How Missouri got pulled into the mid-decade redistricting fight

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By Luis Antonio Perez Verified, Luís Perez Verified
| Flipboard
Sports 1 hour ago 2026 NHL mock draft: Chaos ensues as trades continue to pile on sportingnews.com - Frank Zawrazky • 1h The NHL has been chaotic this week, to say the least. So many trades have happened, including a top 10 selection being dealt twice. The Florida … St. Louis Cardinals 5 hours ago The Cardinals’ continued Matthew Liberatore gamble has become impossible to defend redbirdrants.com - Josh Jacobs • 5h They can't keep doing this, right?
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#WeirdNews

Why did you become a journalist?

Because stories don't have to be profitable to be powerful and important.

Awards

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Colorado Broadcasters Association

2022 - Best Radio Podcast

Back From Broken - KCFR-FM / Denver

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Podcast Academy Award for Excellence

2022 - Best Podcasts for Kids

Winner - Music Blocks

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Podcast Academy Award for Excellence (nominee)

2022 - Best Knowledge, Science, or Tech Podcast

Nominee - Music Blocks

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2021 - Climate Reporting

Music Scoring. Colorado Public Radio's Wildfires Series.

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2021 - Podcast

Additional Producing. Systemic Podcast (Season 1 - Police Reform)

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2021 - Enterprise Reporting

Music Scoring. Colorado Public Radio's Wildfires Series.

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2009 - Indiana Election Coverage
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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2009 - Indiana Public Affairs Programming
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Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival

2005 - Best Documentary

Finalist - Rhyme Spitters