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Politically Speaking
Missouri's political news makers talk candidly with St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum, Rachel Lippmann, and Sarah Kellogg.
Episodes
Politically SpeakingWhy St. Louis residents are anxiously waiting for federal tornado aid
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum explores the excruciating waiting game for St. Louisans…
Politically SpeakingTracy McCreery (2025)
Sen. Tracy McCreery joins St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg to discuss the end of the 2025 Missouri Legislative Session and her…
Politically SpeakingAlisha Sonnier
7th Ward Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier talks about negotiations over the Rams settlement dollars, her plans for her second term, and being the target of a PAC…
Politically SpeakingFriday's deadly tornado rocks St. Louis – and prompts elected officials into action
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's talks with STLPR's Chad Davis about the deadly tornado…
Politically SpeakingHow Trump's first 100 days made a mark on St. Louis and Missouri
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum explores how President Donald Trump's…
Politically SpeakingNational Planned Parenthood President says Missouri provided spark to abortion rights movement
On a special edition of Politically Speaking, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with Planned Parenthood President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson and Planned…
Politically SpeakingGeorge Hruza (2025)
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Rep. George Hruza, R-St. Louis County, returns to the show to talk about his first impressions of the…
Politically SpeakingCara Spencer is St. Louis' new mayor. Can she navigate the city's complicated political environment?
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum talks with St. Louis Alderman Rasheen…
Politically SpeakingJoe Vollmer (2025)
Joe Vollmer helped lead the board through the criminal conviction of three of its members, and oversaw the drawing of the map that cut its numbers from 28 to…
Politically SpeakingBetsy Fogle (2025)
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Rep. Betsy Fogle talked with St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum about the…
Politically SpeakingWhy Donald Trump's news deluge soured St. Louisans on social media
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg discuss this year's less robust state…
Politically SpeakingJones and Spencer face off over St. Louis’ future in heated joint appearance
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, the two finalists to be St. Louis mayor face off in a heated joint appearance…
Politically SpeakingSteven Roberts (2025)
Sen. Steven Roberts joins St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum to talk about the 2025 Missouri Legislative Session, including a bill on…
Politically SpeakingMissourians approved term limits in 1992. Some feel it was a catastrophic mistake.
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum explores the pros and cons of Missouri's legislative…
Politically SpeakingMark Boyko (2025)
State Rep. Mark Boyko joins STLPR's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum to talk about his journey to the Missouri House, his views on education policy, and the…
Politically SpeakingWhy did Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin come to Missouri?
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum sits down with Democratic National Committee Chairman…
Politically SpeakingCeleste Metcalf
Independent contractor and certified public accountant Celeste Metcalf is one of three candidates running for comptroller. She faces incumbent Darlene Green…
Politically SpeakingDonna Baringer (2025)
Former St. Louis alderwoman and state Representative Donna Baringer is one of three candidates running for comptroller. She faces incumbent Darlene Green and…
Politically SpeakingBill Hardwick (2025)
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Rep. Bill Hardwick talks about his effort to legalize video gambling machines and other issues in the 2025…
Politically SpeakingDarlene Green (2025)
Incumbent Darlene Green is one of three candidates running for the office of St. Louis Comptroller. She faces former alderwoman and state Representative Donna…
Politically SpeakingSt. Louis Rams Jam: Why aldermen pumped the brakes on settlement split up
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum and Eric Schmid discussed the deadlock over how to…
Politically SpeakingMichael Butler (2025)
St. Louis Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. He faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, Alderwoman Cara…
Politically SpeakingCara Spencer (2025)
Cara Spencer, the 8th Ward alderwoman, is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. She faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, Recorder of Deeds…
Politically SpeakingAndrew Jones (2025)
Andrew Jones is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. He faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, 8th Ward Alderwoman Cara Spencer, and Recorder of…
Politically SpeakingWhy St. Louis County Council members aren't on the same page with Sam Page.
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum sits down with St. Louis County Executive Sam Page…
Politically SpeakingTishaura Jones (2025)
Mayor Tishaura Jones discusses her re-election bid ahead of the March 4 primary.
Politically SpeakingWick Thomas
Rep. Wick Thomas joins the show for the first time. The Kansas City democrat joins St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum to talk about…
Politically SpeakingWhat will Melissa Price Smith do to lower crime in St. Louis County?
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Rachel Lippmann and Jason Rosenbaum talk with St. Louis County…
Politically SpeakingKurtis Gregory
Senator-Elect Kurtis Gregory makes his debut on Politically Speaking. The Blackburn Republican, who has served two terms in the Missouri House, speaks to St…
Politically SpeakingWhat were the top MO, IL and STL stories of 2024?
The high-stakes primary season and a general election full of impactful ballot initiatives will shape Missouri politics and policy for years to come. And while…
Politically SpeakingKevin Windham, Jr. (2024)
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, state Rep. Kevin Windham talks about his decision to leave the Missouri House to take a job at…
Politically SpeakingCori Bush is leaving office. But she's not stopping her activism.
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum welcomes two high-profile members of…
Politically SpeakingKelli Dunaway (Dec. 2024)
Kelli Dunaway, the outgoing 2nd District St. Louis County Councilwoman, talks to Rachel Lippmann about her five years on the legislative body.
Politically SpeakingWhere do the Missouri Democrats go from here?
Missouri Democrats had yet another disappointing election cycle in 2024. And on the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air…
Politically SpeakingColin Wellenkamp
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Rep.-elect Colin Wellenkamp speaks with St. Louis Public Radio about his expectations for the 2025 session…
Politically SpeakingElizabeth Fuchs
Missouri House Representative-elect Elizabeth Fuchs joins St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg to talk about why she decided to run for…
Politically SpeakingNick Kimble
Missouri state Rep.-elect Nick Kimble didn’t have to go through an arduous primary or general election to get to Jefferson City. The St. Louis Democrat ran…
Politically SpeakingThe most difficult question in Missouri politics
We get this question a lot: Why do Missourians vote for progressive ballot items and Republican candidates? On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking…
Politically SpeakingMatt Davis & Toni Cousins
It would be an immense understatement to say that St. Louis Public Schools encountered profound challenges in the past few months. Not only has the district…
Politically SpeakingMissouri Republicans dominated in 2024 — but faced stinging abortion rights policy defeat
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum talks with UMSL's Anita Manion about…
Politically SpeakingMissourians prepare to make big decisions in statewide races — and on abortion rights
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg preview Tuesday's…
Politically SpeakingBethany Mann
Democrat Bethany Mann has a tough task running for Missouri’s 3rd District, which was drawn in 2022 to be favorable to Republicans. But during an episode of…
Politically SpeakingBob Onder (2024)
Sixteen years ago, Bob Onder lost a bitterly contested congressional primary to Blaine Luetkemeyer. Since that time, Onder’s political trajectory took plenty…
Politically SpeakingRay Hartmann
For several decades, Ray Hartmann was a regular on the Nine Network’s Donnybrook where he often clashed with other St. Louis journalists about a litany of…
Politically SpeakingAnn Wagner (2024)
For Republicans like Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner, intraparty rancor was a recurring theme throughout the past two years in the U.S. House of…
Politically SpeakingMissouri ballot items legalizing sports betting and abortion draw opposition
On this week’s Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, we welcome opponents of two high-profile Missouri ballot items to legalize sports betting and…
Politically SpeakingDavid Wasinger
For many close observers of Missouri politics, David Wasinger’s win in a crowded primary to succeed Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe was something of a surprise. The St…
Politically SpeakingNikki Budzinski (2024)
Illinois U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, said she’s not taking anything for granted in her first reelection bid this November. “We're working really…
Politically SpeakingMissouri Chamber of Commerce leaders makes case against Prop A
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Missouri Chamber of Commerce's interim President Kara Corches explains why her organization is opposing…
Politically SpeakingMissouri's campaign finance laws are... very complicated
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, former Missouri Ethics Commission executive director Liz Ziegler joins the show…
Politically SpeakingJoshua Lyod
On paper, Illinois’ 13th Congressional District could be winnable for a Republican, but it will be an uphill battle for Joshua Loyd, who’s hoping to unseat…
Politically SpeakingHeather McGhee on why she supports Prop A
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, author Heather McGhee talks about her support for a ballot item raising Missouri’s minimum wage. McGhee is a New…
Politically SpeakingMissouri and Illinois aren't swing states anymore. But voters there still want to help Trump and Harris
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with St. Louis County election directors Eric Fey…
Politically SpeakingRichard Brown (2024)
Rep. Richard Brown, Assistant Missouri House Minority Floor Leader, returns to the show. The Kansas City democrat joins St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg…
Politically SpeakingRandi McCallian
Democrat Randi McCallian is once again running for Missouri’s 8th Congressional District seat, a swath of southeast and southern Missouri that’s been…
Politically SpeakingHow did a St. Louis school become a mainstay of the presidential debate circuit?
On this week's episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum talks with veteran political…
Politically SpeakingBarbara Phifer (2024)
State Rep. Barbara Phifer declined to run for another term in the Missouri House, even though she was eligible to spend four more years in the General…
Politically SpeakingMark Osmack
Mark Osmack has been out of the electoral fray for awhile, but he never completely abandoned his passion for Missouri politics. Osmack, a Valley Park native…
Politically SpeakingElad Gross (2024)
Elad Gross, the Democratic candidate for Missouri Attorney General, is the latest guest on Politically Speaking. Gross, who ran for Attorney General back in…
Politically SpeakingMissouri AFL-CIO President Jake Hummel on how labor is eyeing the 2024 election cycle
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum talks to Missouri AFL-CIO President…