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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 SpeakingJared Young
Missouri's U.S. Senate race between Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley and Democrat Lucas Kunce will likely be the most high-profile contest on the state's Nov…
Politically SpeakingWesley Bell sets off political earthquake with win over Cori Bush
On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum talks with UMSL's Anita Manion and…
Politically SpeakingThe most important election in the state's modern history
On August 6, Missourians will go to the polls to decide some of the most important primary elections in recent memory. On the latest episode of the Politically…
Politically SpeakingLucas Kunce on why he should take on Josh Hawley
The latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air features Democrat Lucas Kunce explaining why he should take on GOP Sen. Josh Hawley…
Politically SpeakingJason Bean
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Sen. Jason Bean joins St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg to discuss Gov. Mike…
Politically SpeakingU.S. Rep. Cori Bush on whether Biden should stay — and her closely watched re-election bid
Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush is no stranger to confronting powerful political and civic institutions. After all, Bush challenged, and eventually defeated…
Politically SpeakingAndrew Bailey (2024)
Before he became attorney general, Andrew Bailey served in a number of roles — including a soldier, a security guard, a prosecutor and general counsel to Gov…
Politically SpeakingJamie Corley
Republican Secretary of State candidate Jamie Corley joins the show. Corley speaks with St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum about her…
Politically SpeakingWill Scharf
Over the past few months, Missouri attorney general hopeful Will Scharf became a familiar face on national news for his legal advocacy for former President…
Politically SpeakingMO1 isn't NY16. But Wesley Bell hoping for a similar outcome
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum talks with STL County Prosecutor…
Politically SpeakingVivek Malek
Malek is definitely getting a crash course in Missouri politics this summer. After Gov. Mike Parson appointed him to the treasurer’s office after Scott…
Politically SpeakingDean Plocher (2024)
House Speaker Dean Plocher joins STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg to talk about his bid to become Missouri's next secretary of state — and also the…
Politically SpeakingShane Schoeller (2024)
Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller is no stranger to crowded primaries — including to be the GOP nominee for secretary of state. The GOP countywide official…
Politically SpeakingWhat would Crystal Quade and Mike Kehoe bring to the Missouri governorship?
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum interviews TWO Missouri gubernatorial hopefuls — GOP…
Politically SpeakingMike Carter
Mike Carter, a municipal judge from Wentzville, said he filed to be Missouri’s next Secretary of State because of its electability. “I identified the Secretary…
Politically SpeakingMary Elizabeth Coleman (June 2024)
State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman was the first candidate to jump into the GOP fray for the now-open 3rd Congressional District seat. And she ended up being…
Politically SpeakingWhat would Bill Eigel do as Missouri's governor?
State Sen. Bill Eigel spent his roughly two terms in the Missouri Senate going against the grain of GOP leaders. But the Weldon Spring Republican doesn’t…
Politically SpeakingJohn Danforth
Former Missouri U.S. Sen. John Danforth witnessed lots changes to politics over his lifetime. Danforth, added his age 87, who served in the Senate from 1976 to…
Politically SpeakingThe chaotic 2024 Missouri legislative session is done
Missouri's 2024 session is over. And in some respects, the divides between Missouri Republicans, especially in the Senate, were more noteworthy than the things…
Politically SpeakingDSS director Robert Knodell talks next steps after startling fentanyl report
Missouri child abuse investigators missed warning signs of fentanyl use among parents before their young children died of accidental overdoses from the drug…
Politically SpeakingMissouri investigators failed to heed warnings of fentanyl use. And children died.
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with child welfare advocate Jessica Seitz about a…
Politically SpeakingSarah McCammon
NPR National Political correspondent Sarah McCammon recently released The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. It is part…
Politically SpeakingMissouri may be close to ending sports betting impasse
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks to Missouri Independent's Jason Hancock about the…
Politically SpeakingBrian Williams (2024)
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Missouri state Sen. Brian Williams discusses the state budget process and the 2024 election cycle. Williams…
Politically SpeakingWhat's causing voter apathy in Missouri — and across the USA?
Yes, political can be interesting and exciting. But in the latest episode of The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum…
Politically SpeakingDenny Hoskins (2024)
State Sen. Denny Hoskins of Warrensburg returns to Politically Speaking to talk about his campaign for secretary of state — and the prospects of being able to…
Politically SpeakingKarlie Kloss
Webster Groves native Karlie Kloss took the modeling world by storm in the 2010s before launching a highly successful effort to connect young women with…
Politically SpeakingCaleb Rowden (2024)
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden talked to St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg about…
Politically SpeakingMetro East GOP goes for change and the status quo — while MO voters consider abortion initiative
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum discusses the Illinois primary results…
Politically SpeakingTony Luetkemeyer (2024)
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer joins St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg on the latest episode of Politically Speaking. The Platte County Republican is the sponsor…
Politically SpeakingScott Cupps
State Rep. Scott Cupps joins STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg to talk about his pathway from the agricultural business to the Missouri House. The…
Politically SpeakingSenate Majority Leader O'Laughlin on navigating a turbulent Missouri Senate
On the latest episode of The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum talks with Senate Majority Leader…
Politically SpeakingKurt Schaefer (2024)
After a long hiatus from electoral politics, former Missouri Sen. Kurt Schaefer is re-entering the fray with his entry into Missouri's 3rd Congressional…
Politically SpeakingSt. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones wants to bank some of the Rams settlement
The latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air features an extensive interview with St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones. Jones talked…
Politically SpeakingEric Burlison (2024)
Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, spoke to St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum on Saturday Feb. 17, 2024, at Missouri Republican Party…
Politically SpeakingMissouri Children’s Division head sees progress on St. Louis abuse and neglect case backlog
The leader of Missouri’s agency responsible for investigating child abuse and neglect says its St. Louis office is making progress in eliminating a massive…
Politically SpeakingMike Bost (2024)
Illinois U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, last faced a primary opponent in 2018 when the longtime lawmaker cruised to victory with nearly 84% of the vote…
Politically SpeakingMissouri prepares for possible vote on abortion — and the March presidential selection process
On the latest episode of The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum takes a closer look at two complex…
Politically SpeakingDarren Bailey
Darren Bailey, the former Republican Illinois gubernatorial candidate, is banking on his deeply conservative values and unwillingness to sacrifice them to…
Politically SpeakingKathy Steinhoff
Democratic state Rep. Kathy Steinhoff is the latest guest on Politically Speaking, where she spoke to St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah…
Politically SpeakingAs Parson reflects on legacy, Missouri Democrats navigate troubled legislature
The latest episode of The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air is a first: It's the first ever episode of St. Louis on the Air to be recorded…
Politically SpeakingJason Smith on bipartisan bill boosting child tax credit, business incentives
Missouri Congressman Jason Smith is hoping to inch his colleagues toward future bipartisan collaboration with a bill that increases the child tax credit and…
Politically SpeakingMary Elizabeth Coleman (2024)
State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman is the latest guest on Politically Speaking, where the Arnold Republican spoke about her decision to run for Missouri’s 3rd…
Politically SpeakingBlaine Luetkemeyer (2024)
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer threw a bit of a curve to Missouri’s already crowded primary season when he announced he wouldn’t run for another term. The St…
Politically SpeakingSchmitt says Congress needs to change spending mentality as another budget fight looms
U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt has more experience as a Missouri state senator than a U.S. senator, but after his first year in Washington, he says he’s seen a big…
Politically SpeakingKelli Dunaway (2024)
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis County Councilwoman Kelli Dunaway expounds on her decision to not run for another term this year. The…
Politically SpeakingAaron Crossley
The Independence Democrat joins St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum to talk about helping the state's child abuse investigators — and whether the 2024…
Politically SpeakingSt. Louis Aldermanic President says workers’ rights and traffic safety are 2024 priorities
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen went through a major political and structural transformation in 2023. On “The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the…
Politically SpeakingMusk’s fight against Media Matters gets backup from Missouri Attorney General Bailey
Missouri’s attorney general is intervening in a highly-publicized legal fight between billionaire Elon Musk and a left-leaning media watchdog group documenting…
Politically SpeakingKeri Ingle (2023)
State Rep. Keri Ingle, D-Lee's Summit, joins STLPR's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum on the latest episode of Politically Speaking. Ingle provided her…
Politically SpeakingRadiation exposure funding isn’t in the final defense bill. What’s next for St. Louisans?
St. Louis Public Radio's senior environmental reporter Kate Grumke talks with U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley about the next steps now that a proposal compensating St…
Politically SpeakingScott Fitzpatrick (2023)
State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick returns to Politically Speaking to talk with St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum about his first year in…
Politically SpeakingIan Mackey (2023)
State Rep. Ian Mackey is the latest guest on Politically Speaking, where he talked about his concerns around the upcoming legislative session and the 2024…
Politically SpeakingCrystal City prepared Bill Bradley for sports and politics
As he prepares to accept the Stan Musial Lifetime Achievement Award for Sportsmanship on Saturday at the Musial Awards, former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley said his…
Politically SpeakingDaniela Velázquez
St. Louis Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez is the latest guest on Politically Speaking, where she joined St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Rachel…
Politically SpeakingAdam Schwadron (2023)
Missouri House Rep. Adam Schwadron, is the latest guest on Politically Speaking. The St. Charles Republican is running to be Missouri's next Secretary of…
Politically SpeakingMissouri House Speaker-to-be Jon Patterson took unusual pathway to power
Missouri House Majority Leader Jon Patterson is slated to become speaker in 2025 — and he’s receiving more attention this week after current House Speaker Dean…
Politically SpeakingKen Waller
State Rep. Ken Waller is the latest guest on Politically Speaking, where the Herculaneum Republican talked about his first year in the Missouri House. Waller…
Politically SpeakingMike Haffner
State Rep. Mike Haffner is the latest guest on Politically Speaking, where the Pleasant Hill Republican talked about efforts to curtail some foreign-based…
Politically SpeakingMark Matthiesen
State Rep. Mark Matthiesen, R-O'Fallon, talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg about his journey back to the Missouri House, compensating people…