Politically Speaking

Rep. Razer on tax cut talk and bringing “balance” to GOP-heavy legislature

February 12, 2018 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MB

On the latest edition of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome Greg Razer to the program for the first time. Razer, a Democrat, represents a portion of Kansas City in the Missouri House. He was first elected to his post in 2016, winning a primary and general election with no opposition.

Councilwoman Wasinger on her political future and strife in St. Louis County politics

February 07, 2018 03:41 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back St. Louis County Councilwoman Colleen Wasinger to the program. The Huntleigh Republican represents the council’s 3rd District, which includes municipalities such as Kirkwood, Manchester, Fenton, Sunset Hills, Frontenac and Valley Park. Wasinger has represented her district since 2007.

Councilman Harder on the council’s turbulent relationship with Stenger

February 01, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back St. Louis County Councilman Mark Harder to the program. The Ballwin Republican represents the council’s 7th District. It takes in a number of large municipalities in St. Louis County, including Chesterfield, Wildwood, Ellisville and Ballwin.

House Minority Leader McCann Beatty on Greitens “distraction” — and his tax cut push

January 29, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome House Minority Leader Gail McCann Beatty to the program. The Kansas City Democrat has been the leader of Missouri House Democrats since 2017. She’s often the public face for a 46-member caucus that regularly faces an uphill battle to outflank the Republican supermajority on key issues. Most of the attention in Jefferson City these days is over the uncertainty around ...

Rep. Haefner on why Gov. Greitens should step down — and if the legislature can move forward

January 22, 2018 23:03 - 34 minutes - 39.5 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome state Rep. Marsha Haefner to the program. Haefner made news last week when she and state Rep. Kathie Conway, R-St. Charles, became the first Republican House members to call for Gov. Eric Greitens to resign. Greitens admitted earlier this month that he had an extramarital affair before he was governor, but denied allegations he took a photo of a woman to keep the infi...

Rep. Quade on how uncertainty over Gov. Greitens affects the legislature’s work

January 18, 2018 21:02 - 34 minutes - 39 MB

On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome state Rep. Crystal Quade to the show for the first time. The freshman legislator is the only Democrat to represent a House district in southern Missouri. She is a member of the powerful House Budget Committee, which makes big decisions about the state's financial future.

Councilman Trakas on his rocky entry into St. Louis County politics

January 17, 2018 06:00 - 40 minutes - 46 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jo Mannies welcomes St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas on the program for the first time. The St. Louis County Republican was elected to his post in 2016. He represents a part of south St. Louis County on the council.

Politically Speaking: Taking stock of a startling week in Missouri politics

January 12, 2018 22:49 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

On a special edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies talk about Gov. Eric Greitens’ admission of an extramarital affair — and allegations that he blackmailed a woman to prevent her from speaking out. The startling report from KMOV-TV came out Tuesday after Greitens gave his second State of the State address. The governor admitted to infidelity before he was elected governor. But his attorney is forcefully denying that he took a c...

Reps. Kendrick and Stevens on the lay of the land for Missouri legislative Democrats

January 10, 2018 06:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum is pleased to welcome state Reps. Kip Kendrick and Martha Stevens to the program. Rosenbaum recorded the show with the Columbia Democrats at KBIA’s studios on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus. Both lawmakers represent fairly Democratic-leaning districts that take in portions of the city of Columbia.

Parson on redefining the lieutenant governor’s office and his relationship with Greitens

January 08, 2018 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

On the latest edition of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum welcomes Lt. Gov. Mike Parson to the program. Parson recorded the episode of the show from his office in Jefferson City. He won election to the statewide position in November 2016, defeating well-funded general election and Republican primary challengers.

Speaker Richardson reflects on his public service — and looks ahead to 2018 session

January 04, 2018 18:12 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum is pleased to welcome House Speaker Todd Richardson back on the show for the fifth time. The Poplar Bluff Republican is in his final year in the Missouri House. He has served as speaker since the middle of 2015.

Sen. Rowden gives a preview on potentially raucous 2018 legislative session

December 22, 2017 20:42 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and KBIA’s Bram Sable-Smith welcome back Sen. Caleb Rowden to the show. The Columbia Republican represents Missouri’s 19th Senatorial District. That includes Boone and Cooper Counties, which include the cities of Columbia and Boonville.

Alderman Oldenburg on a city-county merger — and retooling city government

December 18, 2017 20:34 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome St. Louis Alderman Tom Oldenburg to the show for the first time. The Democrat was recently elected to represent the city’s 16th Ward, which takes in parts of St. Louis Hills, Southampton, Princeton Heights and Lindenwood Park. He is filling out the remainder of Donna Baringer’s four-year term after she won election to a Missouri House seat. In addition to his elected serv...

How young African-American officials are making mark after Stockley verdict

December 14, 2017 16:41 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

On this edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum takes a closer look at how young African-American politicians are making an impact after a judge found former St. Louis Police officer Jason Stockley not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Anthony Lamar Smith. It's a topic Rosenbaum explored in a feature that was published last week. St. Louis' black elected officials under the age of 40 are seeking policy changes in St. Louis and the M...

Politically Speaking: Sen. Romine on Greitens’ frayed relationship with GOP-led legislature

December 13, 2017 19:55 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome Sen. Gary Romine to the program for the first time. The Farmington Republican represents the 3rd Senatorial District, which takes in parts of Jefferson, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, Iron, Reynolds and Washington counties. He was re-elected in November to his traditionally competitive seat without Democratic opposition.

Treasurer Schmitt on federal tax overhaul – and retooling Missouri pensions

December 12, 2017 21:39 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back state Treasurer Eric Schmitt to the program. With his latest appearance, Schmitt becomes the first elected official to be on the show for the fifth time. He was a guest during his tenure as a state senator representing a portion of St. Louis County. The treasurer’s office is responsible for investing the state’s money and running Missouri’s college savings plan....

Rep. Mitten on legislative fallout from Vandeven’s dismissal

December 12, 2017 21:32 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MB

On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back state Rep. Gina Mitten to the program. A Democrat, Mitten is a lawyer and resides in Richmond Heights. Before she was elected to the General Assembly in 2012, she spent eight years on the Richmond Heights City Council. Mitten serves as the assistant minority leader, making her the second highest-ranking Democrat in the Missouri House.

Politically Speaking: Alderwoman Martin on St. Louis' fiscal struggle — and Krewson's performance

November 27, 2017 23:15 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum welcome St. Louis Alderwoman Sarah Martin onto the show for the first time. Martin represents St. Louis’ 11 th Ward, which takes in parts of the Boulevard Heights, Holly Hills, Patch, Mount Pleasant and Carondelet neighborhoods. It’s also home to the Carondelet YMCA, which Martin affectionately nicknamed the “South City Country Club."

Politically Speaking: Illinois Congressman Shimkus on taxes, Trump and Rauner's re-election

November 21, 2017 01:52 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back U.S. Rep. John Shimkus to the show for the third time. Shimkus is a Collinsville Republican who was first elected to the U.S. House in 1996. He represents the enormous and heavily Republican 15th congressional district, which encompasses a big chunk of southern Illinois. In fact, since redistricting went into effect in 2012, Shimkus says his district appears to be th...

Politically Speaking: Rep. Adams on what Greitens should, and shouldn't, do for education

November 13, 2017 22:15 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome Missouri state Rep. Joe Adams, a Democrat from University City. It’s the first appearance on the podcast for Adams, who has been involved in area politics for more than three decades.

Politically Speaking: Rep. Roden on bringing a law enforcement perspective to Jefferson City

November 07, 2017 22:51 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome Missouri state Rep. Shane Roden to the program for the first time. The Cedar Hill Republican represents portions of northwest Jefferson County in the Missouri House. He was first elected in 2014, a year when the GOP took control of most of that county’s legislative offices.

Politically Speaking: Rep. Smith on why passing a post-Stockley policy agenda won't be easy

October 30, 2017 22:28 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back state Rep. Clem Smith to the program. The Velda Village Hills Democrat has represented a slew of central and north St. Louis County municipalities since 2011. He will leave the House after the 2018 session due to term limits.

Politically Speaking: Speaker-to-be Haahr on the GOP majority’s future policy priorities

October 22, 2017 15:50 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome House Speaker Pro Tem Elijah Haahr to the program for the second time. The Springfield Republican recently emerged victorious in his party’s race to become speaker of the Missouri House in January 2019. He ended up defeating Reps. Robert Cornejo, and Holly Rehder.

Politically Speaking: Rep. Unsicker reflects on eventful first year in Missouri House

October 16, 2017 22:24 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome state Rep. Sarah Unsicker to the program for the first time. The Shrewsbury Democrat was first won election in 2016 to represent the 91st House District, which takes in portions of St. Louis and St. Louis County, including most of Webster Groves, Shrewsbury and Crestwood.

Politically Speaking: National Review's French on bolstering free speech on college campuses

October 11, 2017 17:17 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome the National Review’s David French to the program. French was in St. Louis on Wednesday for a Washington University lecture about free speech on college campuses. It’s a topic that’s become more pronounced in recent months, especially after Donald Trump’s election as president.

Politically Speaking: Rep. Alferman on a possible special session to restore in-home care cuts

October 05, 2017 22:43 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome state Rep. Justin Alferman back to the program. The Hermann Republican represents Missouri's the 61 st House District, which takes in portions of Gasconade, Franklin and Osage counties. Alferman is vice chairman of the powerful House Budget Committee, which is in charge of shaping the state’s spending priorities every year.

Politically Speaking: Rep. Vescovo on legislative response to Stockley verdict, other GOP priorities

September 19, 2017 10:32 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome Missouri state Rep. Rob Vescovo, R-Jefferson County.

Politically Speaking: Alderwoman Heather Navarro expects board to take action on tax breaks, energy

September 12, 2017 19:40 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum welcomes St. Louis Alderwoman Heather Navarro onto the program. Navarro recently took office as the alderwoman for the 28th Ward, a spot that became vacant after Lyda Krewson was elected mayor earlier this year. Navarro represents six neighborhoods, including the Central West End, Skinker DeBaliviere and Hi Pointe neighborhoods.

Despite calls for expulsion, Chappelle-Nadal may stay in the Missouri Senate after all

September 07, 2017 21:32 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens won’t call a special session to coincide with next week’s veto session — a decision that may save state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal from expulsion. The bipartisan appetite to oust the University City Democrat over an Aug. 17 Facebook comment, in which she wished for President Donald Trump’s assassination, must now come from state lawmakers themselves.

Politically Speaking: Rep. Doug Beck on bid to repeal right-to-work law in Missouri

September 01, 2017 18:01 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies talk with state Rep. Doug Beck about the effort to repeal Missouri’s recently passed right-to-work law. The Affton Democrat has worked as a union pipefitter for more than 30 years. He was first elected in 2016 to represent a south St. Louis County-based district where voters favored the GOP nominee for president, Donald Trump. Beck is also a member of the Affton School Board.

Politically Speaking: St. Charles County executive says regional health key to growth

August 24, 2017 10:16 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann back to the program. The Republican has served as St. Charles County’ s top office holder since 2007, and is one of the region’s longest-serving officials. Previously, he was a circuit judge, state senator, private-practice attorney and public school teacher.

Politically Speaking: Reps. Arthur and Carpenter on how St. Louis, Kansas City fare in legislature

August 17, 2017 10:26 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome state Reps. Lauren Arthur and Jon Carpenter onto the program. The two Kansas City Democrats represent portions of Clay County. Arthur was first elected in 2014, while Carpenter won his first race in 2012.

Politically Speaking: Secretary of State Ashcroft on getting the word out about voter ID law

August 07, 2017 19:17 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome Missouri's Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft on the program for the third time. The Republican statewide official was sworn into office in January. He’s in charge of overseeing Missouri’s elections, writing ballot summary language for initiative petitions, registering corporations and regulating financial advisers and brokers.

Politically Speaking: Alderwoman Pamela Boyd says residents working together to ‘rebuild’ 27th Ward

August 03, 2017 16:59 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome St. Louis Alderwoman Pamela Boyd to the show for the first time.

Politically Speaking: Fractured St. Louis County Council, as explained by a councilmember

July 27, 2017 21:25 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome St. Louis County Councilman Pat Dolan to the program for the first time.

Missouri GOP Sen. Koenig breaks down abortion-regulations bill ahead of special session resuming

July 18, 2017 17:44 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back Sen. Andrew Koenig to the program. Originally published July 18, 2017.

Rep. Joshua Peters says drugs fuel high crime rates in north St. Louis

July 07, 2017 22:44 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

On the latest edition of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back state Rep. Joshua Peters.

John Griesheimer on how Franklin County stacks up in the St. Louis region

July 04, 2017 16:52 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Franklin County Presiding Commissioner John Griesheimer joined St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies on the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast. Griesheimer has served as Franklin County’s top elected official since 2011. Beforethat, the Republican served for 18 years in the Missouri General Assembly. Born in St. Clair, Grieshimer was a car salesman. Along the way, he was elected to the Washington City Council and to the Franklin County Commission before...

Stephen Webber on piecing the Missouri Democratic Party back together

June 26, 2017 22:42 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

Missouri Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Webber joins St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies for a candid episode of the Politically Speaking podcast.

St. Charles County's 2 state senators praise special session

June 22, 2017 22:40 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

St. Louis Public Radio’s Politically Speaking podcast team of Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies were on the road again Wednesday, this time to Picasso’s coffeehouse in the historic downtown of St. Charles. The two welcomed state Sens. Bob Onder and Bill Eigel, Republicans who represent much of St. Charles County.

Alderwoman Megan Green says state lawmakers should stay out of St. Louis’ way

June 20, 2017 22:38 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

St. Louis Alderman Megan Ellyia Green joins St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies for a second time on the Politically Speaking podcast.

GOP consultant Gregg Keller on the fight over politically active nonprofits

June 04, 2017 22:35 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back Gregg Keller for the second time.

St. Louis-based Rep. Franks details his first year as a state lawmaker

June 01, 2017 22:30 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies shook things up, recording the show with state Rep. Bruce Franks on Wednesday in front of a live audience at Yaquis on Cherokee in St. Louis.

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