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Politically Speaking

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Missouri's political news makers talk candidly with St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum, Rachel Lippmann, and Sarah Kellogg.

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Boyd banks on aldermanic experience to propel mayoral bid

April 15, 2017 19:27 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

On this edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum, Rachel Lippmann and Jenny Simeone welcome St. Louis Alderman Jeffrey Boyd to the program for the first time.

Rep. Travis Fitzwater on crafting a budget when tax revenue runs short

April 12, 2017 22:08 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome state Rep. Travis Fitzwater to the program for the first time.

Democratic Leader Walsh on minority role in legislative home stretch

April 09, 2017 21:59 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome back Senate Minority Leader Gina Walsh.

John Collins-Muhammad on becoming a strong voice for north St. Louis

April 06, 2017 21:57 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome Alderman-elect John Collins-Muhammad for the first time.

State Sen. Hummel on labor’s future, charter school expansion pushback

March 27, 2017 21:55 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back Missouri state Sen. Jake Hummel to the show for the fourth time.

Missouri state Rep. Rehder expounds on personal push to curtail drug addiction

March 23, 2017 21:52 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome Rep. Holly Rehder for the first time.

St. Louis County Executive Stenger reviews his first two years

March 21, 2017 21:40 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

Our latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast features St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, who’s making his first appearance since taking office more than two years ago.

How Dan Guenther helped pave a new political path in south St. Louis

March 16, 2017 21:37 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

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

Rep. Evans on bridging the party divide in Jefferson City

March 12, 2017 21:33 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jenny Simeone welcome state Rep. Jean Evans to the program.

5 things that may determine the outcome of St. Louis’ mayoral primaries

March 05, 2017 22:32 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

The melee to get closer to becoming St. Louis mayor is mere hours away from its conclusion.

Jimmie Matthews on why he continues his pursuit of public service

March 02, 2017 22:26 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

On this edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Rachel Lippmann welcome former St. Louis Alderman Jimmie Matthews to the program.

Alderman Krewson expounds on bid to succeed Mayor Slay

March 01, 2017 21:59 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

On the this edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome Alderman Lyda Krewson to the show for the second time.

Andrew Jones seeks to carry GOP mantle in St. Louis mayor's contest

February 28, 2017 21:57 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Rachel Lippmann welcome St. Louis Republican mayoral candidate Andrew Jones to the show for the first time.

Treasurer Tishaura Jones on navigating the mayoral melee

February 27, 2017 21:54 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum, Jo Mannies and Rachel Lippmann welcome back St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones to the show.

Candy man Andy Karandzieff chews on his unusual mayoral bid

February 23, 2017 21:37 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Rachel Lippmann welcome mayoral candidate Andy Karandzieff to the program.

Bill Haas on how he's making a difference in St. Louis mayor's race

February 22, 2017 21:36 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

On this edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum, Jo Mannies and Rachel Lippmann welcome St. Louis School Board member Bill Haas to the program.

Reed makes case to become St. Louis' next mayor

February 22, 2017 21:27 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

It’s an odd-numbered year after a presidential election. And you know what that means? It’s time for a rough and tumble race for St. Louis mayor. This isn’t any ordinary election. Because Mayor Francis Slay isn’t running for a fifth term, a big field of candidates have signed up to succeed him.

Alderman French on how mayoral bid is about building up city neighborhoods

February 21, 2017 20:38 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

On this episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum, Jenny Simeone and Rachel Lippmann welcome Alderman Antonio French to show for the first time.

Why Sen. Ryan Silvey doesn't expect GOP to be 'clones' on contentious issues

February 13, 2017 18:29 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome state Sen. Ryan Silvey back to the program.

Sen. Richard on Missouri's new legislative reality

January 19, 2017 18:27 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum welcomes Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard to the show for the first time.

Rep. Baringer on addressing St. Louis' concerns in Jeff City

January 17, 2017 18:25 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum welcomes state Rep. Donna Baringer to the program.

Politically Speaking joins Statehouse Blend Missouri to discuss state GOP's new era

January 10, 2017 18:22 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Right after Greitens took the oath of office, Brian Ellison of Statehouse Blend Missouri and Jason Rosenbaum of Politically Speaking interviewed the leaders of the Missouri House. First, the two podcasters interviewed House Minority Leader Gail McCann Beatty, D-Kansas City, and state Rep. Kip Kendrick, D-Columbia.

On final full day in office, Treasurer Zweifel reflects on his public service

January 06, 2017 18:20 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome state Treasurer Clint Zweifel to the program.

Rep.-elect Wessels on his shift from City Hall to the State Captiol

December 25, 2016 18:18 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

It's Wesselsmania! On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome state Rep.-elect Fred Wessels to the program.

With time in office winding down, Lt. Gov. Kinder reflects on his legacy

December 22, 2016 18:16 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder back to the show for the third time.

Richardson says Missouri's economy will top General Assembly agenda

December 19, 2016 18:13 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

House Speaker Todd Richardson joins St. Louis Public Radio’s Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum for the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast.

Departing Missouri GOP chairman leaves on a high note

December 15, 2016 18:12 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back Missouri Republican Party Chairman John Hancock, as he prepares to leave that post in a few weeks.

Where do Missouri Democrats go from here? Rep. Butler has some ideas.

December 01, 2016 18:10 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back state Rep. Michael Butler to the program for the second time.

Rep. Mathews on the wide open world for GOP legislative majorities

November 20, 2016 18:08 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Durrie Bouscaren welcome state Rep. Kirk Mathews to the program for the first time.

Sen. Chappelle-Nadal on radioactive waste, education policy and her legacy

November 15, 2016 18:06 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome back Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal to the show for the third time.

Democrat Russ Carnahan on the spirited race for Missouri lieutenant governor

November 02, 2016 17:04 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome back Democratic lieutenant governor hopeful Russ Carnahan.

Mike Parson says hard work fuels his lieutenant governor bid

November 01, 2016 17:02 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back Republican lieutenant governor hopeful Mike Parson.

Nixon goes into detail about his 8 years as Missouri's governor

October 31, 2016 16:11 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

On a special edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are honored to welcome Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to the program.

Congresswoman Wagner on how her re-election bid could help the Missouri GOP

October 27, 2016 16:09 - 40 minutes - 36.8 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. Ann Wagner to the program.

Republican Eric Schmitt lays out his vision for the state treasurer's office

October 25, 2016 16:07 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Eric Schmitt, the GOP candidate for Missouri treasurer, joins St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies for the latest Politically Speaking podcast.

Democrat Judy Baker on her bid to become Missouri's next state treasurer

October 25, 2016 16:05 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

On the latest edition of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum welcomes back Democratic state treasurer hopeful Judy Baker to the program.

Curtis Faulkner on his bid to snag the 4th District for the GOP

October 21, 2016 16:03 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome Republican Curtis Faulkner to the program.

state Rep. Otto expounds upon his 2nd Congressional District bid

October 20, 2016 16:01 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome state Rep. Bill Otto the program.

Sen. Sifton on why he should get a second term in the 1st Senatorial District

October 16, 2016 15:57 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back state Sen. Scott Sifton to the show for the fourth time.

Republican Randy Jotte hopes to turn 1st Senatorial District red again

October 16, 2016 15:55 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome Republican Randy Jotte to the program for the first time.

Amendment 2 could bring campaign donation limits back to Missouri

October 14, 2016 15:28 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Missouri is one of a handful of states without limits on campaign donations. Many Democratic legislators have tried — and failed — to reverse that designation. Ever since donation limits were abolished in 2008, many assumed the only way to bring them back would be through an initiative petition. 

Josh Hawley makes his case to be Missouri's next attorney general

October 13, 2016 15:26 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back Republican attorney general nominee Josh Hawley to the program.

Teresa Hensley on how her experience makes her good fit for attorney general

October 12, 2016 15:59 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome back Democratic attorney general nominee Teresa Hensley to the program.

Jay Ashcroft gears up for secretary of state general election

October 05, 2016 15:23 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back Republican secretary of state nominee Jay Ashcroft to the program.

Robin Smith makes her case to be Missouri's next secretary of state

October 04, 2016 14:03 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome Democratic secretary of state nominee Robin Smith to the show for the first time.

Steve Bailey carries GOP mantle in 1st Congressional District race

September 28, 2016 14:01 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome 1 st Congressional District Republican nominee Steve Bailey to the program.

Congressman Clay on the 1st Congressional District's importance to Democrats

September 26, 2016 13:58 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay to the program.

Bruce Franks on what his resounding victory means for St. Louis politics

September 21, 2016 13:56 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum, Jo Mannies and Rachel Lippmann welcome Bruce Franks to show. The St. Louis Democrat won a landslide victory last week in a special primary election over state Rep. Penny Hubbard. He will have a Republican opponent, Eric Shelquist,  in November.

Susan Montee says the national political environment resonates in Missouri

September 19, 2016 13:52 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome former state Auditor Susan Montee to the program.

Rep. Conway breaks down the impact of Wednesday's veto session

September 16, 2016 13:50 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

On the latest edition of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Rachel Lippmann welcome state Rep. Kathie Conway to the program.

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