Politically Speaking
832 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 22 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsMissouri's political news makers talk candidly with St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum, Rachel Lippmann, and Sarah Kellogg.
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Jeff Roe Recounts Best Ways To Sell Campaign, Predicts GOP Success This Fall
June 18, 2014 00:53 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBThis week, the Politically Speaking podcast brings prominent GOP consultant Jeff Roe to the show. He joins St. Louis Public Radio reporters Jo Mannies, Chris McDaniel and Jason Rosenbaum. Based in Kansas City, Roe is among the top Republican consultants in the Midwest – and is headed toward a national reputation. Only in his early 40s, he operates the fourth-largest GOP direct-mail firm in the country. He's expected to land at least one Republican presidential candidate in 2016.
Jane Dueker Describes Journey Through Politics And Policy
June 10, 2014 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBPolitically Speaking is shifting gears this summer. With the legislature out of session, and the August primary on the horizon, we've decided to interview some of the state’s most prominent political consultants who play key roles behind the scenes. This week, St. Louis Public Radio reporters Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcomed St. Louis lawyer Jane Dueker to the show. Originally published on June 9, 2014.
Sen. Lamping On State Government And Special Interests
June 04, 2014 00:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this week's episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back state Sen. John Lamping, R-Ladue, to the show. Lamping decided not to run for another term this fall as the state senator representing the 24th District. But he has plenty to say about his four years in the General Assembly's upper chamber. During that time, he gained a reputation, and some enemies, over his willingness to buck his own party -- especially on fiscal issues....
Chappelle-Nadal Details Student Transfer Bill's Impact
May 28, 2014 00:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBThis week, St. Louis Public Radio's education reporter Dale Singer joins Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies as we welcome back state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, to the show. The Politically Speaking podcast is diverging from our usual alternating schedule of Republican and Democratic guests. Instead, we are focusing on opposing views on one of the region's hottest issues: the transfer of students from the Normandy and Riverview Gardens school districts -- both unaccredited ...
Rep. Smith Details Opposition To Transfer Bill
May 21, 2014 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBThis week, St. Louis Public Radio's state Capitol reporter Marshall Griffin joins Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies to talk with state Rep. Clem Smith. The Velda Village Hills Democrat represents a number of small municipalities in St. Louis County, including most of the cities within the embattled Normandy School District. Originally published on May 20, 2014.
House Majority Leader Diehl On Tax Cut Fight And Session's End
May 01, 2014 00:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBThe Politically Speaking crew this week returns to a “split show” format. On the first part of the show, St. Louis Public Radio reporters Chris McDaniel, Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies discuss the expectations for the General Assembly’s home stretch. Originally published on April 30, 2014.
Rep. Kelly Talks About Tax Cuts, Crime And Bonds
April 24, 2014 00:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week, the Politically Speaking podcast team – Chris McDaniel, Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies – host state Rep. Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, currently the longest-serving member of the state House. Originally published on April 23, 2014.
Sen. LeVota Talks Medicaid And Democrats' Climb Out Of Legislative Hole
April 20, 2014 00:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBThe first part of the show breaks down the latest developments in the state budgetary process and the advancement of a sales tax increase to fund transportation projects. Capitol reporter Marshall Griffin fills in for the vacationing Jo Mannies. For the second part of the show, Chris McDaniel and Jason Rosenbaum talk with LeVota. The Democrat from Independence previously served as minority leader in the Missouri House and is leading efforts this year to increase his party’s numbers in the ...
Sen. Silvey Discusses His Vision For Medicaid
April 17, 2014 00:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBFor the first part of the show, the Politically Speaking crew breaks down the latest campaign finance numbers for Missouri's top mid-term election contests. They also discuss the fallout -- and the lobbying -- from the Missouri House's initial "right to work" vote. State Sen. Ryan Silvey, R-Kansas City, joins Mannies and Rosenbaum for the second part of the show. The former House Budget Committee chairman (and Rock Band fan) has proposed an alternative of sorts to "straighten up" Medicaid ...
Midterms, Medicaid And Nullification
April 04, 2014 00:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBWe discuss whether or not the 2014 elections are a bust, get into Medicaid expansion in Missouri, and explain what's going on with this year's nullification bill. Originally published on April 3, 2014.
Stenger Makes His Case For A Change In St. Louis County
March 28, 2014 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBEvery week, St. Louis Public Radio's Chris McDaniel, Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum talk about the week’s politics. On this show, our guest is St. Louis County Councilman Steve Stenger, a Democrat from Affton who is challenging County Executive Charlie Dooley in this summer’s primary. Originally published on March 27, 2014.
Rep. Luetkemeyer On Political Past, GOP Role And Odd Re-Election Opponents
March 25, 2014 00:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBThis week the Politically Speaking crew (minus Chris McDaniel) welcomes U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer to the show. The St. Elizabeth Republican’s sprawling district extends into St. Charles, Franklin, Lincoln and Jefferson counties, as well as mid-Missouri outposts, such as Jefferson City and the Lake of the Ozarks. Luetkemeyer’s elections have been relatively low-key since he won the wild 2008 election for the now abolished 9th congressional district. The former bank examiner is a member of ...
County Executive Dooley Makes His Case For Re-Election
March 20, 2014 00:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Politically Speaking crew's latest interview features St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley, a Democrat who has held the powerful local office since late 2003. Dooley is facing a stiff challenge in the August primary from fellow Democrat Steve Stenger, a county councilman from south St. Louis County. Dooley says he is prepared to mount a vigorous campaign, contending that there’s still plenty of work to be done to increase economic opportunity throughout St. Louis County. Originally...
U.S. Rep. Shimkus On Ukraine's Future and GOP Primary For Illinois Governor
March 18, 2014 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBU.S. Rep. John Shimkus is the first political figure from Illinois to be a guest on the podcast. The Collinsville Republican has represented large areas of southern Illinois since 1997 and plays a major role on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Shimkus is also a member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, which provides legislators from Europe and the Americas input on the alliance’s direction. He’s also been outspoken against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions in Ukraine. O...
Republican Hanaway Discusses Why She Wants To Be Governor
March 14, 2014 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBThis week's guest is Republican Catherine Hanaway, the former speaker of the Missouri House and former U.S. attorney for Missouri's eastern district. She's now running for governor in 2016. Originally published on March 13, 2014.
Treasurer Zweifel On Tax Credits, Military Matters And Political Futures
March 05, 2014 01:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBThe Politically Speaking crew welcomes its fourth statewide official to the show – state Treasurer Clint Zweifel. The north St. Louis County native is responsible for a host of financially related matters, including managing the state’s college saving program, overseeing the state's financial investments and returning unclaimed property to Missouri residents. He also sits on the Missouri Housing Development Commission, which doles out low-income housing tax credits to developers. Originally p...
U.S. Rep. Wagner On GOP Leadership Role, Sex Trafficking And 2016
February 26, 2014 01:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBU.S. Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Ballwin, joined the Politically Speaking crew on this week’s show. Before she was elected to represent the 2nd congressional district in 2012, Wagner had served as the head of the Missouri Republican Party, co-chair of the Republican National Committee and then as ambassador to Luxembourg under President George W. Bush. Originally published on Feb. 25, 2014.
Missouri's Democratic House Leader Says Party's Voices Still Matter
February 20, 2014 01:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBThis week, Chris McDaniel and Jo Mannies hosted state House Minority Leader Jake Hummel, a Democrat from St. Louis. Hummel, a union electrician, acknowledges that the 52 House Democrats have a tough task because they are outnumbered by more than 100 Republicans. Originally published on Feb. 19, 2014.
State Rep. Stream On State Budget, Education
February 11, 2014 01:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBJo Mannies hosts state House Budget chairman Rick Stream, a Republican from Kirkwood. She was joined by Marshall Griffin of St. Louis Public Radio’s Jefferson City bureau. Originally published on February 10, 2014
Comptroller Green On Money Matters, Power Plays And Political Possibilities
February 05, 2014 01:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBGreen is the city's chief fiscal officer and one of the longest-serving comptrollers in modern history. Green discussed her unlikely transition into electoral politics (which Mannies detailed in a 2011 profile), her relationship with Mayor Francis Slay and Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed as well as some initiatives she’s launched recently. She also talked at length about her role as vice chair of the Missouri Democratic Party – and efforts to recruit African-American candidates to run...
Lt. Gov. Kinder On Tax Credits, Right to Work And Nixon
January 30, 2014 01:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBLt. Gov. Peter Kinder becomes the third statewide official to appear on the podcast, following state Auditor Tom Schweich and Secretary of State Jason Kander. The Republican has been Missouri’s lieutenant governor since 2005; he also was the first GOP lawmaker in decades to become president pro tem of the Missouri Senate. Originally published on January 29, 2014.
State Of State, Death Penalty And Senate Minority Leader Jolie Justus
January 23, 2014 01:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBMarshall Griffin joins the Politically Speaking crew to talk about Gov. Jay Nixon's State of the State speech and the latest developments involving Missouri's death penalty. Senate Minority Leader Jolie Justus, D-Kansas City, joins Chris, Jo and Jason for the second part of the show. Originally published on January 22, 2014.
'Right To Work,' Rep. Barnes And Medicaid
January 16, 2014 01:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBJason and Jo discuss the roadblocks to getting “right to work” on the ballot and why upcoming campaign finance reports matter. For the rest of the show, the Politically Speaking crew talks with Rep. Jay Barnes, R-Jefferson City. Originally published on January 15, 2014.
Secretary of State Kander On Ethics Reform, Voter ID And More
January 08, 2014 01:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBThis week the Politically Speaking crew welcomes Secretary of State Jason Kander to the podcast. Kander, a Democrat from Kansas City, narrowly captured the statewide office in 2012 after a hard-fought contest with Republican Shane Schoeller. During the show, Kander discussed his push to alter Missouri’s campaign finance and lobbyist laws. He announced on the show that he’s throwing his support behind an ethics bill, to be introduced shortly by state Rep. Kevin McManus, D-Kansas City, that wo...
Alderman Ogilvie On Complete Streets, Donation Limits and Transportation Taxes
December 24, 2013 01:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBOgilvie burst onto the local political scene in 2011 when he easily defeated former Alderman Tom Bauer to represent the southwest St. Louis ward. On the show, Ogilvie discussed Complete Streets legislation in St. Louis County, his bid to cap campaign donations for city elections and his opposition to a statewide transportation sales tax. Originally published on Dec. 23, 2013.
Rep. Curtman On Downsizing Government, Boeing And Taxes
December 20, 2013 01:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBState Rep. Paul Curtman, R-Pacific, is this week’s guest on the Politically Speaking podcast, which this week features regulars Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies as hosts. Chris McDaniel is on assignment. Curtman, 32, is a second-term member of the Missouri House, with his district representing part of Franklin County. He’s also a former Marine, serving from 1999 to 2003 on active duty. Two of his close friends in the Marines died in Iraq, which Curtman says has affected his approach toward l...
Politically Speaking for the week of Dec. 14, 2012
December 14, 2013 16:11 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBOn today's episode: It's a blast from the past as we start off the show by talking about Congressman Todd Akin's race (specifically hisNRSCfunding), then we move on to Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones' so-called Speaker Tour (or the Lt. Gov.'s Tour?), and we close it out with a discussion on the Arch Tax.
Rep. Butler On Ethics Reform, Boeing And Crime
December 13, 2013 01:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBThe first-term lawmaker made the transition this year from being a legislative staffer to representing portions of north, central and south St. Louis. In addition to discussing life in the legislature, Butler talked about Gov. Jay Nixon’s latest push for ethics reform, the recent special session to woo Boeing, controversy around state Education Commissioner Chris Nicastro and his desire to bring state funds for crime prevention. Originally published Dec. 12, 2013.
Politically Speaking for week of Dec. 6, 2012
December 06, 2013 16:13 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBOn today's episode: We discuss Representative Jo Ann Emerson's early departure, and who's on the short-list to replace her, where we stand on Medicaid expansion, and Senator Claire McCaskill's recent PR tour.
St. Charles County Executive On Boeing, Right To Work And More
December 06, 2013 01:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBOn this week's show, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann joins us. Ehlmann talks about playing basketball with Governor Jay Nixon (he says he's a better shooter than Nixon, but that the governor "throws his weight around" on the inside). Originally published on Dec. 5, 2013.
Politically Speaking for the week of Nov. 29, 2012
November 29, 2013 16:16 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBOn this week's episode: Nixon taking a stance on Medicaid expansion, Missouri Republican plans to cut taxes and St. Louis County's LGBT non-discrimination ordinance.
St. Louis Aldermanic President Reed On Power At City Hall, City-County Merger
November 22, 2013 01:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBOn this week's show, we're joined by the president of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, Lewis Reed. After admitting his "deep, dark secret," Reed talks about how his race against Mayor Francis Slay changed the governing calculus at City Hall, and whether the balance of power is shifting in favor of the mayor. We conclude with the topic du jour - the renewed conversations around merging St. Louis city and St. Louis County. Originally published on Nov. 21, 2013.
Politically Speaking for the week of Nov. 20, 2012
November 20, 2013 16:18 - 20 minutes - 9.22 MBOn the table for this week: GOP dissent on health exchanges, the recent ruling on public employee's right to collective bargain and the new bipartisan debt group in Missouri. And, of course, some talk about Governor Jay Nixon's deer "harvesting" and Gobbles the Turkey.
Rep. Stream On Possible School Transfer Changes, Medicaid's Expectations
November 16, 2013 01:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBOn this week's show, we're joined by Missouri state representative Rick Stream. Stream is the budget chairman, and has also been serving on two important interim committees: "Medicaid Transformation" and Education. Stream shares his experience as budget chair, and goes into detail on the changes he's proposing to the school transfer process. We close it out by discussing the Medicaid hearings, and what the expectations should be for expansion. Originally published on Nov. 15, 2013.
Politically Speaking for week of Nov. 15, 2012
November 15, 2013 16:31 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBOn this week's podcast: After the GOP's lackluster performance in Missouri's statewide races, what can the party do going forward? It's early, but ballot initiatives are already in discussion for 2014. And leadership positions have now been divvied out in the Missouri legislature. How will the Republican leaders work with Democratic Governor Jay Nixon?
Sen. Keaveny On The Prospect Of School Transfer Changes And Medicaid Expansion
November 08, 2013 01:00 - 30 minutes - 13.7 MBOn this week's show, Mo. Senator Joe Keaveny joins us. Keaveny has been meeting with fellow senators on the school transfer situation, and fills us in on what preliminary changes could be possible. We also discuss the prospect of Medicaid expansion in this session or next, as well as what changes would have to be made to the program. Originally published on Nov. 7, 2013.
Jane Cunningham On Her Lost District And Union Battles
November 02, 2013 00:20 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBFormer Mo. Senator Jane Cunningham joins us on this week's show. Cunningham discusses how her district was lost with redistricting, and what she's been up to since. She recently won a contentious race for the Monarch Fire Board, and tells us about her public fights with the local union. Originally published on Nov. 1, 2013
Sen. McCaskill On The Shutdown, The ACA And More
October 24, 2013 00:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBU.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill joins us on this week's show. The Democratic senator tells us about her experience in the male-dominated Missouri Legislature, and gives us a preview of her upcoming book. We also discuss the government shutdown, Jason's cooking skills, and the future of the Affordable Care Act. Originally published on October 23, 2013.
Nieves On His Role In The Senate, And The Future Of His Gun Legislation
October 18, 2013 00:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBMissouri Sen. Brian Nieves joins this week's show. Nieves tells us the story of his first time in the Missouri Capitol, and we discuss the role he now plays in the senate (he says he's a pit bull). We discuss the future of the bills he brought to the floor this year, including the Second Amendment Preservation Act - also referred to as the nullification bill - as well as the Agenda 21 bill. Nieves tells us his Second Amendment bill is like Freddy Krueger, and it'll be back next year. Original...
Rep. Schupp On The Future Of Tax And Gun Bills, Medicaid And Her Senate Race
October 12, 2013 00:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBOn this week's show, Missouri Rep. Jill Schupp joins us. Schupp was one of the more outspoken Democrats during September's veto session. We talk to her about what she thinks the future of two bills she spoke out against: the income tax cut bill and the nullification bill. We touch on Medicaid expansion's chances in next session, and go into detail on her upcoming race for state senate. Originally published Oct. 11, 2013.
Auditor Schweich On Gubernatorial Withholds, St. Louis Public Schools And 2014
October 04, 2013 00:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBMissouri Auditor Tom Schweich joins us to discuss the results of his case against Governor Jay Nixon. Schweich had challenged Nixon's ability to withhold budgeted money, arguing that he could only do so if revenue actually came in lower than expected. We also discuss his audit of the St. Louis Public School system, which found students were being promoted in grade level even when they weren't at the right reading level requirements. Then we discuss his CPAC speech, as well as his 2014 re-elec...
Mayor Slay On A Gun Court, City Entering County And Northside Regeneration
September 27, 2013 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBSt. Louis Mayor Francis Slay joins us to discuss a variety of issues. Slay gives us an update on the gun docket that was recently voted down by judges, and where the plan goes from here. We also discuss the prospect of the city re-entering the county, alleged "secret meetings," Northside development, and the mayor's fitness tips. Originally published Sept. 26, 2013.
Dempsey On Veto Session And His Consequential Vote On The Gun Bill
September 20, 2013 00:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBSenate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey joins us to give a post-mortem of last week's veto session. The Republican goes into great detail on why he voted against the much-covered gun nullification bill, as well as what we can expect out of next year's session. Originally published September 19, 2013.
St. Louis Treasurer Jones On Parking Meters, Veto Session And The Rodeo Clown
September 06, 2013 00:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBJones discusses parking meters in the 21st century, as well as the upcoming veto session. We also get into last month's rodeo clown incident, and Jones discusses the backlash she received for speaking out against it. Originally published on Sept. 5, 2013.
Steve Tilley On His Time In The House, Becoming A Lobbyist And More
August 30, 2013 00:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBJoining us on this week's show is former Mo. Speaker of the House Steve Tilley. The Republican-turned-lobbyist discusses his tenure in Jefferson City (including Rush Limbaugh's induction into the Hall of Famous Missourians and his Cairo comment). Tilley also discusses the upcoming veto session, tax credits, ethics reform and the revolving door of legislators to lobbyists. Originally published on August 29, 2013.
Sen. Sifton On The Senate's Role In Veto Session, Ethics Reform And More
August 23, 2013 00:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBWe've discussed next month's veto session at length, but most of the talk has centered on the House. What will the Senate's role in September be, should a bill come out of the House? Will Senate Democrats filibuster legislation? We also discuss the school transfer situation, as the Senator's district encompasses two of the receiving districts. Sifton has sponsored legislation that would cease all lobbyist gifts, so we close it out by discussing the possibility of serious ethics reform in the ...
Rep. Diehl On The Income Tax Cut Bill And Veto Session
August 15, 2013 00:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBMo. House Majority Leader John Diehl joins us to discuss the vote count on the controversial income tax cut bill, as well as what veto session is shaping up to look like on a variety of other bills (Doe Run, the so-called gun nullification bill, and Agenda 21). We also discuss Diehl's race against fellow Republican Rep. Caleb Jones for the Speaker's gavel. Originally published on August 14, 2013.
Colona On Gun Nullification, Anti-Discrimination Laws And More
August 10, 2013 00:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBMissouri Representative Mike Colona joins us to discuss the income tax bill's merits and chances of becoming law, as well as the nationally-covered gun nullification bill. We also discuss the Senate's movement on legislation to add sexual orientation and gender identity to anti-discrimination laws, and Colona shares a story of what it's like to be a gay man in a conservative legislature. Originally published on August 9, 2013.
Speaker Jones On The Income Tax And Gun Nullification Bills
July 31, 2013 00:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBMissouri House Speaker Tim Jones makes some news by announcing that the income tax bill is likely to not be brought up in next month's veto session. Jones discusses its future in next year's session, as well as the prospects of so-called "Right to Work" legislation and education reform. The Republican from Eureka also considers the prospect of a veto override on the much-reported gun nullification bill, as well as his political future. Originally published on July 30, 2013
Sen. Walsh On School Transfers And The Income Tax Bill In Veto-Session
July 26, 2013 00:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBMissouri Senator Gina Walsh's district encompasses the unaccredited Riverview Gardens School District, which will pay millions to bus students to Mehlville and another school. Walsh discusses the situation and what the state legislature can do next year. We also discuss the well-funded and publicized battle over an income tax cut, leading up to veto session in September. The Democrat also discusses her filibusters in the senate against so-called paycheck protection/paycheck deception. Origina...