Politically Speaking
832 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 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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Sen. Rupp On School Transfers And The Second Injury Fund Fix
July 20, 2013 00:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBMissouri Senator Scott Rupp (R-Lincoln) joins the trio to discuss Normandy students busing to Francis Howell. Rupp was also an architect of the lauded Second Injury Fund fix, and talks about how it came to be. Originally published on July 19, 2013.
Sen. Chappelle-Nadal On Education, Guns, And Sinquefield's $1.3 Million Push
July 12, 2013 00:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBWe are joined by Democratic Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal. She discusses the Normandy School District busing students to Francis Howell, as well as guns and gangs in St. Louis. During the show, libertarian billionaire Rex Sinquefield disclosed a whopping $1.3 million donation to a group pressuring lawmakers to over-ride Gov. Jay Nixon's veto of an income tax bill. Chappelle-Nadal discusses her view of Missouri's biggest campaign contributor, and the story of how she met him. Originally publis...
Nixon's Budget Witholding And Vetos, Dooley's Donations
July 04, 2013 15:38 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBOn this week's 4th of July show: the gang discusses Governor Nixon's move to hold $400 million from the budget, his numerous vetoes, the Department of Revenue document scanning developments, and St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley's six-figure donation from libertarian Rex Sinquefield.
Sen. Lamping On His Filibuster, Tax Credits And Ethics Reform
June 28, 2013 00:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MB: Missouri Senator John Lamping (R) joins as a guest, and discusses how he got into politics (and went to college with Michelle Obama). Lamping also discusses his filibuster against the transportation sales tax, his plans for ethics reform next session, and the prospect of him running for his seat again. Originally published June 27, 2013.
Sen. Nasheed On Campaign Finance, Medicaid And More
June 20, 2013 00:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBMissouri Senator JamilahNasheed (D-St. Louis) joins as a guest, and makes an announcement on campaign finance. Then we turn to school accreditation in Missouri, as well as the prospects for Medicaid expansion in upcoming years. Originally published on June 19, 2013.
Sen. Eric Schmitt Joins To Discuss Tax Bill And More
June 14, 2013 00:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBMissouri Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Glendale) joins as a guest to have a "free-wheeling and fun conversation" on the income tax bill the governor vetoed. Then we run through some news: the auditor's finding on the Hancock Amendment, as well as the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. Originally published on June 13, 2013.
Two Vetoes And Missouri's 8th Race
June 06, 2013 15:45 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBOn this week's episode: a "feisty" Governor Jay Nixon vetoes two pieces of legislation, and we discuss the chances of an override. Then we turn to the Eighth district to sum up the recently concluded election, and what the future holds for newly-elected Congressman Jason Smith.
An Accidental Medicine Tax And Missouri's 8th Congressional Race
May 31, 2013 15:47 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBOn this week's episode: we recap the new finding in the income tax cut bill, which inadvertently would cause a sales tax increase. Then we discuss the chances of an upset in the 8th Congressional race. We finally close it out with a discussion about Democrat JillSchupp announcing her run for Senator John Lamping's seat.
2013 Legislative Wrap-Up St. Louis Public Radio Q & A
May 22, 2013 16:51 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBIn our first Politically Speaking before a live audience, Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum of the St. Louis Beacon join St. Louis Public Radio's Marshall Griffin and Chris McDaniel to discuss everything Missouri legislature related. In part one of our show, we discuss our key takeaways from the 2013 session, and what we predict will be contentious issues come September's veto-session. In part two, we open it up to audience questions, discussing everything from education committee reassign...
Live: 2013 Legislative Wrap-Up (Part One)
May 22, 2013 16:50 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBIn our first Politically Speaking before a live audience, Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum of the St. Louis Beacon join St. Louis Public Radio's Marshall Griffin and Chris McDaniel to discuss everything Missouri legislature related. In part one of our show, we discuss our key takeaways from the 2013 session, and what we predict will be contentious issues come September's veto-session.
Final Week In The Missouri Legislature, And The IRS Scandal
May 14, 2013 00:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBJo calls in from Jefferson City to give us a preview of what is going on in the final week of legislative session, and then we all talk about the reaction from Senators Claire McCaskill and Dick Durbin to the IRS profiling tea party groups. We also discuss the role 501(c)(4)s, and compare the federal campaign finance rules to Missouri's no-limits system. Originally published on May 14, 2013.
DMV Layoffs, Tax Cuts, and Fast Food Strikes
May 09, 2013 15:53 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBOn this week's episode: Jason reports from Jefferson City about possible layoffs at the DMV, the Governor's press statement, the possibility of a veto-override of tax cuts, and fast food strikes in St. Louis.
Budget Surplus and Alcohol Wars
May 03, 2013 15:56 - 26 minutes - 12 MBOn this week's episode: Jo recaps her week in Jefferson City, including the budget surplus and the so-called "Alcohol Wars." Then Jason sums up the theatrics surrounding the Ellisville impeachment.
Budget Talks, Reed And Slay's Sparring, and Akin's 'Comeback'
April 24, 2013 16:57 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBOn this week's episode: The happenings in the Missouri legislature, Reed and Slay's renewed back-and-forth, the possibility of an #AkinComeback, and McCaskill's involvement in a South Carolina race.
DOR Resignation, Rallies In The Capitol and Slay's Inauguration
April 20, 2013 00:25 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBJo Mannies is out this week, so we have St. Louis Public Radio's Marshall Griffin filling in. Marshall joins Jason Rosenbaum of the St. Louis Beacon and Chris McDaniel of St. Louis Public Radio to discuss the week in politics. On this week's show: Marshall fills us in on the developments in the Department of Revenue "kerfuffle", we talk about the gun and Medicaid rallies in Jefferson City, and Slay's inaugural announcement.
DOR Docs, Lobbyist Money And Medicaid
April 12, 2013 00:27 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBOn this week's show: Marshall fills us in on the Department of Revenue debate over conceal and carry documents, we talk about the lobbying money in Jefferson City, and Medicaid expansion's developments in the past week.
Medicaid In Missouri, The 'Arch Tax,' & Ellisville's Mayoral Mess
April 04, 2013 15:58 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MBOn this week's episode: we discuss the ebb and flow of Medicaid reform and expansion this week in the Missouri House, what the passage of Proposition P (the "Arch Tax) means and Ellisville's ongoing impeachment situation with its mayor.
McCaskill's 'Evolution' On Same-Sex Marriage and Tuesday's Election
March 28, 2013 20:04 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBOn this week's episode: We discuss Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill's tumblr announcement, Proposition P, and the nonexistent St. Louis mayoral race.
Prop P, MOSIRA, and McCaskill's Book
March 22, 2013 20:07 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBOn this week's episode: We discuss the conservatives on both sides of Prop. P, the court rulings while the Missouri legislature is on vacation, and Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill's new book.
Mayoral Flyers, Mo. GOP's New Director and VAWA
March 01, 2013 01:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBPhoto-baum's on mayoral flyers, Shane Schoeller as the new executive director of the Missouri GOP, and the back and forth between Senator Claire McCaskill and newly-elected Congresswoman Ann Wagner on the Violence Against Women Act. Originally published on February 28, 2013.
Politically Speaking for the week of February, 21, 2013
February 21, 2013 14:06 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBOn this week's episode: mayoral shenanigans and talents, Lincoln Days speeches, Nixon's Medicaid tour and legislative trolling.
Politically Speaking for the week of Feb. 14, 2013
February 14, 2013 15:51 - 26 minutes - 12 MBOn this week's episode: we talk about the mayoral forum and (some) of the muck in the race, the official Republican nominee in the 8th Congressional district, and Missouri legislative action with voter I.D. and the 2nd Injury Fund.
Politically Speaking for the week of Feb. 7, 2013
February 07, 2013 16:52 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBOn this week's show: We cover it all in the St. Louis mayoral race (even the diet and exercise of the candidates), we also touch on so-called "Right-to-Work" legislation that's being discussed in the Missouri House, and close it out with an update on Missouri's 8thCongressional district.
Politically Speaking for the week of Jan. 31, 2013
January 31, 2013 15:53 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBOn this week's show: the state of the State of the State, the realities of campaign finance in Missouri -- and the likelihood of an attempt to change it, and finally, the mayoral debate and Slay's spending spree.
Politically Speaking for the week of Jan. 24, 2013
January 24, 2013 15:55 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBOn this week's show: the special elections bill that's speeding through the statehouse, the early morning voter ID committee and the $6 million plane. Editor's note: after the recording, the voter ID committee was pushed back to 8 a.m.
Politically Speaking for the week of Jan. 17, 2013
January 17, 2013 15:57 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBOn this week's episode: we look at the substantive mayoral race that's gone largely unnoticed until now, the festivities and frigidness of Missouri's inauguration, and the bill that would change how special elections are conducted in Missouri. Don't worry, we also talk about the color scheme of the new Secretary of State's website.
Politically Speaking for the week of Jan. 10, 2013
January 10, 2013 15:58 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBOn today's episode: Ed Martin becomes the Missouri GOP's new chairman. How did it happen? Also, an update on the jockeying for Missouri's 8th Congressional seat. And then we close it out with a look toward the Missouri legislature.
Politically Speaking for the week of Jan. 3, 2013
January 03, 2013 15:59 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBSt. Louis Public Radio's Chris McDaniel joins the St. Louis Beacon's Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum to discuss what's ahead in the rapidly approaching legislative session, who will be the Missouri GOP's next chairman and some personnel changes in the St. Louis mayoral race.
Politically for the week of Dec. 20, 2012
December 20, 2012 16:08 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBOn today's episode: After the tragedy in Connecticut, many are looking to our elected officials to take action. The Politically Speaking Podcast takes a look at what is being proposed at the national and state level. Then we discuss the possibility of the special election for Missouri's 8th Congressional district being moved up, and we close it out with a discussion about Missouri's positive budget projection.
Politically Speaking's 2012 Post-Election Podcast
November 08, 2012 00:55 - 34 minutes - 16 MBIt's the post-election Politically Speaking special. Chris McDaniel of St. Louis Public Radio joins Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum of the St. Louis Beacon to wrap up last night's races. We go through McCaskill's decisive win over Akin (was he trounced or shellacked?) as well as all the state-wide races. We also throw in a couple Congressional seats, Missouri legislature make-up, and the ballot initiative results.
Politically Speaking's 2012 PRE-election podcast
November 01, 2012 23:58 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBOn today’s podcast: We wrap up the Missouri Senate race with Congressman Todd Akin and Senator Claire McCaskill. We then talk about our impressions of turnout in general in the St. Louis area -- which is currently down according to absentee voting numbers. And finally, Jo gives us some trivia knowledge for some historic presidential races.
Politically Speaking for Oct. 25, 2012
October 25, 2012 15:36 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBOn today’s Halloween-themed podcast: We start off by giving our impressions of last week's debate Senate debate, and discuss Akin and his campaign's "dog" comments. We then turn to another debate: the gubernatorial debate that isn't really a debate. And finally, we close out with Jason discussing the state legislative races.