Politically Speaking
823 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days 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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Sarah Kendzior Part One
April 13, 2020 19:41 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBOn the latest edition of Politically Speaking, St. Louis-based author Sarah Kendzior talks with St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum about her new book Hiding in Plain Sight — which chronicles President Donald Trump’s rise to power from the 1980s to present day. Kendzior, who holds a doctorate in anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis, has become a nationally-known voice in opposing Trump’s presidency. Her last book, The View From Flyover Country, was a New York Times-best ...
Sarah Kendzior Part Two
April 13, 2020 19:33 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBOn the latest edition of Politically Speaking, St. Louis-based author Sarah Kendzior talks with St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum about her new book Hiding in Plain Sight — which chronicles President Donald Trump’s rise to power from the 1980s to present day. The second part features Kendzior answering questions about Donald Trump, the 2020 presidential election, and the media.
Steve Ehlmann and Demetrius Cianci Chapman
April 07, 2020 19:26 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBSt. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has dealt with a lot of challenges since he became the fast-growing county’s top political leader in 2007. But it’s likely the GOP official has never dealt with something as impactful as the coronavirus outbreak. Ehlmann and St. Charles County Public Health Director Demitrous Cee-ance-ee-Chapman talk with St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue about how their county is dealing with the pandemic.
Lyda Krewson
April 06, 2020 22:45 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBThe mayor talks about the city's response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Caleb Rowden
March 31, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBSenate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden is the latest guest on Politically Speaking, where the Columbia Republican talked about how coronavirus upended the Missouri General Assembly’s legislative session. Rowden represents Missouri’s 19th District, which takes in all of Boone and Cooper counties. As majority leader, Rowden is responsible for what the Senate debates — making him one of the more powerful and influential lawmakers in Jefferson City.
Heather Navarro
March 26, 2020 21:39 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBSt. Louis Alderwoman Heather Navarro is the latest guest on Politically Speaking, where the 28th Ward alderwoman talked with St. Louis Public Radio’s Rachel Lippmann and Jason Rosenbaum on how the city of St. Louis is handling coronavirus. Navarro represents portions of the Central West End, Skinker-Debaliviere, Hi-Pointe and Wydown Skinker neighborhoods. She was first elected to the Board of Aldermen in a 2017 special election to succeed Lyda Krewson, who represented the ward before she was...
Sam Page
March 25, 2020 22:07 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBSt. Louis County Executive Sam Page talks with St. Louis Public Radio's Julie O'Donoghue about his county's response to coronavirus. Page and O'Donoghue spoke remotely using the videoconferencing program Zoom.
Tony Luetkemeyer
March 18, 2020 22:56 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBLuetkemeyer talks with Julie O'Donoghue about what Coronavirus means for the 2020 legislative session. He also walks her through a bill he has sponsored to lengthen prison sentences for violent offenses and the prescription drug monitoring program legislation.
Dan Guenther
March 12, 2020 17:30 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBDan Guenther, the first-term alderman for St. Louis’ 9th Ward, is the latest guest on the Politically Speaking podcast. Before being elected in 2017 to represent the ward, which covers part of seven south St. Louis neighborhoods including Soulard, Benton Park and Kosciusko, Guenther worked for Operation Brightside and with former Mayor Francis Slay’s Office of Sustainability. He says his three years on the Board of Aldermen have been “quite an adventure.”
Joementum!
March 11, 2020 21:01 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBOn the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum, Julie O'Donoghue and Jo Mannies break down former Vice President Joe Biden's huge win in Missouri Democratic presidential primary.
What Missourians should know about coronavirus
March 06, 2020 20:42 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBOn the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum takes a look at some of the week’s biggest news stories — including what state and local officials are doing to prepare for the coronavirus. Rosenbaum talked with St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Fentem about how state and local health officials are monitoring the coronavirus. There have been no recorded cases of the virus in Missouri, but there have been five confirmed cases in Illinois. Here's what else...
Tim Fitch
March 03, 2020 02:48 - 34 minutes - 48 MBSt. Louis County Councilman Tim Fitch is the latest guest on Politically Speaking. The St. Louis County Republican joined St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Rachel Lippmann to talk about some of the biggest issues circulating throughout county government. Fitch, a former St. Louis County police chief, was first elected to the county council in 2018, succeeding longtime Councilwoman Colleen Wasinger. He represents the council’s 3rd District, which includes Town and Country, Huntleig...
Missouri's Democratic presidential primary is tricky, tricky, tricky
February 28, 2020 05:05 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBOn the latest edition of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies try to wrap their arms around Missouri’s Democratic presidential primary — which will take place on March 10. One of the reasons why that contest is difficult to handicap right now is because Missouri’s delegates are up for grabs a week after Super Tuesday. And it’s unclear how many of the seven major candidates will still be in the race by the time the Show Me State goes to the polls.
Brian Williams
February 24, 2020 19:44 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBState Sen. Brian Williams is the latest guest on the Politically Speaking podcast. The University City Democrat joined St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum to talk about his priorities for the 2020 session — and what to expect when the General Assembly hits the home stretch. Williams represents Missouri’s 14th Senatorial District, which takes in a slew of municipalities in central and northern St. Louis County. That includes places like University City, Ferguson, Normandy, Bridgeton and ...
Can Eric Greitens make a comeback? Let's find out!
February 21, 2020 19:21 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBOn the latest edition of the Politically Speaking weekly news round-up, St. Louis Public Radio’s team of political reporters talk about efforts in Jefferson City to pass a prescription drug monitoring program — and the reemergence of former Gov. Eric Greitens. St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue, Jaclyn Driscoll and Jason Rosenbaum discussed how a so-called PDMP once again passed the Missouri House despite loud opposition from some conservative Republicans. It faces a tough reception i...
A St. Louis County double feature
February 14, 2020 21:53 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBThe latest edition of Politically Speaking’s weekly round-up show zeroes in on two big stories that made waves in St. Louis County government: St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar’s retirement and the settlement of Lt. Keith Wildhaber’s discrimination case. Those two events occurred within hours of one another. And St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum, Julie O’Donoghue and Rachel Lippmann explained how they’ll impact county government going forward.
Politically Speaking: State Reps. Kip Kendrick and Martha Stevens
February 11, 2020 22:42 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBThe Democrats from Columbia talk gas tax, free tampons, Medicaid expansion and Clean Missouri with Jason Rosenbaum.
Kip Kendrick and Martha Stevens
February 11, 2020 22:42 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBThe Democrats from Columbia talk gas tax, free tampons, Medicaid expansion and Clean Missouri with Jason Rosenbaum.
How St. Louis is struggling to get the Board of Freeholders kickstarted — and Trump's Chiefs tweet
February 07, 2020 21:20 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBHere's some highlights from this week's weekly roundup podcast: -St. Louis Public Radio’s Jaclyn Driscoll joins the program to talk about what Galloway’s audit was trying to convey — and how people from across the political spectrum are reacting to the findings. -Rosenbaum talked about his story this week that broke down the continued deadlock to start the Board of Freeholders. That 19-person panel can offer up big changes to St. Louis and St. Louis County governance, but it hasn’t done any...
Politically Speaking: Missouri Senate President Pro Tem David Schatz
February 03, 2020 23:03 - 32 minutes - 45 MBSenate President Pro Tem David Schatz talks legislative redistricting, gambling restrictions, St. Louis police residency requirements and Medicaid expansion.
On Hawley-Galloway, Kim Gardner and state legislative pay
January 31, 2020 20:54 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBOn the latest Politically Speaking weekly roundup, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Julie O'Donoghue dive into how an unreleased audit of Josh Hawley's tenure as attorney general is getting state legislative attention. O'Donoghue talks about how an oversight committee that monitors the St. Louis County's jail is not happy with transparency at the facility. Rosenbaum and O'Donoghue also talked with St. Louis Public Radio's Rachel Lippmann about St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gar...
Mark Harder
January 29, 2020 19:12 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBSt. Louis County Councilman Mark Harder is the latest guest on Politically Speaking. St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue and Jason Rosenbaum talked with the Ballwin Republican about a multitude of issues, including the ongoing saga of the Loop Trolley. Harder represents the council’s 7th District, which takes in most of western St. Louis County. He is the council’s longest serving member after Hazel Erby resigned to take a post in St. Louis County Executive Sam Page’s administration. ...
The Loop Trolley gets revived! Oh wait, nevermind...
January 24, 2020 23:17 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBOn the latest edition of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue and Jason Rosenbaum take a look at some of the local, state and national stories that made news this week. That includes the unsuccessful proposal from the head of the Bi-State Development Agency to revive the Loop Trolley, which shut down after a string of financial difficulties. Here's what else is touched on during the show: - O’Donoghue and Rosenbaum talked about how the St. Louis County Council i...
Dan Hegeman
January 21, 2020 19:14 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBSen. Dan Hegeman returns to Politically Speaking to talk with St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue and Jason Rosenbaum about Missouri’s finances and his proposal to change state legislative redistricting. The Cosby Republican represents Missouri’s 12th Senate District, which takes in a huge swath of northwest Missouri. He represents the largest Senate district in the state of Missouri.
On Gov. Parson's State of the State Speech — And Cara Spencer's 2021 Mayoral Run
January 17, 2020 20:17 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBOn the first Politically Speaking round-up show of 2020, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum, Julie O’Donoghue and Jaclyn Driscoll recap Gov. Mike Parson’s State of the State address. During Parson’s speech, the GOP chief executive focused on the effort to get a handle on violent crime in Missouri’s biggest cities — and discussed how his administration is managing the state’s Medicaid program. Here’s what else was discussed on this week’s show: -St. Louis Public Radio’s Rachel Lippman...
Cody Smith
January 14, 2020 19:38 - 34 minutes - 47 MBState Rep. Cody Smith is the latest guest on the Politically Speaking podcast. The Carthage Republican spoke with St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue about his role as House budget chairman — and his thoughts on overhauling Missouri’s criminal justice system. Smith was first elected to the Missouri House in 2016 to a seat encompassing parts of Jasper County in southwest Missouri. He became House budget chairman after his predecessor, Scott Fitzpatrick, was appointed as state treasurer.
Rasheen Aldridge
January 10, 2020 21:48 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBMissouri House Rep. Rasheen Aldridge represents the 78th district in St. Louis, which includes Hyde Park, Old North St. Louis, Carr Square, downtown, Soulard, Benton Park and LaSalle. At 25, he's one of the youngest elected officials in the statehouse.
Previewing The Missouri General Assembly's 2020 Session
January 06, 2020 21:17 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBOn the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio's Julie O'Donoghue, Jaclyn Driscoll and Jason Rosenbaum take a look at the big issues Missouri lawmakers may take on during the 2020 session. Some of the topics could include overhauling a recently-enacted change to Missouri state legislative redistricting, as well as measures to curb gun violence and expand gambling.
Jim Murphy
January 02, 2020 17:24 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBState Rep. Jim Murphy is the latest guest on Politically Speaking. The south St. Louis County Republican joined St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Julie O’Donoghue to talk about what to expect in the 2020 legislative session. Murphy represents Missouri’s 94th House District, which includes places like Mehlville and Green Park. It is one of the most competitive House seats in the state, as it famously flipped between Democrat Vicki Englund and Republican Cloria Brown for roughly a...
The Top 10 Missouri Political Stories of the 2010s
December 31, 2019 05:01 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBThe 2010s brought about immense change to the world of Missouri politics. At the beginning of the decade, the Show Me State was a competitive electoral battleground where both political parties had a chance to make significant gains. By 2019, Republicans took near complete control of state government and key federal posts. So how did we get here? On the last episode of Politically Speaking of the 2010s, St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue, Rachel Lippmann and Jo Mannies join me to brea...
Dan Shaul
December 23, 2019 19:17 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBState Rep. Dan Shaul joined St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue and Jason Rosenbaum on the latest edition of Politically Speaking. The Imperial Republican represents the 113th District in the Missouri House. That takes in a portion of northern Jefferson County, particularly parts of Arnold, Imperial and Barnhart. Shaul is the chairman of the Special Interim Committee on Gaming. That committee held hearings over the summer on the proliferation of gaming machines in truck stops and gas...
A Mini-Episode On The Demise of St. Louis Airport Privatization
December 20, 2019 22:36 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBThere was some pretty big news that dropped right after our weekly round up show hit the Internet: St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson announced on St. Louis Public Radio's St. Louis on the Air that a bid to bring a private operator to run St. Louis Lambert Airport was dead. We felt this was big enough news to create a mini-episode where St. Louis Public Radio's Julie O'Donoghue and Jason Rosenbaum talk with Corinne Ruff, who had been closely following airport privatization for months.
Politically Speaking: The Impact Of Legal Marijuana In Illinois — And A Tumultuous Year In St. Louis
December 20, 2019 18:25 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBOn the final Politically Speaking roundup show of 2019, St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue and Jason Rosenbaum look at some of the headlines that made an impact in the waning days of the year. O’Donoghue talked with St. Louis Public Radio reporter Eric Schmid about impending legalization of marijuana in Illinois. It’s a move that will have a profound impact on towns in the Metro East — and on neighboring states like Missouri.
Politically Speaking: Missouri Rep. Keri Ingle
December 17, 2019 21:59 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBState Rep. Keri Ingle, D-Lee’s Summit, joins public radio political reporters Julie O’Donoghue, Jason Rosenbaum and Aviva Okeson-Haberman to talk about her first year in office and what she expects in the upcoming 2020 legislative session. Ingle has a background in social work and has investigated child abuse and neglect. She won election in 2018 in a district outside Kansas City. She flipped her House seat from Republican to Democrat.
Keri Ingle
December 17, 2019 21:59 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBState Rep. Keri Ingle, D-Lee’s Summit, joins public radio political reporters Julie O’Donoghue, Jason Rosenbaum and Aviva Okeson-Haberman to talk about her first year in office and what she expects in the upcoming 2020 legislative session. Ingle has a background in social work and has investigated child abuse and neglect. She won election in 2018 in a district outside Kansas City. She flipped her House seat from Republican to Democrat.
Bringing Back Red Light Cameras — And Getting The Pulse on Impeachment
December 13, 2019 20:56 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBThe latest episode of Politically Speaking features St. Louis Public Radio's Julie O'Donoghue and Jason Rosenbaum talking with Kae Petrin about red light cameras. This show also features The Kansas City Star's Bryan Lowry talking about the impending impeachment of President Donald Trump — and how MIssouri's congressional delegation is reacting.
Bringing Back Red Light Cameras — And Getting The Pulse on Impeachmetn
December 13, 2019 20:56 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBThe latest episode of Politically Speaking features St. Louis Public Radio's Julie O'Donoghue and Jason Rosenbaum talking with Kae Petrin about red light cameras. This show also features The Kansas City Star's Bryan Lowry talking about the impending impeachment of President Donald Trump — and how MIssouri's congressional delegation is reacting.
Ray Price
December 10, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBOn the latest episode of Politically Speaking, former Missouri Supreme Court Judge Ray Price talks with St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue and Jason Rosenbaum about his legal career and his new role as chairman of the St. Louis County Board of Police Commissioners. St. Louis County Executive Sam Page appointed Price to the board that oversees the county police department earlier this fall. Page has now appointed four out of the five members — and could potentially replace former count...
Medicaid Waivers, Public Defenders and Missouri's 2nd Congressional District
December 06, 2019 19:09 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBOn the latest edition of Politically Speaking's Friday round up show, St. Louis Public Radio's Julie O'Donoghue and Jason Rosenbaum talk about Missouri's 2nd Congressional District race. O'Donoghue also talks with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Kurt Erickson about how Missouri is handling Medicaid waivers. And we also discuss the turmoil in Missouri's public defender system with The Kansas City Star's Katie Moore.
Trish Gunby
December 03, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBState Rep.-elect Trish Gunby is the latest guest on Politically Speaking. The St. Louis County Democrat talked with St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue and Jo Mannies about her victory in the 99th House District special election that flipped the seat. Gunby defeated Republican Lee Ann Pitman to serve out an unexpired term in a district that takes in Valley Park, Manchester, Twin Oaks and unincorporated St. Louis County.
Christine Ingrassia
November 29, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBSt. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Rachel Lippmann chat with St. Louis Alderwoman Christine Ingrassia, of the 6th Ward, about airport privatization, MetroLink and the city's new soccer stadium.
Vaping, Police Residency and General Motors Tax Incentives
November 22, 2019 21:13 - 32 minutes - 45 MBSt. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum, Jaclyn Driscoll and Julie O'Donoghue discuss vaping, St. Louis police residency requirements and General Motors' tax incentives. Associated Press reporter Summer Ballentine also appears in this episode.
Becky Ruth
November 18, 2019 17:29 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBState Rep. Becky Ruth joins St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue and Jason Rosenbaum on the latest episode of Politically Speaking. Ruth represents a portion of eastern Jefferson County, which includes cities like Festus, Herculaneum, Pevely and Hematite. The Festus Republican is the first woman to ever lead the House Transportation Committee.
Breaking Down Freeholder Struggles, Bell’s Budget And Missouri’s Medical Marijuana Program
November 15, 2019 20:17 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBOn the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue, Jason Rosenbaum and Jacyln Driscoll review some of the week’s biggest stories in state and local politics. One of the big topics on the show is the first meeting of the Board of Freeholders, which can propose consolidating services in St. Louis and St. Louis County — or even combining city and county governments.
LaDonna Appelbaum
November 11, 2019 16:58 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBSt. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue and Jaclyn Driscoll welcome state Rep. LaDonna Appelbaum to Politically Speaking for the first time. The discussion includes her effort to improve health care. Appelbaum represents Missouri’s 71st House District, which takes in portions of Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, Olivette, Overland and unincorporated St. Louis County. She was first elected in 2018.
Airport Privatization, Sports Betting and Tax Credit Controversy
November 08, 2019 23:10 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBOn the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum, Julie O'Donoghue and others talk about the St. Louis airport privatization efforts, sports betting and the ongoing controversy over Paul McKee's city development plans.
ArchCity Defenders Blake Strode and Jacki Langum
November 03, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBBlake Strode, executive director of ArchCity Defenders, and Jacki Langum, the organization’s advocacy director, talk about the group’s 10th anniversary on the latest edition of Politically Speaking.
St. Louis County’s Policing And Politics Are Under The Microscope
November 01, 2019 16:37 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBOn the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue and Jason Rosenbaum take a closer look at some of the biggest political stories of the week. Topping the headlines was turmoil in the St. Louis County Police Department after a jury awarded a nearly $20 million verdict to Sgt. Keith Wildhaber in his discrimination suit. That decision is prompting calls for sweeping change in one of Missouri’s largest local law enforcement agencies.
Donna Baringer
October 31, 2019 18:03 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBBaringer talks with St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum about the need to regulate vaping and other topics during this episode of Politically Speaking.
Public Surveillance, Campaign Cash and City/County Merger Discussions
October 25, 2019 20:53 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBOn the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Julie O’Donoghue, Jason Rosenbaum, Rachel Lippmann and others talk about efforts to curb surveillance in St. Louis, how legislators adapt to lobbyist descriptions and efforts to merge the city and the county.