Politically Speaking

Politically Speaking

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

Episodes

Missouri's DSS director has a plan to pay child abuse investigators more

January 9, 2026 • 50 mins
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg preview the 2026 Missouri General Assembly session. Rosenbaum also talks with Department of Social Services director Jessica Bax about her first year on the job – and plan that could pay child abuse investigators more money.
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Maggie Nurrenbern (2025)

December 29, 2025 • 40 mins
Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern returns to Politically Speaking to discuss the upcoming 2026 legislative session. Nurrenbern speaks to St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum about a tougher budget process, what education policy she wants passed and her thoughts on the 2026 general election.
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David Wasinger (2025)

December 23, 2025 • 43 mins
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Missouri Lt. Gov. David Wasinger talked about his desire to see the Senate’s rules change, which provoked a backlash among GOP officials earlier this year. Wasinger said lengthy filibusters often feature long-winded soliloquies that aren’t germane to legislation at hand and result in dysfunction. Wasinger conceded that he doesn’t have the power to compel senators to change their ru...
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Whew ... 2025 was a lot in Missouri, Illinois and St. Louis politics

December 22, 2025 • 48 mins
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Politics Team counts down the top stories of 2025 in Missouri, Illinois and St. Louis politics. Let's just say... this year was definitely not boring.
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Matt Devoti

December 18, 2025 • 37 mins
Fifth Ward Alderman Matt Devoti says cumbersome contracting processes have been the biggest impediment to pushing relief to survivors of the May 16 tornado.
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Lincoln Hough (2025)

December 17, 2025 • 47 mins
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Sen. Lincoln Hough candidly discusses his 'topsy turvy' experience over the last 12 months. The Springfield Republican was ousted as Senate Appropriations Committee chairman ... and also voted against cutting off Democratic filibusters throughout the year.
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How the U.S. Supreme Court could provoke yet another Missouri redistricting battle

December 12, 2025 • 49 mins
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum deconstructs an avalanche of Missouri redistricting news over the past week. He also spoke with state Rep. LaKeySha Bosley about why the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the Voting Rights Act could provoke major changes to the traditionally African-American 1st Congressional District. And finally, Rosenbaum (who happens to be a B...
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Jami Cox Antwi

December 11, 2025 • 39 mins
Jami Cox Antwi won a special election in July to replace Mayor Cara Spencer as the alderwoman of the 8th Ward
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Michael Browning

December 10, 2025 • 36 mins
The alderman from St. Louis's 9th Ward sat down with Rachel Lippmann to discuss development, restructuring city government and reducing the cost to run for office.
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What Missourians should know about the Dec. 1 arrival of sports betting

November 26, 2025 • 49 mins
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum break down the Dec. 1 arrival of sports betting in Missouri. Rosenbaum also talks with STLPR's Brian Munoz about the quo warranto trial of St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery. And he also discusses St. Louis County's budgetary woes with St. Louis County Public Health Director Kanika Cunningham.
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Jaclyn Zimmermann

November 25, 2025 • 38 mins
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Rep. Jaclyn Zimmermann talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about her first year in office; her thoughts on the redistricting special session; and her expectations for the 2026 legislative session.
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Missouri may be GOP-dominated. But some 2026 races could foretell Blue Wave

November 14, 2025 • 50 mins
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer about how the city is handling recovery efforts six months after the tornado. Rosenbaum also speaks with St. Louis County Councilwoman Rita Days about the county's budget problems. And Rosenbaum explores which 2026 contests in Missouri could foretell a Democratic wave election – or continue...
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Cara Spencer (Nov. 2025)

November 14, 2025 • 31 mins
STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer about the recovery efforts around the May 16 tornado. This is an extended interview from Spencer's appearance on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.
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Eric Schmitt (Nov. 2025)

November 7, 2025 • 23 mins
During a trip to Washington, D.C., St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum spoke with Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt about the federal government shutdown, the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics, Tuesday's elections and much more. This conversation also was broadcasted on Friday's St. Louis on the Air.
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The Spookiest Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air Ever

October 31, 2025 • 49 mins
It's Halloween, which happens to be St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum's favorite holiday. So on a spine-tingling episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Rosenbaum talks with STLPR's Sarah Kellogg on Missouri's most notable political curses. Rosenbaum also explains why the Missouri Republican effort to redraw the state's congressional districts is becoming a logistical nightmare. And, finally, Rosenb...
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Rasheen Aldridge (2025)

October 22, 2025 • 36 mins
The alderman of St. Louis' 14th Ward discusses tornado recovery, Paul McKee and his future political plans
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Democrats and Republicans agree: FEMA needs to change

October 17, 2025 • 49 mins
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with Congressman Sam Graves about his legislation to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Rosenbaum also speaks with Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway about her first few weeks on the job.
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Shameem Clark Hubbard (2025)

October 14, 2025 • 41 mins
Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard of the 10th Ward talks tornado recovery, zoning, civilian oversight and north side business grants.
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Pam Boyd (2025)

October 9, 2025 • 35 mins
Alderwoman Pam Boyd of the 13th Ward discusses the May 16 tornado, ward reduction and addressing nuisance properties.
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Fred Wellman

October 8, 2025 • 27 mins
On a special edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, Democrat Fred Wellman talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about his bid to unseat Congresswoman Ann Wagner. Wellman is a podcast host, military veteran and a well-known figure on social media platforms.
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