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

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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Cori Bush (2025)

October 4, 2025 • 24 mins
In her first St. Louis media interview since announcing she would be running against for Congress, former Congresswoman Cori Bush talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about why she's returning to the electoral arena, how she plans to win voters back who did support her in 2024, and why her 2026 re-match with Rep. Wesley Bell could get very contentious.
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St. Louis' autistic community to Trump: We're not a 'horrible, horrible crisis.'

October 3, 2025 • 40 mins
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, we'll hear from autistic St. Louis residents and families autistic parents about President Donald Trump's Sept. 22 press conference on autism. STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum also talks with BiState Development's Taulby Roach about the demise of the Green Line MetroLink.
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A Missouri special session without precedent

September 19, 2025 • 49 mins
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum breaks down how the special session on redistricting and the initiative petition process broke all sorts of precedents and legislative norms. Rosenbaum also talks with attorney Denise Lieberman on the efforts to defeat the map at the ballot box and in court. And St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann discusses regional effort...
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Democracy on the brink in Missouri?

September 5, 2025 • 50 mins
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum reports from Jefferson City on what could be a pivotal special session. Rosenbaum talks with House Minority Leader Ashley Aune about a proposed redraw of the state's congressional lines and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins about a proposal making it harder for ballot items to pass.
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Nikki Budzinski (2025)

September 2, 2025 • 21 mins
Illinois Democratic Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski is criticizing a plan by President Donald Trump to send National Guard troops to Chicago to fight crime. On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, Budzinski said Trump’s threats to send troops under the guise of fighting crime is a distraction from the president’s woes. “I think that this is a manufactured crisis by this administration, I would argue, perhaps...
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Bob Onder (2025)

August 28, 2025 • 23 mins
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Congressman Bob Onder talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about why he supports Gov. Mike Kehoe calling the legislature back into session for mid-decade redistricting.
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AI is changing our lives. And some want to put guardrails on it.

August 23, 2025 • 50 mins
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum takes a deep dive into whether federal, state and local policymakers should regulate artificial intelligence. Rosenbaum talked with Oliver Roberts of the WashU Law AI Collaborative and STLPR's Kate Grumke about questions around intellectual property and environmental costs. Rosenbaum also talked with Congressman Mark Alford about...
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Mark Alford (2025)

August 22, 2025 • 30 mins
On an extended segment for the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Congressman Mark Alford discussed Corporation for Public Broadcast defunding, town hall meetings, the One Big Beautiful Bill and redistricting.
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Christopher Belt

August 21, 2025 • 42 mins
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Illinois state Sen. Chris Belt talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum and Will Bauer about the state budget, Donald Trump's impact on education, and whether his colleagues may redraw the state's congressional map in response to Texas.
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