Politically Speaking

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum explores the pros and cons of Missouri's legislative term limits. He talked with state Rep. Peggy McGaugh, who wants to allow someone to spend up to 16 years in the Missouri House or the Missouri Senate. And he also discussed term limits throughout the country with University of California-San Diego political science professor Thad Kousser. Rosenbaum also checked in with GOP Rep. Eric Burlison about the lay of the land in Washington, D.C.

State Rep. Mark Boyko joins STLPR's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum to talk about his journey to the Missouri House, his views on education policy, and the prospects for Democratic influence during the 2025 session.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum sits down with Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin. The former head of the Minnesota Democratic Party made Missouri one of the stops on his first national tour since becoming DNC chairman. Rosenbaum also talked with Planned Parenthood Great Rivers' Nick Dunne about what's next for the abortion clinic after a judge struck down licensing requirements. And he also checks in with STLPR's Will Bauer about Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's State of the State and Budgetary address.

Independent contractor and certified public accountant Celeste Metcalf is one of three candidates running for comptroller. She faces incumbent Darlene Green and former alderwoman and state Representative Donna Baringer in the March 4 primary.

Former St. Louis alderwoman and state Representative Donna Baringer is one of three candidates running for comptroller. She faces incumbent Darlene Green and accounting firm owner Celeste Metcalf in the March 4 primary.

On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Rep. Bill Hardwick talks about his effort to legalize video gambling machines and other issues in the 2025 legislative session. Hardwick is trying to pass legislation that would legalize video gambling machines which are usually found in truck stops and fraternal organization halls. His bill, which already passed through committee, could provide a funding boost for education.

Incumbent Darlene Green is one of three candidates running for the office of St. Louis Comptroller. She faces former alderwoman and state Representative Donna Baringer and accounting firm owner Celeste Metcalf in the March 4 primary.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum and Eric Schmid discussed the deadlock over how to split up a settlement emanating from the departure of the St. Louis Rams. Rosenbaum also talks with new Missouri Republican Party Chairman Peter Kinder about his plans for keeping the state party strong. And Rosenbaum discusses the state of the media with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

St. Louis Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. He faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, Alderwoman Cara Spencer of the 8th Ward and retired utility executive Andrew Jones.

Cara Spencer, the 8th Ward alderwoman, is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. She faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler and retired utility executive Andrew Jones.

Andrew Jones is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. He faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, 8th Ward Alderwoman Cara Spencer, and Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum sits down with St. Louis County Executive Sam Page about the county's budgetary challenges and his fractured relationship with the County Council. Rosenbaum also talks with GOP Sen. Nick Schroer about his bid to place a gubernatorial board in charge of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Mayor Tishaura Jones discusses her re-election bid ahead of the March 4 primary.

Rep. Wick Thomas joins the show for the first time. The Kansas City democrat joins St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum to talk about their expectations for this year's session.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Rachel Lippmann and Jason Rosenbaum talk with St. Louis County Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith about she wants to reshape the office. Rosenbaum also takes a deeper look into the first few days of the 2025 legislative session. And he also talks with outgoing General Services Administration Administrator Robin Carnahan about what she learned running the expansive federal government agency.

Senator-Elect Kurtis Gregory makes his debut on Politically Speaking. The Blackburn Republican, who has served two terms in the Missouri House, speaks to St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum about his decision to enter Missouri politics, his Senate race and his thoughts on the upcoming 2025 Missouri Legislative Session.

The high-stakes primary season and a general election full of impactful ballot initiatives will shape Missouri politics and policy for years to come. And while the election wasn’t as monumental in Illinois, there were several contests that could reverberate throughout the Metro East. On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum welcomes the St. Louis Public Radio’s politics team to discuss the top stories of 2024.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, state Rep. Kevin Windham talks about his decision to leave the Missouri House to take a job at Washington University as their assistant director for community engagement. He said salary considerations played a role, adding that he’s made roughly the same amount of money since he graduated from college. The St. Louis County Democrat represents Missouri’s 74th District, which takes in municipalities such as Pagedale, Uplands Park, Normandy, Vinita Park, Hillsdale and Velda Village Hills. He will be leaving office in January.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum welcomes two high-profile members of Congress from Missouri: Reps. Cori Bush and Jason Smith. Bush spoke with Rosenbaum about her time in Congress, and why she's not going to fade away from public view after she leaves office. And Smith discusses the tricky road for Republicans to expand and extend 2017 tax cuts.

Kelli Dunaway, the outgoing 2nd District St. Louis County Councilwoman, talks to Rachel Lippmann about her five years on the legislative body.