Politically Speaking

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

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Yesterday · 50 min
The Missouri Democrats' best election of the 21st Century
On the latest episode of The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's politics team breaks down how the Blue Wave crashed into Missouri — and provided Missouri Democrats with a lot of optimism going into 2028. Guests include Congressman-elect Fred Wellman, Abortion Action Missouri's Mallory Schwarz and St. Louis County Executive-elect Jake Zimmerman.
Friday · 49 min
Here's what you need to know about Missouri and Illinois' midterm elections
On an election preview edition of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Politics Team break down what's at stake on Nov. 3 in Missouri, St. Louis and Illinois. In Missouri, several ballot initiatives could play a huge role in determining public policy on abortion — and the legislature's ability to overturn citizen initiatives.
October 29 · 45 min
Paul Berry III (2026)
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Republican 1st District nominee Paul Berry III joins STLPR’s Jason Rosenbaum to talk about his campaign for the St. Louis and St. Louis County-based district. Berry is running against Democratic Congressman Wesley Bell on Tuesday. He’s the underdog in the race, since the 1st District is the most Democratic congressional seat in the state. But he said that there’s value for the GOP to try and make inroads throughout the St. Louis region. “There's no training wheels,” Berry said. “We don't have 246 years for somebody to figure it out.”
October 28 · 30 min
Jeff Wilson (Oct. 2026)
Jeff Wilson talks about his campaign in Illinois' 13th Congressional District.
October 28 · 48 min
Scott Fitzpatrick (2026)
On the latest episode of “Politically Speaking,” state Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick lays out his case that he should have a second term in office with STLPR’s Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg. “And my record, going all the way back to my time as a member of the House, has been that I'm not going to hit pause on criticizing what I view as mismanagement or bad decisions being made,” Fitzpatrick said. The state auditor’s race is the only Missouri statewide contest on the ballot in 2026. Fitzpatrick, who was first elected to his post in 2022, is squaring off against Democrat Quentin Wilson.
October 27 · 30 min
Politically Speaking - Nikki Budzinski
U.S Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, talks about her re-election campaign in Illinois' 13th Congressional District.
October 26 · 45 min
Ann Wagner (2026)
Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner says that President Trump made the right decision to attack Iran, contending that the GOP president needed to prevent that country from procuring a nuclear weapon. And while the Ballwin Republican said on an episode of “Politically Speaking” that she wanted the conflict to end as soon as possible, she defended her ‘no’ votes on War Powers resolutions that sought to curtail Trump’s ability to use military force in Iran. “The president has his Article Two authorities to conduct what he is doing right now with Iran,” Wagner said. “He doesn't need Congress's permission or or non permission. Those are just political throwaway votes that the Democrats try to toss out there on a monthly basis. I'm going to give the president his prerogative in continuing this, to the extent that it takes to make sure that they're not nuclearized, to make sure that they're not attacking American citizens, to make sure that when they chant ‘Death to America,’ that it doesn't have any teeth behind it. “I believe that this will come to a quick end,” she added. Wagner is squaring off against Democrat Fred Wellman to represent Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District, which takes in portions of St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Warren County and all of Franklin County.
October 22 · 38 min
Quentin Wilson
Missouri auditor candidate Quentin Wilson said that having a Democrat running the office would make the GOP-controlled state government more accountable. “I think it's really important in a democracy for an independent review of everything the state government does, and that's what an auditor can be,” Wilson said on the “Politically Speaking” podcast.. “A single party cannot police itself.” Wilson is running against Republican incumbent Scott Fitzpatrick, who is seeking a second four-year term. Fitzpatrick has been invited to record an episode of “Politically Speaking.”
October 16 · 50 min
Zimmerman and Hancock chart different courses for St. Louis County’s turbulent budget
The Democratic and Republican nominees for St. Louis County executive agree on a key issue: Missouri’s most populous county is in a dire budgetary situation. During a joint appearance on “The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air,” Democrat Jake Zimmerman and Republican Dennis Hancock both said whoever succeeds St. Louis County Executive Sam Page will have to make hard financial decisions when they’re sworn into office next year. STLPR's Rachel Lippmann and Jason Rosenbaum posed questions to the two candidates.
October 14 · 35 min
Politically Speaking - David Messner
Republican David Messner discusses his candidacy for St. Louis County assessor.
October 8 · 47 min
Fred Wellman (2026)
Democrat Fred Wellman says he has what it takes to finally unseat GOP Congresswoman Ann Wagner. Wellman said Wagner was wrong to support the Iran War, adding that President Donald Trump didn’t have a firm strategy or reasoning for starting the conflict. “A lot of people hate us in the world, but if we attack every single person who hates us, we're going to be at war forever and ever and ever,” he said. “And what bothers me in the end is how many people make these decisions who don't actually have skin in the game in any way.”
October 7 · 29 min
Andrew Bailey (2026)
On a special edition of Politically Speaking, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey about his decision to step down as co-deputy director of FBI, his political future, and news reports that he didn't get along with FBI Director Kash Patel.
October 5 · 39 min
David Veneziano
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Democratic St. Charles County Executive nominee David Veneziano talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about why his campaign is gaining traction in the traditionally GOP county — and his opinions on some of the big issue affecting the fast-growing county.
October 2 · 40 min
Did Missouri Republicans learn anything at all from their redistricting failure?
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Sarah Kellogg joins the show to talk about the big takeaways from the nearly yearlong Missouri redistricting saga. Later in the program, Kalshi's Nicole Kagan talks about why she feels prediction markets aren't the same as sportsbook.
October 2 · 44 min
Jon Patterson (2026)
Outgoing House Speaker Jon Patterson joins Politically Speaking to talk about his campaign to become the next state senator for Missouri's 8th Senate district. The Lee's Summit Republican speaks with St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum about his candidacy, the possibility of future legislation on technology like Flock cameras and his opinions on the November ballot issues.
September 28 · 39 min
Jeff Abney
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Democrat Jeff Abney talks with St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum about his bid for Missouri’s 22nd Senatorial District. The 22nd District is an open race this year since Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, is not running for reelection. Abney is running against former Republican state Rep. Jim Avery. Avery has also been invited to appear on Politically Speaking.
September 28 · 47 min
Keri Ingle (2026)
Missouri House Rep. Keri Ingle joins the show to talk about her candidacy for the 8th District in the Missouri Senate. If Ingle were to win, Democrats would need to flip one more seat to break the Republican supermajority. Ingle speaks with St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum to talk about education funding, the state's Children's Division and her thoughts on some of the November ballot items.
September 21 · 47 min
Melanie Stinnett (2026)
Missouri State Rep. Melanie Stinnett returns to Politically Speaking to discuss her candidacy for Missouri's 30th state Senate district. Stinnett speaks with St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum about her dedication to helping Missourians with disabilities, what she wants to prioritize in future Missouri budgets and her support of Amendment 3.
September 18 · 50 min
Donald Trump's standing in Missouri is looking ... shaky
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Saint Louis University's Steven Rogers talks about new polling showing Donald Trump underwater in the latest SLU/YouGov poll. SLU's Michael Wolff talks about GOP threats to the Missouri Supreme Court over redistricting. And STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum takes a look at the impending fight over Amendment 3 in Missouri.
September 10 · 43 min
Betsy Fogle (2026)
Missouri State Rep. Betsy Fogle joins St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum to talk about her candidacy for Missouri's 30th Senate District.

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