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Politically Speaking

St. Louis Public Radio
Missouri
St. Louis
Donald Trump
Abortion Rights
Public Safety
Republican Party
Cori Bush
Illinois
Missouri Secretary Of State
Democratic Party
Immigration
Amendment 3
Minimum Wage
St. Louis County
Affordable Housing
Proposition A
Redistricting
Medicaid
Education Funding
Missouri General Assembly

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

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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 ... more

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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On the latest Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, we break down the Missouri Supreme Court's historic decision to place a redistricting referendum on the November 2026 ballot – and how, at least for now, it foils a national GOP effort ... more

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On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with 6th Congressional District Democratic nominee Josh Smead about his race against Republican Chris Stigall – and the issues he says are important to the North Missouri-ba... more

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Recent Guests

Elissa Slotkin
U.S. Senator (Democrat); discussed campaign finance reform proposals
U.S. Senate/Policy advocate
Episode: America's campaign finance system is failure. Elissa Slotkin wants to fix it.
Tiffany Mueller
Senior staff member at N Citizens United; discussed reform ideas like public financing
N Citizens United
Episode: America's campaign finance system is failure. Elissa Slotkin wants to fix it.
Ashley Oni
Democratic House Minority Leader
Missouri House of Representatives
Episode: Full Collapse: How Amendment 5 became the biggest electoral catastrophe in Missouri history
Chuck Hatfield
Attorney with People Not Politicians
People Not Politicians
Episode: Full Collapse: How Amendment 5 became the biggest electoral catastrophe in Missouri history
Fred Wellman
Democratic candidate/activist involved in campaigns
Democratic Party
Episode: Full Collapse: How Amendment 5 became the biggest electoral catastrophe in Missouri history
Rachel Prouty
State representative from Ferguson, soon to be state senator
Missouri General Assembly
Episode: Full Collapse: How Amendment 5 became the biggest electoral catastrophe in Missouri history
Hannah Kelly
Candidate for Missouri Senate, 16th District
Republican candidate for Missouri Senate
Episode: Hannah Kelly
Don Mayhew
Candidate for Missouri's 16th Senatorial District
Republican candidate for Missouri Senate
Episode: Don Mayhew
Bill Hardwick
Candidate for Missouri's 16th Senate district
Missouri State Legislature (former State Representative)
Episode: Bill Hardwick (2026)

Hosts

Jason Rosenbaum
Host of the show and politics correspondent
Rachel Lippmann
Co-host and St. Louis Public Radio justice correspondent/host
Sarah Kellogg
Co-host and State House and Politics Reporter/Host

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • Editorialize Too Often

    I love this show, but it is very frustrating when the hosts will, at times, insert their own opinions and then attempt to frame them as a question in a effort to force a response from the guest. I’m all about hardball questions, but I would prefer it if there was less editorializing on the part of the hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Missouri4Ever
    United States2 years ago
  • Best archive of 21st century MO Political History

    If you want to know something about anything that happened between 2012 and today, which coincidentally was an extremely turbulent, politically fraught, and interesting period for our state…it’s almost certainly covered here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I.amreece
    United States3 years ago
  • Jonathan Ahl

    Loved your show with Tara Peters! Great questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    comingoutofthekitchen
    United States4 years ago
  • Jason R

    Love your podcast!

    I wonder if I could suggest that you interview Randi McCallian candidate for the 8 Congressional District by (Jason Smith?

    She’s amazing, I had her on my small podcast and just hope she could come on yours for a bigger audience!?😁

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    comingoutofthekitchen
    United States4 years ago
  • The definitive podcast about Missouri politics!

    Of course I like my own podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jason Rosenbaum
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners value in-depth, candid policy conversations and the hosts' tough but fair questioning.
Critiques note some editorial voice in places and a desire for even more accountability in interviews.
Fans appreciate the breadth of guests, including state officials and local candidates, and the clear explanations of complex issues.

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Talking Points

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America's campaign finance system is failure. Elissa Slotkin wants to fix it.
Q: What are the practical political obstacles to reform, particularly in the Senate?
Slotkin acknowledges the difficulty of moving reform through the Senate due to partisan divisions and the 60-vote threshold, but argues that with the right bipartisan consensus and public demand, meaningful changes can be legislated rather than relying solely on court or constitutional actions.
America's campaign finance system is failure. Elissa Slotkin wants to fix it.
Q: Is public financing a viable alternative, given opposition to taxpayer-funded political spending?
Mueller explains funding could come from PAC fines or taxes and notes that while not universally popular, public financing has been effective in some states and municipalities; the challenge remains securing broad political support and ensuring funds are used transparently.
America's campaign finance system is failure. Elissa Slotkin wants to fix it.
Q: What would you do to make campaign finance better if Democrats control the presidency and Congress?
Slotkin outlines a multi-pronged approach: get rid of partisan gerrymandering, ban corporate PACs, prohibit dark money, and implement stronger disclosure. She also notes that enforcement and penalties should deter misuse, and she argues that federal action would require cross-party buy-in to overcome Senate filibuster rules.
Full Collapse: How Amendment 5 became the biggest electoral catastrophe in Missouri history
Q: Why did you make this decision now instead of months ago?
Hoskins explains he followed state law and deadlines, sought to ensure accuracy, and wanted to allow local election authorities to verify signatures, arguing the decision protected constitutional processes.
Catherine Hanaway (2026)
Q: General Hanaway, what was your favorite recent episode of Politically Speaking?
She highlighted the episode where the three Southwest Missouri senate candidates were interviewed as particularly informative.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Politically Speaking

What is Politically Speaking about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, issue-driven feed focused on Missouri politics, policy, and elections. Episodes typically feature deep dives with elected officials, candidates, and policy experts, covering redistricting, election law, public safety, budgeting, and infrastructure. The show is known for fast-paced, on-the-record interviews that aim to illuminate state and local governance with practical context for voters and stakeholders. A standout characteristic is the balance of tough, informed questions from a trio of experienced reporters and regular cross-examinations of policy claims, which can appeal to listeners who want sharp political analysis and actionable insights for civic engagement, campaigns, or sponsorship alignment with public policy conversat... more

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2. Tiffany Mueller
3. Ashley Oni
4. Chuck Hatfield
5. Fred Wellman
6. Rachel Prouty
7. Hannah Kelly
8. Don Mayhew

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