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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
Redistricting
Amendment 3
St. Louis County
Minimum Wage
Affordable Housing
Proposition A
Wesley Bell
Medicaid
Education Funding

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, 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 Congres... more

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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... more

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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 Congress... more

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Jeff Wilson talks about his campaign in Illinois' 13th Congressional District.

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Recent Guests

Fred Wellman
Congressman-elect for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District and 22-year Army veteran
Episode: The Missouri Democrats' best election of the 21st Century
Jake Zimmerman
St. Louis County assessor and county executive-elect
St. Louis County
Episode: The Missouri Democrats' best election of the 21st Century
Mallory Schwarz
Executive Director of Abortion Action Missouri
Abortion Action Missouri
Episode: The Missouri Democrats' best election of the 21st Century
Katie Gravich
Metro East reporter
St. Louis Public Radio
Episode: Here's what you need to know about Missouri and Illinois' midterm elections
Paul Berry III
Republican nominee for Missouri's 1st Congressional District and former county executive candidate
Episode: Paul Berry III (2026)
Jeff Wilson
Republican candidate for Illinois' 13th Congressional District, Navy veteran and nuclear engineer
Episode: Jeff Wilson (Oct. 2026)
Scott Fitzpatrick
Missouri state auditor and Republican nominee for state auditor.
Missouri State Auditor's Office
Episode: Scott Fitzpatrick (2026)
Nikki Budzinski
U.S. representative for Illinois' 13th Congressional District and member of the House Agriculture and Veterans Affairs committees
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Politically Speaking - Nikki Budzinski
Ann Wagner
Missouri congresswoman representing the 2nd Congressional District
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Ann Wagner (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.

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    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 States5 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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The Missouri Democrats' best election of the 21st Century
Q: What does it say about support for abortion rights in Missouri, that it increased significantly in two years?
Schwarz said Missourians want to make health care decisions with their families, providers and faith, and do not want politicians making those decisions.
The Missouri Democrats' best election of the 21st Century
Q: How much of your win is attributable to the campaign being well crafted?
Wellman said his campaign focused on St. Louis County, established a presence in surrounding counties, supported down-ballot candidates and emphasized the needs of working people.
Here's what you need to know about Missouri and Illinois' midterm elections
Q: Can you explain how much harder Amendment 6 would make it for lawmakers to overturn some ballot measures?
Legislators would need an 80% vote in each chamber to propose a change, followed by approval from voters, making changes especially difficult when they are partisan.
Here's what you need to know about Missouri and Illinois' midterm elections
Q: Are you surprised that ballot initiatives and not the state auditor's race have been the biggest attraction of the Missouri election cycle?
Sarah Kellogg says she is not surprised because voters care about ballot initiatives, and there are many consequential measures on the ballot.
Jeff Wilson (Oct. 2026)
Q: Where can nuclear energy fit into meeting energy demands in Illinois and nationwide, especially as data centers increase energy demand?
Wilson proposes placing small modular reactors beside hyperscale data centers to provide their own power, reduce their demand on the grid and create jobs. He says local communities should decide where data centers are located.

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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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Recent guests on Politically Speaking include:

1. Fred Wellman
2. Jake Zimmerman
3. Mallory Schwarz
4. Katie Gravich
5. Paul Berry III
6. Jeff Wilson
7. Scott Fitzpatrick
8. Nikki Budzinski

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