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Wait, the Missouri Legislature had a ... 'normal' final week of session?! May 18, 2026

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On the latest episode of STLPR's Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Sarah Kellogg and Lilley Halloran join the show to break down what passed and what didn't pass during the 2026 Missouri General Assembly session. And later in the show, representatives with Respect Missouri Voters break down their initiative that could make it much harder for lawmakers to overturn voter-approved initiatives.

Will Missourians buy into Kehoe's plan aimed at eliminating the income tax? May 01, 2026

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On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, economist Aaron Hedlund talks about Gov. Mike Kehoe's plan to expand the state's sales and use taxes to get rid of the income tax. Later in the show, St. Louis Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer discusses her misgivings about a data center near the Armory Building in Midtown. And former Sen. Scott Sifton provides his impressions of how the U.S. Supreme Court handled a landmark case involving how Roundup is labeled.

A Blue St. Charles County? A glimpse into the future of the fast-growing county Apr 17, 2026

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On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR reporters talk with St. Louis residents before Mayor Cara Spencer's State of the City. We also take a look at whether St. Charles County could be in the process of a big political shift toward the Democrats. And we also explore the history of protest music both inside and outside the St. Louis region.

Ted House Apr 14, 2026

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On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, former state legislator and former judge Ted House talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about what the recent results in St. Charles County mean for the fast-growing area's political future. House is the last Democrat elected in St. Charles County, but he says he hopes he's not the last.

Sam Page says ending 'Great Divorce' is popular. But getting St. Louis and St. Louis County together won't be easy. Apr 03, 2026

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On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with attorney Joe Blanner about the prospect of St. Louis entering St. Louis County as a municipality. Rosenbaum also takes stock about the end of the 2026 candidate filing period – and also previews Tuesday's municipal elections with STLPR's Hiba Ahmad.

Missouri legislators brace for busy second half of the 2026 legislative session Mar 20, 2026

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On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with Sen. Tracy McCreery and Rep. George Hruza about what to expect in the second half of the 2026 Missouri General Assembly session. Rosenbaum also discussed the results of the Illinois primary for STLPR's Will Bauer. And he also welcomed back Congressman Eric Burlison to the program to talk about why he supports bringing the talking filibuster to the U.S. Senate.

Congressman Eric Burlison wants the federal filibuster to look like the Missouri filibuster Mar 18, 2026

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On a special edition of Politically Speaking, Congressman Eric Burlison talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about why he wants the federal filibuster to resemble the Missouri Senate's filibuster. In the U.S. Senate, a filibuster doesn't require anyone to talk or exert much energy. In the Missouri Senate, a senator or senators can hold the floor as long as they want either until they stand down or until there's a forced vote.

Trump dropped anti-interventionist stand on Iran – and Missouri senators followed Mar 06, 2026

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On the latest episode of "The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis in the Air," Washington University's Carly Wayne talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about how Missouri and Illinois Republicans are reacting to Donald Trump's attack on Iran. Missouri Independent deputy editor Rudi Keller discusses the lay of the legal land on Missouri redistricting. And STLPR's Will Bauer and Capitol News Illinois' Brenden Moore preview the March 17 Illinois primary.

Raja Krishnamoorthi Feb 25, 2026

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Illinois U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who holds a massive fundraising advantage, is among three leading Democrats in the primary to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. On this episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer and Jason Rosenbaum ask Krishnamoorthi why Illinoisans should send him to the Senate.

Missouri Republicans don't like Bill Eigel's fundraising tactics. He says they're stifling a national trend. Feb 23, 2026

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As he tries to become the next St. Charles County executive, former state Sen. Bill Eigel is defending his fundraising strategies that inspired Republican House members to advance legislation curtailing recurring campaign contributions. Eigel speaks with STLPR’s Jason Rosenbaum on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air. Rosenbaum reports from Springfield on how Missouri Republicans at Lincoln Days are preparing for the 2026 election. And he also talks with STLPR's Will Bauer about Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's State of the State and Budget Address.

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