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The Spookiest Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air Ever Oct 31, 2025

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It's Halloween, which happens to be St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum's favorite holiday. So on a spine-tingling episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Rosenbaum talks with STLPR's Sarah Kellogg on Missouri's most notable political curses. Rosenbaum also explains why the Missouri Republican effort to redraw the state's congressional districts is becoming a logistical nightmare. And, finally, Rosenbaum talks with former St. Louis County Councilwoman Kelli Dunaway about the rising popularity of witchcraft.

Rasheen Aldridge (2025) Oct 22, 2025

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The alderman of St. Louis' 14th Ward discusses tornado recovery, Paul McKee and his future political plans

Democrats and Republicans agree: FEMA needs to change Oct 17, 2025

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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 Congressman Sam Graves about his legislation to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Rosenbaum also speaks with Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway about her first few weeks on the job.

Shameem Clark Hubbard (2025) Oct 14, 2025

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Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard of the 10th Ward talks tornado recovery, zoning, civilian oversight and north side business grants.

Pam Boyd (2025) Oct 09, 2025

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Alderwoman Pam Boyd of the 13th Ward discusses the May 16 tornado, ward reduction and addressing nuisance properties.

Fred Wellman Oct 08, 2025

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On a special edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, Democrat Fred Wellman talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about his bid to unseat Congresswoman Ann Wagner. Wellman is a podcast host, military veteran and a well-known figure on social media platforms.

Cori Bush (2025) Oct 04, 2025

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In her first St. Louis media interview since announcing she would be running against for Congress, former Congresswoman Cori Bush talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about why she's returning to the electoral arena, how she plans to win voters back who did support her in 2024, and why her 2026 re-match with Rep. Wesley Bell could get very contentious.

St. Louis' autistic community to Trump: We're not a 'horrible, horrible crisis.' Oct 03, 2025

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On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, we'll hear from autistic St. Louis residents and families autistic parents about President Donald Trump's Sept. 22 press conference on autism. STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum also talks with BiState Development's Taulby Roach about the demise of the Green Line MetroLink.

A Missouri special session without precedent Sep 19, 2025

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On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum breaks down how the special session on redistricting and the initiative petition process broke all sorts of precedents and legislative norms. Rosenbaum also talks with attorney Denise Lieberman on the efforts to defeat the map at the ballot box and in court. And St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann discusses regional efforts on law enforcement training and data cetners.

Democracy on the brink in Missouri? Sep 05, 2025

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On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum reports from Jefferson City on what could be a pivotal special session. Rosenbaum talks with House Minority Leader Ashley Aune about a proposed redraw of the state's congressional lines and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins about a proposal making it harder for ballot items to pass.

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