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The Politically Speaking Hour makes government and politics understandable and accessible at this crucial point in history. On select Fridays, host Jason Rosenbaum will question elected officials, and shine the spotlight on the issues that matter. And we’ll empower your voice into the conversation about the future of our community and states.
The Politically Speaking Hour is sponsored by the Sue & Lynn Schneider Charitable Fund.
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The St. Louis Democrat is running against Independence resident Lucas Kunce in the Aug. 6 primary for U.S. Senate.
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The St. Louis County Democrat is running for a third term against St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell and former state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal in the 1st Congressional District Democratic primary.
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St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell is running against U.S. Rep. Cori Bush and former state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal for the Democratic nomination in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District.
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Ashcroft is in a competitive Republican primary for governor with Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and state Sen. Bill Eigel.
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Kehoe is one of three main candidates seeking the GOP nomination to succeed Gov. Mike Parson, who is not running for reelection due to term limits.
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The Springfield Democrat is trying to dislodge Republicans from the governor’s office for the first time since 2017.
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The Weldon Spring Republican is one of three major GOP contenders to succeed Gov. Mike Parson.
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Gabe Gore marked one year in office since taking over for Kim Gardner, who departed in 2023 while facing widespread criticism.
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A group turned in more than 200,000 signatures backing the effort to eventually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
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The Cass County Republican represents Missouri’s 4th Congressional District and is a member of the House Armed Services Committee.