In this week鈥檚 Political Speaking news roundup, 漏 2024 外网天堂鈥檚 Jason Rosenbaum, Julie O鈥橠onoghue and Jo Mannies discuss Sen. Roy Blunt鈥檚 reaction to the Democratic House鈥檚 move toward impeaching President Trump and the Ukraine controversy.
We also chat about the ongoing discussion over new gambling machines that have popped up in gas stations, fraternal lodges and convenience stores across the state. House lawmakers held a hearing in Jefferson City on Thursday regarding whether the new machines are legal and the challenges with regulating them.
We then talk to the Kansas City Star鈥檚 lead political reporter Jason Hancock about his regarding the cost to the state of fighting a lawsuit over former Gov. Greitens鈥� administration use of a self-deleting text application. Hancock found legal expenses related to the lawsuit have cost the state over $340,000.
The final segment takes a look back at the 2016 debate at Washington University between Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Articles and events referenced in this podcast:
- More information about Blunt and impeachment can be found in 鈥溾��
- Jason Hancock鈥檚 latest story on litigation around the self-deleting text application: 鈥溾��&苍产蝉辫;
- You can find 鈥淭he Daily Show鈥� skit featuring John Oliver at the Washington University 2008 vice presidential debate .
- You can find Jason Rosenbaum's favorite political debate moment .
Follow Jason Rosenbaum on Twitter:
Follow Julie O鈥橠onoghue on Twitter:
Follow Jo Mannies on Twitter:
Follow Jason Hancock on Twitter:
Outgoing Music: 鈥�鈥� by Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes
Send questions and comments about this podcast to feedback@stlpublicradio.org
