/tags/politically-speaking Politically Speaking en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-17/celeste-metcalf-hopes-to-ride-cpa-credentials-to-the-st-louis-comptrollers-office Certified public accountant Celeste Metcalf is one of three candidates running for comptroller. She faces incumbent Darlene Green and Donna Baringer, a former alderwoman and state representative, in the March 4 primary. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-17/celeste-metcalf-hopes-to-ride-cpa-credentials-to-the-st-louis-comptrollers-office Rachel Lippmann /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-13/baringer-pledges-to-do-her-homework-if-elected-st-louis-comptroller Former St. Louis Alderwoman and state Rep. Donna Baringer is one of three candidates for comptroller. She faces incumbent Darlene Green and accounting firm owner Celeste Metcalf in the March 4 primary. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-13/baringer-pledges-to-do-her-homework-if-elected-st-louis-comptroller Rachel Lippmann /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-12/missouri-state-rep-bill-hardwick-makes-case-for-legalizing-video-gambling-machines Rep. Bill Hardwick, R-Dixon, is backing a bill to legalize gambling machines that are often found in truck stops and fraternal organizations. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-12/missouri-state-rep-bill-hardwick-makes-case-for-legalizing-video-gambling-machines Sarah Kellogg, Jason Rosenbaum /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-11/darlene-green-says-st-louis-still-needs-her-as-comptroller-even-after-30-years Incumbent Darlene Green is one of three candidates running for St. Louis comptroller. She faces former alderwoman and state Rep. Donna Baringer and accounting firm owner Celeste Metcalf in the March 4 primary. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-11/darlene-green-says-st-louis-still-needs-her-as-comptroller-even-after-30-years Rachel Lippmann /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-07/michael-butler-cant-wait-for-the-unsexy-stuff-if-elected-mayor-of-st-louis St. Louis Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. He faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, Alderwoman Cara Spencer of the 8th Ward and retired utility executive Andrew Jones. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-07/michael-butler-cant-wait-for-the-unsexy-stuff-if-elected-mayor-of-st-louis Rachel Lippmann /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-05/in-second-run-for-mayor-cara-spencer-makes-pledge-to-get-st-louis-back-to-basics Cara Spencer, the 8th Ward alderwoman, is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. She faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler and retired utility executive Andrew Jones. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-05/in-second-run-for-mayor-cara-spencer-makes-pledge-to-get-st-louis-back-to-basics Rachel Lippmann /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-03/andrew-jones-believes-third-times-the-charm-as-he-seeks-election-as-st-louis-mayor Andrew Jones is one of four candidates for mayor in the March 4 primary. He faces incumbent Tishaura Jones, 8th Ward Alderwoman Cara Spencer and Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-02-03/andrew-jones-believes-third-times-the-charm-as-he-seeks-election-as-st-louis-mayor Rachel Lippmann /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-01-22/tishaura-jones-touts-lower-crime-historic-investments-as-she-seeks-second-term-as-mayor Tishaura Jones faces three opponents in the March 4 primary for mayor — Alderwoman Cara Spencer of the 8th Ward, Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler and utility executive Andrew Jones. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:32:20 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-01-22/tishaura-jones-touts-lower-crime-historic-investments-as-she-seeks-second-term-as-mayor Rachel Lippmann /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-01-17/missouri-state-representative-wants-to-protect-libraries-from-government-interference State Rep. Wick Thomas, who worked as a librarian, is hoping to educate colleagues about why libraries are vital to communities. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-01-17/missouri-state-representative-wants-to-protect-libraries-from-government-interference Sarah Kellogg, Jason Rosenbaum /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-12-26/missouri-rep-kevin-windham-departs-job-washington-university-st-louis The St. Louis County Democrat reflects on his time in the Missouri House. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-12-26/missouri-rep-kevin-windham-departs-job-washington-university-st-louis Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg