Politically Speaking

Fifth Ward Alderman Matt Devoti says cumbersome contracting processes have been the biggest impediment to pushing relief to survivors of the May 16 tornado.

The Springfield Republican was recently ousted as the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He talked about why he felt 2025 was a turning point in Missouri politics on the latest episode of Politically Speaking.

Jami Cox Antwi won a special election in July to replace Mayor Cara Spencer as the alderwoman for the 8th Ward. The ward includes several big development projects.

The Manchester Democrat represents one of the state’s most competitive state legislative districts.

Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, who represents the 14th Ward, had praise for Mayor Cara Spencer’s performance personally, but said the May 16 storm showed that the city must be better prepared for natural disasters.

Boyd said the city should do more to provide temporary housing for residents who were displaced.

Cori Bush says she expects a contentious rematch for Congress with incumbent Wesley Bell.

Fred Wellman is the host of the On Democracy podcast, which has been critical of the Republican Party's gravitation to Donald Trump.

The Illinois Democrat was a guest on St. Louis Public Radio’s Politically Speaking podcast.

The Cass County Republican represents a safe GOP seat in the Kansas City area and mid-Missouri, but that could change.