Politically Speaking

Missouri Representative Mike Colona joins us to discuss the income tax bill's merits and chances of becoming law, as well as the nationally-covered gun nullification bill. We also discuss the Senate's movement on legislation to add sexual orientation and gender identity to anti-discrimination laws, and Colona shares a story of what it's like to be a gay man in a conservative legislature. Originally published on August 9, 2013.

Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones makes some news by announcing that the income tax bill is likely to not be brought up in next month's veto session. Jones discusses its future in next year's session, as well as the prospects of so-called "Right to Work" legislation and education reform. The Republican from Eureka also considers the prospect of a veto override on the much-reported gun nullification bill, as well as his political future. Originally published on July 30, 2013

Missouri Senator Gina Walsh's district encompasses the unaccredited Riverview Gardens School District, which will pay millions to bus students to Mehlville and another school. Walsh discusses the situation and what the state legislature can do next year. We also discuss the well-funded and publicized battle over an income tax cut, leading up to veto session in September. The Democrat also discusses her filibusters in the senate against so-called paycheck protection/paycheck deception. Originally published on July 25, 2013.

Missouri Senator Scott Rupp (R-Lincoln) joins the trio to discuss Normandy students busing to Francis Howell. Rupp was also an architect of the lauded Second Injury Fund fix, and talks about how it came to be. Originally published on July 19, 2013.

We are joined by Democratic Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal. She discusses the Normandy School District busing students to Francis Howell, as well as guns and gangs in St. Louis. During the show, libertarian billionaire Rex Sinquefield disclosed a whopping $1.3 million donation to a group pressuring lawmakers to over-ride Gov. Jay Nixon's veto of an income tax bill. Chappelle-Nadal discusses her view of Missouri's biggest campaign contributor, and the story of how she met him. Originally published on July 11, 2013.

On this week's 4th of July show: the gang discusses Governor Nixon's move to hold $400 million from the budget, his numerous vetoes, the Department of Revenue document scanning developments, and St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley's six-figure donation from libertarian Rex Sinquefield.

: Missouri Senator John Lamping (R) joins as a guest, and discusses how he got into politics (and went to college with Michelle Obama). Lamping also discusses his filibuster against the transportation sales tax, his plans for ethics reform next session, and the prospect of him running for his seat again. Originally published June 27, 2013.

Missouri Senator JamilahNasheed (D-St. Louis) joins as a guest, and makes an announcement on campaign finance. Then we turn to school accreditation in Missouri, as well as the prospects for Medicaid expansion in upcoming years. Originally published on June 19, 2013.

Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Glendale) joins as a guest to have a "free-wheeling and fun conversation" on the income tax bill the governor vetoed. Then we run through some news: the auditor's finding on the Hancock Amendment, as well as the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. Originally published on June 13, 2013.

On this week's episode: a "feisty" Governor Jay Nixon vetoes two pieces of legislation, and we discuss the chances of an override. Then we turn to the Eighth district to sum up the recently concluded election, and what the future holds for newly-elected Congressman Jason Smith.