On this week's episode of the Statehouse Blend Missouri podcast, we get a local and national perspective on the tight race for the U.S. Senate between Republican incumbent Sen. Roy Blunt and Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander , his Democratic challenger. Guests: Peggy Lowe​ , Investigations Editor, Harvest Public Media Jessica Taylor , Political Reporter, NPR

On this week's episode of the Statehouse Blend Missouri podcast, candidates for the 17th District Senate seat discuss the issues, a lawsuit one filed against the other and their campaigns as we approach the final weeks of the 2016 election season. Guests: Ryan Silvey ​, Republican Senator from Kansas City, State Senate District 17 J Ranen Bechthold , Democratic Candidate, State Senate District 17

On this week's episode of the Statehouse Blend Missouri podcast, candidates for the House and Senate discuss running for office, elections, and policy. Guests: Tyler McCall ​, Democratic Candidate, State Representative District 13 Brent Thurston Lasater , Republican Candidate, State Senate District 11

On this week's episode of the Statehouse Blend Missouri podcast, Rep. Joe Don McGaugh ( R -Carrollton ) talks about the 2016 veto session and the upcoming election. Guests: Rep. Joe Don McGaugh ​, ( R -Carrollton ) , Missouri House of Representatives Jason Rosenbaum , Political Reporter, St. Louis Public Radio

KCUR's Statehouse Blend podcast is dividing into two separate podcasts — Statehouse Blend Kansas and Statehouse Blend Missouri — in order to better serve our audiences on both sides of the state line. You'll still get the same great content with the same engaging hosts — but to keep up to date with the Missouri General Assembly, you'll need to search and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. Kansas will continue to be covered on the existing feed. "Statehouse Blend

On this week's episode of Statehouse Blend , Missouri Rep. Sheila Solon ( R-Blue Springs ) talks about losing her primary, campaign contribution limits, and concealed carry legislation. Guests: Sheila Solon , ( R-Blue Springs ) , Missouri House of Representatives Eric Bunch , Policy Director and Co-Founder, BikeWalkKC

On this week's episode of Statehouse Blend , Missouri Rep. Judy Morgan ( D -Kansas City ) talks about transportation funding, Right To Work legislation, and this year's gubernatorial election. Guests: Rep. Judy Morgan, (D-Kansas City), Missouri House of Representatives Maria Carter , News Director, KCUR

On this week's episode of Statehouse Blend , Missouri Sen. Ryan Silvey ( R -Kansas City ) talks about transportation funding, the Republican party platform, and this year's gubernatorial election. Guests: Sen. Ryan Silvey, (R-Kansas City), Missouri House of Representatives Elle Moxley , General Assignment Reporter, KCUR