Ward 2 Alderman Tom Oldenburg joins Rachel this week to talk about what people actually want from their local government!

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer joins Rachel this week to talk tornado recovery, the biggest changes she's experienced since becoming mayor, doing the right thing even if it means taking a political hit, and what she's excited about when it comes to the future of St. Louis.

This week, we're celebrating two years of The Rachel Zimmerman Show on KMOX! Let's look back at some of the interviews from year two of the program - focusing on local government!

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KSDK reporter Justina Coronel joins the show this week! Justina is the new president of the St. Louis chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists! We discuss her new role along with what she loves about journalism and living in St. Louis.

This week, Rachel talks to Todd Hotaling from Union Station - Union Station has some new rides and attractions to check out this fall, and Todd shares about the rebuilding process they've gone through to bring new life to that area of Downtown St. Louis. Plus, cancer survivor and Executive Director of St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness Susan Robben joins Rachel to spread awareness about Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Missouri - learn more at sloca.org

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore joins Rachel this week. Gabe is not afraid of a challenge, and that is clear throughout the conversation. What challenges has he faced so far in this role, and what's to come for the Circuit Attorney's office in St. Louis? Listen to the interview to find out.

St. Louis Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer joins the show this week! Anne represents Ward 1 and is a lifelong St. Louisan. She and Rachel discuss what it's like behind the scenes at the BOA, abandoned buildings and the problems they present in the city (and what we can do about them), and much more.

Missouri State Representative Ian Mackey from the 99th District joins Rachel this week to talk about his time in the MO House, his focus on education reform, what's next after his term ends, and much more!

STL County Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith joins Rachel this week to talk about her journey to this position, the important work being done in her office, and how the St. Louis region is progressing.

Alderman Rasheen Aldridge represents the 14th Ward in the city of St. Louis! He tells Rachel about his experience dealing with the tornado aftermath in STL, what brought him into politics, and reaching across the aisle.