Politically Speaking

A recently revealed vulnerability on a state-run website has revived conversations about cybersecurity and whether the state is doing enough to protect sensitive data.

The Richmond Heights Democrat also discussed how an exhibit on LGBTQ rights was moved out of the Missouri Capitol.

This week's episode features two guests on opposite sides of a Senate skirmish: Bob Onder, R-Lake Saint Louis, and Majority Leader Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia.

The lawmakers also discussed how bipartisanship can help cool tensions in an often-contentious legislative arena.

Power's new book examines the concept of deradicalization — and why bringing people away from extremism is more important than ever.

Missouri and Illinois are approaching redistricting differently, with Missouri delaying the bulk of the process until 2022 and Illinois creating maps before the census data was even released.

Missouri still has leftover funds from the 2020 CARES Act — and is line to spend billions more from a 2021 relief bill known as the American Rescue Plan.

The St. Louis Democrat also talked about election-related issues that may pop up during the 2022 session.

The former St. Louis alderman and longtime political observer takes stock over turbulence for St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and St. Louis County Executive Sam Page.

The Kansas City Democrat also discussed the impending rollout of Medicaid expansion in Missouri — and an upcoming special session on redistricting.