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Politically Speaking

C-Sharp expounds on hip-hop's responsibility within the political process

9 years 4 months ago
On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, we take things in a slightly different direction by interviewing St. Louis musician C-Sharp about his get-out-the-vote initiative. The St. Louis County native has launched “YouTurn 2016.” In addition to talking with St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Willis Ryder Arnold about the importance of voting, C-Sharp is barnstorming across the city to talk about the value of voter participation.

Rep. Pierson on navigating the Missouri House and seeking lieutenant governor

9 years 7 months ago
On this week’s episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome state Rep. Tommie Pierson to the program for the very first time. A Democrat from Bellefontaine Neighbors, Pierson was first elected to the Missouri House in 2010. After redistricting, his Pierson’s district now includes parts of St. Louis and a chunk of north St. Louis County. For a time, Pierson served as the chairman of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus.