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Roy Blunt looks back at his life and career

2 years 11 months ago
After close to 50 years in public life, U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt is heading into retirement. He leaves behind a substantial political and policy legacy in Missouri — much of what the Republican attributes to working with Democrats on major issues. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum talked with the two-term senator about the big takeaways from his life and career.

Health Update

2 years 11 months ago
This month my M-protein level is up a bit: These small ups and downs are pretty normal, but naturally I'd just as soon see more downs than ups. Still, as long as I'm below 1.0 things are OK. That said, I'd sure like the Carvykti people to find a slot for me. There are not ...continue reading "Health Update"
Kevin Drum

Libraries Offer Music Streaming Services That Really Support Local Musicians

2 years 11 months ago
Music streaming services are great – for listeners, who gain access to huge quantities of music, even if they don’t end up owning any of it. But it’s hardly a secret that streaming services produce very little income for the musicians involved – even the big names earn a pittance – with most of the money ending […]
Mike Masnick