Tell Me You’re Joking

Gina Mitten is the other Democrat running for the State Senate Dist. 4 seat. We talk about her background, her pathway, and this race, which is easily one of the most diverse districts in the state... ranging from the Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood on the North Side to Clayton, and south through the city. We take a deeper dive into crime/law/order, education, and the City-County divide.Gina's campaign site: https://www.ginamitten.com/
#missouri #politics #statesenate #democrat 

Josh Smead is on the final stretch. Our chat covers what he's seeing in the massive district, the conversations expressing massive fears when it comes to rural healthcare, the Trump Tariff effect on this massive agricultural district, and the simple economic reality (pain that is) that is sweeping the district under this administration in a state that is also Supermajority Republican.
Campaign Page: https://votesmead.com/
#missouri #congress #election #politics #joshsmead #dnc 

Steve Butz joined to talk about his campaign for the Missouri State Senate Dist. 4 race. The life long STL native and I chatted about Democrats' national identity, Missouri's long-lost "bellwether" status, Amendments on the ballot, his race, City/County, local/state control of the STL police department, and more. 
Check out Steve's campaign here!
#stlouis #missouri #politics #democrat #statesenate #magafail #amendments 

Jeff is from Jeffco... IYKYK. Having grown up in the district, witnessing all its trials, tribulations, and its trajectory, he decided it was time to give back. To run. To compete. Jeff is looking to provide the 22nd District in Missouri with leadership that represents what the district actually needs from his own lived experiences and to provide more than performative lip service to the constituents who are overconsumed with national narratives that have little to no impact on his childhood home. Jobs. Education. Houses. Healthcare. Consider supporting Jeff here:
https://www.jeffabney.com/
#missouri #politics #statesenate #hometown #makeadifference

A lesbian, a marine vet, and a soccer dad walk into a bar... The punchline can be found in this episode. Check out my conversation with two dear, long-time friends from my hometown. We talk about so much of the chaos that is today's political, social, and neighborhood environment. 
#granitecity #stlouis #family #maga #character #cult #chaos 

B-Mac. The long-time concert buyer, turned Red-Bull events guru, is now tackling (with friends) an in person live activation involving vinyl and a rotation of ace musicians. Check out Mr. Meyer's Live & Vinyl Lounge on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mrmeyerslounge/
 
#stlouis #vinyl #lounge #jazz #experience #clayton

Casey Scott... healthcare professional, mother of 2, and classic rock lover. Next up for this renaissance mom, with her dad's '66 Impala in tow... running for State Rep. Check out our conversation, her reason for running, what she sees on the ground, and why her district deserves better. 
Casey Scott For House District 2

Aaron is a true renaissance man... no, really. Entrepreneur, husband, father, musician, songwriter, mustache grower, and author. He joined me to talk about his new book:
The Death of Compromise: How an unquenchable thirst for power, racism and media has killed political and cultural compromise in America. (Amazon)
We talk about the unfortunate inspiration for the piece (Charlie Kirk's murder), and the dots he connected looking backwards, talking to those who were part of the machine, and projecting forward into the "what if." We also discuss his other passion, music. Why being a middle-aged white guy that sings "dead country" songs has no hope, but loves it nevertheless. 
Check out the featured music here on Spotify:Atomic JunctionSurtsey
#author #stlouis #politics #compromise #rushlimbaugh #newtgingrich #atomicjunction #countrymusic 

Substack read, so you don't have to.ST. LOUIS: THE CITY THAT JUST LETS YOU LIVE
Anecdotal realities that matter when you're trying to exist.#stlouis #midwest #opportunity #affordable #boringinagoodway #genZ
 

Substack Read: The Forecast Nobody's Reading4 Seasons in St. Louis are a metaphor of our Civic-Corporate-Cultural-Community Chaos.Enjoy!
#stlouis #legacy #opportunity #weather #family #growth