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Sub-Read: The Forecast Nobody's Reading

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 

Rachel Johnson | Medi Weigh Loss: GLP's, Perimenopause, & More...

Rachel Johnson has spent her whole career in healthcare. At Medi-Weight Loss her and her team are on the front lines of both new science via GLP-1's, old issues such as perimenopause, and connecting the dots between miracle drugs, the work needed to make it work, and the mindset necessary to do it all for the right reasons. Check out more here: https://mediweightloss.com/weight-loss-clinic/chesterfieldmo/
#weightloss #healthy #lifestyle #glp1 #stlouis #racheljohnson

TMYJ - Peter Merideth: Not Running, NO-MO TAX, Iran, and more...

Got to catch up with Peter Merideth after a brief hiatus (life, soccer, more life, and more). We talk about his potential run, why he opted not to, the district, Ann Wagner, and a load more.
#politics #missouri #democrat #republican #commonsense #fight #iranwar 
Intro Music by Beth Bombara

Marc St Pierre on Suicide: Myths, Realities, and Recovery

On January 1st of 2026, Marc St Pierre was ready to start the New Year. A knock on the door early in the day from a neighbor would change everything... permanently. 
What he soon discovered was that the lifeless body of his best friend, his husband, was sitting just feet away in his patrol car, with a self-inflicted wound that brought about his own "End of Watch." 
Having lost my own brother Dana to suicide, Marc and I had a very candid, direct, unscripted conversation about our experiences. We talk about the lack of signs at the time that turned out to be somewhat prophetic in hindsight, the "what-ifs," and so much more. We talk about how we reacted to the inquiries, what we missed, and what justifiably makes us mad now, at them, for what they did. 
Consider donating to Special Olympics Missouri in honor of Officer Chris Pederson.Please follow Dana Michael Anderson on Spotify to hear his stories and celebrate the good.
#suicideawareness #family #husband #gunsafety #talkmore #brother 

Data Centers & Ai... Progress & Opportunity, or Fear & Loathing?

Jim Goebel and Matthew Porter are two leading voices in the Data Center value prop argument here in the STL Region. Given their experience in the field, as well as telecom, and their entrepreneurial visions, we discuss how and why St. Louis could benefit greatly from the new wave. They lay out the argument for leaning into the taboo, explaining why it shouldn't be scary, why we can integrate the new technology into our existing footprint & infrastructure, and why if we don't... someone else will. 
#datacenters #ai #stlouis #midwest #water #rivers #wealth #policy #growth #opportunity

NO-MO Income Tax? Who Benefits? And Who Pays For It?

I was joined by two state Reps from different sides of the aisle, but with respect and hands outstretched... a rarity in the "show-me-state." We discuss the upcoming proposal, strategy, reality, and hopes of the potential elimination of the State Income Tax. Will an increase of Sales and Service Tax's be enough to pay our bills, and more importantly... who will. actually benefit??? 
#moleg #incometax #politics #missouri #bryantwolfin #nickkimball 

Don Looney | STL - UAW - Candidate

Don Looney is stepping back into the ring. After two failed School Board races, this Wentzville resident is running for House Rep seat. This UAW leader talks about his pathway, his race, activism, and more. 
Check out Don's campaign and consider supporting here: https://www.facebook.com/Looney4Missouri
#politics #missouri #moleg #democrat #union 

Matt James | TikTok, GC, Goats, Peppers, & Family

Matt James is an enigma. Let's add it all up... Grew up in a steel town. Military Vet. Worked in an oil refinery. Union. Retired. Kinda a Nudi$t. Grows peppers. Raises farm animals. HAS OVER 50K FOLLOWERS ON TIK TOK (CLICK HERE)... and has a deep hatred towards hate, MAGA, and the like. That would barely scratch the surface. 
A dear friend who has been around through all the good, the bad, the ugly, the death, the trauma, and then some... we just chat. From Suicide to voyeurism, and a touch of fascism, there's plenty to chew on.
#tiktok #military #veteran #farmer #nudist #stlouis #granitecity #suicide #maga #character 

Joan VonDras | Democrat for Missouri 2

Democratic candidate for MO-2, Joan VonDras. A lifelong educator has been motivated to enter the race in an attempt to unseat the 13+ year incumbent, R-Ann Wagner. In a district that regularly is avoided by the current representative, Joan looks to approach this race with a message and strategy that not only addresses the actual issues constituents are facing, but promises to be accessible as an actual voice for the people. 
Check out Joan's Campaign site here
#missouri #houseofrepresentatives #annwagner #joanvondras #primary #democrat #wildwoodMO

Josh Smead | Democrat Running for MO-6

Josh Smead is a family man, an architect, a pragmatist, and a Democrat in the largest land district in Missouri with 33 counties. Many of the counties are rural, loaded with farmers. 3 of those counties are more dense and carry with them much different issues. Somewhere in the middle of all of that, Josh is coming up with a message, a strategy, and a priority to help them all.Brilliant conversation illustrating the candidates strategy, his focal points, and more.
Josh Smead for Congress#missouri #democrat #primary #rural #farmers #corruption #affordability #podcast