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Monday's Suck... On a tuesday: Kirk | 230 | Nat. Guard | Gerrymandering MO | iPhone...

On this episode, I was joined by Will Eskay and Peter Merideth to discuss, in order, the following:
1st Amendment doesn't protect firings after Kirk murder 
How to engage with Family after political chaos
National Guard in St. Louis: maybe / maybe not?
Section 230 - Hold Social Media Platforms responsible
Gerrymandering and Ballot Initiative issues in Missouri
new iPhone. Why they are here to stay!
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#politics #charliekirk #stlouis #nationalguard #gerrymandering #iphone 

B-Side STL | Amy De La Hunt aka: "Amy_In_Words"

Amy De La Hunt... the Mass-Com grad from North Dakota, landed in STL via Minnesota, Germany, and more! A passionate writer that has covered the chaos of STL County politics, education, and more, she really found a "sweet" spot in writing and featuring some of St. Louis' finest culinary options with Sauce Magazine, Feast, and STL Mag! Check out Acclimate City to learn more about transplant-replant services and specialties!
Amy In Words - LinkTree
Old Souls Revival - "Nobody Cares"Mattie Schell - "Coast to Coast"
#travel #foodwriting #stlouis #parentsasteachers #mom #soulard

Monday's Suck | 9-10-25

News update including Trans Gun Bans, Hyundai ICE sweep, Mamdani race, Ballot Initiative chaos, Awful "Tweets," and Zuckerberg's embarrassing hot mic!
Left of Left = Peter Merideth
Right of Center = Tom Mudd
Right of Left of Center = JB Anderson
#politics #news #ICERaids #Mamdani #Trump #DNC 

Larry Morris | Illphonics - kaf - MATI

The lead MC of Illphonics, Larry Morris, joined me to talk about all things music, scene, fusion, local, gig, festival, and more. The Kranzberg Arts Foundation Director of Programs and Partnerships, Larry talks about the musci landscape in St. Louis, why working outside of the city is more important than gigging in the backyard, and the value of portable production.We also peeled back the onion on the upcoming MATI Music Fest talking about the bands, the focus, and the activations!
Get your tickets here: https://matistl.org/
#music #stlouis #kaf #gigging #grandcenter #delasoul 

Nikki Budzinski | US House Rep. District 13 - Illinois

On this episode I had the privilege to speak with US Representative from Illinois’ 13th District, Nikki Budzinski. The center left Democrat, who was influenced by her Union and Education based grandparents from the center of Illinois, took some time and chatted with me about the real kitchen table issues effecting Americans, the fallout coming from the “Big Beautiful Bill,” outperforming Vice President Harris in the 2024 election, and her success in bringing back over $680Million in federal tax dollars to her district to support Head Start, Infrastructure, and healthcare services. We had a little fun running through potential top of the ticket names, comparing and contrasting three of the most popular Governors from CA, IL, and KY. But!!! We also knocked around the idea of a Comedy Central Candidate that already has experience in passing legislation for veterans… Really. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite player. And now… Representative Budzinski#illinois #democrats #centrist #kitchentable #nikkibudzinski #ushouse #southernillinois

Nathaniel Hudson | Seattle - Shanghai - STL

Nathaniel Hudson, a Seattle native who had had enough "Patagonia Clutching," decided to go make changes. This international teacher turned HR/Recruiting Consultant traded the dreary/wet Pacific Northwest for the "dry-heat" of Arizona, and then decided it was time to bounce... to Communist China... really. His work/travel took him from the far east to Africa to the Middle East, with a Euro vacay that seemed to have landed his partner (Villa grad no less), and ultimately landed in the STL to raise his family. 
Hosted by JB Anderson from Gaslight Studio STL & Anthony Bartlett of Acclimate City!Recorded live at Amsterdam Tavern in South St. Louis, THE Greatest Soccer Pub in America!!!
#travel #teacher #easy #stlouis #transplant

Peter Merideth | MOLEG Alum, Soccer Dad, and more...

Peter Merideth is one of the most talented legislators to have battled and fought for STL in the blood "Red" halls of Jefferson City in a long time. Term'd out, this attorney turned soccer dad, and now Creve Couer resident (sorry Peter, had to), sat down and chopped up his pathway, his passion, and why everyone just gets it all wrong when it comes to what D's should and shouldn't do. We cover a lot of ground, ranging from MAGA populism vs. Bernie Bro's, STL's fractured region, why ballot initiatives are better than politicians, and who's on the horizon that impresses. We also talk about his next run... kind of! #politics #moleg #democrat #shaw #stlouis #stlouiscounty #progressives #solutions

Adam Zoph | @DOESTHISMATTERTOME

With millions of views per month (and growing), this fellow union-town ex-pat Adam Zoph is on a content mission to break the algorithm and push a more empathetic (educated) narrative... while having fun. This DeSoto ex-pat is pumping out daily vid's on @DOESTHISMATTERTOME, targeting the news of the day, while trying to bring truth to market in order to challenge the recent wave of "Fake News." Go follow one of Adam's pages on Facebook & Instagram: DOESTHISMATTERTOME
#politics #missouri #dadbod #empathy

B-Side STL | Nate Burrell

Nate Burrell. Total Ace. This Northeastern Ohio native sat down with Anthony & JB at Whiskey Ring on Cherokee and chopped up "future history," rock and roll photography, Covid Snow Day Project, why STL, and what's next. A brilliant conversation that exposes some of the hidden realities and benefits that are plentiful in STL, but often ignored. Featured musicians:Nick Gusman - "Songbird"Beth Bombara - "I Only Cry When I'm Alone" Dana Michael Anderson - "Dreaming It Away"
Presented by Gaslight Studio STL & Acclimate City

Matt Devoti | 5th Ward Alerman - STL City

I was joined by freshman 5th Ward Alderman Matt Devoti. We talk about the changing realities within the city, especially his home district, #5: The Hill, South Hampton, and more...We discuss ideas to help move development faster, smoother, and more equitably. We talk about the post tornado reality and what is working, as well as what is needed.And... food. STL food.
#podcast #stlouis #politics #development #housing #leadership #ideas