Talking Politics

Talking Politics from KBIA News brings you a weekly look at politics in Missouri. This program presents stories from the political arena. Hosted by Sara Wittmeyer.

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06/30/09A bill on Governor Jay Nixon's desk would change Missouri's motorcycle helmet law; and commentator Jason Rosenbaum compares a recent gambling trip to Atlantic City with the passage of the state's budget. Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer.
(Pictured left: Jason Rosenbaum in Atlantic City.)

06/23/09Missouri's general assembly delivers Governor Jay Nixon a balanced budget. What can the state afford ... and will projects of local interest, such as Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, be on the block? Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer.

06/16/09Even though the auditor's position is the only Missouri statewide elected office open for grabs next year, several candidates are already announcing their decision to run. Republican Allen Icet announced this week he will take on incumbent Democrat Susan Montee. Columbia residents and police officers talked with the City Council last week about an ordinance that would establish a citizen's police review board. Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer.

06/09/09Missouri’s rural lawmakers are trying to sink a bill designed to reverse global warming, and they've found powerful allies in farm-state Democrats. Plus Jason Rosenbaum has a commentary on President Obama's Supreme Court nominee Sonya Sotomayor. Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer.

06/02/09In Talking Politics, we sit down with University of Missouri history professor Abdullahi Ibrahim who hopes to be the next President of Sudan. Ibrahim grew up in Atbara then lived in the Sudan's capital while he attended the University of Khartoum. And in this week's commentary, Jason Rosenbaum explores the role of the Speaker of the House. Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer.

05/26/09A week after the execution of Dennis Skillicorn, we examine Missouri's death penalty system and in Mr. Smith Talks to Washington, Terry Smith gives his thoughts on the future of the Republican Party. Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer. (Right: Ralph and Mickey Havener at a vigil Tuesday night prior to Dennis Skillicorn’s execution.)

Web Extra! Mid-Missouri Fellowship of Reconciliation's Jeff Stack reflects on Skillicorn's life here.

05/19/09The 2009 legislative session ended Friday. In this week's show we'll look at the major wins and losses. Also commentator Jason Rosenbaum examines the role lobbyists played in this year's session. Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer.

05/12/09The legislative session ends May 15th. A number of bills have not been resolved. A look at what happens to bills that don't ever come up for a vote in the legislature. Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer.

Web extras:
Senate Bill 57 would impose a number of standards on billboards along Missouri's highways and interstates. Hear Annie Liao's story here.

A bill that would allow conceal-and-carry laws to apply on Missouri's campuses passed through the House but stalled in a Senate committee. Click here for the story by KBIA's Austin Coates.

In this report by Celeste Miller, a bill proposed by Representative Jason Grill would require all places that perform teeth-whitening procedures to have a license.

Rep. Ed Wildberger (pictured, left) would require identification for people looking to buy more than six disposable cell phones at one time. Hear the story by Steve Sliker here.

House Bill 150 changes the laws regarding payday loans and would allow the attorney general to enforce compliance. Listen to Steve Sliker's story here.

Lowe House Bill 409, sponsored by Rep. Beth Lowe (pictured, left), prohibits school buses from idling their engines while loading, unloading, and waiting to load or unload children from school. Steve Sliker reports. Listen to it here.

05/05/0923rd District Representative Stephen Webber talks about his first term serving in the Missouri Legislature ... and, commentator Jason Rosenbaum breaks down a bill that would provide funds for the state's transit system. Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer.

04/28/09John Ashcroft is to be the speaker at Truman State's graduation ceremony, but some students and faculty are upset. And, Jason Rosenbaum talks about the state budget, which must be finalized in less than two weeks. Hosted by Sara Wittmeyer.

04/21/09This week on Talking Politics, KBIA's Nina Moini visits the Central Missouri Food Bank. The food bank received more food donations than ever this past year but is still facing challenges due to the economy. And, Jason Rosenbaum delves into the complicated process of developing a spending plan. Hosted by Sara Wittmeyer.

04/14/09KBIA's Steve Weinman looks at a bill that would ban deadbeat dads from Missouri casinos. And Mr. Smith Talks to Washigton returns - Terry Smith gives his thoughts on the Minnesota Senate race. Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer

04/07/09It’s only been a few months since nearly 3-million Missourians went to the polls. Today is expected to be quite a different story. In Boone County, officials predicted turnout around ten or 11 percent. That pales in comparison to the nearly 70- percent of registered voters who turned out for the November general election. We go to the polls to talk to poll workers and voters. Then we sit down with Missourian local government editor Scott Swafford to talk about what issues will top the do list of the next Columbia City Council.
Web Extra: Click here to hear Jason Rosenbaum's commentary about politicans and the use of the social networking site, Twitter.

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