The Missouri Times

This Week in Missouri Politics

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The Missouri Times' Scott Faughn talks with elected officials and Jefferson City insiders about the news of the week in Missouri politics.

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Sep 15, 2025

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Episodes

Gov. Mike Parson 31.10.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Gov. Mike Parson to discuss his executive order targeting the federal government's vaccine mandate, the Missouri School Boards' Association withdrawal from the national organization, and whether St. Louis should get an NFL expansion team.

Clif Smart 21.10.2021

Scott Faughn and The Missouri Times editor Kaitlyn Schallhorn sat down with Missouri State University President Clif Smart to discuss the Springfield community, the university’s response to COVID-19, football, and more. 

Jay Ashcroft 17.10.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft at Lincoln University in Jefferson City to discuss election security issues at both the national and state level. On the panel, Scott is joined by Rep. Don Mayhew; Columbia Mayor Brian Treece; Jack Cardetti, principal at Tightline Public Affairs; and attorney Stephanie Bell.

Sen. Bill Eigel 03.10.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Sen. Bill Eigel to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandates, the gas tax increase, and Medicaid expansion. On the panel, Scott is joined by Rep. Donna Baringer, former Sen. Jim Lembke, Thurman Law partner Derrick Good, and Atlas Strategy principal Gregg Keller.

Sen. Bill White 26.09.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by featured guest Sen. Bill White to discuss his interim committee and veto session. On the panel, Scott is joined by Rep. David Tyson Smith, Sen. Mike Cierpiot, and The Missouri Times editor Kaitlyn Schallhorn.

Sen. Lincoln Hough 19.09.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Sen. Lincoln Hough to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandates, the removal of the LGBTQ exhibit from the Capitol, and Missouri's budget. On the panel, Scott is joined by Reps. Ashley Aune, Kurtis Gregory, and Emily Weber along with Aaron Baker of Axiom Strategies.

Eric Schmitt 12.09.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Attorney General Eric Schmitt to discuss mask mandates and his campaign for U.S. Senate. On the panel, Scott is joined by David Barklage, president of the Barklage Company; Ryan Hawkins, senior vice president of FSB Public Affairs; Jamey Murphy, a GOP strategist; and Sharon Geuea Jones of Jones Advocacy Group.

Sen. Caleb Rowden 29.08.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Senate Majority Floor Leader Caleb Rowden from the state Capitol. On the panel, Scott is joined by state Rep. Rudy Veit; James Harris, principal with the J Harris Company; Jack Cardetti, president of Tightline Public Affairs; and Missouri House candidate Jessica Piper.

Gov. Mike Parson 22.08.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Governor Mike Parson at the Missouri State Fair to discuss the massive broadband investment announcement, price of beef, and mask requirements in Missouri schools. On the panel, Scott is joined by Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe, Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Cattlemen's Association's Executive Vice President Mike Deering, and MO Electri...

Kit Bond 16.08.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by former U.S. Senator Kit Bond to discuss Missouri's bicentennial, the U.S. Senate race, and President Joe Biden. On the panel, Scott is joined by Rep. Jim Murphy; St. Louis Alderman Jack Coatar; Cora Faith Walker, chief policy officer for the St. Louis County executive; and Steele Shippy, senior campaign consultant for Victory Enterprises.

Sen. Bill Eigel 01.08.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Sen. Bill Eigel to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and related mandates and special sessions. On the panel, Scott is joined by state Reps. Tracy McCreery and Nick Schroer as well as Ben Brown and SLPOA Executive Director Jeff Roorda.

Mark McCloskey 25.07.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by U.S. Senate candidate Mark McCloskey to discuss his campaign. On the panel, Scott is joined by state Reps. Steve Butz and Marlene Terry as well as Franklin County Presiding Commissioner Tim Brinker and Scott Dieckhaus, a partner at Palm Strategic Group.

Sen. Dan Hegeman 27.06.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Sen. Dan Hegeman to discuss the FRA discussions. On the panel, Scott is joined by The Missouri Times Editor Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Sen. Mike Moon, and NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Executive Director Mallory Schwarz.

Quinton Lucas 20.06.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo to discuss police reform, economic recovery from COVID-19, and the FRA reauthorization debate.

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler 13.06.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler to discuss her entry into the U.S. Senate race. On the panel, we're joined by Hannah Beers Sutton and Jonathan Ratliff. 

Sen. Paul Wieland 06.06.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Sen. Paul Wieland to discuss the FRA and the end of session. On the panel, Scott is joined by State Representative Shamed Dogan, Lane Koch, Braxton Payne, and Pat White.

Sen. Brian Williams 23.05.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Sen. Brian Williams to discuss his massive police reform bill, the U.S. Senate race, and the end of the legislative session. On the panel, Scott is joined by state Reps. Rasheen Aldridge and Jo Doll as well as David Barklage, president of the Barklage Company; and Joe Patterson of the St. Louis County Police Association.

May 16, 2021 16.05.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Sens. Lauren Arthur and Holly Rehder along with state Rep. Becky Ruth and Aaron Baker of Axiom Strategies. The panel wraps up the legislative session, from the gas tax proposal to education reform to PDMP.

May 9, 2021 09.05.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Sens. Jason Bean and Greg Razer as well as Reps. Ashley Bland Manlove and Dan Houx to debate the issues that drove the legislative session, from Medicaid funding to education reform.

Garrett Hawkins 02.05.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins to discuss rural broadband and property rights. On the panel, Scott is joined by state Sen. Cindy O'Laughlin, state Reps. Maggie Nurrenbern and Wes Rogers, and Missouri Right to Life's Susan Klein.

Congresswoman Ann Wagner 25.04.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by U.S. Congresswoman Ann Wagner to discuss the southern border and her "Born Alive" legislation. On the panel, Scott is joined by Reps. LaKeySha Bosley and Mary Elizabeth Coleman as well as David Barklage and Mark Dalton.

Sen. Bob Onder 18.04.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Sen. Bob Onder to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and elections. On the panel, Scott is joined by state Reps. Donna Baringer and Chad Perkins as well as Alderwoman-elect Anne Schweitzer and Jamey Murphy.

Tishaura Jones 11.04.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by St. Louis Mayor-elect Tishaura Jones to discuss her historic election and her agenda. On the panel, Scott is joined by state Reps. Rasheen Aldridge and Ron Hicks as well as NARAL's Mallory Schwarz and Derrick Good, a partner at Thurman Law Firm.

Midweek Update — April 6, 2021 07.04.2021

Listen as Scott Faughn takes a drink from his Stein of Knowledge and breaks down who's in, who's out, and who is still considering the U.S. Senate race.

Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe 28.03.2021

Scott Faughn is joined by Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe to discuss his 2024 gubernatorial announcement, his commitment to pro-life issues, and the 2020 election results. On the panel, Scott is joined by Sen. Karla Eslinger, Columbia Mayor Brian Treece, Axiom Strategies senior associate Hannah Beers Sutton, and The Missouri Times editor Kaitlyn Schallhorn.

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