Marketplace All-in-One Make Me Smart: St. Louis Edition
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Oct 17, 2025 Jason Rosenbaum, the politics correspondent for St. Louis Public Radio, joins Kimberly to dissect the contentious landscape of Missouri politics. They explore the newly drawn congressional maps favoring Republicans, the clash between voter-led initiatives and legislative actions on issues like abortion rights, and the slow recovery from the recent tornado. Plus, they debate the merits of St. Louis-style pizza—will you be half full or half empty on its cheesy goodness?
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Redistricting Targets A Single Seat
- Missouri's new congressional map targets Emanuel Cleaver by splitting Kansas City across three districts to favor Republicans.
- The change makes Cleaver's reelection much harder though not impossible under certain conditions.
Referendum Creates Legal Uncertainty
- The map's enactment was blocked from immediate effect, opening the door for a referendum and legal fights over signatures and constitutionality.
- That referendum possibility surprised state Republicans and likely the White House, prolonging uncertainty over timing.
Backlash After Abortion Amendment Passes
- Voters passed Amendment 3 to restore abortion rights, defeating a near-total ban in Missouri last year.
- Republicans plan a confusing 2026 ballot push that could repeal that change and add a ban on gender-affirming care for minors.