Sophie Quinton

Joining are Jason Rosenbaum, a seasoned reporter for St. Louis Public Radio, and Sophie Quinton, a reporter for Stateline. They dive into Missouri's complicated Medicaid expansion, where public approval clashes with legislative inaction. Rosenbaum explains the fallout from the 2020 amendment that aimed to broaden access but was thwarted by funding issues. Quinton discusses the tension between citizen-led initiatives and lawmakers' responses, highlighting the ongoing struggle for democratic representation amid healthcare challenges.