Chris McDaniel

Politically Speaking: Final Week In The Missouri Legislature, And The IRS Scandal

Chris McDaniel — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:33:48 +0000

Note: Next week, we will be having a live recording of the podcast to wrap-up the legislative session, and to take questions from listeners. If you're interested in attending, you can find more information about the event here.

McCaskill: IRS Officials Should Be Fired For Targeting Conservative Groups

Chris McDaniel — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:27:40 +0000

Last week, the IRS apologized for targeting conservative groups in audits for tax exempt status. In response, Senator Claire McCaskill, a Democrat from Missouri, is calling for high-ranking officials to be fired.

Former Senior Advisor To Obama, David Axelrod Calls Out 'Snipers' For Not Implementing ACA

Chris McDaniel — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:50:40 +0000

David Axelrod, the former senior advisor to President Obama spoke at Webster University Friday, speaking on a variety of topics, including the Affordable Care Act.

Axelrod was a key advisor to the president during the passage of the Affordable Care Act.Axelrod used his time to take a swipe at states (like Missouri) doing their best to not implement parts of the law.

Politically Speaking: DMV Layoffs, Tax Cuts, and Fast Food Strikes

Chris McDaniel — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:26:01 +0000

Every week, St. Louis Public Radio’s Chris McDaniel joins the St. Louis Beacon’s Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum to talk about the week’s politics.

Enyart Looking To Give 'Boot To The Posterior’ Of The VA

Chris McDaniel — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:01:01 +0000

According to the Center for Investigative Reporting, the wait time for veterans to receive benefits has skyrocketed from 116 days in 2009 to 330 days now. In response, US Representative Bill Enyart is sponsoring legislation to try to reduce that wait.