Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott review the implications for the court as well as for the Republican and Democratic parties as midterm elections draw near.
The House Republican leader is caught lying after denying he wanted Donald Trump to resign over the Capitol insurrection. His GOP colleagues are acting like McCarthy’s remarks, as well as the insurrection, are no big deal. Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss.
Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss behind-the-scenes statements by the House and Senate Republican leaders reacting to the Capitol insurrection, and a Trump-appointed judge’s ruling that the government can no longer require masks on public transportation.
Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss a heated exchange between Sen. Josh Hawley and Hawaii’s Brian Schatz over the war in Ukraine, and an equally heated exchange in the St. Louis County Council amid accusations of racism over scrutiny of a proposed $40 million expenditure.
Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss why Tucker Carlson of Fox News enjoys such a huge following, and why St. Louis city voters should vote for Prop R, and county voters should support Prop B.
Antonio French and Kevin McDermott join Tod Robberson in a review of publicly reported details about the death of County Executive Sam Page’s top policy officer.
Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss remarks by Rep. Cori Bush about opposing a ban on Russian oil, and a Missouri legislator’s bill criminalizing surgeries in cases of ectopic pregnancy.
Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss how the administration of Mayor Tishaura Jones is defending police abuses in a 2017 protest crackdown, and major bipartisan progress on Capitol Hill to punish lynching as a hate crime.
Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss the need for national unity during the Ukraine crisis and why the nation suffers when politicians use Putin’s invasion of Ukraine for political fund-raising.
Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss a Cole County prosecutor’s decision that a Post-Dispatch reporter didn’t break the law by warning the state about online database security flaws. The federal government files a lawsuit to halt the Second Amendment Preservation Act. And Josh Hawley ma…
Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss the former president’s mishandling of government documents and how misinformation led to a big decision in Louisiana.
Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss Republicans’ feigned outrage over the president’s pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court, and Sen. Hawley’s call to let Vladimir Putin have his way.
Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss state lawmakers’ proposed interventions on school board governance and private business decisions. And Sen. Roy Blunt has an opportunity to demonstrate real bipartisanship regarding the new Supreme Court vacancy.
Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss the risk of public burnout as coronavirus rules keep changing, while the GOP is salivating over more examples of liberalism run amok.
In my opinion, Bob Costas should stay in his lane. This sports broadcaster now feels it’s OK to opine about anything under the sun.
The Missouri Farm Bureau has prodded the Missouri Legislature for increased rural internet investments, so why does the bureau keep backing GOP lawmakers for office who refuse to do anything about it?
Why can’t Sultan realize that there are two sides to this issue? She seems to see only her side.
Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss the reasons why the insurrection still deserves serious discussion across America and especially in Congress.
Up for Discussion: Subverting democracy on Capitol Hill and abusing privileges at the County Council
Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss Rep. Jim Jordan’s collusion with the effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Also: An anti-Semitic rant is allowed to go uninterrupted at the St. Louis County Council meeting.
The NFL’s team owners, a band of billionaire brothers, are getting nervous as the St. Louis lawsuit over the Rams’ relocation forces them to make some very uncomfortable decisions on financial disclosure. Ben Frederickson joins Tod Robberson to discuss the issue. Video by Chris Drury/Post-Dispatch
Editorial Board members Tod Robberson and Kevin McDermott discuss the judge’s signs of partiality in the murder trial of a Wisconsin teenager. Gov. Parson weighs unemployment benefits for vaccine refusers. And the attorney general sues to stop a vaccine mandate for health workers.
We look back on comments by Rep. Davis on May 20 regarding the Jan. 6 insurrection and the need for an investigation. He has since reversed his position.
Publisher Ian Caso and columnist Antonio French join Tod Robberson in a debate about whether to sink more money into the Loop Trolley or just abandon it and cut our losses.
We're moving. It's time for my wife's career to take precedence after 30 years of letting mine dictate our moves around the globe.
Antonio French, 43, brings to the Post-Dispatch his experience as a former alderman, businessman, activist and resident of north St. Louis.
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If you really want your local government to work for you at every level, the neighborhood association is the place to start.
American political and social movements can't seem to help themselves in their tendency to feed the extremes and eschew moderation. What they fail to see is the disastrous results that lie ahead.
African American stars in the early 1960s often got honored-guest receptions when they performed in the South. As long as they didn't touch the silverware or use the restrooms.
Here's a story about a young absentee voter who couldn't seem to get her ballot in the mail. Even when all seemed lost, she refused to take no for an answer.
This month marks the 40th anniversary of the Jonestown, Guyana, massacre. It's a symbol of the remarkable powers of persuasion that certain charismatic leaders exercise over their followers — and the damage they can inflict when they fail to exercise verbal restraint.
Whenever big news about Saudi Arabia is dominating world headlines, you can be certain of one thing: Saudi newspapers won't report any of it.
The incumbent Democrat has a solid record of experience and achievement in elective office. Her far-less experienced GOP opponent, Josh Hawley, resorts to distortion and half-truths to win votes.
Professional wrestling has a bright future, thanks to the current state of American politics.