In this episode of Fast Forward STL, host Keith Alper speaks with Missouri State Senator Brian Williams. Since first being elected in 2018 to represent Missouri’s 14th Senate District, which covers portions of St. Louis County, Williams has championed criminal justice reform, expanded access to healthcare, and secured major investments for the region. Now, as a candidate for St. Louis County executive, Williams discusses his personal and political journey, why he’s seeking the office, and his vision for the county’s future. Tune in for a conversation about leadership, public service, and what it will take to move the St. Louis region forward. Watch on YouTube, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.

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Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL&si=1nKDfMtmRLjbB07i 

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Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079 

Don’t miss Fast Forward STL Live on September 16, presented by Greater St. Louis, Inc. Join host Keith Alper for a live podcast recording discussing the business of sports in St. Louis. The all-star panel includes Carolyn Kindle (St. Louis CITY SC), Chris Zimmerman (St. Louis Blues), a representative from the St. Louis Cardinals, Brad Dean (Explore St. Louis), and Marc Schreiber (St. Louis Sports Commission). Register today.

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In this episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/">Fast Forward STL</a>, host Keith Alper speaks with Missouri State Senator&nbsp;<a href="https://brianwilliamsstlouis.com/">Brian Williams</a>. Since first being elected in 2018 to represent Missouri&rsquo;s 14th Senate District, which covers portions of St. Louis County, Williams has championed criminal justice reform, expanded access to healthcare, and secured major investments for the region. Now, as a candidate for St. Louis County executive, Williams discusses his personal and political journey, why he&rsquo;s seeking the office, and his vision for the county&rsquo;s future. Tune in for a conversation about leadership, public service, and what it will take to move the St. Louis region forward. Watch on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL">YouTube</a>, and listen on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMNrMGxJcajuyAsnAAkTa">Spotify</a>, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.
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See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/episode-15
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL&amp;si=1nKDfMtmRLjbB07i&nbsp;
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMNrMGxJcajuyAsnAAkTa
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t miss <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/fast-forward-stl-live/">Fast Forward STL Live</a>&nbsp;on September 16, presented by Greater St. Louis, Inc.&nbsp;Join host Keith Alper for a live podcast recording discussing the business of sports in St. Louis. The all-star panel includes&nbsp;Carolyn Kindle (St. Louis CITY SC),&nbsp;Chris Zimmerman (St. Louis Blues), a representative from the&nbsp;St. Louis Cardinals,&nbsp;Brad Dean (Explore St. Louis), and&nbsp;Marc Schreiber (St. Louis Sports Commission).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/fast-forward-stl-live/">Register today.</a>
New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you&rsquo;ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/
Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com.&nbsp;
Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertisting@stlmag.com.

Fast Forward STL is a business and innovation podcast hosted by entrepreneur, investor, producer, and CEO of The Nitrous Effect companies, Keith Alper. Each episode features leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators doing remarkable work connected to St. Louis and the greater region. Together, they explore ideas, stories, and strategies that shape growth, spark curiosity, and occasionally make you say, “I didn’t know that.” From bold startups to legacy organizations reinventing themselves, the conversations dig into how people build, create, and solve real problems, and why it matters to our city’s future. The goal is simple: learn, explore, and help move St. Louis fast forward through business, leadership, and innovation.

Fast Forward STL&nbsp;is a business and innovation podcast hosted by entrepreneur, investor, producer, and CEO of The Nitrous Effect companies, Keith Alper. Each episode features leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators doing remarkable work connected to St. Louis and the greater region. Together, they explore ideas, stories, and strategies that shape growth, spark curiosity, and occasionally make you say, &ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t know that.&rdquo; From bold startups to legacy organizations reinventing themselves, the conversations dig into how people build, create, and solve real problems, and why it matters to our city&rsquo;s future. The goal is simple: learn, explore, and help move St. Louis fast forward through business, leadership, and innovation.