In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with state Senator Brian Williams. The University City Democrat explains how he’s been able to forge connections with people far different from him, how he’d run the county differently than County Executive Sam Page, and what he sees as a big missed opportunity during Kansas City’s interstate stadium battle. Then, Sarah chats with SLM staff writer Ryan Krull about the bust of an alleged cult that operated out of several mansions in West St. Louis County—including one previously owned by the rapper Nelly. Listen and follow The 314 Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by STAGES St. Louis. STAGES St. Louis proudly presents the BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical, showing September 19—October 19 at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Get tickets.

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You may also enjoy these SLM stories:
Prosecutors bust leaders of Kingdom of God Global Church for “forced labor” call centers
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In this episode of&nbsp;The 314 Podcast, host&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/sarah-fenske/">Sarah Fenske</a>&nbsp;talks with state Senator Brian Williams. The University City Democrat explains how he&rsquo;s been able to forge connections with people far different from him, how he&rsquo;d run the county differently than County Executive Sam Page, and what he sees as a big missed opportunity during Kansas City&rsquo;s interstate stadium battle. Then, Sarah chats with&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;staff writer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/ryan-krull/">Ryan Krull</a>&nbsp;about the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/kingdom-of-god-global-church-chesterfield-wildwood/">bust</a>&nbsp;of an alleged cult that operated out of several mansions in West St. Louis County&mdash;including one previously owned by the rapper Nelly. Listen and follow&nbsp;The 314 Podcast&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-314-podcast/id1793192207">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0mJtCTOoiTpN2Jjc2VW0eE">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGme7iXhvDnXB6ZTWV-1RtWf">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="http://stagesstlouis.org/">STAGES St. Louis</a>.&nbsp;STAGES St. Louis proudly presents the&nbsp;BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical,&nbsp;showing September 19&mdash;October 19 at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.&nbsp;<a href="http://stagesstlouis.org/">Get tickets.</a>
New to podcasts?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/">Follow these instructions</a>&nbsp;to start listening to our shows, and hear what you&rsquo;ve been missing!
Have an idea for a future&nbsp;episode?&nbsp;Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Interested in being a podcast sponsor?&nbsp;Contact Lauren Leppert at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
You may also enjoy these&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;stories:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/kingdom-of-god-global-church-chesterfield-wildwood/">Prosecutors bust leaders of Kingdom of God Global Church for &ldquo;forced labor&rdquo; call centers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/sam-page-criminal-charges-bailey/">Felony charges against Page draw surprise&mdash;and some legal skepticism</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/314-podcast/">More episodes of&nbsp;The 314 Podcast</a></li>
</ul>

Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis — and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, The 314 Podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.

Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis &mdash; and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, The 314 Podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.

The 314 Podcast

Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis — and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, the 314 podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.

Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis &mdash; and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, the 314 podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.