In this episode of The 314 Podcast, Sarah Fenske talks with former Gov. Jay Nixon. Missouri’s governor from 2009 to 2017 shares his thoughts on what the state could do to tackle crime in St. Louis and Kansas City, opens up on the future of the Democratic Party in a state where it’s largely no longer competitive, and discusses the challenges ahead for new Gov. Mike Kehoe. He also shares his thoughts on St. Louis' failure to advance a plan to spend the money it received in a settlement with the NFL.

Then, Sarah chats with SLM staff writer Ryan Krull about the city's plans for derelict and vacant properties. Listen and follow The 314 Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Cardinals Special Events. Looking for an exciting event space for a rehearsal dinner, fundraiser, corporate function, or something in between? Bring your group to Busch Stadium for a uniquely St. Louis venue. Visit cardinals.com/events for more information.

Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing podcasts@stlmag.com.

Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

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In this episode of&nbsp;The 314 Podcast,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/gt78CBz06YCnIWSNQRkjJidpzPnfz2JH9YUoiuuzvj7tcLDLCi99wXpGkb9VRSl3/++/topics/sarah-fenske/">Sarah Fenske</a>&nbsp;talks with former Gov.&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/govjaynixon" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Jay Nixon)">Jay Nixon</a>. Missouri&rsquo;s governor from 2009 to 2017 shares his thoughts on what the state could do to tackle crime in St. Louis and Kansas City, opens up on the future of the Democratic Party in a state where it&rsquo;s largely no longer competitive, and discusses the challenges ahead for new Gov. Mike Kehoe. He also shares his thoughts on St. Louis' failure to advance a plan to spend the money it received in a settlement with the NFL.
Then, Sarah chats with&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;staff writer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/gt78CBz06YCnIWSNQRkjJidpzPnfz2JH9YUoiuuzvj7tcLDLCi99wXpGkb9VRSl3/++/topics/ryan-krull/">Ryan Krull</a>&nbsp;about the city's plans for derelict and vacant properties. Listen and follow&nbsp;The 314 Podcast&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-314-podcast/id1793192207" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0mJtCTOoiTpN2Jjc2VW0eE" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGme7iXhvDnXB6ZTWV-1RtWf" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="http://cardinals.com/events" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Cardinals Special Events)">Cardinals Special Events</a>.&nbsp;Looking for an exciting event space for a rehearsal dinner, fundraiser, corporate function, or something in between? Bring your group to Busch Stadium for a uniquely St. Louis venue. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://cardinals.com/events" aria-label="Link opens in new window (cardinals.com/events )">cardinals.com/events&nbsp;</a>for more information.
Have an idea for a future&nbsp;episode?&nbsp;Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (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>.
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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.