In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with Blues president and CEO of business operations Chris Zimmerman about hockey’s exponential growth in St. Louis, a strong downtown’s importance to the team, and whether the Blues are ready to make peace with Mayor Cara Spencer. Then, Sarah chats with SLM staff writer Ryan Krull about Spencer’s wild week, which started with her election on April 8 and ended just seven days later with her inauguration. Listen and follow The 314 Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Saint Louis Art Museum. Rev up your engines for SLAM’s latest exhibition, Roaring: Art, Fashion, and the Automobile in France, 1918 to 1939. Experience 12 stunning vintage cars alongside 100-plus works of art, fashion, and design, demonstrating how the automobile shaped a bold new era. Grab your tickets.

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