candidate conversations

Rowden seeks upset victory in newly formed 44th district

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:30:59 +0000

KBIA’s Jessica Reese recently interviewed the Republican candidate for State Representative in the newly formed 44th District, Caleb Rowden.

Sen. Claire McCaskill: 'I'm in the middle, Akin is on fringe'

Kristofor Husted — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:08:12 +0000

KBIA’s Kristofor Husted interviews Sen. Claire McCaskill, who is challenging Rep. Todd Akin to keep her seat in the U.S. Senate in the November 6 election.

In the interview (which took place before McCaskill’s mother died), the senator talks about the difference between her and Akin when it comes to women’s issues including equal pay for women and access to emergency contraception. She talks about what she would say to women who have backed Akin after his controversial comment on pregnancy and rape. McCaskill also discusses her plan to make sure small business continues to grow in the state and her stance on keeping federal loans and grants available to students who depend on them.

Cole McNary takes on Missouri's "big government"

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:43:27 +0000

KBIA’s Kristofor Husted interviews Missouri state Rep. Cole McNary, who is challenging Democratic incumbent, Clint Zweifel, for the state treasurer office in the November 6 election.

Attorney general candidate Ed Martin lays out his to-do list [video]

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:21:55 +0000

Missouri attorney general candidate Ed Martin recently joined us in studio for a conversation with KBIA’s Janet Saidi. Martin is the Republican nominee challenging current state Attorney General Chris Koster, the Democrat incumbent. The job description, as described by the Associated Press, includes: defending the state’s laws and policies in court, assisting county prosecutors, investigating consumer fraud cases and looking into violations of the state’s open meetings and records laws.

Wright says education crucial for job growth [video]

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:08:22 +0000

KBIA’s Jessica Reese recently interviewed Democratic candidate for State Representative in the 47th District, John Wright. He is challenging fellow newcomer to state politics, Republican nominee Mitch Richards, in the Nov. 6th election.

KBIA's Ryan Famuliner interviews Ken Jacob, Democratic nominee for the 44th [video]

Ryan Famuliner — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:44:23 +0000

Jacob talks about the importance of higher education, and how he believes it can be a way to promote job growth in the state. He also stresses revitalization of Interstate 70, but doesn’t go as far as to promote turning it into a toll road. He says bonding will be the way to pay for that work, which he says will also create jobs. Jacob also questions the legitimacy of the his opponent, Republican Caleb Rowden, who he says is not qualified for the office. Jacob has served in the state house and senate.

KBIA sits down Missouri Democratic State Treasurer Clint Zweifel [video]

Ryan Famuliner — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:07:29 +0000

KBIA’s Ryan Famuliner interviews Missouri Treasurer Clint Zweifel, a Democrat running for reelection this year. He is being challenged by Republican Cole McNary in the November 6 election.

KBIA sits down with 2012 Missouri Democratic Secretary of State nominee Jason Kander [video]

Kristofor Husted — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:02:21 +0000

KBIA’s Kristofor Husted interviews Missouri state Rep. Jason Kander, who is challenging Republican Shane Schoeller for the secretary of state office in the November 6 election.

In the interview, Kander talks about how he would help build up small business in Missouri by making registration information and services more easily available and accessible. He also discusses his big difference from Schoeller when it comes to combating election fraud, namely campaign finance reform and ethics reform. Kander says his time in the Missouri House and in the Army conducting anti-corruption investigations gives him a strong foundation to fight election fraud. And – with what’s been a hot issue for the current secretary of state, Robin Carnahan – Kander addresses his ideas on the importance of clear ballot language.

Check back every day as we continue to film interviews with Missouri candidates ahead of the 2012 election.

KBIA sits down with 2012 Missouri Democratic Lt. Governor nominee Susan Montee [video]

Ryan Famuliner — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:07:10 +0000

KBIA's Ryan Famuliner interviews former Missouri State Auditor Susan Montee, who is challenging incumbent Republican Lt. Governor Peter Kinder in the November 6th election.