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Take a chronological journey through St. Louis’s political landscape with Johnny Rabbitt, exploring influential figures such as Governors Alexander McNair and David Rowland Francis, Mayors Rolla Wells and A. J. Cervantes, and County Supervisors Lawrence K. Roos and Gene McNary. Dive into the rich tapestry of St. Louis history, touching on Senators, Presidential conventions, the World’s Fair, the Great Depression, the War years, Harry S Truman, smoke abatement, urban renewal, and the City’s decline. In the realm of sports, we’ll discuss iconic teams like the Browns, Flyers, Gunners, Hawks, Football Cardinals, Spirits, Stars, and legendary athletes such as Dizzy Dean, Stan ‘The Man’ Musial, Eddie Gaedel, Satchel Paige, ‘Easy’ Ed McCauley, Charley Johnson, Lou Thez, and more. Uncover the voices that shaped the city’s narrative, including announcers Harry Caray, Bob Costas, Jack Buck, Joe Garagiola, Dan Kelly, and notable team owners Gussie Busch, ‘Wild’ Bill Veeck, the Bidwills, and Ben Kerner. Join us for a comprehensive exploration of St. Louis’s political, sports, and cultural history.

Johnny Rabbitt will lead you through time in the St. Louis area Political scene and our leaders such as Governors Alexander McNair and David Rowland Francis; St, Louis Mayors like Rolla Wellsand A. J. Cervantes; County Supervisors Lawrence K. Roos and Gene McNary. Plus Senators, Presidential conventions, the World’s Fair, the Great Depression, the War years, Harry S Truman, smoke abatement, urban renewal, as well as the decline of the City.

In Sports we’ll talk about teams such as the Browns, Flyers, Gunners, Hawks, the Football Cardinals, Spirits, Stars, etc. There’ll be athletes like Dizzy Dean, Stan ‘The Man’ Musial, Eddie Gaedel, Satchel Paige, ‘Easy’ Ed McCauley, Charley Johnson, Lou Thez and others. And we’ll cover announcers including Harry Caray, Bob Costas, Jack Buck, Joe Garagiola, Dan Kelly…and so on. Plus team owners Gussie Busch, ‘Wild’ Bill Veeck, the Bidwills, and Ben Kerner.