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The Rachel Zimmerman Show
Hosted by Audacy · EN
Welcome to the Rachel Zimmerman Show! Focusing on all the great parts of our St. Louis community, Rachel provides hopeful commentary while having fun with her listeners. Thanks for being here.
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Kelly Jackson - KSDK 12-19-25
Dec 1900:38:00Tap to summarizeKelly Jackson from KSDK joins Rachel this week to talk about her incredible career, her animal advocacy, and what it is about St. Louis that makes her love living here! This is the final "new" show of 2025 - thank you so much for listening! Happy holidays!
Transcribe →Shop Local this Holiday Season 12-5-25
Dec 500:38:00Tap to summarizeWhen you're shopping this holiday season, make it a priority to shop local as much as possible! It's great for our economy in the St. Louis area, and Glenn McDonald (John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics and Strategy) from Washington University explains why. Plus, BradenSTL fills us in on some local holiday pop ups that give back to the community!
Transcribe →Saint Louis Public Library 11-21-25
Nov 2100:38:00Tap to summarizeJen Hatton from Saint Louis Public Library explains why everyone needs a library card! In this episode, Jen and Rachel discuss a ton of services you may not know are available at your local library.
Transcribe →Independence Center 11-14-25
Nov 1400:38:01Tap to summarizeThis week, Rachel talks to Trish Holmes, Executive Director of Independence Center. Independence Center helps people with mental health issues, provides them with resources, and helps them find purpose. Trish explains the Clubhouse model of rehabilitation and why everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect. Find out more at independencecenter.org
Transcribe →Team St. Louis 11-7-25
Nov 700:38:01Tap to summarizeThis week, Rachel talks to Team St. Louis Board President Justin Mincher! Team St. Louis is an LGBTQIA+ sports organization that fosters inclusivity and fellowship in the St. Louis area. Listen to Rachel's conversation with Justin to hear about the community they've built and what's next in the plans for Team St. Louis!
Transcribe →Operation Food Search 10-31-25
Oct 3100:38:03Tap to summarizeMelissa Weissler is the Chief Program Officer at Operation Food Search. OFS is facing intense demand as SNAP benefits are set to expire on November 1st. In this episode, Melissa breaks down what OFS does to serve the community, and highlights how you might be closer to food insecurity than you'd ever think. Please consider making a donation at operationfoodsearch.org to donating to another area foodbank as the holidays approach!
Transcribe →Rodney Boyd 10-24-25
Oct 2400:38:01Tap to summarizeRodney Boyd is an attorney, lobbyist, political insider, and co-founder of Nexus Group - he's been working in politics and the law for 25 years. Rodney shared his journey to where he is now and weighed in on Missouri politics on this week's episode!
Transcribe →Ward 2 Alderman Tom Oldenburg 10-17-25
Oct 1700:38:00Tap to summarizeWard 2 Alderman Tom Oldenburg joins Rachel this week to talk about what people actually want from their local government!
Transcribe →St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer 10-1025
Oct 1000:38:00Tap to summarizeSt. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer joins Rachel this week to talk tornado recovery, the biggest changes she's experienced since becoming mayor, doing the right thing even if it means taking a political hit, and what she's excited about when it comes to the future of St. Louis.
Transcribe →2 Year Anniversary Clip Show 10-3-25
Oct 300:38:00Tap to summarizeThis week, we're celebrating two years of The Rachel Zimmerman Show on KMOX! Let's look back at some of the interviews from year two of the program - focusing on local government! Follow the show on Instagram - @rachelzimmermanshow and on twitter - @rachelzstl
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