The 314 Podcast: Bob Clark on STL’s future

In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with Clayco founder and executive chairman Bob Clark about his six-figure donation to mayoral challenger Cara Spencer, his fears for the region’s future, and his plans to get more involved in tackling civic issues. Then, Sarah chats with SLM staff writer Ryan Krull about the tragic tale of a St. Louis native who flew high, only to destroy his own life. Listen and follow The 314 Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

”St. Louis civic leadership has been reluctant to get involved in politics. Guess why. I mean, if you’re a business person and you’re watching Bob Clark get in the dirt with the mayor, you’re like, ‘I’m not ever gonna do that.’ Hopefully more will. If we get a good outcome, people will see its risk-reward.” —Bob Clark

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About The Hosts

Sarah Fenske

Sarah Fenske is St. Louis Magazine‘s executive editor. She manages news and business coverage and edits The Daily newsletter. She’s been a reporter, columnist, newspaper editor, and radio host, and she is currently host of the monthly Legal Roundtable on St. Louis Public Radio and a panelist on Nine PBS’ Donnybrook. She lives in the city, where she attempts to juggle herding her kids to sports practice and swapping political gossip over a good martini.

Ryan Krull

Ryan Krull is a staff writer at St. Louis Magazine, writing for the The Daily newsletter. A graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, he taught there for many years before joining the staff of the Riverfront Times, where he was a reporter for the last years of the paper’s life. He lives near Tower Grove Park in the city with his wife and son.