The Ben Broghammer Show
by Broghammer Media
The Ben Broghammer show is rooted in facts, and is about our community, the issues, and sharing them with the people that they impact the most—you. Focusing on St. Louis politics, the show will dive into the impact local government and the decisions made on a state and federal level have on us here at home. This show talks about it all— always presenting the facts—unaltered, unfiltered, and unintimidated—allowing you to form your own opinions.
Episodes
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It’s Budget Season in St. Louis County: The Path Ahead
It’s budget season in St. Louis County. The reality today: A $99 million deficit, bankruptcy within sight, $1 billion in unfunded road and bridge liabilities, and filling the operating expenses gap with one time finite funds. In this episode, Ben discusses the current affairs of St. Louis County...
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Prop W: $9 Million Ask for a $5 Million Problem?
Why is the district asking for $9 million in an attempt to address a $5 million problem? The district compares this tax increase to coffee runs, when in reality, it means an 18% tax increase, before next year’s reassessment, and an 18% cost of living increase for our community. In this episode…
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Prop W: The 18.51% Tax Increase
In this episode, Ben breaks down the proposed Webster Groves School District tax increase, known as Prop W, and looks beyond the often-repeated “65 cents” and coffee stops comparison to examine what Prop W could actually mean for home owners, families, and local businesses. Using the district’s…
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Webster Groves City Surplus & More County Chaos
Webster Groves closed its latest fiscal year with a $1.3 million surplus, exceeding expectations in both revenue and expenses for the general fund. While vacancies played a role in expenses being reduced, the 104% revenue outcome from what was budgeted can be credited to Destination WG and the...
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Webster Groves School District Budget Errors & More
What began as a simple question for missing pieces in the Webster Groves School District budget for 2026-2027, published on the district’s own website, led to the quick admission of errors and mislabeling by district leadership. Instead of being transparent to tax payers, this document was subtly...
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The Ballot Before Us: Taxes, Prop L, the Fight for St. Louis County, and More
The August 4th primary election is just around the corner, and the ballot is packed with important decisions that could impact taxpayers across St. Louis County and Missouri. In this episode, Ben breaks down the latest political controversy involving St. Louis County Councilwoman Lisa Clancy,...
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The Real Cost of Living: Understanding Affordability in America
Why does it feel like everything costs more today? In this episode, Ben examines the growing affordability challenges facing American families, from grocery bills and housing costs to energy prices, taxes, and the broader economy. Ben discusses the economics behind rising beef prices, the role of...
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Webster Groves School District $5.6 Million Budget Gap: What Tax Payers Should Know
Should Webster Groves homeowners pay more in property taxes? In this episode, Ben examines the Webster Groves School District’s projected $5.6 million budget deficit and the proposed 65-cent property tax increase that district leaders say is needed to avoid future budget cuts. Using publicly...
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The Rise of Communism? What It Means to the American Dream
In this episode, Ben examines that differences between capitalism, socialism, and communism through the lens of history, economics and America’s founding principles. Drawing on historical examples and political philosophy, Ben discusses Karl Marx’s vision of communism, the role of socialism as a...
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The Ben Broghammer Show - Trailer
From city halls to state capitals and all the way to Washington, DC. The decisions being made today shape the communities we live in tomorrow. Welcome to the Ben Broghammer Show, where we take a closer look at the issues impacting you. From taxes and spending to elections, government...
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The $2.6 Million Question
In this episode, Ben breaks down the proposed Webster Groves Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which begins July 1, 2026, and examines what it means for residents, business owners, and taxpayers. With nearly 250 pages of financial data, capital projects, revenue forecasts, and spending plans, the budget…
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Economic Attraction & Government Accountability
Missouri is facing a major debate over eliminating the state income tax, and voters will soon decide the future of taxes, government spending, and economic growth in the state. In this episode, Ben breaks down proposed tax changes, compares Missouri to no-income-tax states like Tennessee, Texas,...
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Local Involvement Matters!
Local matters. Local is vital. Ben focuses on the municipal happenings within St. Louis County, starting with election results from April 7, and widens the lens to themes of what we are seeing in communities across the county, and the impact of local involvement. LOCAL INVOLVEMENT IS VITAL!…
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It's Our Reality
In this episode, Ben outlines the current and ongoing disfunction in St. Louis County government, where leadership controversies and the rhetoric of County Executive Sam Page continue to create chaos. As voters look ahead to the upcoming election where he is not seeking reelection, who is hoping…
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words
What is the first duty of the American Government? In this episode, Ben talks about what protecting Americans means—starting with strong national defense, strong national security, and keeping criminals off our streets. At last week’s State of the Union, when President Trump asked members of...
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Success Should Be Celebrated!
On this episode, Ben highlights just a handful of items we have lived on a federal level impacting many across the country, including here in the St. Louis region. Also, with the Missouri House and Senate back in session, one topic coming out of Jefferson City is the elimination of the state…
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Week 1 of 2026
On this episode, Ben recaps recent council meeting, including the St. Louis County Council where Sam Page requested supplemental funding just 6 days into the year, and Webster Groves tabled proposed sales tax increases. Candidates are announcing, including St. Louis County Assessor Jake Zimmerman...
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It's All In The Details
The St. Louis County Council has approved its 2026 budget, cutting $48 million from County Executive Sam Page’s original proposal—without reducing services or eliminating jobs. The vote wasn’t unanimous, however, as the budget passed 6-1. In this episode, Ben breaks down how the budget came...
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Budgets, Budgets, and More Budgets
On this episode, Ben talks about St. Louis County’s budget issue that is heating up and the work the council is doing to pull the county back from the bankruptcy cliff, fiscal topics coming up in the City of St. Louis and its failed Green Line project, and more tax increases being proposed in...
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St. Louis County's Budget Crisis
St. Louis County’s budget deficit has ballooned to $80 million, and county executive Sam Page is pitching a mix of tax increases and NFL settlement dollars to plug the hole. But the numbers don’t add up—especially when you account for his massive 2026 budget, which more than doubles the current...
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Red Vs. Blue: The Differences That Are Shaping Economies
From New York to Virginia, and up to Chicago - Democrat-run cities, and democrats winning on the ballot are making headlines for the following reasons: socialist policies, extreme rhetoric, high tax proposals leaving business leaders and residents wondering what their future will look like. But...
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Court and … Almost Court?
This week, we dive into updates from Sam Page’s ongoing legal case and his lawyers’ call to dismiss the case, and what Cori Bush wasn’t doing while representing her district in Congress. The records, the court filings, the voting history all speak for themselves. LOCAL INVOLVEMENT IS VITAL!…
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From Washington to St. Louis…and Back Again?
The federal government shutdown is having a massive impact on Missouri, Cori Bush’s record doesn’t add up, and the St. Louis Sheriff is sitting in jail. On this episode, Ben shares the numbers of the shutdown impact, goes deeper into former Congresswoman and now candidate Cori Bush’s platform and...
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Webster Groves Comprehensive Plan 2025
On Tuesday October 7th, 2025, the Webster Groves City Council adopted the Webster Groves Comprehensive Plan 2025. With the last plan dating back to 1978, there was a desire to update it, and in this episode Ben breaks the surface on what this plan is all about, it’s goals and objectives, and…
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St. Louis County Budget Proposal and The Return of Cori Bush
Welcome to the show! In this inaugural episode, we discuss big topics of the week: St. Louis County Executive Sam Page published his recommended business plan and budget for 2026 on Oct. 1, and it is packed with tax increases. Yesterday, Former U.S. House Rep. Cori Bush returned to the spotlight,...
About this show
The Ben Broghammer show is rooted in facts, and is about our community, the issues, and sharing them with the people that they impact the most—you. Focusing on St. Louis politics, the show will dive into the impact local government and the decisions made on a state and federal level have on us here at home. This show talks about it all— always presenting the facts—unaltered, unfiltered, and unintimidated—allowing you to form your own opinions.
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