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Dave Helling

Deep Background: Mike Parson, Eric Greitens and a Missouri election year like no other

On today’s Deep Background podcast, The Star’s lead Jefferson City political correspondent Jason Hancock joins Dave Helling and Derek Donovan to discuss Gov. Mike Parson, his reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, his challenge in the November election and a variety of other topics. And what is Eric Greitens’ endgame?

This story was originally published July 14, 2020 at 12:35 PM.

Dave Helling
Opinion Contributor,
The Kansas City Star
Dave Helling has covered politics in Kansas and Missouri for four decades. He has worked in television news, and is a regular contributor to local broadcast programs. Helling writes editorials and columns for the Star, and is the co-host of the weekly “4Star Politics” show. He was awarded the 2018 ASNE Burl Osborne award for editorial leadership.
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