Brian Ellison

Host/contributor covering MO & KS politics, @NPR affiliate @KCUR; Executive Director, @CovNetPres; minister; sports announcer; partner; dog dad. he/him 🏳️‍🌈

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

These days, you can find me where the sky is blue. My handle is the same.

[Jason Hancock @J_Hancock]

A Senate-backed plan to move MoScholars out of the treasurer’s office stalled after the fiscal review chairman refused to bring it up for a vote following a call from St. Louis Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski. #moleg #mogov
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[The Middle with Jeremy Hobson @TheMiddle_Show]

On our latest episode, @kcur's @Ptsbrian explores why relationships across political lines feel harder than ever.

When political stances start to signal our moral and ethical beliefs, disagreement can feel personal.

Link: https://t.co/t9jmnaydW3

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

@BenSasse Ben, thank you for sharing this, and doing so with the same deep faith and theological integrity with which you came to my door — repeatedly, doggedly— to get me to join the freshman Bible study you were leading, a key part of my own faith. Praying for you in the days ahead.

[Mayor Quinton Lucas @MayorLucasKC]

Mayor Lucas Responds to Appointment of Dr. Scott Boswell Sr. to Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

@BrianKaylor @Eric_T_Thurman @jackmjenkins I believe this is correct. They were past noon already and things seemed disorganized for a moment.

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

On further reflection, I’m not sure whether Bluesky or Threads will be my final destination. Might as well follow me both places if you find yourself there … The handle’s the same.

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

@chastherev Yes, that and sports video clips and some other things I will hate to give up. But honestly, I’ve mostly let it go slowly already. It’s time now to finish the job.

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

I’m moving soon to threads. Same screen name. I hope you’ll follow me there.

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

@RadioDana It’s just a different genre now and it doesn’t seem to fit. I wouldn’t preach a sermon at a monster truck rally. And I wouldn’t try to present accurate reporting and analysis at a partisan political rally—which this platform, I’m sorry to say, now is.

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

@RadioDana It’s been a long time coming as I’ve become concerned that the platform isn’t just flawed (as all are) but actively seeking to steer views and votes. That’s the owner’s prerogative, but it seems odd to fill his site with content that I see as fact-based.

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

Need a roundup of KS and MO candidates and issues before heading to the polls? I contributed to this special over the last couple months… check it out Sunday at 6pm.

[Cody Holyoke @CodyKMBC]

It's election prep weekend! Tune into @KMBC 9 TONIGHT AT 6:00 for an hour-long Heart of the Matter Commitment 2024 special. We'll walk you through all the key races and issues on your ballot! It's the culmination of months of work. See you at 6! #Commitment2024

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

Proud to get to hang out with this show from time to time! Congratulations to @CodyKMBC and the whole @kmbc team on this win!

[Cody Holyoke @CodyKMBC]

Extremely proud of our "Heart of the Matter" team for an EMMY win tonight! We're tackling important topics every week, and we appreciate this honor! 🏆 @emmymidam @kmbc

[Cody Holyoke @CodyKMBC]

Extremely proud of our "Heart of the Matter" team for an EMMY win tonight! We're tackling important topics every week, and we appreciate this honor! 🏆 @emmymidam @kmbc

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

Hampson*

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

Hot take: If third base coach Vance Wilson doesn’t get himself ejected earlier, Hampton scores there to tie the game. #Royals

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

I know it’s your birthday @mikemccartneykc, but Mustard totally won that hot dog derby. #ketchupbias #Royals

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

@jeremyhobson @kcur @stlpublicradio That is interesting … and it would be interesting to know which parts of those markets brought the big numbers… each market includes an intensely blue dot in a sea of red. (KC market has a lot of Kansas voters too; STL some Illinois, too.)

[Brian Ellison @Ptsbrian]

The Harris campaign might have wanted to save this for the next news cycle…