The second installment of the Southeast Missourian’s Pints & Politics series will be held Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.

This series features in-depth interviews with political leaders, hosted by Southeast Missourian editor Rick Fahr, providing a look at the key issues and personalities shaping Missouri's political landscape.

The upcoming event will feature U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, who represents Missouri's 8th District in Congress.

Smith, 44, was elected to Congress in 2013 after eight years in the Missouri General Assembly. The Salem native now serves as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, which places him at the forefront of legislative decisions on taxation, trade and economic policy.

"We're looking forward to the next Pints & Politics event with Rep. Jason Smith," said Lucas Presson, assistant publisher and general manager of the Southeast Missourian. "Our first event in June was well received and provided an opportunity for deep discussion. We're expecting another good evening to dig into the big issues impacting our state, take some questions from attendees and hear the congressman's perspective."

The event will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Rust Center for Media, 325 Broadway in Cape Girardeau. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets for the in-person event, which include one beverage, can be purchased at www.semissourian.com/politics. For those unable to attend, a livestream will be available on the same website.

Pints & Politics is sponsored by Clean Fuels Alliance America, Missouri Soybeans and the Southeast Missourian.