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Dakota Political Junkies

SDPB, Lori Walsh
South Dakota
Donald Trump
Property Tax
Dusty Johnson
Economic Development
United States Government
Larry Roden
Medicaid
Rapid City
Congress
Larry Rhoden
South Dakota Legislature
John Hanson
Sioux Falls
Iran
Kristi Noem
Hyperscale Data Centers
Artemis II
Separation Of Church and State
Wounded Knee Massacre

'Political Junkies' is a fan-favorite companion to SDPB's "In The Moment."Join host Lori Walsh as she discusses the top political headlines with journalists, former legislators, and political scientists from around the state. Select conversations broadcast on the air once a month on SDPB's "Morning Edition."

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Voters might see entirely different ads in the two weeks leading up to the South Dakota primary. SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies discuss whose ads are working, whose are nonexistent, and whether or not the Republican race for governor has a "nice guy... more

Two South Dakota Republican gubernatorial primary debates are in the books, and one more is on the horizon. We get a preview with this week's Dakota Political Junkies.

Four Republican candidates for governor sought to separate themselves from each other in order to woo primary voters. SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies ask: Were any of them successful?

The Artemis II astronauts have shared messages of unity and beauty from their vantage point in space. The Dakota Political Junkies consider what this moment might mean for political discourse.

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Recent Guests

David Wiltse
Professor of Political Science at SDSU
South Dakota State University
Episode: Analysis: A wartime president, will Americans tune in?
Brad Murdock
President of the Home Slice Group and co-host of the Dakota Town Hall Podcast
Home Slice Group
Episode: Analysis: Welcome to the 'messy middle' of legislative session
Jon Hunter
Former publisher at the Madison Daily Leader
Madison Daily Leader
Episode: From 'Full Dusty' to 'That's the plan!': Johnson's ad style plays with both fun and fear
Patrick Lalley
Editor of Sioux Falls Live
Sioux Falls Live
Episode: Analysis: Property tax proposals, data center opposition and an existential fear of AI
David Wiltsie
Professor of political science at South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
Episode: Analysis: South Dakotans, power and national politics
Kevin Wooster
Journalist, South Dakota Searchlight
South Dakota Searchlight
Episode: Analysis: State 'squanders' dollars then restricts spending
Jean Hunhoff
Former State Senator; longest-serving female member of SD legislature
Republican, former Legislator
Episode: Analysis: What Governor Rhoden's budget means for South Dakota
John Hunter
Publisher emeritus, Madison Daily Leader
Episode: Analysis: New prison task force will focus on rehabilitation programs
Michael Card
Political scientist and professor emeritus, University of South Dakota
Episode: Analysis: New prison task force will focus on rehabilitation programs

Host

Lori Walsh
Host with SDPB, known for guiding discussions on state politics and interviewing journalists, legislators, and scholars.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Kyle P

    Love this show. Great hosts and guests. Quick and informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kyle_adam1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enjoy the podcast!

    Definitely enjoy the podcast. I’m a huge fan of Lori Walsh and the group she brings. The insights/ knowledge of what’s going around the local political scene helps keep me informed and I can’t thank you enough for your hard work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Working on this nickname thing
    United States2 years ago

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The show is a consistent resource for anyone wanting to understand South Dakota politics.
The hosts bring credible guests across journalism, academia, and public service.
Content is informative and accessible for those tracking local governance.
Listeners appreciate the depth and clarity in explaining complex state politics.
Guests offer data-driven analysis and historical context that enhances understanding.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is Rapid City a Christian city?
Q: Seth, what would you add to this? As you read Kevin Woster's commentary, published in South Dakota Searchlight, what are you looking for in governmental leaders who would lead with their faith and talk openly about their faith?
Seth emphasizes the relevance of state-policy focus and cautions about the intermingling of church and state, noting that voters should look for leaders who can articulate how faith informs public life while upholding constitutional principles.
Analysis: Defense Secretary says Wounded Knee medals won't be rescinded
Q: What are the next steps or potential avenues for exploring more information about the committee's work?
Journalists and the public are seeking the actual report, with FOIA requests filed; the discussion continues, and researchers aim to examine the criteria used, the discussions, and the broader context of the act.
Analysis: Defense Secretary says Wounded Knee medals won't be rescinded
Q: What happened this month or late last month with the Secretary of War's statement?
The Secretary announced that the medals would stay with the soldiers, citing the report from the review committee and asserting that the medals were deserved, while indicating the process is not necessarily final due to future administrations' possible actions.
Analysis: How national economic policies & indicators impact our finances
Q: What national indicators could affect the state budget in the near term?
Indicators like consumer spending, inflation, housing starts, and debt trends indicate pressure on sales tax and construction-related revenues, guiding where policy should focus next.
Analysis: School lunch legislation proves persistence pays in Pierre
Q: What are the key provisions of the new voter registration changes, and what concerns or uncertainties do these create about implementation and transparency?
The episode outlines that new registrants must prove citizenship, while existing registrants are not required to re-verify; it also notes new forms of challenges to registrations and how documentation requirements create responsibilities for county auditors, raising questions about how challenges will be documented and contested, and whether data will be transparent or subject to litigation.

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Label-free political discussions with a focus on South Dakota's state politics, elections, policy debates, and legislative maneuvers. Episodes commonly dissect campaign messaging, campaign finance, legislative deadlines, and policy outcomes, often featuring journalists, academics, and former legislators who provide historical context and data-driven analysis. Noteworthy are thoughtful debates about economics, taxation, data-center growth, and local governance, with attention to how national dynamics intersect with state-level decisions. The show tends to blend practical policy analysis with accessible storytelling, making it useful for listeners who want a clear read on how South Dakota politics unfolds and who shapes it.

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1. David Wiltse
2. Brad Murdock
3. Jon Hunter
4. Patrick Lalley
5. David Wiltsie
6. Kevin Wooster
7. Jean Hunhoff
8. John Hunter

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