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Analyzing recent messages from SD's top political leaders

SDPB

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

Gov. Kristi Noem released a message on Tuesday calling for tribes to "banish the cartels" from South Dakota reservations.

The governor says she will speak the truth about drug cartel activity on tribal land. Critics accuse her of using incendiary language and spreading misinformation.

Our Dakota Political Junkies provide their analysis on Gov. Noem's message and what Sen. John Thune has said about his bid for the top Republican leadership spot in the Senate.

Seth Tupper is the editor-in-chief of South Dakota Searchlight. Kevin Woster is a veteran South Dakota journalist.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.