Dakota Political Junkies
Listen live every Wednesday at 12:30 CT on SDPB radio
'Political Junkies' is a fan-favorite segment from SDPB's news and arts program, 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.
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Latest Episodes
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Seth Tupper, editor-in-chief of South Dakota Searchlight, joins us with a few of the bills his publication is watching closely this session.
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Jon Hunter, our Dakota Political Junkie, discusses what stood out to him from Gov. Kristi Noem's State of the State address on Tuesday.
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We dive into the numbers behind the feelings thermometers on the South Dakota Polling Project. Plus, what does the Constitution say about Donald Trump running for office?
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Seth Tupper brings us a news roundup from South Dakota Searchlight. He dives into what went unsaid in Gov. Noem's budget address and previews the 2024 legislative session.
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Our Dakota Political Junkies discuss their main takeaways from Gov. Kristi Noem's state budget address and what it may reveal about the upcoming legislative session.
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Our Dakota Political Junkie takes a look at what legalized marijuana could look like in South Dakota. Plus, who's responsible for feeding kids while they learn?
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Our Dakota Political Junkie discusses Rep. Dusty Johnson's recent speech on civil discourse. Plus, he brings us a book review that reconsiders homesteading history.
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Gov. Kristi Noem gave the closing remarks at a French conference last week. We analyze how her words could preview South Dakota's 2024 legislative session.
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Last night's election results are in. What do they say about public opinion in the U.S.? Our Dakota Political Junkies bring their analysis.
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We analyze a recent column from Gov. Kristi Noem about the budget and her goal to extend a tax holiday — or is it a tax cut?