Dakota Political Junkies

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

Seth Tupper, editor-in-chief of South Dakota Searchlight, breaks down two of his recent commentaries, one on a tarnished partnership and the other on a celebrated legacy.

The Israel-Hamas war comes at a time of political instability in the U.S. House of Representatives and as presidential candidates make their voices heard.

Our Dakota Political Junkies dive into the reporting around South Dakota's worker recruitment campaign. Are the claims in the ads accurate? Who's paying for them?

One in 10 counties experience what experts call persistent poverty. That means these counties have had a poverty rate of 20% or higher since the 1980s.

Seth Tupper watched Gov. Kristi Noem and former President Donald Trump from the press pen. He describes a bizarre moment during the Rapid City rally.