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Back again! This week on the show we head to District 8 with John Nelson jumping into a packed House race, Casey Crabtree laying out why affordability is becoming the defining issue in South Dakota politics, and the ungovernable Pat Powers jumping in to stir up the ballot chaos, convention chatter, and governor’s race crossfire. We get into the farm economy squeeze, property tax reality, economic development fights, TIF confusion, and why the debate over who can actually put more money back in voters’ pockets is quickly becoming the whole race. Plus we hit the early voting mess, turnout math, the GOP convention money crunch, and of course the only Dakota Town Hall side quest wild enough to steal the third break: Murdoc’s full-blown campaign to bring Pablo Escobar’s Colombian hippos to Reptile Gardens. Add in gizzard diplomacy, Pizza Ranch politics, and Pat’s signature war-college-level chaos, and this one feels like campaign season in South Dakota finally hitting full speed. @DakotaTownHall @Jakeshoenbeck @MurdocJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back again! This week on the show we’re loaded up with campaign energy as Jason Fleming jumps in on the District 35 race, Amber Hulse lays out her reelection case in District 30, and Wyatt DeJong joins the District 21 scrum. We get into the B-21 buildup, Ellsworth’s long-term economic ripple effect, the fight over whether West River is finally getting the infrastructure and defense investment it needs, and why Rapid City’s next phase of growth is becoming one of the biggest political stories in the state. Plus Amber breaks down the session’s late-stage chaos, anti-SLAPP protections, property tax relief, and how the governor’s race turned Pierre into a faction-on-faction psychological experiment. Plus we hit the opioid settlement tug-of-war between big-city impact and rural access, the prison rehab fight now bleeding into the governor’s primary, and the latest candidate shuffle as races lock in across the map. And of course, we close the only way Dakota Town Hall can with burger rankings, campaign trail banter, and enough primary-season side chatter to remind you South Dakota politics is fully in motion. @DakotaTownHall @Jakeshoenbeck @MurdocJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back again! On the show this week we’re joined by Ryan Budmayr, returning show historian Tony Venhuizen, and District 13 Senate candidate Dan Kippley for a fast-moving episode on how the session ended, what actually got done in Pierre, and how the governor’s debate is already reshaping the 2026 race. We get into historic property tax relief, TIF and Future Fund fights, the battle over economic development, and why the divide between growth-first Republicans and the populist wing is only getting sharper. Plus Dan jumps in to talk about his District 13 Senate run, why he’s leaning on his economic development background, what “common sense politics” looks like in Sioux Falls, and how he plans to grind through one of the toughest primaries in the state. We also hit petitions, yard sign wars, debate fallout, and the campaign-season chaos that’s officially underway. @DakotaTownHall @Jakeshoenbeck @MurdocJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back again! On the show this week we’re joined by South Dakota Searchlight reporter John Hult and South Dakota Chamber CEO Ryan Budmayr for a wide-ranging episode on what did—and didn’t—happen in Pierre this session. Plug in as we talk about prison reform that stalled out, what lawmakers avoided tackling, the reality of rehabilitation efforts, and how campaign politics may be shaping those decisions. We also get into economic development, TIF changes, data center incentives that didn’t make it, property tax shakeups, shifting the tax burden, and what it all means for businesses and communities across the state. Plus we dive into Sioux Falls’ massive upcoming transformation with the Smithfield move, what doubling downtown could look like, the politics behind big development projects, and how local leadership is navigating it all. And of course, we wrap with campaign season chatter, candidate announcements, legislative leftovers, and the always important debate… best burgers in South Dakota. @DakotaTownHall @Jakeshoenbeck @MurdocJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back again! On the show this week we are joined by Campaign Manager Ian Fury, Pat Powers of South Dakota War College and Sioux Falls City Council candidate James Oppenheimer for a packed episode on city politics and campaign season chaos. Plug in as we talk about James’ run for Sioux Falls City Council, the future of downtown, the massive Smithfield redevelopment, TIF debates, data centers, public safety, affordable housing, family-focused growth, the Sioux Falls mayor’s race, and what the city could look like in the next 5 to 10 years. Plus Pat jumps in for a full South Dakota politics rundown with court week drama, Shad Olson, candidate DUI trouble, a flood of new legislative filings, major Senate primaries, PUC buzz, governor’s race ripple effects, campaign season madness, and of course… the best burgers in South Dakota. @DakotaTownHall @Jakeshoenbeck @MurdocJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back again! On the show this week is Carmen Toft Director of South Dakota Families for Vaccines, Nathan Sanderson of the South Dakota Retailers Association, D15 Rep. Kadyn Whitman from Sioux Falls, and D29 House candidate Gary Deering, who’s jumping into the District 29 House race. Plug in as we talk about measles cases and vaccine policy, the wild final days of the legislative session, property tax relief, grocery tax debates, school lunch funding, the state budget, cell-cultured meat, ag policy, campaign season, brand-new candidates, polling drama, data centers, and of course… the best burgers in South Dakota. Plus Jake drops some surprise polling numbers you haven’t seen yet and we speculate on the 2026 governor’s race and MORE! @DakotaTownHall @Jakeshoenbeck @MurdocJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back again! On the show this week is D14's Rep Taylor Rehfeldt, Rep Amber Arlint from D12, SDEA Director of public affairs Sandra Waltman, Stephanie Hageman the President of the SDEA as well as the ungovernable Pat Powers with Dakota War College. Plug in as we talk about SNAP bills, WIC, Education, lobbyist compliments, SDEA, parental rights bill, data centers, child marriage, cooking, best burgers, school funding, John Carley, missing lawmakers, crossover day, eye appointments, freedom caucus, new candidate roundup and MORE! @DakotaTownHall @Jakeshoenbeck @MurdocJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back again! On the show this week we’re live from Pierre with a cast of characters including Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen, Tim Rave, Casey Crabtree, Mac Decker, Bill Even, Cousin Colbeck and more as they wander in from session. Plug in as we talk about the legislative crossover crunch, healthcare bills, charter schools, parental rights, tight Senate votes, the Lt. Gov.’s new voting power, data centers and the grid, property taxes, mobile sports betting, and the massive Smithfield expansion reshaping Sioux Falls. @DakotaTownHall @Jakeshoenbeck @MurdocJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special bonus interview, Homeslice Group CEO Dean Kinney sits down with congressman Dusty Johnson at the Black Hills Stock Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back again! On the show this week is Dem Gubernatorial Candidate Dan Ahlers as well as Yvonne Taylor the Former Executive Director of the Municipal League. Plug in as we talk about school lunches, datacenters, democrats, corrupt states, property taxes, school levy, school bonds, tax structures, happy birthday Dakota War College, lab grown meats, setbacks, new candidate update, bad bills, and MORE! @DakotaTownHall @Jakeshoenbeck @MurdocJ DanAhlers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back again! On the show this week is Reporter for SD Searchlight Mackenzie Huber, Ryan Budmayr the CEO of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry as well as D10 House Candidate Adam Bair. Plug in as we talk about and last weeks episode, Datacenters, current bills, pipeline comparisons, Budmayr on bills, property and sales tax, gubernatorial race, best burgers, meet Adam Bair, forklift certifications, ivermectin, SD legislators, birthdays and MORE! @DakotaTownHall @Jakeshoenbeck @MurdocJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back! this week, with Murdoc in the West out of town, this week is hosted by Jake in the East! On this week is Deputy Mayor of Watertown Kyle Peters, D5 Senator Glen Vilhauer as well as Rep Mat Roby. Plug in as we talk about appropriations, farm bill, THC derivative legislative changes, bathroom bill, LRC, economic development, datacenters, power infrastructure, Bill Gates, growing revenue, TIF thoughts, Rep Roby's bills, tie breaking votes, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back again! On the show this week is Kadyn Wittman Democratic member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from D15, Doug Kelly CEO of American edge project. Plug in as we talk about election results, Ohio weather, school lunch bill, tech, datacenters, AI, AI bubbles, water, Mongolia, turnouts, why the TIF vote failed, liberty limo, secret datacenter, political signs, seat assignments, new candidates and MORE! @DakotaTownHall @Jakeshoenbeck @MurdocJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back again! On the show this week is Lt Governor and show historian Tony Venhuizen, State director for Americans For Prosperity's Jennifer Beving as well as Krista Heeren-Graber the Executive Director of SD Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault. Plug in as we talk about Kista and her work, victim of crimes dollars, revenue sources, senator shoutouts, Giverners office bills, fried gizzards, Americans For Prosperity, Beving on AFP bills, America 250, Thomas Jefferson, powdered wigs, DTH new overhaul, how to prep for session, website updates, Lewis and Clark, goofy bills and MORE! @DakotaTownHall @Jakeshoenbeck @MurdocJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Running Mates! The 17th episode of our presidential election series. This episode covers Bill Clinton. Listen to SD Lt. Governor and historian Tony Venhuizen, along with Murdoc, as they delve into the history of the elections. @Tony_Venhuizen @DakotaTownHall @Murdocj https://sodakgovs.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.