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'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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Analysis: Voters are angry about money in politics. But are they angry enough to oust popular Republicans?

2026/10/07

Journalists Kevin Woster and Seth Tupper check in on the campaigns and measure the effects of big money in state politics. They also explore the confusion of Amendment I.

Analysis: Bengs stumbles, Monae Johnson surprises, Rhoden finds his stride

2026/09/30

South Dakotans might be getting weary of campaigns, but the candidates keep offering surprises. Dakota Town Hall host Murdoc talks with SDPB's Lori Walsh about the latest from the campaign trail.

Secretary of State Johnson sounds the alarm over 'integrity of the office.' SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies consider the repercussions

2026/09/25

South Dakota's Republican Secretary of State is urging voters to elect a Democrat to replace her. SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies explore the breadth of the office.

Analysis: 'White Horse' candidate Brian Bengs faces uphill battle as independent candidate

2026/09/02

Brian Bengs is positioning himself as an alternative to politics-as-usual. Is the electorate looking for that kind of change? Political scientists Lisa Hager, Ph.D., and David Wiltse, Ph.D., say the road is rocky for candidates working outside the two-party system.

Analysis: South Dakota Democrats are the 'easy dog to kick,' but can make progress by remembering 'what a win is'

2026/08/12

As state Democrats try to build momentum during the summer political doldrums, Murdoc (Brad Jurgenson) has thoughts on where they might put their focus for maximum results.

Analysis: Korean War-era precedent may influence decision on mail-in ballot restrictions

2026/08/04

President Trump's executive order about a U.S. Postal Service rule is before the U.S. Supreme Court. How much can a president weigh in on how elections are conducted?

Rhoden built a 'record of policy wins' in order to win Republican nomination

2026/07/30

Gov. Larry Rhoden was not your typical incumbent. Yet he used his office to reset relationships and convince Republican primary voters he was the right candidate to carry the GOP banner in November. Seth Tupper offers analysis into Rhoden's win.

Doeden goes back to business; Rhoden cites 'walking by faith.' Here are the candidate speeches from election night

2026/07/29

Gov. Larry Rhoden bested Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden in a Republican runoff election. Rhoden will face Democrat Dan Ahlers in November. But first, both candidates thanked their supporters in election night speeches.

Analysis: Inaction in June and election night insults may have eroded Doeden's support among Republican voters

2026/07/22

SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies discuss key successes and missteps in gubernatorial runoff campaigns.

GOP gubernatorial runoff candidate conversations

2026/07/17

SDPB and South Dakota News Watch partnered to host candidate conversations with the two men seeking the Republican nomination in the South Dakota gubernatorial race.

Analysis: Lawyers debate sweatshirts, websites, and the definition of illegal drugs in South Dakota's latest legal battle over abortion pill information

2026/07/01

Mayday Health is seeking to block a South Dakota law that prevents advertising abortion pill information in the state. Journalist Seth Tupper brings insight from inside the courtroom.

Analysis: Welcome to the calm before the storm as campaigns regroup for gubernatorial runoff

2026/06/24

South Dakota Republican voters may have a few weeks of peace from aggressive campaign messaging, but get ready for the final push from the top two Republican vote-getters. Journalist Jonathan Ellis offers insight into what's ahead.

Analysis: Losing a political contest isn't the end of the story

2026/06/23

Candidates Dusty Johnson and Jon Hansen did not make the Republican runoff election. But in a four-way race, not winning doesn't equate to losing. Journalist Kevin Woster takes a look at what it means to win in American politics.

Analysis: 'Republicans have chosen quite different people' in gubernatorial run-off

2026/06/04

Republican voters have eight more weeks to learn what kind of governor Larry Rhoden has been and to explore what kind of governor Toby Doeden might be. SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies analyze the state primary results.

Analysis: Fractured media landscape makes campaign ad differentiation a powerful tool for candidates

2026/05/20

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" poised for a surge.

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kyle_adam1 2025/01/18

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

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Working on this nickname thing 2024/04/06

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 politica...

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