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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: Gov. Rhoden supports DHS Secretary Noem, but with nuance

2026/02/04

Gov. Larry Rhoden is open about his own leadership values, even while defending his predecessor. Seth Tupper looks at what the governor says, and how it's perceived.

Analysis: State needs to rebuild trust in a post-COVID South Dakota

2026/01/28

Dakota Political Junkies Linda Duba and Jean Hunhoff discuss the property tax debate and how it intersects with economic development.

Analysis: Property tax proposals, data center opposition and an existential fear of AI

2026/01/21

Dakota Political Junkies Jonathan Ellis and Patrick Lalley examine dueling visions of economic growth in South Dakota.

Analysis: Will legislators heed governor's call for civility?

2026/01/15

Dakota Political Junkies Jon Hunter and Michael Card, Ph.D., discuss civility, chastity, and the opening of South Dakota's 101st legislative session

Analysis: South Dakotans, power and national politics

2026/01/14

SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies discuss how polarization impacts the ability to craft effective policy

Analysis: State 'squanders' dollars then restricts spending

2026/01/07

SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies discuss forgone revenue and spending flubs that have altered the state's budget outlook

Analysis: What Governor Rhoden's budget means for South Dakota

2025/12/03

From the governor's priorities to legislator reaction, we recap the budget address and ask what it means for the people of South Dakota.

Analysis: Poll offers hints into GOP primary

2025/11/05

Fifty-seven percent of Republicans who responded say if the primary were held today, they would cast their vote for Marty Jackley. SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies offer analysis on the limitations of those numbers.

Analysis: No end in sight for the government shutdown

2025/10/30

Our Dakota Political Junkies discuss how the government shutdown started, how both parties are playing the blame game, and how it could one day end.

Analysis: Defense Secretary says Wounded Knee medals won't be rescinded

2025/10/30

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth took to social media to announce that the medals awarded after the Wounded Knee Massacre won't be recalled. Journalist Seth Tupper takes listeners into his coverage.

Analysis: A closer look at the tone of political messaging

2025/10/22

Our Dakota Political Junkies explore how political messaging has changed over time, and they preview how candidates may talk about their opponents in the next election.

Analysis: New prison task force will focus on rehabilitation programs

2025/10/09

Our Dakota Political Junkies share news from the governor's officer. They offer their analysis of the next step in South Dakota's prison plan.

Is Rapid City a Christian city?

2025/09/18

Kevin Woster recently saw a shirt proclaiming, "This city belongs to Jesus." He and fellow Dakota Political Junkie Seth Tupper discuss how religion intersects with government.

Analysis: How national economic policies & indicators impact our finances

2025/09/03

Our Dakota Political Junkies preview the upcoming special legislative session. Plus, what legislators watch for nationally when planning for the state's budget.

Analysis: Who counts as an American hero?

2025/08/27

The White House wants states to remember our heroes. Our Dakota Political Junkies explore who could be memorialized in a new statue garden in the Black Hills.

kyle_adam1 2025/01/18

Kyle P

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

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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