Dakota Political Junkies

Apr 17 2024 1
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'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. Subscribe via Spotify or Apple podcasts

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Primary election news & media bias

Apr 17 2024 15 mins  
Tom Dempster, our Dakota Political Junkie today, makes his case for open primaries ahead of the upcoming election season. Plus, we hear his analysis on bias in media.

Exploring the complexities of media consumption during an election

Apr 10 2024 15 mins  
SDPB's Lori Walsh and Jonathan Ellis recently spoke at a media panel during the Level Up youth conference. We learn about media diets, disinformation and emojis.

Analyzing recent messages from SD's top political leaders

Apr 03 2024 18 mins  
Our Dakota Political Junkies examine the type of language Gov. Kristi Noem used in a message to the tribes. Plus, what we learned from a Q&A with Sen. John Thune.

Garretson editor offers his views on the pipeline compromise

Mar 27 2024 11 mins  
Garrick Moritz talks about what's in Senate Bill 201 and what isn't in it. The bill is meant to be a compromise between landowners and pipeline companies.

Taking a look at the candidates for Senate minority leader

Mar 20 2024 13 mins  
Three Johns are in the running to be the next Senate minority leader when Sen. Mitch McConnell steps down this fall. One of them is our own Sen. John Thune.

Examining the ethics of Gov. Noem's 'infomercial' for Texas dentist

Mar 13 2024 15 mins  
Gov. Kristi Noem posted a video endorsing a cosmetic dentist in Texas to her social feed. We discuss ethics and precedents with our Dakota Political Junkies.

South Dakota changes its definition of a legal newspaper

Mar 06 2024 9 mins  
We've discussed Senate Bill 75 a few times on "In the Moment." Jonathan Ellis from The Dakota Scout returns to discuss what's changing now that it's been signed into law.

South Dakotan politicians may step into national roles

Feb 28 2024 14 mins  
Seth Tupper and Kevin Woster are our Dakota Political Junkies. We take a look at a few local political leaders making national headlines.

Gov. Kristi Noem makes Donald Trump's VP shortlist

Feb 21 2024 13 mins  
Gov. Kristi Noem was listed among the five names on Trump's shortlist of vice president picks. We ask how she earned her spot on the list — and what she should do next.

Vital deadlines & procedural maneuvering at the Capitol

Feb 14 2024 12 mins  
Mike Card, Ph.D, brings us an easy-to-understand lesson on crossover day, procedural motions, obscenity on college campuses and more.