Dakota Political Junkies

Mar 05 2025 20 ep. 20 mins 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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Analysis: Governor spending & government transparency

Mar 05 2025 14 mins  
The Dakota Scout requested former Gov. Kristi Noem's state credit card records last year. Jonathan Ellis shares why and how the story has developed since.

Analysis: When legislation impacts education

Feb 26 2025 21 mins  
South Dakota Searchlight's Seth Tupper unpacks his commentary on the politics behind the teacher shortage.

Analysis: Open government and Gov. Rhoden's administration

Feb 12 2025 18 mins  
Our Junkies discuss what they expect from the new governor. Plus, do taxpayers have a right to know how governors spend their money? Even when it's on a credit card?

Analysis: Appropriations committee changes come during a tight budget year

Feb 05 2025 25 mins  
Former state lawmakers Jean Hunhoff and Linda Duba bring their years on the appropriations committee to analyze what current legislators are up against.

Analysis: President Trump seeks to refashion federal agencies

Feb 05 2025 22 mins  
Our Dakota Political Junkies analyze how Trump wants to reshape the government and its implications for federal employees and state governments.

An interview with the state's new lieutenant governor

Jan 29 2025 12 mins  
Rep. Tony Venhuizen has been named Gov. Larry Rhoden's pick for second-in-command. He shares how he'll bring his conservative values to the office.

Analysis: South Dakota hits reset with new governor

Jan 29 2025 20 mins  
Gov. Larry Rhoden took the oath of office on Monday. Our Dakota Political Junkies explore how his administration could be different from Noem's.

Charting Gov. Kristi Noem's political past & future

Jan 22 2025 14 mins  
Seth Tupper of South Dakota Searchlight and Jonathan Ellis of The Dakota Scout share how they would sum up Gov. Kristi Noem's political rise.

State of the State analysis: Jean Hunhoff & Linda Duba

Jan 15 2025 17 mins  
Two former state lawmakers provide their insights into what Gov. Kristi Noem said — and what data she didn't provide —during her State of the State address.

State of the State analysis: Jon Hunter & Michael Card

Jan 15 2025 19 mins  
The State of the State felt like a farewell address from a governor on her way to Washington. Our Dakota Political Junkies take a closer look at Noem's latest top 10 list.