Dakota Political Junkies
Listen live every Wednesday at 12:30 CT on SDPB radio
'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.
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Latest Episodes
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Lisa Hager, Ph.D., and David Wiltse, Ph.D., discuss the latest national news about South Dakota's political leaders and what to expect next year in politics. -
Our Dakota Political Junkie explores the political futures of a few of our most powerful state leaders, as well as the many ballot measures that failed last week.
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Seth Tupper from South Dakota Searchlight and Jonathan Ellis from The Dakota Scout round up their Election Day reporting with us. -
Former President Donald Trump is returning to the White House. Our Dakota Political Junkies analyze the 2024 polls, campaigns and presidential candidates.
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Jon Hunter and Michael Card, Ph.D., break down Tuesday's results, Election Day surprises and what happens next. -
Seth Tupper from South Dakota Searchlight and Brad "Murdoc" Jurgensen from the Dakota Town Hall podcast share the latest news leading up to the election
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Jonathan Ellis and Tom Dempster unpack the history of marijuana in the state. Plus, the view from the press balcony and floor of U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson's funeral.
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U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson passed away on Tuesday evening. We hear from Stephanie Herseth Sandlin and Drey Samuelson. Plus, our Dakota Political Junkies look back on the legacy of Sen. Karl Mundt.
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Our Dakota Political Junkies bring their analysis to the race between Sheryl Johnson, Democrat, and incumbent Rep. Dusty Johnson, Republican.
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South Dakotans will vote on the abortion issue this November. Our Dakota Political Junkie looks at what voters and legislators have said about abortion in the past.
