Dakota Political Junkies
New episodes uploaded monthly
'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."
Latest Episodes
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Gov. Kristi Noem was on Trump's VP shortlist before he eventually chose J.D. Vance. Our Junkies discuss what may have happened if two different Midwesterners were on the ballot. -
There are seven ballot questions before South Dakota voters this fall. From abortion to work requirements to marijuana, we explore the questions and their implications.
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President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 election this weekend. We ask our Junkies if there's a constitutional roadmap for what comes next.
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Our Dakota Political Junkies ask what happened to Gov. Kristi Noem’s social media profiles. They discuss the political impacts of the unexplained deletion.
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We learn how the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity will impact our Dakota Political Junkie's syllabus this fall. Lisa Hager, Ph.D., is a professor at SDSU.
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Our Dakota Political Junkies analyze the state government’s response during and after weekend flooding submerged parts of southeastern South Dakota.
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Jonathan Ellis, co-founder of The Dakota Scout, discusses the latest staffing news in Gov. Kristi Noem's office. Plus, we talk about the new newspaper of record for Sioux Falls.
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Several incumbents lost their seats during Tuesday's primaries. Our Dakota Political Junkies look at what to expect in November and for the next legislative session.
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We take a look at women's paths to power as it applies to Gov. Kristi Noem's book. Plus, will polarization get people to the polls in November?
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Local reporting at The Dakota Scout broke the story about Gov. Kristi Noem's implausible visit with Kim Jong Un. Jonathan Ellis shares the story behind the article.
