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2025 session recap: In-party clashes, new lawmakers & a 'reset'

On today's show...

South Dakota's 2025 legislative session has come to a close.

SDPB's Lee Strubinger caught up with new legislators about lessons learned and their priorities moving forward (1:00 to 8:57).

Our Dakota Political Junkies debate the main theme of the session: Was it a "reset" as the executive branch said, or was it the session of "no"?

Journalist Kevin Woster and Brad "Murdoc" Jurgensen provide their analysis into the state's marathon 40 days of politics (8:57 to 22:58).

Plus, this year was the 100th legislative session. We get a history lesson from a long-time journalist who's been at the Capitol for the past 40 years.

KELO's Bob Mercer talks about the trends he's seen in South Dakota's legislative coverage and his time as former Gov. Bill Janklow's press secretary (22:58 to 49:02).

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of "In the Moment."
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.