On today's show...
The race is on for South Dakota's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Sheryl Johnson is a Democrat running against incumbent Rep. Dusty Johnson, a Republican. Both Johnsons make their case for your vote this November.
First, Sheryl Johnson shares why she decided to run and why abortion rights are a cornerstone of her platform (1:00 to 16:06).
Our Dakota Political Junkies discuss the role of a challenger against a popular incumbent in a race like this. Lisa Hager, Ph.D., is an associate professor of political science and David Wiltse, Ph.D, is a professor of political science at South Dakota State University.
They also dive into the impacts of influencers this election season and how candidate rhetoric could affect political violence (16:07 to 31:06).
Plus, Dusty Johnson talks about why he thinks you should send him back to Washington. He unpacks his political career in the U.S. House and his stances on economic issues (31:07 to 49:00).
