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Former state senator recalls meeting with ousted Syrian president

On today's show...

In light of the recent news from the Middle East, former South Dakota state senator Tom Dempster remembers his meeting with former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Dempster traveled to Damascus with former U.S. Senator Jim Abourezk more than 25 years ago.

Our Dakota Political Junkies unpack their key takeaways from Gov. Kristi Noem's budget address.

Seth Tupper is editor-in-chief of South Dakota Searchlight, and Brad "Murdoc" Jurgensen is co-host of the Dakota Town Hall podcast.

Plus, PBS FRONTLINE journalist Martin Smith describes his previous interviews with rebel forces leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani and discusses what could happen next.

Learn more about his 2021 documentary "The Jihadist."

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.