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South Dakota prepares for reset with new governor

On today's show...

SDPB's Lee Strubinger reports on the changes in the Capitol following Gov. Larry Rhoden's swearing in. He shares what may be different now that the state is under new leadership (1:00 to 7:45).

Our Dakota Political Junkies offer their analysis on the new governor at the helm. They also explore what former Gov. Kristi Noem is up to and the state's child care "crisis" (7:45 to 28:10).

Brad "Murdoc" Jurgensen is co-host of the Dakota Town Hall podcast. Patrick Lalley, editor of Sioux Falls Live, investigated how Sioux Falls is approaching child care.

Read Lalley's full reporting.

Rep. Tony Venhuizen was selected as Gov. Rhoden's pick for lieutenant governor. He shares his perspective on what it means to be a politician and a conservative (28:10 to 40:32).

Plus, SDPB's Jackie Hendry provides an update on the tourism industry in the state. She just returned from the 2025 Governor's Conference on Tourism (40:32 to 49:15).

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.