Jon Hunter

SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies provide analysis of Governor Kristi Noem's annual budget address.

Gov. Kristi Noem gave her budget address on Dec. 6. Get the highlights of her speech and an analysis of what she said and didn't say from our Dakota Political Junkies.

How will the promises of a campaign season be reflected in a state budget proposal? What happens to the TikTok presence on state universities now that Governor Noem has banned the platform from state devices?

We talk networking and Entrepreneur Boot Camp with SD CEO West Women's Business Center's Michelle Kane. Dakota Political Junkies Jon Hunter and Jonathan Ellis join us in our Sioux Falls studio with predictions for the state budget address. We also look at an end to TikTok for state devices.

SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies recap the 2022 election with in-depth analysis of the statewide races and the state legislative races.

The Dakota Political Junkies analyze the 2022 South Dakota midterm elections.

Finance reports are out and the gap in monies between South Dakota candidates is significant. What can we learn from the upcoming debates? Plus, filmmaker Justin Koehler travels to the remote congregation in Haakon county to learn about the church’s early history and to ponder the future of small county parishes.

Each Wednesday on In the Moment we talk state politics with a rotating group of Dakota Political Junkies. The panels are made up of political journalists, political scientists, and former state lawmakers.

Each Wednesday on In the Moment we talk state politics with a rotating group of Dakota Political Junkies. The panels are made up of political journalists, political scientists, and former state lawmakers.

Governor Noem says it's time to repeal the sales tax on groceries. Democrat Jamie Smith says seven months ago she was opposed to it. We'll talk with Dakota Political Junkie Jon Hunter about the governor's campaign announcement and her opponent's response. We'll also search for insight from the latest attack ad against Smith.