Tom Dempster

Tom Dempster, our Dakota Political Junkie today, makes his case for open primaries ahead of the upcoming election season. Plus, we hear his analysis on bias in media.

Tom Dempster is our Dakota Political Junkie today. He dives into a variety of topics, including school vouchers, the state's budget and vacant seats in the Legislature.

One week from the election. The most recent polling data for the South Dakota gubernatorial race indicates incumbent Kristi Noem has pulled ahead of challenger Jamie Smith significantly. Meanwhile, Republicans have gained more than 10 thousand registered voters since the primary in June. Political Junkies Tom Dempster and Jonathan Ellis weigh in on what happens when the election is over. If the grocery tax is repealed are there consequences?

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.

Each week, we catch up with professionals across the state to go over the latest in politics.

What happens when rhetoric holds too much sway? For this week's Dakota Political Junkies segment, we talk with Tom Dempster about Plato's "Gorgias" and what it tells us about today's political dialogue. We talk rhetoric, power, and meaningful debate.

A record number of Republican delegates. Is that enough to decide an election?

Today's Dakota Political Junkies are Jon Hunter, publisher emeritus of the Madison Daily Leader, and Tom Dempster, former state senator.

Governor Kristi Noem, U.S. Senator John Thune, and U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson have fended off Republican challengers in the South Dakota primary election. Our Dakota Political Junkies join us today for a recap of yesterday's election, the unofficial results, and a look ahead to November.