Dakota Political Junkies
New episodes uploaded monthly
'Political Junkies' is a fan-favorite companion to SDPB's "In The Moment."
Join host Lori Walsh as she discusses the top political headlines with journalists, former legislators, and political scientists from around the state.
Select conversations broadcast on the air once a month on SDPB's "Morning Edition."
Latest Episodes
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Fifty-seven percent of Republicans who responded say if the primary were held today, they would cast their vote for Marty Jackley. SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies offer analysis on the limitations of those numbers. -
Our Dakota Political Junkies discuss how the government shutdown started, how both parties are playing the blame game, and how it could one day end.
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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth took to social media to announce that the medals awarded after the Wounded Knee Massacre won't be recalled. Journalist Seth Tupper takes listeners into his coverage.
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Our Dakota Political Junkies explore how political messaging has changed over time, and they preview how candidates may talk about their opponents in the next election.
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Our Dakota Political Junkies share news from the governor's officer. They offer their analysis of the next step in South Dakota's prison plan.
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Kevin Woster recently saw a shirt proclaiming, "This city belongs to Jesus." He and fellow Dakota Political Junkie Seth Tupper discuss how religion intersects with government.
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Our Dakota Political Junkies preview the upcoming special legislative session. Plus, what legislators watch for nationally when planning for the state's budget.
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The White House wants states to remember our heroes. Our Dakota Political Junkies explore who could be memorialized in a new statue garden in the Black Hills.
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Michael Card, Ph.D., and Jon Hunter examine your potential 2026 ballot. What messages are candidates sharing now to sway your vote?
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Long-time journalist Kevin Woster analyzes the impacts of shuttering newspapers in Brookings, Huron, Redfield and Flandreau.
