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    <description><![CDATA[Lisa Hager, Ph.D., and David Wiltse, Ph.D., discuss the challenges that Trump's executive actions are facing in the courts, especially in regards to education.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Kevin Woster and Brad "Murdoc" Jurgensen discuss the surprises and frustrations of South Dakota's 2025 legislative session, from the ingestion bill to government funding.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:43:59 -0500</pubDate>
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    <description><![CDATA[Jon Hunter and Michael Card explore the impact of a contentious 2024 primary, the ongoing debate over direct democracy, and the role of legislative mentorship.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[The Dakota Scout requested former Gov. Kristi Noem's state credit card records last year. Jonathan Ellis shares why and how the story has developed since.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:38:53 -0600</pubDate>
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    <description><![CDATA[South Dakota Searchlight's Seth Tupper unpacks his commentary on the politics behind the teacher shortage.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Our Junkies discuss what they expect from the new governor. Plus, do taxpayers have a right to know how governors spend their money? Even when it's on a credit card?]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:55:59 -0600</pubDate>
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    <description><![CDATA[Former state lawmakers Jean Hunhoff and Linda Duba bring their years on the appropriations committee to analyze what current legislators are up against.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:05:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Former state lawmakers Jean Hunhoff and Linda Duba bring their years on the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Analysis: President Trump seeks to refashion federal agencies</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Our Dakota Political Junkies analyze how Trump wants to reshape the government and its implications for federal employees and state governments.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:01:32 -0600</pubDate>
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    <title>An interview with the state&#x27;s new lieutenant governor</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Rep. Tony Venhuizen has been named Gov. Larry Rhoden's pick for second-in-command. He shares how he'll bring his conservative values to the office.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:28:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Rep. Tony Venhuizen has been named Gov. Larry Rhoden's pick for…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Analysis: South Dakota hits reset with new governor</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Gov. Larry Rhoden took the oath of office on Monday. Our Dakota Political Junkies explore how his administration could be different from Noem's.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:25:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Gov. Larry Rhoden took the oath of office on Monday. Our Dakota Political…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <description><![CDATA[Seth Tupper of South Dakota Searchlight and Jonathan Ellis of The Dakota Scout share how they would sum up Gov. Kristi Noem's political rise.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:33:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Seth Tupper of South Dakota Searchlight and Jonathan Ellis of The Dakota Scout…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>State of the State analysis: Jean Hunhoff &amp; Linda Duba</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Two former state lawmakers provide their insights into what Gov. Kristi Noem said — and what data she didn't provide —during her State of the State address.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:34:38 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Two former state lawmakers provide their insights into what Gov. Kristi Noem said — and what data she didn't provide —during her State of the State address.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Two former state lawmakers provide their insights into what Gov. Kristi Noem…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>State of the State analysis: Jon Hunter &amp; Michael Card</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The State of the State felt like a farewell address from a governor on her way to Washington. Our Dakota Political Junkies take a closer look at Noem's latest top 10 list.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:32:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The State of the State felt like a farewell address from a governor on her way to Washington. Our Dakota Political Junkies take a closer look at Noem's latest top 10 list.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The State of the State felt like a farewell address from a governor on her way…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>South Dakotans&#x27; political influence in the next administration</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Sen. John Thune starts his new leadership position. Gov. Kristi Noem's confirmation hearing starts next week. And Rep. Dusty Johnson is a powerful voice in the House.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:36:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sen. John Thune starts his new leadership position. Gov. Kristi Noem's confirmation hearing starts next week. And Rep. Dusty Johnson is a powerful voice in the House.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sen. John Thune starts his new leadership position. Gov. Kristi Noem's…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Sen. Jean Hunhoff and Rep. Linda Duba discuss session</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Rep. Linda Duba and Sen. Jean Hunhoff step in as our Dakota Political Junkies to share what they're watching for in the state's next legislative session.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:12:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rep. Linda Duba and Sen. Jean Hunhoff step in as our Dakota Political Junkies to share what they're watching for in the state's next legislative session.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Rep. Linda Duba and Sen. Jean Hunhoff step in as our Dakota Political Junkies…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2021</itunes:duration>
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    <title>How will Gov. Noem be remembered? </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Our Dakota Political Junkies unpack the priorities that Noem laid out in her budget address. And we look at the legacy she leaves in her wake on her way to Washington.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:23:17 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How will Gov. Noem be remembered? </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our Dakota Political Junkies unpack the priorities that Noem laid out in her budget address. And we look at the legacy she leaves in her wake on her way to Washington.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our Dakota Political Junkies unpack the priorities that Noem laid out in her…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Analysis: Gov. Kristi Noem&#x27;s budget address</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Noem stood before legislators on Tuesday and laid out her proposals for the next state budget. Our Dakota Political Junkies provide their analysis.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:58:34 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Analysis: Gov. Kristi Noem&#x27;s budget address</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Noem stood before legislators on Tuesday and laid out her proposals for the next state budget. Our Dakota Political Junkies provide their analysis.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Noem stood before legislators on Tuesday and laid out her proposals for the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>1818</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Noem announces new anti-corruption measures; why now?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A gubernatorial press release lays out new training and oversight for state employees. Our Dakota Political Junkies explore the content and timing of the announcement.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:24:28 -0600</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.sdpb.org/podcast/dakota-political/2024-12-02/noem-announces-new-anti-corruption-measures-why-now</link>
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    <itunes:title>Noem announces new anti-corruption measures; why now?</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A gubernatorial press release lays out new training and oversight for state employees. Our Dakota Political Junkies explore the content and timing of the announcement.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A gubernatorial press release lays out new training and oversight for state…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>881</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Sen. Thune&#x27;s path to power &amp; President-elect Trump&#x27;s cabinet picks</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Lisa Hager, Ph.D., and David Wiltse, Ph.D., discuss the latest national news about South Dakota's political leaders and what to expect next year in politics.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:16:59 -0600</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.sdpb.org/podcast/dakota-political/2024-11-20/sen-thunes-path-to-power</link>
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    <author>lori.walsh@sdpb.org (Lori Walsh)</author>
    <itunes:title>Sen. Thune&#x27;s path to power &amp; President-elect Trump&#x27;s cabinet picks</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lisa Hager, Ph.D., and David Wiltse, Ph.D., discuss the latest national news about South Dakota's political leaders and what to expect next year in politics.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lisa Hager, Ph.D., and David Wiltse, Ph.D., discuss the latest national news…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>1293</itunes:duration>
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