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We kick off with a brief look into the media landscape in South Dakota (1:00 to 5:50). We hear from Brad "Murdoc" Jurgensen about the Rapid City Post.

Our Dakota Political Junkies take a look at a few headlines coming out of the southeastern corner of the state. Patrick Lalley is the editor of Sioux Falls Live. Brad "Murdoc" Jurgensen is the co-host of the Dakota Town Hall podcast.

They discuss a new potential prison location, the transfer of power within government and messaging from South Dakota politicians in D.C. (5:51 to 27:13).

Plus, President Donald Trump invoked a 1798 law this year to deport alleged gang members without hearings. The administration cited a "invasion" to justify the move.

Mike Thompson, J.D., analyzes the legality of that decision and how it's widening the rift between the judicial and executive branches (27:14 to 49:10).

He is an associate professor of criminal justice at the University of Sioux Falls.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of "In the Moment."
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.