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Congress slashed federal support for NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. That trickles down to state public media organizations like SDPB.

We explore how SDPB's funding works, what past fundraising efforts supported and what could be saved with current Bison campaign.

Ryan Howlett is the chief executive officer of Friends of SDPB (1:10-23:08).

Jean Hunhoff is a former state senator, and Linda Duba is a former state representative. They join as our Dakota Political Junkies this week.

They preview what could happen at the South Dakota Legislature's Sept. 23 special session to vote on the new men's prison.

Plus, they explore how current national economic trends impact South Dakota's future budget (23:08-49:26).

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