On today's show...
Sioux Falls business owner and community leader Julian Beaudion is running for Sen. Mike Rounds' U.S. Senate seat next year.
The Democrat shares his story with listeners and how he hopes to represent all South Dakotans (1:10-15:00).
Our Dakota Political Junkies bring us an update on the 2026 elections. We take a look at the race so far, who the candidates are, and what their biggest challenges may be.
Kevin Woster is a long-time journalist in the state. Seth Tupper is editor in chief of South Dakota Searchlight (15:00-39:29).
Plus, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly is hosting a new podcast unlocking the world of national security. She takes us behind the scenes of "Sources & Methods" (39:29-49:20).
