Dakota Political Junkies

By SDPB

'Political Junkies' is a fan-favorite segment from SDPB's news and arts program, "In The Moment."Join host Lori Walsh as she discusses the top political headlines with journalists, former legislators,... more

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How many episodes does Dakota Political Junkies have?

The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.

Dakota Political Junkies episodes:

August 14, 2025 Analysis: Newspaper closures and the future of South Dakota journalism
Long-time journalist Kevin Woster analyzes the impacts of shuttering newspapers in Brookings, Huron, Redfield and Flandreau.
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30min
August 06, 2025 Analysis: Is Operation Prairie Thunder about public safety or politics?
Our Dakota Political Junkies take a closer look at the goals of South Dakota's new immigration enforcement initiative. And based on those goals, how do we know it's working?
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24min
August 01, 2025 Analysis: The shifting model of U.S. presidential authority
Our Dakota Political Junkies explore how President Trump may be claiming more spending power than previous administrations.
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25min
July 23, 2025 Analysis: Project Prison Reset causes some budgetary woes
Two former appropriators who were on the first prison committee unpack the final recommendations from the Project Prison Reset committee.
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33min
July 09, 2025 Analysis: How the One Big Beautiful Bill might impact South Dakota
President Donald Trump's budget bill will enact much of his domestic agenda. Our Dakota Political Junkies discuss how the tax and program cuts could be felt here at home.
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22min
July 02, 2025 Analysis: Secretary Kristi Noem's finances face fresh scrutiny
A ProPublica investigative report alleges Noem took a cut of political donations and didn't disclose it. Our Dakota Political Junkies offer their analysis.
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24min
June 27, 2025 Analysis: Too many headlines can distract voters
Our Dakota Political Junkies discuss how some political actions are being buried right in barrage of stories and headlines.
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26min
June 20, 2025 Analysis: Concerning poll results & shocking political violence
In light of recent shootings, we explore a poll that showed a troubling rise in the percentage of people who said political violence could be "justified."
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13min
June 12, 2025 Analysis: Early 2026 gubernatorial announcements sees similar candidates
Our Dakota Political Junkies discuss the two candidates in the running for the 2026 governor's race (so far): Jon Hansen and Toby Doeden.
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18min
May 29, 2025 Analysis: New report says state will need another prison in 10 years
Former legislators Jean Hunhoff and Linda Duba unpack what they found unsurprising in the new prison report. Plus, a look at bureaucracy in the state. Do we need a DOGE?
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31min

FAQs about Dakota Political Junkies:

How many episodes does Dakota Political Junkies have?

The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.

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