Dakota Political Junkies

By SDPB, Lori Walsh

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

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How many episodes does Dakota Political Junkies have?

The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.

Dakota Political Junkies episodes:

October 30, 2025 Analysis: No end in sight for the government shutdown
Our Dakota Political Junkies discuss how the government shutdown started, how both parties are playing the blame game, and how it could one day end.
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25min
October 30, 2025 Analysis: Defense Secretary says Wounded Knee medals won't be rescinded
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth took to social media to announce that the medals awarded after the Wounded Knee Massacre won't be recalled. Journalist Seth Tupper takes listeners into his coverage.
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15min
October 22, 2025 Analysis: A closer look at the tone of political messaging
Our Dakota Political Junkies explore how political messaging has changed over time, and they preview how candidates may talk about their opponents in the next election.
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27min
October 09, 2025 Analysis: New prison task force will focus on rehabilitation programs
Our Dakota Political Junkies share news from the governor's officer. They offer their analysis of the next step in South Dakota's prison plan.
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34min
September 18, 2025 Is Rapid City a Christian city?
Kevin Woster recently saw a shirt proclaiming, "This city belongs to Jesus." He and fellow Dakota Political Junkie Seth Tupper discuss how religion intersects with government.
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27min
September 03, 2025 Analysis: How national economic policies & indicators impact our finances
Our Dakota Political Junkies preview the upcoming special legislative session. Plus, what legislators watch for nationally when planning for the state's budget.
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26min
August 27, 2025 Analysis: Who counts as an American hero?
The White House wants states to remember our heroes. Our Dakota Political Junkies explore who could be memorialized in a new statue garden in the Black Hills.
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37min
August 20, 2025 Analysis: The not-so-distinct messaging of 2026's candidates
Michael Card, Ph.D., and Jon Hunter examine your potential 2026 ballot. What messages are candidates sharing now to sway your vote?
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17min
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

FAQs about Dakota Political Junkies:

How many episodes does Dakota Political Junkies have?

The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.

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