In this insightful episode of It’s More Than A House, host Scott Engman sits down with U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving housing landscape in America. From the rising cost of rent and homeownership to regulatory burdens and the future of infrastructure in western South Dakota, Representative Johnson offers candid reflections grounded in both personal experience and national policy.

They explore how his humble beginnings in Pierre shaped his values, the importance of servant leadership in uncertain times, and what it truly takes to build resilient communities—locally and globally. Johnson also opens up about soft power diplomacy, national security concerns around the Panama Canal, and the future of Ellsworth Air Force Base and the B-21 program.

Whether you’re a homeowner, policymaker, or someone passionate about the future of affordable housing, this episode delivers thoughtful conversation and grounded optimism about the challenges—and opportunities—ahead.

Presented by Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity and The HomeSlice Group. Sponsored by Tom Berger at Farm Bureau Financial Services and Courtesy Subaru of Rapid City.

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"Welcome to the first episode of "It's More Than a House!" In this episode, Scott sits down with Senator Mike Rounds. Together, they' wil unpack how federal policies influence housing right here in our local neighborhoods and explore the plans Senator Rounds has for the future.

Whether you’re a homeowner, a renter, or just curious about how government decisions shape the places we live, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss"

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