Voters will decide in November whether or not the state of South Dakota will expand Medicaid. But lawmakers will write the state's next abortion laws. Dakota Political Junkies Pam Carriveau and Jon Schaff discuss.

Analysis: Will a legislative session propose further abortion restrictions or increase support for people with unplanned pregnancies? 

Today's Dakota Political Junkies are Jon Hunter, publisher emeritus of the Madison Daily Leader, and Tom Dempster, former state senator.

A look into the 2022 GOP Convention

Tuesday was the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. South Dakota senators spent about 10 hours of the day considering testimony regarding the impeachment of Jason Ravnsborg.

SD senators decide Jason Ravnsborg's future

A U.S. House select committee has begun presenting its findings. The committee investigated the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol building in Washington.

Analysis: U.S. House select committee hearings 

Governor Kristi Noem, U.S. Senator John Thune, and U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson have fended off Republican challengers in the South Dakota primary election. Our Dakota Political Junkies join us today for a recap of yesterday's election, the unofficial results, and a look ahead to November.

Analysis: June 7 primary election, voter turnout

South Dakota voters head to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, June 7. Early voting is underway. Today we gather our weekly roundtable of Dakota Political Junkies for a look at the top political headlines in the state.

Noem speaks at the NRA conference, what it says about her re-election campaign. 

A new federal report says pandemic lobbying efforts from Smithfield weakened worker protections. They knew the risks. They fought to stay at maximum capacity. We talk with Argus Leader reporter Jonathan Ellis about the report.

Analysis: Report says Smithfield's pandemic lobbying efforts weakened worker protections

It's Wednesday and time to gather our Dakota Political Junkies.Today we welcome Lisa Hager, Ph.D. She is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at South Dakota State University. David Wiltse, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Political Science at South Dakota State University.

Analysis: Roe v. Wade and SDSU poll

The Dakota Political Junkies join us for our weekly roundup of urgent, thoughtful, and controversial South Dakota political stories.

Analysis: Amendment C, and Roe v. Wade

'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, and political scientists from around the state. Subscribe via Spotify or Apple podcasts

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A federal judge voided the Biden administration's mask requirement for public transportation, a move the administration called "disappointing." Is a mask requirement for public health purposes during a pandemic "government overreach?" Then what about Title 42? The CDC says it's no longer necessary as a public health measure.Today's Dakota Political Junkies conversation takes us to Pierre, to Washington, and to a few places in between. We welcome political scientists Lisa Hager and David Wiltse to the program now, joining us from the Jeanine Basinger Studio on the campus of South Dakota State University. Professor Hager is assistant professor of political science at SDSU. Professor Wiltse is associate professor of political science at SDSU.

Analysis: Marty Jackley's candidacy may influence Ravnsborg impeachment outcome, at least tangentially 

The South Dakota State House of Representatives has impeached Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. The vote was 36 to 31 with three members excused.Today, Dakota Political Junkies Jon Hunter and Mike Card provide analysis on the historic event and its political consequences. Jon Hunter is publisher emeritus of the Madison Daily Leader. Mike Card, Ph.D., is associate professor of political science and criminal justice at the University of South Dakota.

Analysis: Ravnsborg, Noem and the politics of impeachment during an election year

Dakota Political Junkies Jon Schaff and Jonathan Ellis discuss the governor's latest executive order and ask the question: Who does a ban on Critical Race Theory, as the governor has defined it, actually apply to? We also look at the political theater of the Ravnsborg investigation. Does Jason Ravnsborg have another legal tactic in his arsenal if he wants to convince Republican delegates to maintain confidence in his ability to serve? We bring you the latest analysis.

Analysis: Who Noem's Critical Race Theory 'ban' actually applies to

The state legislative session has wrapped, and the ending was as dynamic as the beginning. University of South Dakota political scientist Mike Card, Ph.D., joins us for analysis.

Political analysis: The battle of the branches

Dakota Political Junkies Jon Schaff and Jonathan Ellis discuss the rotating billboards in Sioux Falls attacking certain lawmakers and calling for the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

Analysis: Rotating billboards miss the mark when attacking lawmakers

It's been an unusual legislative session in more ways than one. The Dakota Political junkies join us on Wednesdays to talk South Dakota Politics. Today we welcome Michael Card Ph.D., associate professor of political science and criminal justice at the University of South Dakota and Jon Hunter, publisher emeritus for the Madison Daily leader.

Analysis: 2022 South Dakota Legislative Session is coming to a close

Dakota Political Junkies Michael Card, Ph.D. and Jonathan Ellis join us to recap President Biden's State of the Union address from a South Dakota point of view. We'll also explore individual challenges to educators regarding topics parents see as "divisive."

Analysis: Does "divisive topics" legislation do what it set out to do? 

Dakota Political Junkies: Jon Hunter is publisher emeritus for the Madison Daily Leader. He joins us for analysis on some of the state legislature's legacy work this session. We talk workforce development, bridges and roads, and infrastructure projects.

Analysis: Crossover day in Pierre and a race for governor

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