Best SDPB Podcasts (2025)

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Analysis: Sen. John Thune as senate majority leader 38:39

2h ago38:39

38:39

Jon Hunter and Michael Card, Ph.D., scrutinize Thune's performance as majority leader. They round up national headlines and stories about the South Dakota congressman.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester

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Big Sioux Stewardship Summit reaches urban & rural communities 49:09

2h ago49:09

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Ecology-minded South Dakotans convened in Sioux Falls last week to spend a day thinking about the city's river. Hear highlights from the Big Sioux Stewardship Summit.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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USD is fine / Wolves now favorites? / Vikings latest QB remarks 1:07:01

12h ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Has something gone awfully wrong with the USD football program? That could be a knee-jerk conclusion after the Coyotes lost five All-Conference players since the spring transfer portal window opened last Wednesday. How much does it have to do with new head coach Travis Johansen, or offensive coordinator Josh Davis leaving for Fresno State? Nobody r…

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Sam Herder (HERO Sports) on FCS portal pillaging and where SDSU, USD and NDSU stand in '25 title hunt 30:41

13h ago30:41

30:41

While all three Dakotas schools that reached the FCS semifinals last season have taken some hits by players entering the transfer portal since it opened last Wednesday, South Dakota has suffered the most, with five All-Conference players leaving in that time. How and why? How the recent House settlement that creates a "clearinghouse" led to even mo…

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Stampede & NHL playoff preview with Trent Singer 27:52

3d ago27:52

27:52

The Sioux Falls Stampede play their first home playoff games in six years this weekend. Sioux Falls Live puckhead reporter Trent Singer explains the how the Herd have regained their traction and trampled competition so far. Will Waterloo be their Waterloo? Plus, a glimpse into the Minnesota Wild's playoff showdown with Las Vegas and the Timberwolve…

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SEC Network's Dari Nowkhah on CFB NIL/portal hell & what's next 32:20

3d ago32:20

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Veteran SEC Network anchor Dari Nowkhah gives us a deep dive into the seedy world big boy college football has become with NIL and the transfer portal. Nowkhah explains the chaos around $2.5 million quarterback Nico Iamaleava leaving South Dakota native Josh Heupel's Tennessee for UCLA, and what college football's first "holdout" means going forwar…

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Wolves-Lakers! / SEC Network's Dari Nowkhah / Stampede playoff preview with Trent Singer 1:22:57

4d ago1:22:57

1:22:57

It's playoff time! — for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Minnesota Wild, and the Sioux Falls Stampede. What is not to be excited about? Hard to beat the bursting-with-stars Wolves-Lakers series and that chance for flyover country to steal LeBron and Luka's Hollywood spotlight. Anthony Edwards has seized others' playoff pizazz before. Can he do it a…

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Everybody Hurts in Portal! / USF coach Jim Glogowski joins 1:07:58

4d ago1:07:58

1:07:58

In the wake of the latest tranfer turmoil -- this one invol⁹ving Tennessee's $2.5 million quarterback -- and some big Day 1 window portal jumps at NDSU and USD, host John Gaskins channels the band R.E.M. Everybody hurts. Well, at least every FCS powerhouse football program in the Dakotas. Nobody is immune. But who really suffers from the "wild west…

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Dakota Conference explores settling & resettling the Great Plains 49:04

5d ago49:04

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Norma and Jerry Wilson discuss caretaking one of the oldest log houses in the state. And an Augustana researcher takes us back to the 1893 Chicago World Fair.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Sen. John Thune's role in the legislative branch 48:47

6d ago48:47

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Our Dakota Political Junkies look at how the national news is scrutinizing Leader John Thune's leadership style. Plus, where do deportees go when they can't go home?By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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NLA: Hot topics from SDSU & USD spring football and the Twins dumb owner 56:18

6d ago56:18

56:18

South Dakota State's roster full of youngsters and rookie starters looks green, while several USD players are leaving -- perhaps for literally greener pastures (NIL money?). Those are a couple headlines from spring football at the Rushmore State Div. I schools, according to Sioux Falls Live's Matt Zimmer, who joins John Gaskins for another "Nobody …

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Twins apocolypse?! And state of hoops (prep, college, NBA) with USF's Chris Johnson 1:00:04

6d ago1:00:04

1:00:04

The season may be over, but the work is far from done for college basketball coaches like the University of Sioux Falls' Chris Johnson, who dives right in to the rigorous postseason recruiting efforts now required in the portal era? Does the always candid and "good hang" Div. II bench boss bemoan the portal, and the new 3-balls and transition style…

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'Giants in the Earth' endures as award-winning opera 49:19

7d ago49:19

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The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra will debut a Pulitzer Prize-winning opera for the first time. We preview "Giants in the Earth" and revisit the story's legacy.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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Happy Hour: Dan Jackson sit down & Masters recap 1:07:39

8d ago1:07:39

1:07:39

The shows host, John Gasksins, made his return Monday and found himself chatting with a big guest. Head coach of the South Dakota State Jackrabbit football team, Dan Jackson, chatted with John fresh off their spring game. The two talked about what made this weekends masters so inspirational with Rory McIlory catching a huge win. They eventually tra…

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Dan Jackson talks Jackrabbit football post spring game 44:12

8d ago44:12

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The South Dakota State Jackrabbit spring game took place over the weekend, which made for a perfect time to sit down with head coach Dan Jackson. He talked about what he looks for out of the spring game, and walked through what he saw on the field this year. Jackson also spent time talking about his excitement for Chase Mason as he gears up to take…

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Classic Midwestern novel explores cultural pluralism on the prairie 49:26

8d ago49:26

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Norwegian-American Ole Rølvaag explores what it meant to be a hyphenated American in his 1927 novel. We discuss the impact of "Giants in the Earth" with scholars.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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Analysis: Pierre property taxes proposal might not work for Sioux Falls 21:28

11d ago21:28

21:28

Patrick Lalley says property taxes aren't the biggest concern for Sioux Falls residents. He shares who you should really call if you're dissatisfied with your tax bill.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester

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Arts across the state: Bach, prairie poetry & Chaitanya Skye 49:07

11d ago49:07

49:07

A Bach scholar from Augustana University previews the school of music's Holy Week concert. Plus, we check in with the state's poet laureate for National Poetry Month.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Happy Hour: Sit down with sportswriter Mick Garry 40:44

12d ago40:44

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Thursday's Happy Hour with John Gaskins (AKA Patrick Lalley) took place at Orion Pub in downtown Sioux Falls. Patrick sat down with his former co-worker from "The Mothership" Mick Garry. Garry has been a sportwriter for decades and the conversation centered around SDSU and USD and how things have changed over the years. The two also swapped stories…

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South Dakota Humanities Council faces potential loss of all federal funding 49:21

12d ago49:21

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Almost 75% of the South Dakota Humanities Council's budget comes from federal grants. The Department of Government Efficiency has cut off that funding stream.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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Happy Hour: Big commit for Augustana Hockey 26:15

13d ago26:15

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Wednesday's Happy Hour included Sioux Falls Live Editor Patrick Lalley sitting down with Trent Singer. Discussions centered around the Augustana Hockey team follow their playoff birth, specifically a new commit. Cole Birch is a redshirt junior and he's expected to have a large impact on the program. Trent also talked about the success as a whole th…

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Politics roundup: Pipelines, prison funding & property taxes 48:59

13d ago48:59

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Former state lawmakers provide a history lesson on prisons in South Dakota. Plus, a journalist asks if property tax relief is really what Sioux Falls needs.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Happy Hour: Matt Wilber takes over NSU 37:19

14d ago37:19

37:19

It's been just over a week since Matt Wilber was announced as the new head coach of the Northern State University Wolves. Wilber previously had long-tenured success as Dakota Wesleyan University, before taking on an assistant role in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury. He also has run basketball camps across the state of South Dakota for decades. Tue…

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Wealth advisor offers tips on preparing your wallet for tariffs 48:34

14d ago48:34

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The Trump administration's tariff plans will likely increase prices across the board. Financial therapist Rick Kahler discusses how to prepare.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Monday Macro: Economic scale & employment law 48:50

15d ago48:50

48:50

Joe Santos, Ph.D., discusses why the scale of different economic measures matter, and a law partner breaks down what employers should know in a changing legal environment.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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Happy Hour: South Dakota's NCAA Lawsuit Breakdown 30:17

15d ago30:17

30:17

Sioux Falls Live Editor Patrick Lalley was at Sunny's Pizzeria for the first show of the week. Sportswriter Rich Jensen was Monday's guest to talk about the lawsuit filed against the NCAA by the state of South Dakota. It was recently decided that the case will stay in state court, and Rich walked us through the logistics of the case.…

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Happy Hour: Bryan Peterson day at SDSU 46:02

18d ago46:02

46:02

It's been nearly a week since Bryan Peterson was announced as the new head coach at SDSU, and Friday he was available to chat with Matt Zimmer on Happy Hour. He has big shoes to fill as Hendo moves onto Drake, but those around him believe he is up to the task. We sit down with coach, Matt Moores, and athletic director Justin Sell to take a look at …

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Arts showcase: Marnie Cook, SDSO & Plastic Blow 49:17

18d ago49:17

49:17

Singer-songwriter Marnie Cook performs live in our studio. Punk band Plastic Blow rocks out. And the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra previews Mozart's "Great" Mass.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Happy Hour: GBB Metro Super 6 & Griffin Goodbary 36:48

19d ago36:48

36:48

John Gaskins is officially on vacation, so editor of Sioux Falls Live, Patrick Lalley, filled in. He and Trent Singer went player by player for the girls basketball players announced as part of the Metro Super 6. They also talked about Griffin Goodbary, who recently announced his decommitment to SDSU to explore other options. This comes after Eric …

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2025 One Book Siouxland chronicles infamous cold case 49:31

19d ago49:31

49:31

Lou Raguse's "Vanished in Vermillion" tells the story of two teens who went missing in 1971. The author unpacks his crime reporting on this case and others in the area.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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Analysis: Gov. Rhoden's homeowner property tax proposal 29:43

19d ago29:43

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Former legislators Linda Duba and Jean Hunhoff take a look at how Rhoden's proposals on property taxes and the prison fit into the budget.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester

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Gov. Rhoden makes progress on property tax relief & the prison project 48:50

20d ago48:50

48:50

Reporters, analysts and the lieutenant governor join "In the Moment" to discuss how Gov. Larry Rhoden hopes to tackle top issues from the 2025 session.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Zim on Hendo, "Petey" hire, SDSU's lot in mid-major life 48:59

21d ago48:59

48:59

Are Jackrabbits fans spoiled? They are treated to national championship football teams and every-other-year NCAA Tournament berths for men's basketball. Yet, there's still frustration among some about the football and basketball coaches leaving after 2-6 years. How do we make sense of it, and of Eric Henderson leaving for Drake, a job that seems "b…

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South Dakota teachers who make science fun 48:56

21d ago48:56

48:56

The new Milken Educator Award winner and SDPB's "Science Steve" dive into their love for education, teaching and coaching. It's an education hour honoring top teachers.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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Bryan Petersen is the perfect new driver for SDSU's Porsche / Tyler Merriam (Voice of the Jackrabbits) 1:25:27

22d ago1:25:27

1:25:27

None of this was a surprise. All of it feels like a grand slam — for Drake and for South Dakota State. Both Porsches of their mid-major basketball leagues have the best possible drivers to keep things running fast and smooth and away from crashes. In a 24-hour span, South Dakota State lost men's basketball coach Eric Henderson to Drake and replaced…

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Tyler Merriam (Voice of the Jacks) on Bryan Peterson hire, what SDSU will miss about Hendo 42:49

22d ago42:49

42:49

What will those within the SDSU athletic department miss most about Eric Henderson, and why was Associate Athletics Director Tyler Merriam not particularly suprised Hendo moved on to Drake? Merriam has been the radio Voice of the Jackrabbits for 15 years and has plenty of behind-the-ropes insight into how the men's basketball program before and dur…

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Funding change hits South Dakota's tobacco cessation program 49:18

22d ago49:18

49:18

The state legislature passed a bill cutting funding to the state's tobacco prevention and cessation program. We explore the numbers regarding tobacco and South Dakota's kids.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Drake's appeal to Hendo (or any candidate), Timmer transfers from SDSU women, and Sioux Falls Christian coach Mike Schouten joins 1:20:50

25d ago1:20:50

1:20:50

As of the 2 p.m. Friday publishing of this show, Sioux Falls Live has not reported on what extent SDSU coach Eric Henderson has talked with Drake University in Des Moines about its head coach opening. But if there is mutual interest, we found a sneaky yet high-level reason why Drake would be a big step up from coaching at SDSU, a step that goes bey…

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SFC coach Mike Schouten on state title, SDSU commit Griffin Goodbary, Class A vs AA 51:53

25d ago51:53

51:53

In a state tournament run straight out of Hollywood, the Sioux Falls Christian boys basketball lost one of their best players to a brutal knee injury late in the first round game, were devastated and needed a pick-me-up idea from head coach Mike Schouten to lift their spririts before the semifinal game, then captured a state title the next night to…

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Analysis: Trump administration & judicial review 16:42

25d ago16:42

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Lisa Hager, Ph.D., and David Wiltse, Ph.D., discuss the challenges that Trump's executive actions are facing in the courts, especially in regards to education.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester

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The stories & songs that bring us together 49:30

25d ago49:30

49:30

Singer-songwriter Laura Mills previews her new single about being happy in Tempe. Plus, two educators talk about the power of stories in the new book "CircleBridge."By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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South Dakota braces for bird flu 49:17

25d ago49:17

49:17

As migrating birds return this spring, they may be bringing an unwelcome passenger: Bird flu. We talk with veterinarians and ag producers about what they expect.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Rodgers-Vikings still maybe Favre 2.0? / Des Moines sports host Travis Justice (Hawkeyes, Drake, TJ, Hendo) 1:13:27

25d ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Opening Day of Major League Baseball is not completely lost on host John Gaskins, but he, like many, are left in the dark with access to the Twins game, plus there's that itch we can't stop scratching with the Minnesota Vikings. Hmmmmm. Legendary former Packers quarterback is looking for that last chance at glory after a lackluster run with the Jet…

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Hendo, Otzelberger, Drake, Hawkeyes & Cyclones with Travis Justice (Des Moines radio host) 46:13

26d ago46:13

46:13

So, how desirable is the Drake basketball job, should Eric Henderson be a candidate? What do we make of Hendo's old friend and boss T.J. Otzelberger after an Iowa State season that reached the high of being ranked No. 2 in the polls but the low of losing three of the last four games, including a second-round blowut in the NCAA Tournament? And why i…

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Entire All-Summit League first team transferring / Landon Dulaney (SDSU WR '25 from Brandon Valley) 1:17:55

26d ago1:17:55

1:17:55

It's a daily soap opera in college basketball — As The Transfer World Turns, and most episodes for the mid-majors end in heartbreak for those schools' fans. Every player on the All-Summit League first team has joined the transfer portal which shouldn't really come as a surprise. These were, after all, the very best players in the league, including …

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Jacks '25 WR Landon Dulaney on sticking with SDSU, speed, competing for state titles in winning community of Brandon Valley 50:17

26d ago50:17

50:17

If speed kills, Landon Dulaney has been pulverizing opponents on the football field, basketball court, and track his whole life. Now, the 200-meter dash state champion as a sophomore at Brandon Valley is ready to make FCS opponents bite the dust as a South Dakota State wide receiver. While he blazes through most sporting events, Dulaney thoughtfull…

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Analysts say Trump's message to Columbia University is 'disturbing' 49:16

27d ago49:16

49:16

South Dakota State University professors Lisa Hager and David Wiltse explore precedents and challenges to recent actions from the Trump administration.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Jacks UConn'd. Now what for AJ & SDSU women? 1:17:33

28d ago1:17:33

1:17:33

So, SDSU became just another pile of road kill that UConn dismantled in an early round in the NCAA Tournament. That doesn't diminish what the Jackrabbits accomplished this season — particularly another NCAA Tournament win against the Big 12's third-best team Oklahoma State on Saturday — and nor should it change the way Aaron Johnston builds his tea…

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CBS/Midco's Missy Heidrick on SDSU-UConn & what now for AJ & the Jacks on national stage 44:01

28d ago44:01

44:01

So, SDSU became just another pile of road kill that UConn dismantled in an early round in the NCAA Tournament. That doesn't diminish what the Jackrabbits accomplished this season — particularly another NCAA Tournament win against the Big 12's third-best team Oklahoma State on Saturday — and nor should it change the way Aaron Johnston builds his tea…

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Supreme Court scrutinizes the First Amendment's religion clause 48:42

28d ago48:42

48:42

The Supreme Court has changed how it approaches the establishment of religion clause. Three upcoming cases test the court's new precedence.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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