Best SDPB Podcasts (2024)

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Live in the SDPB studio: The War and Treaty 49:19

4d ago49:19

49:19

The husband-and-wife duo stop by our studio for a live performance and interview ahead of their Levitt at the Falls show. We talk about the healing power of music.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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Sounds of the summer: Jazz, Americana & dad rock 49:37

2h ago49:37

49:37

Karl Gehrke, host of Jazz Nightly, and Jim Spiers of the JAS Quintet join us to preview a live jazz event. Plus, we talk to Humbird and hear new tunes with Fresh Tracks.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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National leaders with South Dakota connections & visits 49:19

1h ago49:19

49:19

Our Dakota Political Junkies discuss Merrick Garland's visit to the state and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s South Dakota drug conviction.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Looking back at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s time in South Dakota 15:04

2h ago15:04

15:04

In the 80s, police found heroin in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s luggage on a flight to Rapid City. Our Dakota Political Junkies re-examine his conviction.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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South Dakota's attorney general says another corruption investigation is ongoing 49:22

5h ago49:22

49:22

Attorney General Marty Jackley steps into the SDPB studio to discuss crime at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and a former state employee indicted for embezzlement.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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Let's talk about the human brain 49:13

14h ago49:13

49:13

The brain is a wonderous organ. We explore topics related to neuroplasticity and neurodivergence, as well as the brain and financial disinformation.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Exploring the ethics of giving to panhandlers & how cities respond 49:15

5d ago49:15

49:15

Patrick Lalley from Sioux Falls Live discusses passive soliciting and how a city is addressing it. He also analyzes another loss for child care services in Sioux Falls.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Exploring the Midwestern VP ticket that never was 15:44

5d ago15:44

15:44

Gov. Kristi Noem was on Trump's VP shortlist before he eventually chose J.D. Vance. Our Junkies discuss what may have happened if two different Midwesterners were on the ballot.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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How Midwestern is Gov. Tim Walz? 49:10

6d ago49:10

49:10

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is the Democratic vice presidential candidate. We learn why some South Dakota politicians are saying he's more Californian than Midwestern.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Meet your hometown celebrities: Your educators 49:40

7d ago49:40

49:40

Today's Teacher Talk explores what it means to be "teacher famous." Sioux Falls middle school teacher and TikTok influencer Gabe Dannenbring joins the conversation.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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The recession rule that may soon be broken 49:21

8d ago49:21

49:21

Joe Santos, Ph.D., breaks down the latest unemployment numbers for today’s Monday Macro conversation. Plus, we explore some rules of recessions that may no longer apply.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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Live in the SDPB studio: High Horse 24:26

11d ago24:26

24:26

We welcome a fiddle, cello, guitar and bass into the studio. Progressive-acoustic string band High Horse plays live in our gallery space.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Artists create a big exhibition about the little things in life 48:51

12d ago48:51

48:51

Walk into "Dear Diary" and explore a reimagined grocery store, fast food restaurant and home. We talk to the artists about the big, colorful and fuzzy exhibit.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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What’s on the South Dakota ballot this election? 24:30

12d ago24:30

24:30

There are seven ballot questions before South Dakota voters this fall. From abortion to work requirements to marijuana, we explore the questions and their implications.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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What to know before casting a South Dakota ballot in November 49:10

13d ago49:10

49:10

Our Dakota Political Junkies run through all the ballot questions before South Dakota voters. We explore what a “yes” or “no” on each question would mean for the state.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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Do cell phones & social media belong in the classroom? 49:12

14d ago49:12

49:12

We learn why some South Dakota school districts are banning cell phones on campus. Plus, our Teacher Talk panel explores social media guidelines for educators.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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What’s the deal with the 2024 Farm Bill? 49:12

14d ago49:12

49:12

The Farm Bill has stalled since it passed the U.S. House this spring. We get an update on the bill’s progress from Rep. Dusty Johnson and Sen. Mike Rounds.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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Reexamining the legacy of a Beethoven contemporary 49:37

24d ago49:37

49:37

Franz Schubert was supposed to take up Beethoven's mantle. Instead, his life was cut short. Delta David Gier from the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra dives into his story.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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Historical & political precedents for a wild news week 15:22

20d ago15:22

15:22

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 election this weekend. We ask our Junkies if there's a constitutional roadmap for what comes next.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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President Biden drops out; what happens now? 49:20

25d ago49:20

49:20

Our Dakota Political Junkies dig for historical precedents to an unprecedented presidential move. Plus, how Trump's attempted assassination could impact the election.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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The court cases that changed education: Tinker v. Des Moines 49:12

26d ago49:12

49:12

Our Teacher Talk panel explores free speech issues in the classroom. We ask how and when students can bring their political views to school.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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South Dakota Democratic Party prepares for new presidential candidate 49:02

27d ago49:02

49:02

Dan Ahlers, executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party, shares what the state's voters can expect leading up to the November election.By Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann, Ellen Koester

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An investigation of the artistic process 49:26

1M ago49:26

49:26

We revisit a conversation with 2004-2006 Poet Laureate Ted Kooser. Plus, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performs the final movements of Mahler's Symphony No. 3.By Lori Walsh

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Learning how to approach art, poetry and music 51:41

1M ago51:41

51:41

We revisit a conversation with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón. Plus, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler's Symphony No. 3.By Lori Walsh

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What we lost when Noem’s government social media accounts went dark 14:24

1M ago14:24

14:24

Our Dakota Political Junkies ask what happened to Gov. Kristi Noem’s social media profiles. They discuss the political impacts of the unexplained deletion.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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How the Supreme Court is shaping the future of presidential immunity 9:58

1M ago9:58

9:58

We learn how the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity will impact our Dakota Political Junkie's syllabus this fall. Lisa Hager, Ph.D., is a professor at SDSU.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester

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Did the state do enough during the June flood? 10:48

2M ago10:48

10:48

Our Dakota Political Junkies analyze the state government’s response during and after weekend flooding submerged parts of southeastern South Dakota.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Changes & turnover in Gov. Kristi Noem's office 17:20

2M ago17:20

17:20

Jonathan Ellis, co-founder of The Dakota Scout, discusses the latest staffing news in Gov. Kristi Noem's office. Plus, we talk about the new newspaper of record for Sioux Falls.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Losses & lessons from a dramatic South Dakota primary 23:11

2M ago23:11

23:11

Several incumbents lost their seats during Tuesday's primaries. Our Dakota Political Junkies look at what to expect in November and for the next legislative session.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Paths to power & paths to the polls 11:37

3M ago11:37

11:37

We take a look at women's paths to power as it applies to Gov. Kristi Noem's book. Plus, will polarization get people to the polls in November?By Ellen Koester, Lori Walsh, Ari Jungemann

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From page to print: How The Scout investigated claims in 'No Going Back' 13:07

3M ago13:07

13:07

Local reporting at The Dakota Scout broke the story about Gov. Kristi Noem's implausible visit with Kim Jong Un. Jonathan Ellis shares the story behind the article.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Weighing the impact of voting in local vs. national elections 15:55

4M ago15:55

15:55

More people turn out to vote in national elections than local, but local elections may impact your everyday life much more. Plus, we discuss Gov. Noem's book and her dog.By Cara Hetland, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Diving into constitutional questions in Trump's Supreme Court case 14:13

4M ago14:13

14:13

Our Dakota Political Junkies explore the precedent ahead of Thursday's case on Donald Trump's immunity. We also discuss all the ways this case is unprecedented.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Primary election news & media bias 15:53

4M ago15:53

15:53

Tom Dempster, our Dakota Political Junkie today, makes his case for open primaries ahead of the upcoming election season. Plus, we hear his analysis on bias in media.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Exploring the complexities of media consumption during an election 15:10

4M ago15:10

15:10

SDPB's Lori Walsh and Jonathan Ellis recently spoke at a media panel during the Level Up youth conference. We learn about media diets, disinformation and emojis.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Analyzing recent messages from SD's top political leaders 18:52

5M ago18:52

18:52

Our Dakota Political Junkies examine the type of language Gov. Kristi Noem used in a message to the tribes. Plus, what we learned from a Q&A with Sen. John Thune.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Garretson editor offers his views on the pipeline compromise 11:42

5M ago11:42

11:42

Garrick Moritz talks about what's in Senate Bill 201 and what isn't in it. The bill is meant to be a compromise between landowners and pipeline companies.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Taking a look at the candidates for Senate minority leader 13:52

5M ago13:52

13:52

Three Johns are in the running to be the next Senate minority leader when Sen. Mitch McConnell steps down this fall. One of them is our own Sen. John Thune.By Cara Hetland, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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Examining the ethics of Gov. Noem's 'infomercial' for Texas dentist 15:28

5M ago15:28

15:28

Gov. Kristi Noem posted a video endorsing a cosmetic dentist in Texas to her social feed. We discuss ethics and precedents with our Dakota Political Junkies.By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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South Dakota changes its definition of a legal newspaper 9:31

5M ago9:31

9:31

We've discussed Senate Bill 75 a few times on "In the Moment." Jonathan Ellis from The Dakota Scout returns to discuss what's changing now that it's been signed into law.By Jackie Hendry, Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

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