The Campaign Ends, Governing Begins

Back again, and after an election cycle that felt like it would never end, South Dakota finally has some answers. Governor Larry Rhoden’s Chief of Staff Mackenzie Decker joins the show to talk about what comes next for the administration, from cabinet reappointments and parole reform to the policy work already taking shape ahead of session. Plus, Elevate Rapid City President and CEO Jack Valentine breaks down the massive opportunity surrounding the B-21, South Dakota’s growing defense industry, the push for an F-35 mission and how Rapid City could turn military investment into a whole new economic lane for the state.

Then the votes are in. Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen joins Jake and Murdoc for the post-election autopsy, including Republican wins statewide, Democrats making real gains in the House, some genuinely surprising Sioux Falls results and what unusually low turnout may have changed. We also get into the huge class of new legislators headed to Pierre, the coming leadership fights, John Thune’s future and whether Democrats left even more winnable seats on the table. And of course, Task Force Tony survives another election, the burger bit nears retirement and the hippo agenda lives to fight another session.

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