Debates, Taxes, and Hippo Diplomacy

Back again! Fresh off the Sioux Falls gubernatorial debate, we break down what actually mattered and what was pure campaign theater. Patrick Lalley joins the show to pull back the curtain on the production, the strategy, and the moments that will actually move voters. We get into Dusty’s polish, Hansen’s messaging, Rhoden’s presence, and whether Toby Doeden’s playbook is already locked in. Plus, the bigger question: are these debates about persuasion anymore, or just fuel for the next round of campaign clips?

Then we dive straight into the property tax fight that just won’t die, including a new referendum push that could reshape the conversation, or prove it’s all just a tax shell game. Candidates Ned Horsted and Nicole Mitzel jump in on affordability, public safety, and what voters are actually saying at the doors. And of course, we hit campaign tactics, AG drama, and yes… an unexpected international hippo negotiation that might be the most realistic policy proposal of the week.

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