Dakota Town Hall

South Dakota's Weekly Political Podcast - hosted by Jake Shoenbeck, and Murdoc. Join us every Friday as we discuss the top political topics of the week while speaking with the movers and shakers of the SD political landscape. Another HomeSlice Audio Production. Search for Dakota Town Hall in your favorite player or follow their socials - @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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70 min

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...

63 min

2026 General Election Preview

Another election preview! First we sit with D34 Senate candidate Michael Calabrese and then we get into the state wide ballot and candidate options across the board with our coverage heavyweights: Nathan Sanderson from the SD Retailers, Patrick Lalley from Sioux Falls Live, and Seth 'Top Rope' Tupper from SD Searchlight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54 min

Crazy Horse, Hand Counts & Campaign Miles

Back again! This week on Dakota Town Hall, Whitney Rencountre II, CEO of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation, joins the show for a fascinating look at what's happening on the mountain, why the project is moving faster than people think, and the bigger mission behind preserving Native American history and culture. We get into the massive scale of Crazy Horse, the future of its university and museum, criticism of the carving, record-breaking Black Hills Powwow attendance, and why the next decade could be a game changer for the Black Hills.Plus, District 16 House candidate Lisa Bogue jumps in to talk...