Dakota Town Hall
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -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
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Episodes
Larry Pressler. Thirst Trap
April 20, 2024 00:30 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBWelcome back to District 9 spotlight, with D9 House candidate Kristi Golden. Larry "Hot Pants" Pressler. A surprise visit from our historian and D13 candidate Tony Venhuizen! Tribal relations, throwing candy, your buddy Toby... And a solid congrats to Sen Rohl! @DakotaTownHall @JakeShoenbeck @Murdocj @Tony_Venhuizen @GoldenKristi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seven Point Seven Percent?
April 12, 2024 19:22 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBIt's South Dakota Campaign Season! Our first DTH District Spotlight interview with D30 Senate Candidate Amber Hulse. The Friendliest Thunderdome in Western SD! Alex Jensen also comes on the show to discuss the upcoming runoff in Sioux Falls, plus shame your turnout numbers a little. FW3 - The Franchise continues! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Foreign Policy in 3 minutes
April 05, 2024 20:14 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBWhat was supposed to be an interview about his primary race, Dusty joins the show with an in depth conversation about bipartisan bills, infrastructure, ocean shipping and supply chain, China, TikTok - and some local races. Then updates on local races and state-wide issues in South Dakota this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Candidate Rodeo 2024
March 30, 2024 00:42 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBThe deadline has passed and we finally get a (nearly complete) look at this year's primary races. We run through the districts and mention some races of note so far. (Lookin at you D30) BONUS CONTENT: Murdoc joined The Dakota Scout's Scouting Report. @JakeShoenbeck, @DakotaTownHall, @DakotaScoutJoe, @DakotaScoutJon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let Duba Cook
March 23, 2024 02:02 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBWe've been waiting a long time to get Rep Linda Duba on - and she did not disappoint. Her take on this year's session, the future of the democrats, and advice for new candidates. @SDDuba, @JakeShoenbeck, @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 2024 Billies!
March 16, 2024 15:24 - 57 minutes - 79 MBNewer than a set of Texas Teeth! The inaugural edition of the Billy Awards! Joined by the Ungovernable Pat Powers, D13 Rep / 3rd Host Tony Venhuizen, along with Jake and Murdoc for the bills that were most impactful and bills that missed the mark. @Tony_Venhuizen @SoDakCampaigns @JakeShoenbeck @Murdocj @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Time Zone Hopscotch
March 09, 2024 00:05 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBJake is in the middle this time, Austin's back at home, and Murdoc's in DC. D14 Rep Taylor Rehfeldt is back on the show for some updated chats about long-term care and education. The Landowner Bill of Rights has a snappy name. Creative state revenue ideas. Ben Hanson from the American Cancer Society comes on to discuss Amendment F and workforce requirements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sorry about the noise last week
March 01, 2024 21:56 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBBack with a fan favorite - D13 Rep Tony Venhuizen. He had a heavy lift of major bills this week. The boys chat about Noem being VP, Pipeline compromises, various funding projects, men's prisons, and childcare. A healthy dose of West River candidate updates, with a robust new candidate roundup! Live from DC next week - @dakotatownhall @jakeshoenbeck @Tony_Venhuizen @murdocj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Live from the Capitol
February 23, 2024 20:15 - 58 minutes - 80 MBThe call is coming from inside the house! Our first show from Pierre broadcasting from Lee Shoenbeck's office. (aspg!) Packed show! Majority Whip David Wheeler, Lee Shoenbeck, Dean Wink, and Katie Washnok all weigh in on pipelines, conventions, elections, and former Eagles football players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
North Korea Research Corn
February 16, 2024 20:30 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBPacked with reporters today! The Dakota Scout's Austin Goss and SDPB's Lee Strubinger join the show. A full slate of topics today - North Korea research corn, drag shows, pipelines, and appointments. General GOP discussion from the 2022 convention to Pat Powers and the State GOP. Don't miss Lee's upcoming podcast called Short Walk, a 9-part series covering the rise and fall of Jason Ravnsborg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prairie Law Podcast
February 09, 2024 19:21 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBWe're joined by House Majority Leader Will Mortenson who had quite a busy week with pipelines, floor debates, and other House business. Hot Girl Pink Hunter Summer, and a very special new candidate roundup. We morn the dropout of your buddy Toby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Uncloggin the Pipe(lines) 2024
February 02, 2024 21:30 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBMoving pipelines through the pipe with Kyle Peters and D19 Rep Drew Peterson. Snippy Email Awards. You can still marry off your 16-year-old. Joint sessions that are totally about the border and not about running for VP. Border Crisis accents. The New Newspaper. More from your buddy Toby. Editorial: SD Open Primaries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's a New Mayor in Munchkinland
January 26, 2024 22:55 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBShow favorites Senator Rohl from District 1 and Rep Venhuizen (along with Henry) from District 13 are back for Week 3 of Session. Ramkota bar Karaoke reviews, 5001 Recaps, HOAs, Teacher Pay, and Evictions. Where does the primaries vs convention debate go from here? Rohl-Call. New Candidate Roundup: Mayor of Munchkinland! (And Senator Rohl) @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bowtie Fashion Advice
January 19, 2024 23:29 - 48 minutes - 66 MBSession Week 2! D14 Rep Tyler Tordsen is back as the topic of the week was HJR 5001. Plus sunsetting the tax sunset, and Guns > HOA's. Wanted: Democrat Blog. We end with this week's New Candidate Roundup! Lastly, more from your buddy Toby, unfortunately. Send us your news/tips @DakotaTownHall, @JakeShoenbeck, @Murdocj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Freedom Works 3 - The Freedoming
January 13, 2024 00:40 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBThe session starts with all the Freedom. We have great interview with Stu Whitney from South Dakota News Watch about recent open primary polling and our coverage of the opening week of The Session. New exploratory characters in the US House race and new candidate roundup! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have You Studied Klingon?
January 05, 2024 22:22 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBWe start 2024 just like how we started 2023 - with a great interview from Casey Crabtree and a banger Lee Shoenbeck quote. Get a Senate GOP budget preview and some early insight on bills and topics near and dear to the Senate leadership. Then we're joined by The Dakota Scout's Auston Goss for some HOT GOSS along with new candidate roundup. @CrabtreeCasey @AustinGossSD @JakeShoenbeck @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top Stories of 2023
December 29, 2023 19:17 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBDakotaWarCollege is back! It's the 2023 wrap-up show. The most talked about political stories of 2023, courtesy of Jake, Murdoc, and Pat. (Mostly Pat) @JakeShoenbeck @SoDakCampaigns @DakotaTownHall - Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Faulkton to Mitchell with Dusty Johnson
December 23, 2023 16:10 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBNearly 50 episodes in the can as we head into the holidays with SD's only US House Rep - Dusty Johnson. We get some inside baseball on Santos, the Speaker vote, the border crises, and how things actually can get done in DC. Freedom Works, but how did it get hired? Minehahahaha at the Auditor. New Candidate Roundup! Merry Christmas from @DakotaTownHall. @JakeShoenbeck @RepDustyJohnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If ya Sneve, ya Leave
December 17, 2023 20:37 - 1 hour - 88 MBBroadcasting from The Dakota Scout - Live from the News Bunker and the mind of Joe Sneve. Minnehaha County Auditor tells our elections to "hold my beer." Akaska stories (1980.) Being frugal. The State Contract Semifinals and New Candidate Roundup! @DakotaScoutJoe @DakotaScoutJon @JakeShoenbeck @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Left Episode
December 08, 2023 23:37 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBDistrict 15 Rep Kadyn Wittman is back on Dakota Town Hall to discuss the budget address, feeding school kids, Noem's VP chances, motorcycle rallies, and the fellas learn about stealthing. Then on New Candidate Roundup: the buttery tones of District 17, Bolin stories, and not burgers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Required Listening on Work Requirements
December 01, 2023 23:11 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBDistrict 8 Senator Casey Crabtree and District 13 Rep (and show historian) Tony Venhuizen join to discuss work requirements and Douglas County power grabs. Everything north of Sioux Falls is in the NE to Murdoc. Jake's favorite senators. Ballot Initiatives and pipeline debate progress. @jakeshoenbeck @dakotatownhall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Freedom Works 2 - Electric Boogaloo
November 17, 2023 22:03 - 55 minutes - 76 MBMarketBeat Founder Matt Paulson joins the show to discuss Sioux Falls issues and helps us learn "Freedom Math." Great Places, Less Faces. New Candidate Roundup. @JakeShoenbeck, @Murdocj, @DakotaTownHall @MattPaulsonSD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rippin Up Some Carpet
November 11, 2023 00:37 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBJoined finally by our good friend Brad Lin... Brad Jankf... Brad Jankord. We finally get his name right, have a great discussion about business in South Dakota and then the show covers the week of South Dakota including SOS @ the SOS and the undeniable election deniers. Plus! Dakota Town Hall diet plans. @DakotaTownHall, @JakeShoenbeck, @Murdocj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We'll bid 300 for the Lemur
November 03, 2023 23:03 - 55 minutes - 76 MBLee Shoenbeck > your hunting dog. Sioux Falls City Council member Alex Jensen joins the show to discuss the Delbridge Museum, Citizen legislatures, and East River politics. New candidate roundup and the separation of olives in your salsa. (or not) @JakeShoenbeck, @ByAlexJensen, @DakotaTownHall, @Murdocj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Moving and Shaking with Pat Powers
October 27, 2023 21:52 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBPat Powers of Dakota War College joins the show to talk about the shakeup at LRC, Outgoing Minnehaha GOPs that won't be missed, Moving and shaking with AFP and the GOP. New Candidate Roundup! Candidates who look like Doug Henning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Open Primaries and Bunker Aesthetic
October 21, 2023 02:31 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBHappy Opening Pheasant Weekend from Dakota Town Hall. Today we're joined by Joe Kirby to discuss the upcoming initiative for Open Primaries and as per normal we get a little loose at the end. @JakeShoenbeck @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Truck Wraps from Space
October 13, 2023 22:40 - 54 minutes - 75 MBWelcome back to a week of South Dakota politics! Jake and Murdoc speak with D25 candidate Jordan Youngberg about the future of the GOP, burger options, and the upcoming campaign. Israel, Duba returns, heckling your press releases, and Dusty for Speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Learnin' Bout Education Funding
October 06, 2023 19:01 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBEver wondered how and why and when we fund our schools in SD? Buckle up for some educational education with former State Senator Deb Soholt and Senator Lee Shoenbeck discuss the history and evolution of education funding in SD. Also on the show: Being First Gentleman, New Candidate Roundup, and best burgers in SD. @DakotaTownHall @JakeShoenbeck @Murdocj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your SD Political Morning Show
September 29, 2023 17:32 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBMurdoc and Jake discuss the politics of the week including the thirteen hundred ballot initiatives that are upcoming. Sioux Falls rodeos and California gunslingers. Long-time investigative reporter Ken Silverstein joins the show to discuss his recent article on Governor Kristi Noem. @JakeShoenbeck @KenSilverstein1 @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The New Old Show
September 22, 2023 19:33 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBWe now return to our regularly scheduled podcast. The newly minted Chair of the SD Dems, Shane Merrill joins show to discuss his new role. New bit - New Candidate Roundup - the latest from election news around the state. SD Dept of Health's Twitter account, Transportation Pete, and Daily Mail articles of note. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Open for Business
September 15, 2023 20:24 - 1 hour - 116 MBThe cherry on our historical sundae, Rep Tony Venhuizen is back to finish our summer series on the SD Governors. This week we finish up with our current governor as we talk about how a state goes through Covid. If you enjoyed this series, please visit sodakgovs.com and follow Tony - and buy his book! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sandbags, budget cuts, and tree sites
September 08, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBOne of the most interesting episodes we've done, because this time the person giving the history ran the campaign and worked for Governer Dennis Daugaard. Rep Tony Venhuizen from SoDakGovs.com is back for our history of SD Governers. Follow us at @DakotaTownHall and see how young Jake is at @JakeShoenbeck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marion Rounds for Governor
September 01, 2023 21:22 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBRep Tony Venhuizen back for our summer of SD Govs. We're all in Sioux Falls this week and this episode is all about Gov Mike Rounds. As always thanks to Tony for all of the help. Buy his book on his website, sodakgovs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Janklow 3
August 25, 2023 21:39 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBEnding our series on Gov Bill Janklow, we're joined again by Harry and Lee for Janklow 3. Plus we'll chat about the presidential debate, new Dems, and Noem Fox News ads. Congratulate Jake on his first Hole in One at @JakeShoenbeck. Follow us on your favorite socials: @DakotaTownHall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry and Lee 2 - Janklow Series
August 19, 2023 18:44 - 1 hour - 105 MBHarry and Lee are back with Jake and Murdoc, discussing Bill Janklow. Before that, we chat about the SD politics of the week: Sturgis Rally Faith, Castleberry resigns, Who else will resign, and the ballot issues are starting to harvest like Woonsocket watermelons. Follow us on Twitter: @DakotaTownHall, @JakeShoenbeck. (@Murdocj if you're feeling like being ignored on Twitter) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry and Lee - Janklow 1
August 11, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBBefore we get to Harry and Lee - The over under on getting Castleberried is 7.5. Also Democratic shake up and 3rd party 'labels.' We've also been doing a history of SD Governors and this episode we are joined by Senator Lee Shoenbeck and Harry Christianson. This episode we start with some early Janklow stories up to the AG election. This is the first in a 3 part series - Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hot Janklow Summer
August 05, 2023 18:39 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB"Charming isn't necessarily the word people would use to describe his approach..." Tony Venhuizen. Jake's back from golfing and Tony continues to carry us into August. It's Hot Janklow Summer as we go through the 2nd term and into the US House with Bill Janklow. Also, Jake helps with a great event that you should check out! It's called Taste the Goodness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dial S for Speaker
July 28, 2023 20:36 - 1 hour - 83 MBAnother round of SD Gubenatorial history with the informative Rep Tony Venhuizen. The 'Great Faces' of George S Mickelson and Walter Dale Miller as we get through the economic booms and busts of the 90s and the shocking too-soon death of a 5-star Governor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Janklow Stories - AG and First Term History
July 21, 2023 21:48 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBWe're pretty excited to start our Janklow Series. Rep Tony Venhuizen is back to discuss Janklow's AG years and first term. We will be having a series of interviews about Gov Janklow with Tony, Lee Shoenbeck, Harry Christiansen and more. If you are or know somebody who has some great Janklow stories - please reach out and you could be a guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kneip and Kids
July 14, 2023 22:02 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBWe're all East River for a SD Govs episode with Tony Venhuizen. This episode we cover the Kneip years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eulogies from Ollie North
July 07, 2023 21:33 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBGuess who's back... Back again... Rep Tony VH is back with more SD Gubernatorial history. Foss to Boe into the swinging 60's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
National Treasure 3 Script Ideas
June 30, 2023 22:18 - 1 hour - 119 MBGiving Tony a week off, we're joined by Sen Lee Shoenbeck to deep dive into Gov Sig Anderson and a little chatter about pipelines. Austin Goss, of The Dakota Scout, comes on to discuss the HOTT GOSS: New laws coming into effect, Evil Governments, and demonic communist shrines. Handymen and their legal issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Of Course Arch Bought the Electric Chair
June 23, 2023 23:23 - 54 minutes - 75 MBMore South Dakota Gubernatorial History Bushfield - Anderson. Jake and Murdoc are joined again by Rep Tony Venhuizen as we get could officially get on I-90 through the 50's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Star Democrats
June 16, 2023 22:23 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThis show is taking off! Thanks for listening, we sure appreciate it. Some light sparring of the Secretary of State before Rep Tony Venhuizen from SoDakGovs is back for another week of the history of South Dakota Governors! This week we start with Norbeck and get right up until WW2 with Gov Jensen. Get your Teddy Roosevelt costume on and hit play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catfished by Gov Vessey
June 09, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBThis summer we're going down a rabbit hole. This week we start our multi-part series on the history of SD Governers - with special guest Rep Tony Venhuizen. Visit his blog or order his book, The Governors of South Dakota. We also chat about Sarah Aker's departure and play a game of "Guess the Lt Gov." (We also talk about UFOs. Honesty, it's amazing we made it 21 episodes before we got to Aliens) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summer Studies in Winter
June 02, 2023 20:48 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBSenator Erin Tobin joins the show to discuss this year's legislative summer studies and explains how they work. Wint... Winner, SD. Political newcomer Kyle Peters joins us to discuss the Watertown City Council race. Who has the best burger in SD? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ninja Bear Cowboy and other winning strategies
May 26, 2023 19:55 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBDan Ahlers comes on to discuss his plans for his new baby, the SD Democratic Party. Casey Phillips from the Hereford Agency joins to discuss the politics of SD, political media, election ties, and coin flip ding dongs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robot Bankers
May 19, 2023 21:43 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBContinuing our series on energy and pipelines, we're joined by Majority Leader Will Mortenson in between cattle drives and kid duty. Contributing Editor to ZDNET, Dan Patterson, joins us to talk about the Montana TikTok Ban, AI, and the media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Rainy May Spring
May 13, 2023 01:43 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBCyber Security expert Dan Patterson joins the show and we continue our energy and pipeline series with Trevor Jones from Summit Carbon Solutions. Apologies for the bad audio quality in this one, friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOT GOSS
May 06, 2023 00:16 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBDakota Town Hall starts the first week of their Energy / Pipeline coverage. We'll be giving a series of perspectives about energy, eminent domain, and pipelines. This week's guest is Walt Wendland, CEO of Ringneck Energy. Walt gives us a great education on the ethanol industry - then we get into the 'Hot Goss' of the firing of Dakota News Now's Austin Goss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.