Dakota Dialogues

Chiesman Center for Democracy
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Conversations about the health of Democracy in South Dakota curated by the Chiesman Center for Democracy at USD. Featuring both student and professor hosts in dialogue with experts, academics, community members, and local and state officials to help build civic literacy for all.

  1. Student Edition: Where do we go from here?

    05/02/2025

    Student Edition: Where do we go from here?

    Max and Waverly speak with Dr. Julia Hellwege, USD professor and current director of the Chiesman Center for Democracy. They reflect on the first season of Dakota Dialogues, comments from guest Baratunde Thurston, and share their thoughts about what is next for democracy in South Dakota and beyond.

    36 min
  2. Student Edition: Citizen Satisfaction

    04/25/2025

    Student Edition: Citizen Satisfaction

    Waverly and Max review the season one episode about Citizen Satisfaction with Democracy including excerpts from SD Senator Liz Larson and SD Hall of Famer, Ted Meunster. Waverly shares an interview with fellow USD student, Ellie Hart.

    27 min
  3. Student Edition: Alternatives to Democracy

    04/25/2025

    Student Edition: Alternatives to Democracy

    Max and Waverly reflect on comments from USD Professor Tim Schorn and Dr. David Law from the University of Virginia Law school, regarding a significant percentage of SD citizens' expressed openness to a system other than democracy.

    36 min
  4. Student Edition: Civility

    04/18/2025

    Student Edition: Civility

    Max and Waverly discuss the issue of civility with Season 1 excerpts from Dr. Cherie Strachan, SD Representative Will Mortenson, and the Ben Shapiro podcast. *At the time of this recording, it was reported that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was an American citizen which was later clarified to reflect his Withholding of Removal status in the US and citizenship of El Salvador. (re. comments made at about 27:00 min in this episode)

    37 min
  5. Student Edition: Election Integrity & Administration

    04/18/2025

    Student Edition: Election Integrity & Administration

    Waverly and Max share an interview with Dr. Lisa Bryant conducted during the March 2025 Chiesman Center Conference at USD and reflect on the season one episode featuring Tammy Patrick and Dr. Mitchell Brown.

    29 min
  6. Student Edition: Voting Rights

    04/11/2025

    Student Edition: Voting Rights

    Hear from Max and Waverly about voting rights and security of our elections as they reflect on this season one episode.

    12 min
  7. Student Edition: Confidence in Institutions

    04/11/2025

    Student Edition: Confidence in Institutions

    Waverly and Max discuss comments from season one by Professor Sophia Rosenfeld, USD Provost Kurt Hackemer, and South Dakota News Watch CEO, Carson Walker. They examine differences between South Dakota and National data around confidence in higher education and speculate on how possibly to rebuild confidence in the Democratic Party.

    32 min
  8. Student Edition: Conference Data Presentation (Bonus)

    04/04/2025 · BONUS

    Student Edition: Conference Data Presentation (Bonus)

    Listen in as Waverly and Max share the most recent polling data collected by the Chiesman Center for Democracy during the 2025 conference.

    11 min
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Conversations about the health of Democracy in South Dakota curated by the Chiesman Center for Democracy at USD. Featuring both student and professor hosts in dialogue with experts, academics, community members, and local and state officials to help build civic literacy for all.

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  • Creator
    Chiesman Center for Democracy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chiesman Center for Democracy
  • Show Website
    Dakota Dialogues