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 conversation with experts, academics, community members, and local and state officials. The podcast is intended to help build civic literacy for all.

  1. Civics Uncovered: series finale with Dr. Hellwege and Dr. Card

    May 14 ·  Bonus

    Civics Uncovered: series finale with Dr. Hellwege and Dr. Card

    Our hosts, Norah and Evan, meet with Dr. Julia Hellwege and Dr. Michael Card to share their favorite moments from the Civics Uncovered series.

    24 min
  2. Civics Uncovered: SD State Legislature

    May 14

    Civics Uncovered: SD State Legislature

    Hear from hosts Norah and Evan about the function of the South Dakota State Legislature. They speak with current House Representative, David Kull (District 2) and Senator Randy Deibert (District 31). Both interviews were conducted live at the State Capital in Pierre during the 2026 Legislative session .

    32 min
  3. Civics Uncovered: Initiatives

    May 13

    Civics Uncovered: Initiatives

    Host Evan Firman talks with John Fiksdal of Media One in Sioux Falls about the history of the South Dakota ballot initiative and his experience with recent campaigns.

    35 min
  4. Civics Uncovered: Local Citizen Boards

    May 7

    Civics Uncovered: Local Citizen Boards

    Our hosts sit down with Anita Wetsch of Sioux Falls, current Board member for the BID (Business Improvement District).

    38 min
  5. Civics Uncovered: Special Districts

    May 7

    Civics Uncovered: Special Districts

    Dr. Fairholm from USD joins our hosts to discuss special districts.

    25 min
  6. Civics Uncovered: South Dakota Courts

    May 7

    Civics Uncovered: South Dakota Courts

    Norah and Evan are joined by the South Dakota State Courts Administrator , Greg Sattizahn, to hear about the structure of this jurisdiction.

    25 min
  7. Civics Uncovered: Tribal Governance

    May 7

    Civics Uncovered: Tribal Governance

    Listen in while our hosts speak to Christian Skunk , current USD Law student and former member of the Lower Brule Tribal Council.

    37 min
  8. Civics Uncovered: City Councils

    May 7

    Civics Uncovered: City Councils

    Norah and Evan talk with City Council members from both Rapid City and Garretson. Callie Meyer from Rapid shares some recent successes. Brayden B****r of Garretson talks of public safety and public engagement.

    41 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 conversation with experts, academics, community members, and local and state officials. The podcast is intended to help build civic literacy for all.

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  • Creator
    Chiesman Center for Democracy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chiesman Center for Democracy
  • Show Website
    Dakota Dialogues