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Mike Thompson offers insight into the biggest legal questions of the week. Thompson talks with SDPB's Lori Walsh about transgender athletes, the Second Amendment, and how the laws of war restrain, protect, and help combatants return to peace when the war is over.
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The President of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe called for reconciliation between the state of South Dakota and the Sioux Nation governments during the 2026 State of the Tribes Address.
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Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed an executive order renaming the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications.
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In the first week of session, key priorities are laid out by some of the state’s most prominent figures. For the courts system, the State of the Judiciary offers a window into priorities for the coming twelve months.
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PodcastsThis week on Game Time, Jason Andera and Nate Wek preview some of the top girls basketball games of the season coming up at the 43rd annual Hanson Classic, including a 1 vs. 2 matchup between Lennox and Mahpiya Luta
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Aberdeen Christian senior guard Jett Johnson is spending the last few months of his high school career soaking in every moment he can with the Knights boys basketball team. Despite being involved in football as well, basketball is the sport he remains most connected with. But Jett’s journey as a leader starts well beyond the court. He’s leaned into his faith as a Christian, which he credits for making himself the person he is today.
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We have a brand new number one in Boys Class A and Girls Class B this week in the South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Polls.
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Matthew Davis, author of "A Biography of a Mountain" talks with SDPB's Lori Walsh.
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PodcastsThis week your hosts Nate Wek and Jason Andera recap the headlines of the basketball season complete with gamechangers and the newest rankings. Plus we look forward to the top tilts coming up.
SDPB Coverage of SDHSAA State Sports and Fine Arts Championships
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South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) will deliver extensive live, on-demand, and digital coverage of the 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session, ensuring South Dakotans have broad access to the key issues, debates, and decisions shaping the state.
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SDPB's Steven Rokusek was recognized for over 24 years of dedicated service, attending and presenting at the Lakota Nation Education Conference, engaging adults and students with educational content and resources.
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The South Dakota Board of Directors for Educational Telecommunication is meeting Tuesday, December 9 at 10:30 am Central Time, 9:30 am Mountain Time.