Dakota Dialogues

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.

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.

Student Edition: Alternatives to Democracy

Max and Waverly reflect on comments from USD Professor Tim Schorn [https://www.usd.edu/research-and-faculty/faculty-and-staff/timothy-schorn] and Dr. David Law [https://www.law.virginia.edu/faculty/profile/qwk2qd/2995420]from the University of Virginia Law school, regarding a significant percentage of SD citizens' expressed openness to a system other than democracy.

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)

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.