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Dakota Dialogues

Dakota Dialogues

Written by: Chiesman Center for Democracy
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 Conversations about the state of Democracy in South Dakota curated by the Chiesman Center for Democracy at USD. Season One: Director and host, Shane Nordyke, is joined by Political Science colleague, Dr. Julia Hellwege, along with local and national experts on topics pertinent to local governance and beyond. With support from SDPB. Season Two: The "Student Edition" is hosted by USD seniors Max Mickelson and Waverly Patterson. Max studies political science and economics. Waverly studies political science and sustainability. Both students work for the Chiesman Center Democracy.Chiesman Center for Democracy Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Student Edition: Where do we go from here?

    Student Edition: Where do we go from here?
    May 2 2025

    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.

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    36 mins
  • Student Edition: Citizen Satisfaction

    Student Edition: Citizen Satisfaction
    Apr 25 2025

    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.

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    27 mins
  • Student Edition: Alternatives to Democracy

    Student Edition: Alternatives to Democracy
    Apr 25 2025

    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.

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    36 mins
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