Dakota Dialogues

Dakota Dialogues

Chiesman Center for Democracy

Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Dormant
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode May 2025

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About This Podcast

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.

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S2E9 Student Edition: Where do we go from here?

May 02, 2025 36m

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…

S2E8 Student Edition: Citizen Satisfaction

Apr 25, 2025 26m

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…

S2E7 Student Edition: Alternatives to Democracy

Apr 25, 2025 36m

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…

S2E6 Student Edition: Civility

Apr 18, 2025 37m

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…

S2E5 Student Edition: Election Integrity & Administration

Apr 18, 2025 29m

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.…

S2E4 Student Edition: Voting Rights

Apr 11, 2025 11m

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

S2E3 Student Edition: Confidence in Institutions

Apr 11, 2025 32m

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…

S2E1 Student Edition: Conference Data Presentation (Bonus)

Apr 04, 2025 10m Bonus

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

S2E2 Student Edition: Partisanship

Apr 04, 2025 30m

Tune in to hear Max and Waverly reflect on the first season of Dakota Dialogues with 2025 in view. They discuss the performance art aspect of the political arena, the possibilities for true…

S2E1 Student Edition: Chiesman Center 2025 Conference Review

Apr 04, 2025 34m

Join hosts Max Mickelson and Waverly Patterson as they recap the 2025 Chiesman Center for Democracy annual conference and interview a handful of the presenters. Max and Waverly are both seniors at…

S1E10 Where Do We Go From Here?

Mar 26, 2025 55m

Shane and Julia question esteemed guests on the next steps for a better democratic state. Baratunde Thurston, How to Citizen Podcast & America OutdoorsKayla Demonte, Citizen UniversityKelsey…

Satisfaction with Democracy

Mar 26, 2025 43m

Shane and Julia talk to guests about the state and meaning of citizen satisfaction with democracy both in South Dakota and across the country. Guests are: Dr. Greg Shufeldt, Associate Professor of…

Alternatives to Democracy

Mar 26, 2025 34m

Chiesman Center polling data revealed a percentage of South Dakota voters who believe that alternatives to democracy might be preferable. Shane and Julia explore what this might mean with David S.…

Civility

Mar 26, 2025 33m

Shane and Julia explore what it means to be civil in the political sphere. Guests include: Dr. J. Cherie Strachan, Director, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics; Professor of Political Science…

Election Integrity & Administration

Mar 26, 2025 41m

Guests include: Mitchell Brown, professor of Political Science at Auburn University and author of “The Future of Election Administration”Tammy Patrick, CEO of The Election CenterCarri Crum, Clay…

Voting Rights

Mar 26, 2025 31m

Shane and Julie speak with Dr. Lisa Bryant, Professor of Political Science, CSU (Fresno), Jean Schroedel, Professor Emerita of Political Science, Claremont (Native Voting Rights) and South Dakota…

S1E3 Confidence in Institutions

Apr 11, 2024 32m

Shane and Julia discuss the confidence that South Dakotans have in their public and political institutions, namely the press and academics. Guests are historian, author and professor, Sophia…

S1E3 Confidence, Dr. Sophia Rosenfeld, complete studio interview

Apr 11, 2024 21m Bonus

Tune into this un-edited conversation with Shane, Julia and guest, Sophia Rosenfeld, as they delve into the implications for truth and democracy in both South Dakota and over time in the US.

S1E3 Confidence in Institutions (Episode Preview)

Apr 03, 2024 4m Bonus

Shane and Julia discuss the Chiesman Center survey results that inspired this episode. South Dakota voters were polled about their confidence in a variety of institutions, both local and national.…

S1E2 Partisanship

Apr 02, 2024 29m

Partisanship and extreme partisanship: How did we get here and what are some potential steps for bringing us back together? Guests this week are former Kentucky legislator, John A. Yarmuth, SDSU…

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Dakota Dialogues has published 22 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in News, Politics.

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