South Dakota Department of Propaganda Podcast South Dakota Department of Propaganda

- South Dakota's officials criticize the NYC jury's decision to convict Trump of 34 felonies.
- Gov. Kristi Noem faces backlash from tribes for alleged false claims about drug cartels on reservations.
- YouTubers offer emotional fulfillment through parasocial relationships.
- Financial contributions to PACs in South Dakota, focusing on Toby Doden's mix-up regarding a $100,000 loan.
- Carl Habee calls for GOP retaliation after Trump's conviction.
- Financial aid programs struggle with rural hospitals; the inclusion of hospitals in the 340B program is debated.
- Gov. Noem hires former chief of staff Jordan Stoick as a federal lobbyist.
- Fracking in Pennsylvania may provide substantial lithium resources.
- Rapid City man William George Knight was indicted for involvement in the Capitol insurrection.

- Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 counts, marking him the first ex-president to be a convicted felon.
- Key evidence included Michael Cohen and a paper trail; Trump plans to appeal.
- Sentencing is scheduled for July 11; potential punishments include up to four years per count.
- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed House Bill 1125, banning certain hemp-derived THC products as of July 2024.
- Governor Noem denies allegations of receiving compensation for endorsing Smile Texas; lawsuit dismissed but may be reinstated.
- Voter reactions to Trump's conviction vary across swing states, with opinions on whether the trial was fair or politically motivated.
-South Dakota's median marriage age is lower than the national average, likely due to conservative and religious beliefs.
- Late marriages are linked to higher education, career priorities, and financial stability; linked to declining birth and divorce rates.

- State Representative John Hanson and the Life Defense Fund plan to challenge the validity of abortion rights measure petition signatures.
- South Dakota currently bans abortions except to save the life of the pregnant female. The ballot measure would legalize first-trimester abortions.
- Governor Kristi Noem releases her second book amidst controversies, including inaccuracies and limited availability in Sioux Falls.
- Noem's memoir made the New York Times bestsellers list with sales figures, including bulk orders, casting doubt on its legitimacy.
- South Dakota is considering spending on new prisons due to overcrowding, affecting drug counseling and treatment.
-South Dakota's felony-level ingestion law leads to jail overcrowding, and efforts to change the law have stalled.
- The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reports an improved summer electric reliability outlook thanks to new solar power capacity.
- President Trump faces criticism for his remarks on war dead and handling of military operations.

This week, the Republican Governor of South Dakota, Kristi Noem, and her anti-immigration stance, framed within the broader Republican agenda and alignment with former President Donald Trump's re-election campaign for 2024. Noem's efforts to push immigration as a critical political issue, her support of Trump's policies, and her critique of South Dakota reporters for insufficient coverage of her chosen issues.
Specific political actions are highlighted, such as the deployment of South Dakota National Guard troops to Texas, Noem's controversial book release, and her handling of national media attention. The narrative expands on broader issues, such as the testing of Mount Rushmore’s water for PFAS contamination, illustrating environmental concerns juxtaposed with political maneuvering.
Interspersed with these themes are humorous or satirical verses and personal narratives, skewering a broad array of targets from specific policies and political figures to wider societal issues like race, women's rights, election integrity, and legacy media’s role in politics. The deployment of hyperbolic statements, especially towards the end, exaggerates for effect, critiquing former President Trump, political rallies, and even personal disgust towards politicians.

Please let me know what you think of this new format! Thank you!
The episode begins with an anecdotal story that discusses local South Dakota politics, including the Yankton Sioux Tribe's decision to ban Governor Kristi Noem from their reservation, responses to governmental policies, and reflections on Noem’s controversial actions and public image. It then shifts to cover state-wide concerns such as staffing mandates affecting the long-term healthcare industry, Rick Weiland's involvement in ballot measures to influence public policy, and the challenges faced by Native American tribal nations regarding federal funding for law enforcement and education. The podcast also delves into broader political discussions, including critiques of Republican party members for allegedly echoing Russian talking points, proposals for federal marijuana policy change, and the potential for South Dakota to join the passenger rail network. The episode closes on a controversial note, with a fictional or out-of-context statement expressing disdain for puppies, among other things.

It really takes courage to take your career to the gravel pit like Noem has.