Political Pulse

Political Pulse

KOTA's 'Political Pulse' is a South Dakota-based political interview show that focuses on state-level, legislative, and regional political topics. Hosted by political anchor Blake Troli, the show features interviews with South Dakota lawmakers, candidates for office, and state officials to discuss current affairs like the state budget, property tax reform, upcoming elections and so much more.

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Political Pulse: Gov. Larry Rhoden on recent polls, negative ads recent campaign stops

Governor Larry Rhoden joined KOTA Territory News to react to two recent polls. Rhoden gave his thoughts on a KELOLand Emmerson College Poll which has Toby Doeden in the lead. Rhoden also broke down his thoughts on a poll commissioned by Conservative Agenda for America that had the Governor ahead. Rhoden lastly gave details of some of his recent stops.

00:31:56
May 31, 2026 10:0 AM
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Political Pulse Jason Green on his bid to represent District 34 in the state senate

Jason Green joined Political Pulse to discuss his bid to represent District 34 in the state senate. Green gave his thoughts on how the state can improve its parole system. Green also gave his thoughts on property tax relief legislation, data centers and more.

00:21:33
May 30, 2026 10:0 AM
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Political Pulse Toby Doeden on Property Tax Relief Bills, Parole, State Spending & more

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Toby Doeden joined Political Pulse where he criticized two recently passed bills aimed at curbing property taxes and one aimed at funding city projects. Doeden shared his thoughts on the state’s parole system, broke down his plans to reduce taxes, reduce state spending and more.

00:21:16
May 29, 2026 12:0 PM
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Political Pulse: Nicole Mitzel on her bid for District 35, governor’s race, parole, more

Nicole Mitzel joined KOTA Territory News to discuss her campaign to represent District 35 in the state senate. Mitzel gave thoughts on the GOP primary race for governor and weighed in on property taxes, the state’s parole system and more.

00:15:38
May 29, 2026 10:0 AM
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Political Pulse: Rep. Dusty Johnson on election, Massie loss, Anti-Weaponization fund & more

Rep. Dusty Johnson joined KOTA Territory News where he spoke about the current GOP primary election for governor which he is running in. Johnson also gave his thought’s on Rep. Thomas Massie’s loss in Kentucky, the DOJ’s Anti Weaponization fund, President Trump’s meetings in China and more.

00:15:13
May 28, 2026 2:0 PM
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Political Pulse Karen McNeal on her bid to represent District 32 in the State Senate

Karen McNeal joined Political Pulse to discuss her bid to represent District 32 in the South Dakota State Senate. McNeal gave her thoughts on education, property tax relief bills, the state’s parole system and more.

00:15:06
May 28, 2026 12:0 PM
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Political Pulse: Jace West on Gubernatorial Primary, property taxes, data centers and more

Jace West joined Political Pulse and discussed the gubernatorial election, recently passed legislation on property taxes, South Dakota’s parole system and more.

00:19:30
May 28, 2026 10:0 AM
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Political Pulse: Rob Autry of Meeting Street Insights on his GOP Primary Poll

Rob Autry of Meeting Street Insights spoke with KOTA Territory News. Autry’s company Meeting Street Insights conducted a poll on the GOP Primary race for Governor on behalf of Conservative Agenda for America.

00:10:13
May 27, 2026 4:0 PM
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Political Pulse: Gov. Larry Rhoden on primary election, negative ads, tax legislation, & more

Gov. Larry Rhoden joined Political Pulse to break down to KOTA Territory News how he’s feeling as the GOP primary election closes in. Rhoden touched on negative ads targeting him and tax legislation he’s been criticized for in debates. Rhoden also touched on official business including the state expanding its partnership with ICE, the state’s strong economic numbers in April and more.

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May 27, 2026 12:0 PM
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Political Pulse Emmett Reistroffer on campaign, property taxes, parole and more

Emmett Reistroffer joined Political Pulse and discussed his campaign, the GOP primary for Governor, South Dakota’s Parole System, Property Taxes and more.

00:20:35
May 27, 2026 11:25 AM
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Political Pulse: Democratic Congressional candidate Nikki Gronli on Farm Bill & Iran

Democratic Congressional Candidate Nikki Gronli joined Political Pulse and gave her thoughts on the Farm Bill which was recently passed out of the House of Representatives. Gronli also touched on E15 and gave her thoughts on the Iran War.

00:19:34
May 13, 2026 9:7 AM
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Political Pulse: US Senate Candidate Justin McNeal on Iran, Farm Bill, E15 & more

U.S. Senate Candidate Justin McNeal joined Political Pulse and gave his thoughts on the War in Iran. McNeal also weighed in on the recent Farm Bill, specifically on language tossed out that opponents called liability protections for pesticide companies and year round sales of E15. McNeal in the interview described his desire to make government more efficient.

00:19:52
May 13, 2026 9:5 AM
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Political Pulse: Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Farm Bill & E15

Senate Majority Leader John Thune joined Political Pulse and touched on the Farm Bill which recently advanced out of the House of Representatives and is now in his chamber. The majority leader also gave his thoughts on the current debate around year-round E15. The house is set to vote on year-round E15 later this month.

00:08:40
May 13, 2026 9:3 AM
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Political Pulse: Ian Fury on parole, negative ads & more

Ian Fury, campaign manager for Governor Larry Rhoden joined Political Pulse on Monday. Fury responded to criticism from Rep. Dusty Johnson on the governor’s agenda on parole and spoke on how new prisons are hoping to reduce recidivism. Fury also gave his thoughts on Negative Ads from Rushmore Principals PAC that Rhoden’s campaign has demanded be taken down over what the campaign says are categorically false claims.

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May 13, 2026 8:49 AM
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Political Pulse: Rep. Dusty Johnson on new endorsement, farm bill, Iran & UFO files

Rep. Dusty Johnson joined Political Pulse to announce his recent endorsement from the South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police. Johnson also gave his thoughts on the recently house-passed Farm Bill , war in Iran and release of files related to UAPs otherwise known as UFOs.

00:12:21
May 13, 2026 8:22 AM
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Political Pulse: Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun on session, parole & more

Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun joined Political Pulse where he gave his thoughts on the recent legislative session and current issues surrounding the state’s parole system. Salamun additionally weighed in on Governor Rhoden’s initiative to improve parole supervision in South Dakota. The mayor also gave an update on the city’s plan’s to Celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

00:33:22
May 4, 2026 5:0 PM
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