Whoo-hoo! KSDN Radio posts Don Briscoe’s interview with me about the 2017 Legislative Session! We also discuss some upcoming ballot measures and even talk a little Trump budget.
In Part 1 of the March 31 Don Briscoe Show, I note Sioux Falls Democratic Rep. Karen Soli’s successful House Bill 1076, creating the Government Accountability Board as a consolation prize for the the ethics commission we lost in the repeal of IM22. I give our hometown Republican Rep. Drew Dennert credit for working to pass Senate Bill 128, the alcohol-serving bill that Rep. Dennert explained on our March 29 DFP Podcast. I explain Veto Day, including the death-defying trick of introducing and passing a new bill in under an hour to act as a sort of line-item veto override and the irony (which Don Briscoe found hilariously incredible) of our Republican Governor vetoing a tax cut proposed by Democrats!
In Part 2, Don and I discuss our Congressional delegation’s support for Essential Air Service, contra the Trump budget. Don turns us to the medical cannabis, recreational cannabis, “death with dignity”/assisted suicide (note: Briscoe brings up Dr. Kevorkian, not me!), and transgender school bathroom/locker room ballot measures. Producer Scott asks about the vetoed gun measures and implications for the gubernatorial race. Don gives me a final shot to call for a “Don’t Mess with Us” Amendment.
Don’t forget: I’m speaking Wednesday at the NSU Noon Forum, at the Beulah Williams Library, alongside Dr. Jon Schaff and lobbyist Julie Johnson on the effects of the 2016 election. Bring your questions!
You are indeed a radio personality borne, Mr. H. Your suit outshined the host, you appear to be better coiffed in your usual impeccable way, you sat in front of a nice baseball poster, and your wattage was cranked up to that level nearly Limbaughesque. I don’t like to listen to Rush but I like to listen to you, in short rapid bursts. You do well on the radio.
The photo is actually from November, but the audio is truly Friday’s. I’m glad you find listening to my short, rapid bursts tolerable. Stay tuned for Wednesday’s podcast!