Our Dakota Political Junkie dives into the question of open primaries ahead of the upcoming election season.

Tom Dempster is a former South Dakota state senator. He shares his views on why open primaries are a more democratic alternative.

Plus, we hear Dempster's analysis of an NPR senior editor's essay accusing the news organization of losing its listeners' trust. We discuss what open and curious coverage can look like.

Find more In The Moment interviews at https://www.SDPB.org/InTheMoment

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