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Undaunted Episode 15: Our man in the arena Elliott Neff
Elliott Neff is the GOP candidate running for the state house in district 6 representing Tea, Harrisburg and central Lincoln County: the fastest growing county in South Dakota.
Elliott is a National Master chess player and has spent over 21 years running Chess4Life, a mission-driven organization that brings the benefits of chess — problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills the youth of America desperately need.
Find more out about Elliot here: www.neff4sd.com (http://www.neff4sd.com).
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10 Sept 2026
Undaunted Episode 14. 9/11 Remembrance Edition.
9/11 Pentagon survivor Brent Hoffman steps into the Arena this week for our 9/11 Remembrance Edition.
We are truly honored to welcome former State Senator Brent “B.R.” Hoffman, a public servant, author, and retired United States Air Force officer into the Arena.
Senator Hoffman devoted twenty years to military service, rising from the enlisted ranks to serve as a Major in the United States Air Force.
On September 11, 2001, then USAF Major Hoffman was inside the Pentagon when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building, making him a survivor and eyewitness to one of our nation’s darkest days.
His story is one of courage, faith, service, and resilience.
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3 Jul 2026
Undaunted Episode 13. America 250 Edition. Our woman in the arena: Theresa Stehly
Theresa Stehly steps into the Arena this week for our America 250 celebration edition, and we could not imagine a more fitting guest for the occasion.
A longtime Sioux Falls civic activist, former at-large City Council member, and music educator, Stehly has built a reputation as one of the city’s most persistent and outspoken voices for transparency, tax…
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24 May 2026
Undaunted: Episode 12.
Tesa Schwans represents District 9 in the South Dakota statehouse and she is our woman in the arena going into this Memorial Day weekend.
Representative Schwans is a small business owner and has just concluded her first full term in the house. Tesa stops by the Undaunted studios to talk about property taxes, education, and why’s she’s running for her second term in the South Dakota House of Representatives.
Find more out about Tessa here: www.tesaforsd.com (http://www.tesaforsd.com)
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17 May 2026
Undaunted Episode 10. Our man in the arena: Greg Jamison
Our man in the arena is Greg Jamison:
Greg has been a state representative, a city councilor, and local small businessman. And now, over a decade after serving on the city council he’s running a campaign to sit in the mayor’s chair.
Greg is running on an agenda of public safety, fiscal discipline with your tax dollars, and managing Sioux Falls growth with common-sense balance.
Check out Greg Jamison here: www.jamisonformayor.com (http://www.jamisonformayor.com)
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16 May 2026
Undaunted Episode 9. The woman in the arena: Mykala Voita
Our first woman in the arena is Mykala Voita: a freshman state senator from Bonesteel, South Dakota who represents District 21 in the South Dakota senate. Mykala is a successful small business owner, mother of two children and a defender of private property rights.
Mykala won her senate seat riding in on a wave of dissatisfaction with Republican elites in 2024. Today, she is the conservative frontrunner in the GOP primary. Join us in the arena as Mykala shares her insights into the rural economy, property rights and how she stays grounded and true to her principles.
Check out Mykala Voita at: www.voita4sd.us (http://www.voita4sd.us)
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8 May 2026
Undaunted Episode 8. The man in the arena: Brady Kerkman
Brady Kerkman is making his first run for the Sioux Falls city council in the Southeast District. Brady talks to us about his experience with the Department of Corrections, support for first responders, and how he plans to engage with citizens if he takes the Southeast district city council seat.
Check out Brady at https://kerkmanforsiouxfalls.com.
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1 May 2026
Undaunted Episode 6. The man in the arena: Zach DeBoer
Our man in the arena this week is Sioux Falls city council candidate Zach DeBoer.
Zach is running again for the city council in the Central District. In 2018 Zach ran for the Central district seat and lost by less than two percent. Now, in 2026 Zach is hoping to make his comeback as a champion for safer more walkable streets in high density areas like the Central District, more transparency from city hall, and smarter budgeting decisions that emphasizes investment in existing infrastructure.
Check out Zach DeBoer at www.zachforcitycouncil.com (http://www.zachforcitycouncil.com).
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26 Apr 2026
Undaunted Episode 5. The man in the arena: Kerry Loudenslager
Our man in the arena this week is retired Army Colonel, former business executive, and Republican candidate for District 12 in the South Dakota House of Represenatives: Kerry Loudenslagger.
Kerry is running unopposed for the Republican nomination in District 12 in the state house. Kerry previously ran four years ago for the state house and lost by 14 votes. Kerry now sees a clear path to victory in 2026.
Check Kerry Loudenslagger out at www.kerryforsd.com (http://www.kerryforsd.com).
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29 Mar 2026
Undaunted Episode 4. The man in the arena: Bart Sample
Our man in the arena this week is United States Army veteran, small business owner, and Republican candidate for District 25 state house: Bart Sample. Bart and his family own and operate two small businesses in Flandreau, South Dakota.
Join us this week as we discuss, the Army, small businesses, property taxes, one man’s courage to stand up to pinhead politicians during COVID.
Bart is the conservative candidate for District 25 in the South Dakota House. Check him out at www.bartlsampleforsd.com.
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5 Mar 2026
Undaunted Episode 3. The man in the arena: Adam Long
Our man in the arena this week is Navy and Air Force veteran Adam Long.
Adam provided powerful testimony about his road to recovery after suffering crippling injuries while serving as a firefighter in the Air Force, finding Jesus at 11,000 feet in the mountains, to creating a successful small business while raising a great family - and being a new dad again for the fourth time!
Adam is now the leading candidate for District 2 in the South Dakota House. Check him out at www.adamlongforsd.com (http://www.adamlongforsd.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExM1lHOHVGUlg1Q0lzbUdpeHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5v8jSVara9g3KaK6TqkKZmIWMqiabR_CeZJZNmZ5tbqTIpar-xb1Wz6blcLQ_aem_3OKo3luB7bZE8koNbfDxkA).
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29 Jan 2026
Undaunted Episode 2. The man in the arena: Scott Ehrisman
Wow! Scott Ehrisman packs a punch! Ehrisman takes us through two decades (four mayoral administrations) of reporting and publishing his widely read blog www.southdacola.com on Sioux Falls city politics. He takes on city hall with his no holds barred approach, and gives his unvarnished mayoral and council race predictions going into 2026.
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21 Jan 2026
Undaunted Episode 1. The man in the arena: Chris J. Larson
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