The Interview #125 | Fred Deutsch - Called

In this episode of The Interview Podcast, Craig Weinberg sits down with District 4 House candidate Fred Deutsch for a long-form conversation about why he’s running again, what he sees as dysfunction in the South Dakota Legislature, and what it really means to represent voters instead of just repeating talking points.

The conversation digs into some of the biggest issues facing South Dakota right now, including property taxes, school funding, public education, legislative philosophy, and economic development. Fred shares why he believes he’s being called back to Pierre, reflects on his past eight years in office, and explains his desire to focus on restoring functionality, improving education, and delivering real tax relief. Craig presses hard on the deeper questions behind those issues, challenging the assumptions around government funding, taxpayer fairness, and whether elected officials are truly willing to rethink the systems people are frustrated with.

This episode offers a candid look at Fred’s thought process, priorities, and convictions, while also modeling the kind of unscripted conversation Craig believes voters need in order to make informed decisions.