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In the Moment is SDPB’s daily news and culture magazine program. We have a deeply rooted sense of place, and that place is South Dakota. In the Moment features authentic conversations with news makers, scholars, artists, and everyday South Dakotans. We bring you world-class radio storytelling featur…

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    StoryCorps seeks South Dakota stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 49:07


    There are two South Dakotans in the 2025 Bush Fellowship cohort. We speak to the director of Native recruitment at USD and the founder of the First Peoples Fund.

    Vermillion independent bookstore closing due to state politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 49:11


    The owner will close or sell Outside of a Dog Books and Games this summer. Mike Phelan shares why his family is leaving South Dakota.

    Rediscover the Joy of Learning at BHSU

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 48:36


    We're in the middle of Black Hill State University's Joy of Learning series. The events invite the public back to school to learn something new from local experts.

    Rise in political violence may have chilling effect on democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 49:09


    Our Dakota Political Junkies share what concerns them most about the weekend attacks on two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses.

    Remembering Sally Roesch Wagner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 47:26


    Historian and author Sally Roesch Wagner passed away at age 82. We return to a 2019 Brown Bag Book Club with the pioneer in women's studies.

    McGovern Center responds to Mitchell prison debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 49:10


    The "In the Moment" visits the McGovern Center on DWU's campus and learn about the prison debate. Plus, local voices discuss the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers.

    South Dakota women veterans: Bonnie Schmidt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 49:30


    Veteran Bonnie Schmidt says she can still smell the blue ink of the pens she used to fill out forms in basic training. She shares this and other experiences while serving.

    South Dakota women veterans: Lucy Middleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 49:29


    A U.S. Army nurse who served in the Vietnam War shares her story. Lucy Middleton talks about her experience overseas and how her service changed her.

    News roundup: Early candidates announce for gubernatorial race

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 48:55


    Speaker of the House Jon Hansen is the first to announce in the 2026 governor's race. We get analysis from our Dakota Political Junkies and hear from the candidate himself.

    Living with nature's nuisance animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 49:11


    Bethany Brookshire, author of "Pests," discusses the definition of a pest and why elephants qualify. Plus, the pests of South Dakota: Beavers, coyotes and prairie dogs.

    South Dakota's plants, birds & butterflies in a warming world

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 49:00


    An ornithologist discusses the birds that sweeten South Dakota's skies with song. He shares his favorite chirps and also explores how birds are adapting to hotter winters.

    SDPB has a new radio station in Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 49:29


    Mitchell can now listen to SDPB on a new full-power radio station. We learn more about KWSD 89.1 FM and the people who make up the Mitchell community.

    Heading down two South Dakota roads to history

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 49:09


    Russ Swanson stumbled on a piece of history on his family's land. It led him down several different roads — and a few rabbit holes — pursuing outlaws of the past.

    Where to find the funny in South Dakota

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 48:57


    Trevor Ryan recounts the life of a historic building that now houses a one-of-a-kind comedy club in Rapid City. And Nathan Hults shares his comedic journey in Sioux Falls.

    South Dakota's DCI enters partnership with ICE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 48:46


    After state political leaders visited the southern border, they announced a new partnership between the Division of Criminal Investigation and ICE. We learn the specifics.

    U.S.-China deal offers some stability but prices are expected to rise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 49:29


    The Farmers Business Network says the recent trade deal delays a potential rise in retaliatory tariffs, but prices are still going to go up.

    Levitt at the Falls invites Sioux Falls outdoors this summer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 49:30


    Two-time Grammy-nominated Divinity Roxx headlines the first Levitt at the Falls concert. We explore how the series is growing and talk to Roxx ahead of her performance.

    Did trade tariffs & deficits downgrade the U.S credit system?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 48:46


    Moody's Investors Service changed its rating of the U.S. sovereign debt last week. Joe Santos, Ph.D., breaks down the symbiotic relationship behind the downgrade.

    Sticky notes & sound healing: Caring for your mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 49:18


    We explore South Dakota's mental health care landscape, including an art installation that battles stigma and the healing sounds of a singing bowl.

    Financial advisor: No, Social Security is not a Ponzi scheme

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 49:05


    Elon Musk recently called Social Security a "Ponzi scheme." Wealth advisor Rick Kahler says it's not and shares how much trust you can really put into the benefits system.

    South Dakota arts & science from across the state

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 49:00


    A Black Hills performer invites listeners to a frog pond in Rockerville. Cory Cavill also asks you to chirp, hoot and — most importantly — howl.

    Meet the Microraptor: Small, mighty and maybe flight-worthy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 49:19


    Professor Alex Dececchi shares why a series of footprints from a sparrow-sized dinosaur could hint at early flight. Plus, exploring a feathery prehistory.

    The Trump administration's adversarial relationship with the courts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 49:12


    Many of President Trump's early actions have been challenged in court. Mike Thompson, J.D., discusses the most significant cases — including one centered on the term "invasion."

    Teacher Talk says self-compassion is part of self-care

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 48:55


    Gina Benz and Jackie Wilber speak to educators about recharging during summer break. Plus, a police chief gives reminders for navigating construction season.

    One Book South Dakota explores 'The Cost of Free Land'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 48:10


    Author Rebecca Clarren discusses finding her place in history while researching her memoir, "The Cost of Free Land: Jews, Lakota, and an American Inheritance."

    Digging into the history & legacy of the Homestake Gold Mine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 49:04


    What was one of America's largest gold mines is now one of the world's deepest underground research facilities. We spend the hour exploring the mine's the lasting impacts.

    SFPD chief on crime trends, mentorship & immigration enforcement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 49:08


    Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum brings us an update on the city's crime trends. He also shares why he says mentorship programs are important to the community as a whole.

    Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons week: No more stolen sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 49:30


    The Red Ribbon Skirt Society held its annual Red Dress Gala this weekend. Hear some of the night's public remarks from advocates, women and two-spirit people.

    How South Dakota cares for neighbors & loved ones with Alzheimer's

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 49:25


    We dedicate the hour to treatments, resources and challenges for Alzheimer's patients and their loved ones. Medical providers, caretakers and advocates join us.

    Poetry in conversation with the landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 44:38


    We return to our conversation with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón as her time as America's poet comes to a close. She discusses her anthology "You Are Here."

    Arts nonprofits face unique challenges — now more than ever

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 44:04


    Marty Two Bulls Jr. is the interim executive director of the Rapid City Arts Council. He shares his journey into arts advocacy and why fundraising has gotten tougher.

    Trump's approval ratings decline, judicial challenges increase

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 48:52


    Our Dakota Political Junkies analyze Trump's first 100 days of his second term. Plus, how the administration is creating a "new normal" for the federal judiciary.

    'Free For All' explores the public library's quiet revolutionaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 49:01


    The PBS Independent Lens documentary on public libraries premieres Tuesday night on SDPB. We return to our interview with the filmmakers and the South Dakota State Library.

    National Poetry Month: Linda Hasselstrom & Sion Lidster

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 48:58


    A poet and rancher introduces listeners to a cow who holds a grudge. And a bookstore-owner-slash-poet digs into the politics of dog pork.

    Poet Bert Malcom & the performances he can't recreate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 44:00


    Bert Malcom has spent much of his life with a guitar on his back. He brings it into the Rapid City studio to share his spoken word poetry, music and talent with SDPB.

    Sen. Rounds speaks to South Dakotans disrupted by Trump tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 43:34


    Mike Rounds discusses the administration's first 100 days in office, including his hopes that Trump will modify tariffs and his concerns about Secretary Hegseth.

    Former Gov. Kristi Noem's lasting impact on SD politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 48:53


    Seth Tupper analyzes how Noem's leadership style translates to the national stage. Plus, the Secretary of the Department of Corrections discusses the new prison plans.

    Big Sioux Stewardship Summit reaches urban & rural communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 49:09


    Ecology-minded South Dakotans convened in Sioux Falls last week to spend a day thinking about the city's river. Hear highlights from the Big Sioux Stewardship Summit.

    Dakota Conference explores settling & resettling the Great Plains

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 49:04


    Norma and Jerry Wilson discuss caretaking one of the oldest log houses in the state. And an Augustana researcher takes us back to the 1893 Chicago World Fair.

    Sen. John Thune's role in the legislative branch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 48:47


    Our Dakota Political Junkies look at how the national news is scrutinizing Leader John Thune's leadership style. Plus, where do deportees go when they can't go home?

    'Giants in the Earth' endures as award-winning opera

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 49:19


    The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra will debut a Pulitzer Prize-winning opera for the first time. We preview "Giants in the Earth" and revisit the story's legacy.

    Classic Midwestern novel explores cultural pluralism on the prairie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 49:26


    Norwegian-American Ole Rølvaag explores what it meant to be a hyphenated American in his 1927 novel. We discuss the impact of "Giants in the Earth" with scholars.

    Arts across the state: Bach, prairie poetry & Chaitanya Skye

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 49:07


    A Bach scholar from Augustana University previews the school of music's Holy Week concert. Plus, we check in with the state's poet laureate for National Poetry Month.

    South Dakota Humanities Council faces potential loss of all federal funding

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 49:21


    Almost 75% of the South Dakota Humanities Council's budget comes from federal grants. The Department of Government Efficiency has cut off that funding stream.

    Politics roundup: Pipelines, prison funding & property taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 48:59


    Former state lawmakers provide a history lesson on prisons in South Dakota. Plus, a journalist asks if property tax relief is really what Sioux Falls needs.

    Wealth advisor offers tips on preparing your wallet for tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 48:34


    The Trump administration's tariff plans will likely increase prices across the board. Financial therapist Rick Kahler discusses how to prepare.

    Monday Macro: Economic scale & employment law

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 48:50


    Joe Santos, Ph.D., discusses why the scale of different economic measures matter, and a law partner breaks down what employers should know in a changing legal environment.

    Arts showcase: Marnie Cook, SDSO & Plastic Blow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 49:17


    Singer-songwriter Marnie Cook performs live in our studio. Punk band Plastic Blow rocks out. And the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra previews Mozart's "Great" Mass.

    2025 One Book Siouxland chronicles infamous cold case

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 49:31


    Lou Raguse's "Vanished in Vermillion" tells the story of two teens who went missing in 1971. The author unpacks his crime reporting on this case and others in the area.

    Gov. Rhoden makes progress on property tax relief & the prison project

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 48:50


    Reporters, analysts and the lieutenant governor join "In the Moment" to discuss how Gov. Larry Rhoden hopes to tackle top issues from the 2025 session.

    South Dakota teachers who make science fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 48:56


    The new Milken Educator Award winner and SDPB's "Science Steve" dive into their love for education, teaching and coaching. It's an education hour honoring top teachers.

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