In the Moment

A new book explores the history of America through the lens of evergreen trees. SDPB talks with Trent Preszler about the science of evergreens and the human cost of industrial excess.

Thousands of people protested construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016. A new poetry collection takes readers inside a community, nearly 10 years later.

University of Sioux Falls Professor Mike Thompson helps explain the latest cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court

An uneasy economy presents farmers, families, and business owners with leadership challenges. Wealth advisor Rick Kahler offers a plan for handling "the gap" of uncertain times.

Pianist Tellef Johnson brings Sorabji's fifth piano sonata to the stage for a live performance set to stretch more than seven hours.

Kaija Bonde and Alex Newcomb Weiland discuss their musical mentorship and the legacy of country music legend Patsy Cline.

If you get your health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, now is the time to go online and update your information or select a new plan. Shelly Ten Napel and Brittany Zephier join Lori Walsh to navigate you through the changes in healthcare coverage.

Journalist Peter O'Dowd discusses the nationwide problem of death in jails and prisons. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley seeks to raise the stakes for contraband in South Dakota corrections.

South Dakota nonprofit organizations have experienced a year of funding chaos. Today they celebrate the power of generosity.

Jenn White is the host of 1A. She talks with SDPB's Lori Walsh about the state of journalism in America and how on air conversations serve democracy. We also check in with Andrew Limbong. He's a reporter for NPR's Arts Desk. He joins us for an update on NPR's annual interactive reading guide. It's called NPR's Books We Love.

Many South Dakota farmers struggled to sell what they grew. Then they struggled to store what they could not sell. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal offers an update from the annual convention.

Digital technology is changing the way kids learn. So teachers are changing the way they teach. Sometimes that means "unplugging" a classroom. Gina Benz and Jackie Wilber talk with Lori Walsh

South Dakota public schools face challenges as the politics of property tax shift. Economist Kyle Kopplin, Ph.D. talks with Lori Walsh.

Farmers say the 2018 Farm Bill is not meeting the needs of today's production ag families. Doug Sombke with South Dakota Farmers Union lays out his organization's plan for updates to the farm sector safety net.

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds provides an update on funding for construction projects at Ellsworth Air Force Base. He also answers questions about the legal rationale for U.S. boat strikes in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific Ocean.

DHS has a new ad campaign. Secretary Kristi Noem faces scrutiny over how it was funded. We learn about this history of Noem's advertising strategies and controversies.

State government is flush with efforts to study everything from the state's incarceration rates to how the new men's prison might impact programming. Jean Hunhoff and Linda Duba offer a big-picture look at how the state funds corrections.

The Dakota Institute has released research and analysis from the first and second quarters. Lori Walsh talks with Dakota Institute Fellow Devan Schaefer

The South Dakota Art Museum hosts "Nordic Echoes: Tradition in Contemporary Art." Lori Walsh talks with artist Tia Keobounpheng about her creative practice.

Case v. Montana seeks clarity on when police can enter a private home without a warrant or probable cause. Mike Thompson, J.D. offers insight into the arguments, along with other cases before the court.

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation says expectations are rising for charitable giving. CEO Andy Patterson talks about a new Holiday Guide intended to connect donors with purpose.

America's financial bailout of Argentina has helped China source even more soybeans from South America. Economist Evert Van der Sluis explains the impact on South Dakota producers.

Poet and storyteller Cory Cavill talks to Lori Walsh about finding her artistic home in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen offers an update on what the state is doing lower its recidivism rate.

RF Buche believes we have a moral obligation to feed our hungry neighbors. He invites politicians to visit his grocery stores to witness the impact of potential SNAP benefit loss.

In partnership with Arts South Dakota, one of the state's most talented filmmakers created a series of videos spotlighting local artists.

"In the Moment" explores why some of the scariest creatures are also the most misunderstood. We talk to a spider scientist, a zookeeper and an English professor.

The U.S. is on track for its longest government shutdown ever. Our Dakota Political Junkies discuss the blame game both parties are currently playing.

We get a preview of Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" from his co-directors. Plus, Teacher Talk brings us an ode to teachers everywhere.

We explore reproductive health in South Dakota with the Secretary of Health. Plus, how the community can show up after an infant loss.

Delta David Gier talks about jazz and orchestral music. Marty Two Bulls Jr. explores the breadth of contemporary Lakota artwork. Plus, a new mural with a message.

SDPB's Jackson Dircks checks in on Zandbroz Variety in Sioux Falls. We learn how tariffs are impacting them, as well as a Rapid City-based independent toy store.

We preview the messaging politicians may use in the next election. Journalist Jonathan Ellis and former state Sen. Tom Dempster offer their analysis.

Kevin Woster says he'll do some pheasant hunting this season, but he won't have a dog by his side. We remember Rosie, who was a very, very good hunting buddy.

We look back at the years of Tech Radio on SDPB and ask how tech support has changed.

Mike Thompson with the University of Sioux Falls explores the cases through which the Supreme Court will address some of today's top political issues.

In "Beginning, Again," poet Linda Hasselstrom and photographer James Parker honor our grasslands. Plus, Joy Moore discusses why she begins her law classes with a poem.

"In the Moment" sits down with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the leadership of public media organizations in Nebraska, Iowa and North Dakota.

Nikki Gronli and Bill Mawhiney both intend to be on the Democratic primary ticket next summer. They're running for South Dakota's lone seat in the U.S. House.

Today's Teacher Talk explores the science of how teenagers think. Understanding why they're wired differently can make a difference in the classroom and at home.

Jane Goodall joined "In the Moment" in 2022 to discuss the Bramble Park Zoo and how to instill a love for wildlife into the next generation. She passed away on Wednesday.

Veteran and author Elliot Ackerman was at the South Dakota Festival of Books. He shares how his experiences overseas impact the stories he puts out into the world.

We're live in Spearfish before an audience of book lovers. We discuss South Dakota's climatic history, women in regenerative ag, and fishing on a fictional talk show.

"In the Moment" shares the stage with three authors from the 2025 Young Readers Festival of Books. We talk about competitive chess, a female aviator and a poetry wrangler.

Gail Blankenau tells the story of two sisters escaping to freedom out of southeast Nebraska in her new book. She shares the surprising history of slavery in the Midwest.

We remember the legacy of Mr. Fred Rogers and his neighborhood. Plus, we look for the helpers uplifting our neighbors right here in South Dakota.

Julian Beaudion announces he's running for U.S. Senate. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly previews "Sources & Methods." And Kevin Woster talks about the separation of church and state.

In the Moment previews the 23rd annual South Dakota Festival of books. Poet Marcella Remund and author Peter Carrels share their featured works.

South Dakota held its first ever state-sanctioned esports tournament last year. We explore the benefits and impacts of offering electronic sports to the student body.

South Dakota is the black-footed ferret capitol of the world. SDPB joins researchers rumbling through the prairie at night looking for the highly-endangered creature.

How well can you know the state where you were born? Celebrated South Dakota writer Patrick Hicks finds the familiar and the foreign on Minnesota's backroads.