In The Moment: Segments

In the Moment, April 29, 2021 Show 1038. Closer Look : SDPB's Victoria Wicks brings us a special feature on the proceedings at the SD Supreme Court regarding marijuana in South Dakota. We take a look at yesterday's SD Supreme court proceedings on marijuana in South Dakota. Guns in South Dakota : South Dakotans Karen Pettigrew and Tiffany Thoelke from 'Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America' join us to talk about how everyday citizens can influence the public conversation about gun safety. Katy from Sioux Falls talks about the death of a classmate and how it influenced her view of guns in the home. SD Home Garden: Erik Helland joins us with some tips and tricks for the planting season. Nancy Halverson goes over the 2021 calendar for Levitt at the Falls!

February 25, 2021 Show 996. " In Their Own Words " brings us the debate over a bill changing procedures for parents who choose to home-school their children. In Their Own Words brings you closer to the debates and conversations behind legislative topics. It’s supported by SDN Communications.

February 25, 2021 Show 996. Perhaps never before have so many of us paid attention to vaccines at the same time. On Call with the Prairie Doc® talks vaccinations, getting science-based medical information to South Dakotans from a team of doctors. Dr. Kelly Evans one of the Prairie Doc® physicians. Health reporting on SDPB is supported by Monument Health

February 24, 2021 Show 995 Today's "In Their Own Words" takes you inside the Senate Judiciary Committee. Members heard testimony on Senate Bill 146. It's legislation seeking to revise certain provisions regarding eligibility for parole for people sentenced to life imprisonment. In Their Own Words brings you closer to the debates and conversations behind legislative topics. It’s supported by SDN Communications. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 23, 2021 Show 994. Vaccine distribution and administration continues to accelerate in South Dakota. There are different "lanes" of vaccination for residents of the state. Sanford, Avera, and Monument Health have administered tens of thousands of vaccines. The Veterans Administration is now vaccinating veterans 50 and older. Indian Health Services is working quickly to vaccinate tribal community members. And now, pharmacies join the effort as well, as South Dakota seeks to vaccinate people 65 and older. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 23, 2021 Show 994. Vaccine distribution and administration continues to accelerate in South Dakota. There are different "lanes" of vaccination for residents of the state. Sanford, Avera, and Monument Health have administered tens of thousands of vaccines. The Veterans Administration is now vaccinating veterans 50 and older. Indian Health Services is working quickly to vaccinate tribal community members. And now, pharmacies join the effort as well, as South Dakota seeks to vaccinate people 65 and older. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 22, 2021 Show 993 Hour 2. In the late 1970s, the founders of the National Conservative Political Action Committee devised new methods of raising money, stoking fear and resentment, and targeting liberal candidates for shocking defeats. In the 1980 national election, one of their targets was U.S. Senator George McGovern from South Dakota. Author Marc C. Johnson's new book explores the 1980 election and how it changed the face of American politics. The book is called "Tuesday Night Massacre: Four Senate Elections and the Radicalization of the Republican Party." Guest: Author, Marc C Johnson . Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 22, 2021 Show 993 Hour 2. Should patients plan their mammograms around their COVID vaccination schedule? What about plans for other vaccines, such as the one for Shingles? Plus, the state of South Dakota reaches a vaccine milestone. Guest: Dr. Shankar Kurra, vice president of medical affairs at Monument Health. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 22, 2021 Show 993 Hour 1. For today's "In Their Own Words," the South Dakota state Senate considers Senate Bill 86. It's legislation that revises requirements regarding the review of initiated amendments to the state constitution. The goal is to avoid a post-election court battle like the one currently underway over Amendment A. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 22, 2021 Show 993 Hour 1. South Dakota Public Broadcasting brings you the latest from the state legislative session in Pierre. Today, we gather public broadcasting journalists from across the state for a live update on some of the legislation we have our eyes on this week. Guests: SDPB's Jackie Hendry, Seth Tupper and Lee Strubinger. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 19, 2021. Tech Radio answers your toughest computer and tech questions. SDPB Director of Digital. Heard alternating Fridays. Contact the show through their facebook page at Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 19, 2021 Show 992 Hour 1 Pierre-based country music artist KC Hughes calls himself just a good 'ol South Dakota Boy with big dreams. Getting his music heard and being able to perform in front of live audiences would be good enough for him as we continue to find "normal" during the pandemic. KC Hughes has released his second album, "Memories," and he joins us for Moment in Sound! Arts, literature, and music reporting on SDPB is supported by the Northern State University School of Fine Arts. More information available at northern.edu Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 19, 2021 Show 992 Hour 1 Today's episode of Poetry from Studio 47 features the work of Richard Robbins. Arts, literature, and music reporting on SDPB is supported by the Northern State University School of Fine Arts. More information available at northern.edu Find In the Moment on Apple or Spotify .

February 18, 2021 Show 991 Hour 1. Today our "In Their Own Words" segment looks at a contentious issue in South Dakota: Black History Month. It's contentious because some lawmakers have rejected recent interpretations of impact of slavery on the American story and the systemic nature of racism in our communities today. The House debated Concurrent resolution 6005 "Celebrating Black History Month". After the focus of the resolution changed through amendments the House debate takes on a very personal and at times, reflective tone. In Their Own Words brings you closer to the debates and conversations behind legislative topics. It’s supported by SDN Communications. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 18, 2021 Show 991 Hour 1. Governor Kristi Noem has publicly stated she is not running for president in 2024. She says her focus is on being governor of South Dakota. Her opponents think she is vulnerable in that regard. Guests: Political scientists from South Dakota State University, Lisa Hager and David Wiltse. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 18, 2021 Show 991 Hour 1. More than 110,000 South Dakotans have received at least their first COVID vaccine. That leaves hundreds of thousands waiting to get the shot. Kevin Woster is getting closer his day of immunity. He joins us to talk about the wait for a vaccine. We'll also talk about changes facing the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department in the Noem administration. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 18, 2021 Show 991 Hour 2. We've been dealing with COVID-19 for close to a year. How has it affected you, your work, and your workplace? If you've become less engaged, tense, or depressed, have you sought help from an Employee Assistance Program? Guest: Tim Heerts, an Employee Assistance Program Clinical Specialist with Avera to talk more about COVID fatigue and how to persevere. Health reporting on SDPB is supported by Monument Health Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 18, 2021 Show 991 Hour 2. If you're not familiar with On Call with the Prairie Doc®, it's a program that explores and explains medical and health information. In a world of swirling online advice, it's a chance to tune in and get the facts right here at home. Dr. Deb Johnston is one of the Prairie Docs®. Health reporting on SDPB is supported by Monument Health Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 17, 2021 Show 990 Hour 2. 1000 Miles to Nome, My Dear Mother, Heart of the Bear, My Name Means Future, A Flash of Green, Milk for Violence, and North by South Dakota are some of the films being screened at this year's Black Hills Film Festival. Black Hills Film Festival Executive Director Chris Van Ness joins In The Moment to visit about this year's virtual event. Arts, literature, and music reporting on SDPB is supported by the Northern State University School of Fine Arts. More information available at northern.edu Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 17, 2021 Show 990 Hour 2. Will recreational marijuana be available in South Dakota on July 1? To what extent is COVID-19 affecting the state legislature? And Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin has been sworn into Federal Court. What's next for Augustana University's president? Dakota Political Junkies Mike Card, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of South Dakota, and Tom Dempster, former South Dakota State Senator, discuss the latest political news. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 17, 2021 Show 990 Hour 2. "You and Your Democracy" is a series of short-take civics lessons hosted by Chuck Parkinson. You can find the full series online at sdpb.org/yourdemocracy . Today’s topic is What are our “Rights” and “Responsibilities and Obligations” as citizens in a Democratic Republic? Episode 11 Guest - Black Hills State University assistant professor of political science John Van Benthuysen Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 17, 2021 Show 990 Hour 1. Katie Dwyer just celebrated her birthday with the release of her new EP titled Indiscreet. Somehow, the multi-talented mother of four finds time to write, record and produce music - and she can't wait until she can play live dates again. The singer/songwriter lives in Pierre. Arts, literature, and music reporting on SDPB is supported by the Northern State University School of Fine Arts. More information available at northern.edu Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 17, 2021 Show 990 Hour 1. The Senate Taxation Committee considered legislation to drop the state portion of sales tax on food items. Proponents say it helps the low income while opponents say other programs can help the poor without losing revenue for the state general fund. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 17, 2021 Show 990 Hour 1 The South Dakota Legislature has wrestled with it. College campuses across the country have revised policies for it. Free speech at America's colleges and universities continues to be a hot topic as students speak up and speak out. Professor Mike Thompson, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Sioux Falls, shares insight into cases before the United States Supreme Court. The first case we discuss deals with a challenge to a student's right to free speech on campus. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 16, 2021 Show 989 Hour 2. As COVID cases across the country begin to ease ever so slightly, we check in for our weekly COVID update from South Dakota. Guest: Dr. Mike Wilde is Chief Medical Officer at Sanford USD Medical Center. Health reporting on SDPB is supported by Monument Health Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 16, 2021 Show 989 Hour 1. This legislative session, lawmakers have heard testimony from people in person and via teleconference. Those connections have not always gone flawlessly, but the question of whether or not to continue that option remains. Today's "In Their Own Words" segment features the House Local Government Committee debate on House Bill 1117, a bill to revise provisions for public meetings held by teleconference. You'll hear a portion of that hearing outlining the policy changes and concerns about public access to public meetings. In Their Own Words brings you closer to the debates and conversations behind legislative topics. It’s supported by SDN Communications. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 9, 2021 Show 988 Hour 1. We have yet to fully understand the impact of COVID-19 on our lives. This is especially true of the losses we've experienced among older South Dakotans. And yet, we've also been sharing (since the beginning of the pandemic) stories of dedicated frontline healthcare workers, innovation in elder care, and resilience. And now, vaccines, and a light at the end of a very long tunnel. Guest: Randy Bury, president of the Good Samaritan Society. Health reporting on SDPB is supported by Monument Health Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 9, 2021 Show 988 Hour 1. The Senate Judiciary committee heard over an hour of emotional testimony on a bill that would limit the application of the death penalty in South Dakota. For our "In Their Own Words" segment today, we bring you a portion of that hearing, first from Senator Arthur Rusch (a former judge), and then from Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. In Their Own Words brings you closer to the debates and conversations behind legislative topics. It’s supported by SDN Communications. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 9, 2021 Show 988 Hour 1. The path to a South Dakota STEM degree just got a bit clearer for first generation college students. Guest: Cassandra Birrenkott. associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mines and leads the SD-FIRST program there. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 8, 2021 Show 987 Hour 2. In 1966, Marty Mahrt was shot down while flying a mission over North Vietnam. He was piloting a Republic F-105 Thunderchief fighter/bomber – an aircraft that suffered a 38% loss rate due to the type of missions they were assigned. Wednesday morning (live from Custer), Marty Mahrt tells his story of rescue and survival during an "Old Guys and Their Airplanes Debrief" hosted by John Mollison. The interactive event begins at 11 Central/10 Mountain at SDPB.org/OGTADebrief. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 8, 2021 Show 987 Hour 2. We love our trees in South Dakota - perhaps because we have so few of them in some parts of the state. The tallest and biggest of these trees stand out, and, if we care to think about it, they can remind us of all the historical events and changes that have swirled around them as they've grown over decades and even centuries. Guest: Gary Enright is the Director of the 1881 Courthouse Museum in Custer and joins me now with the story. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 8, 2021 Show 987 Hour 2. The COVID-19 pandemic has been part of life in South Dakota for almost a year now, and every week brings new scientific discoveries about SARS-CoV-2. Guest: Dr. Chad Thury, Family Medicine physician and Regional Director of Clinical Quality with Avera Medical Group. Health reporting on SDPB is supported by Monument Health Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

February 8, 2021 Show 987 Hour 1. South Dakota Public Broadcasting brings you gavel-to-gavel coverage of the state legislative session, now underway. You can find coverage on our website at sdpb.org or SD.Net. You can also download the Statehouse podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts. Guests: SDPB's Jackie Hendry, host of South Dakota Focus on SDPB-TV, and SDPB's politics and public policy reporter Lee Strubinger. Find our podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play .

In The Moment … January 15th, 2021 Show 973 Hour 1 From the state home for veterans West River, to a new veterans cemetery East River, to every community large and small in between, the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs serves those who served us. Guests: Greg Whitlock, Secretary of the SD Dept of Veterans Afairs, and Aaron Pollard, Deputy Secretary.

In The Moment … January 15th, 2021 Show 973 Hour 1 The Governor of South Dakota delivers a "State of the State" address to the opening day of the state legislature. The address typically offers a mix of accomplishments from the previous year and plans for the year ahead. Governor Kristi Noem addressed the state legislature Tuesday. Her initiatives this year included an abortion ban, expansion of broadband services, ag industry investment, civics education, and scholarships.

In The Moment ... January 15, 2021 Show 973 Hour 1 Today's episode of Poetry from Studio 47 features the work of Bill Meissner. Arts, literature, and music reporting on SDPB is supported by the Northern State University School of Fine Arts. More information available at northern.edu Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment … January 14th, 2021 Show 972 Hour 2 Steven Jensen is the new Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court. Yesterday he addressed a joint session of the state legislature for the first time. Guest: Chief Justice Jenson. Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment … January 14th, 2021 Show 972 Hour 2 Dry weather in South America and inflated demand from China are creating some welcome opportunities for U.S. farmers. Guest: Kevin McNew, chief economist for the Farmers Business Network. Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment … January 14th, 2021 Show 972 Hour 2 Tune in to tonight's On Call with the Prairie Doc® for a show called "When the Heart Speaks." The hose is Dr. Jill Kruse. She's with the Avera Medical Group in Brookings and a member of the Prairie Doc® team of physicians. You can see the program tonight at 7 p.m. CDT / 6 p.m. MDT. Health reporting on SDPB is supported by Monument Health Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment … January 14th, 2021 Show 972 Hour 1 Governor Kristi Noem addressed a joint house of the state legislature Tuesday at the opening of the 2021 legislative session. She talked about the importance of parents, education, and the need for greater civics education in South Dakota. Guest: Tiffany Sanderson, the state's new Secretary of Education. She was named to the post after Secretary Ben Jones left the office to lead the state's historical society at the end of last year. Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment … January 14th, 2021 Show 972 Hour 1 One of the key obligations of the South Dakota state legislature is to approve a balanced budget for state government. The governor's office makes recommendations, but it's the lawmakers who meet daily throughout the session to process the facts and figures, understand the projections and estimates, and navigate the conflicts and debates. Today we bring you part of that process "In Their Own Words" from the Joint Appropriations Committee. You'll hear from Committee Chair Jean Hunhoff, along with Liza Clark, Mark Quaznee, and Derek Johnson from the state Bureau of Finance and Management. This is from the first day of the 2021 legislative session. In Their Own Words brings you closer to the debates and conversations behind legislative topics. It’s supported by SDN Communications. Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment … January 14th, 2021 Show 972 Hour 1 Donald Trump is the first U.S. President to be impeached twice by the House of Representatives. The president has been charged with incitement of insurrection. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi signed the article on the same podium that was stolen from her office on January 6 by a member of the mob who stormed the U.S. Capitol. Guest: SDPB's Kevin Woster. You can find his work on our website SDPB.org/Woster. Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment January 12th, 2021 Show 971 Hour 1 The 2020 legislature debated a bill to allow for the creation of charter schools on reservation communities that provide greater flexibility to create more culturally sensitive curriculum. The legislation passed in the Senate but failed in the House. The State Tribal Relations Committee met in late October and one of the issues debated was to reprise legislation that would create tribal community-based charter schools. Today for our segment "In Their Own Words," we bring you audio from those committee proceedings. You'll hear committee Representatives Shawn Bordeaux, Sarah Pierce with the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition, Representative Peri Pourier, Senator Troy Heinert, House Speaker Steven Haugaard and Representative Tony Randolph. In Their Own Words brings you closer to the debates and conversations behind legislative topics. It’s supported by SDN Communications. Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google

In The Moment … January 12th, 2021 Show 971 Hour 1 On January 8, Governor Kristi Noem was published in The Federalist. She condemned the violence in the U.S. Capitol the day before. She said the Republican Party had failed Americans and that needed to change. She called the incoming Democratic Senators from Georgia "communists." She said "few American children have been taught the history of our decades-long fight to defeat communism." Today we're going to check in on a few basic definitions as we move ahead to the legislative session. How do we define communism, socialism, fascism, authoritarianism? Joining us for the conversation we welcome Nicholas Drummond, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History and Political Science at BHSU. Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment January 12th, 2021 Show 971 Hour 2 When a mob breached security at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, some of the most photographed members of the group were associated with the conspiracy theory QAnon. How are members spurred to violent action, and how can we recognize some of the theories online and in personal conversation? Guest: Jack Bratich, associate professor of journalism and media studies at Rutgers' School of Communication and Information. Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment January 12th, 2021 Show 971 Hour 1 Lawmakers gather in Pierre today for the official beginning of the state legislative session. Governor Kristi Noem gives her State of the State speech at 1 p.m. CDT / 12 p.m. MDT. Guests: Lee Strubinger, Politics and Public Policy reporter, Seth Tupper , Business and Economic Development reporterm and Jackie Hendry, host of South Dakota Focus on SDPB-TV. Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment January 12th, 2021 Show 971 Hour 1 The South Dakota Legislative Session kicks off today with Governor Kristi Noem's State of the State speech. State Democrats hold fewer seats in the state legislature than they did last session. Guests: Representative Jamie Smith, Minority Leader of the House, and Senator Troy Heinart, Minority Leader of the Senate. Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment … January 11th, 2021 Show 970 Hour 2 More than 44,000 South Dakotans have now received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. More than 100,000 of us have now been infected with the contagion, and 1,585 people have died. Guests: Dr. Chad Thury, family medicine physician with Avera and regional director of clinical quality. Health reporting on SDPB is supported by Monument Health Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment … January 11th, 2021 Show 970 Hour 2 The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the expansion of 20 Women's Business Centers across the nation, including a new center in Sioux Falls. The pandemic has been disruptive for business owners in South Dakota as they scramble to adjust to COVID precautions, deal with staffing issues due to illness, and comb through government programs designed to assist. Guests: Jamie Wood, the district director of the South Dakota district office of the U.S. Small Business Association, and Michelle Kane, executive director of the South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity Women's Business Center in the Black Hills. Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment … January 11th, 2021 Show 970 Hour 2 The city of Sioux Falls has been growing constantly since about 1862 and that's long enough for a lot of buildings in the downtown area to come and go. An exhibit at the Old Courthouse Museum in Sioux Falls features photos and the stories of some of these lost structures... including hotels, department stores, theaters, and office buildings. Guests: Kevin Gansz, the curator of education with Siouxland Heritage Museums. Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .

In The Moment … January 11th, 2021 Show 970 Hour 1 South Dakota's system of assessing property taxes is complex, particularly for agricultural land. In 2012 the system was changed from value-based to a system based on crop production per acre. The 2020 Legislature approved changes in the assessment formula and process by which landowners ask for property tax adjustments. Guests: Ag Land Assessment task force In Their Own Words brings you closer to the debates and conversations behind legislative topics. It’s supported by SDN Communications. Find the In the Moment Podcast on Apple , Spotify , and Google Play . Plus, watch interviews from our show on YouTube .