In the Moment

The South Dakota State Library takes up a small part of a Pierre building, but its services make a big impact around the state, especially in rural communities.

Joe Santos, Ph. D., reports back from the American Economic Association annual meeting. He turns his macroeconomist lens to the next presidential administration.

Doulas help people take the leap from pregnancy into parenthood. And they can be your advocate during end-of-life care.

Delwin Fiddler Jr. built a life in Philadelphia. Then he bought a one-way ticket back home. The directors and protagonist of "Without Arrows" unpack the family narrative.

Karl Gehrke and Lee Strubinger always have their ears perked for new sounds. As we say goodbye to 2024, they share the songs that they couldn't get out of their heads.

Miss South Dakota turns a camera on the most endangered mammal in North America. An explorer invites citizen scientists along on her adventures. A composer uplifts female artists.

We look to the future with two lawmakers who were on the Joint Appropriations Committee. Rep. Linda Duba and Sen. Jean Hunhoff talk about budgeting during a tight year.

The majority leader of South Dakota's Sate Senate previews the upcoming session. U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson shares the top issues he's bringing to Washington.

Wealth advisor Rick Kahler shares insights from his book "The Financial Wisdom of Ebenezer Scrooge." And a director and actor explore what makes the tale so timeless.

Gov. Kristi Noem has proposed a 65% cut to SDPB's state funding. General Manager Julie Overgaard and Friends of SDPB's CEO Ryan Howlett respond to that plan.

The Good Night Theatre Collective discusses their production of "A Christmas Story." And poet Joseph Bottum previews his new Christmas-themed collection.

Tom Dempster traveled to Damascus more than 25 years ago. He shares his first impression of then-President Bashar al-Assad and what he got wrong about the dictator.

High costs and few openings make it difficult for working parents to find child care. Three leaders across South Dakota discuss workable, bipartisan solutions.

The Supreme Court heard arguments last week in a case challenging a Tennessee law. That law is similar to South Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

We explore a science experiment in nearby waters, a cultural history of ice and meet a Lower Brule high school teacher heading to Antarctica with National Geographic.

Two authors share their new books rooted in South Dakota history, politics and landscapes. Plus, find book recommendations from NPR.

Gov. Kristi Noem's laid out her accomplishments and priorities for the state budget.

South Dakota Day of Giving is a call to action for local philanthropy. We highlight seven organizations seeking to connect donors and volunteers with causes they care about.

Gov. Kristi Noem is scheduled to give the state budget address on Tuesday. We get previews of what lawmakers are listening for from Republican Tony Venhuizen and Democrat Linda Duba.

South Dakota Farm Bureau and South Dakota Farmers Union leaders explore what President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises would mean for ag producers here at home.

Politics can take a seat at your Thanksgiving table — as long as civil discourse gets a spot, too. Alexander Heffner, host of PBS's "The Open Mind," explains how.

Tianna Yellow Hair invites tourists to explore landscape, language, and culture through an Indigenous lens. We learn about tribal tourism in the state. Plus, data storage in Indian Country.

New York Times Bestselling author Kathleen Norris discusses movies and meaning. America's leading film scholar Jeanine Basinger offers the oral history of Hollywood.

Local providers break down the basics of these diagnoses: COVID-19, influenza, whooping cough, scoliosis and diabetes. We explore what new patients should know.

Sen. John Thune will lead the U.S. Senate, and Gov. Kristi Noem is joining President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet. We put their political paths into historical context.