In the Moment

Dave Eggers' "The Circle" was banned and marked for destruction at Rapid City public schools. He shares his thoughts on book banning and previews a new documentary on the experience.

A new PBS documentary by Ken Burns premieres tonight. We get a preview from two of its directors. Plus, artist Dick Termes invites us into his world.

A new visual art exhibition. A symphonic performance. And a new album to serve as your weekend soundtrack. We bring you an arts roundup of local creators.

We put a spotlight on three animals disappearing from South Dakota: Northern long-eared bats, black-footed ferrets and the Topeka shiner.

Election Day didn't go the way quite a few South Dakotans hoped it would. A few of them join us to discuss what happened and, more importantly, what happens next.

Rep. Tony Venhuizen puts the election in context. He breaks down the results and discusses what to expect for South Dakota's next legislative session.

A children's book author shares the story of Kenny Higashi, a second-generation Japanese immigrant from Spearfish who fought for America in World War II.

Our Tech Talk panel brings us a a news roundup of the latest headlines. We discuss the New York Times strike and transparency issues with artificial intelligence.

South Dakotans cast their ballots on Tuesday. Jon Hunter and Mike Card take a look at the results race by race and what each means for the state's political future.

Two pairs of Dakota Political Junkies bring us updates on the statewide elections and analysis of the presidential race. We explore voter reluctance to change the state constitution.

Today's Teacher Talk digs into the pros and cons of artificial intelligence practices and policies for educators. Plus, Alexander Heffner explores Election Day rituals.

USD professors KC Santosh, Jessica Messersmith and Jeff Wesner join us for a conversation on how South Dakotan's are using AI for good across various disciplines.

A UFO short thriller. A meditative revenge drama. A true survival story. And a historical documentary. Local filmmakers preview their new projects for our listeners.

An author and cultural historian explores what our deepest, darkest fears say about us. Plus, why the story of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" has endured.

Stu Whitney breaks down polling data. Our Dakota Political Junkies update campaign finance for ballot questions. And a new film explores the full breadth of the political spectrum.

Our Teacher Talk panel uses the classic game of Four Square as a guide on how to give good feedback and criticism. Plus, we walk through the trees with SDPB's C.J. Keene.

Janet Blank-Libra, Ph. D., shares how she instills empathy as a journalistic ethic in her students. And Emilia Flint, Ph. D., discusses having compassion for your passion.

In light of SDPB's new "Unplanned Democracy" podcast and a fast-approaching Election Day, we bring you an updated episode on abortion's political history in South Dakota.

Arlouine Gay Kingman and Jim Entenman are new inductees in the SD Hall of Fame. They share their stories and their philosophies for doing good in South Dakota.

Initiated Measure 29 puts the cannabis question back before South Dakota's voters. We hear the arguments for and against legalizing marijuana.

Teacher Talk unpacks the messages that educators can send through their clothing. Plus, the author of "Don't Look Back" shares her powerful story of survival.

New South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee Greg Sands discusses his winding path to entrepreneurship. He shares his struggles through addiction and how he pays it forward.

There are three South Dakotans in the 2024 Bush Fellowship cohort. Amber Zora, David O'Hara and Lily Mendoza share their upcoming projects.

David Newman, M.D., previews Sanford Health's Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care. Plus, Scott Simpson collaborates with AI to turn poems into songs.

Incumbent U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson and Democratic challenger Sheryl Johnson debate the issues. They each make their cases for getting your vote in November.