In the Moment

Our Teacher Talk panel explores free speech issues in the classroom. We ask how and when students can bring their political views to school.

Dan Ahlers, executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party, shares what the state's voters can expect leading up to the November election.

We revisit a conversation with 2004-2006 Poet Laureate Ted Kooser. Plus, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performs the final movements of Mahler's Symphony No. 3.

We revisit a conversation with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón. Plus, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler's Symphony No. 3.

We visit with South Dakota leaders in the arts community. We talk about shaping good people through arts, arts advocacy and finding a sense of self in art.

We share a few of our favorite science stories. Learn what Hollywood gets wrong about twisters, enter a chameleon research lab and meet a remnant of the prehistoric plains.

"In the Moment" broadcasts from almost a mile below ground. We learn about the world-leading experiments happening at SURF and meet the people behind the research.

Singer and author Eliza Blue collected ten years of her "Little Pasture on the Prairie" column into a new book. She shares her writing and music with us.

We learn what made the June flood so unique — and why we should expect more just like it. Plus, what we lost when Gov. Noem's social accounts went dark.

Teacher Talk explores the court cases that set boundaries for faith in education. We talk about prayer in school and the legality of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Wealth advisor and financial therapist Rick Kahler brings us a linguistic lesson today. He talks about the feelings surrounding inflation and how that shapes our understanding of it.

Alexander Heffner discusses interviewing legislators and political leaders over a meal ahead of the second season of "Breaking Bread with Alexander."

Today's Teacher Talk conversation looks back at Brown v. Board of Education. We explore how rulings from the courts can impact education in the U.S.

Mike Thompson, J.D., rounds up a few of the major rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court this session. We talk about federal agencies, the 7th Amendment and the Jan. 6 riot.

Singer-songwriter Daniel Neihoff stopped by SDPB’s studio to share his PBS tribute song “Viewers Like Me.” Plus, the intimate story of a 19th century laundress.

Singer-songwriter Daniel Neihoff stopped by SDPB’s studio to share his PBS tribute song “Viewers Like Me.” Plus, the intimate story of a 19th century laundress.

Actor Debra Christofferson joins "In the Moment" to share her journey through Hollywood; Musician Hank Harris previews his latest album.

Trent Preszler kicked off his One Book Author Tour in SDPB’s Sioux Falls studio this week. We bring you part of our conversation about his memoir “Little and Often.”

Mike Thompson, JD, says the concept of standing is essential to the U.S. Supreme Court's recent mifepristone decision.

Gov. Kristi Noem has appointed someone to cover the chief of staff's duties without the formal title. Jonathan Ellis, our Dakota Political Junkie, provides his analysis.

PBS FRONTLINE heads into a deeply-divided debate gripping U.S. universities. We talk to the director of "Crisis on Campus" about the Gaza war protests.

Ambassador Anniken Krutnes stopped by the SDPB studio during her visit to the Midwest. We talk about shared values, climate change and "Giants in the Earth."

"In the Moment" broadcasts live from the South Dakota Arts Conference 2024. We talk about advocacy and education for the current and next generation of artists.

Between retirements, term limits and primary losses, the state House and Senate will look very different in 2025. Our Dakota Political Junkies provide their analysis.

School’s out! We check in with our Teacher Talk panel about their summer plans. They'll dive into education and restoration. Plus, we preview a Menno musical jamboree.