In the Moment

Joe Santos, Ph. D., joins us to explore the disconnect between what we know about today's economy and how we feel about it. Plus, we view a few "Portraits of Courage."

A small skull found at Badlands National Park is a big deal. We learn what the fossil says about the prehistoric Great Plains. Plus, a sneak peek of the Zydeco Experience.

Ada Limón, United States Poet Laureate, joins "In the Moment" to talk about interconnectedness, climate change and saving the natural world through poetry.

We look at how the state's deadliest flood 50 years ago led to the creation of the Greenway in Rapid City. Plus, Mato Wayuhi breaks down "Harvest Moon," by Neil Young and the power of a poetry in a cover tune.

"In the Moment” previews an upcoming mummified mammoth presentation at the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs. We look at that discovery and at 50 years of science at the site.

Christopher Anderson, Ph. D., has always been fascinated by chameleons. The herpetologist sits down with us to talk about their amazing anatomy.

Lyz Lenz, author of "This American Ex-Wife," brings us a look at the statistics, gender politics and liberation of divorce. Plus, we tour opposite corners of the state.

Keith BraveHeart's new documentary explores the horse not a working animal but a relative. He explores the different dimensions of a horse and their unseen significance.

A place's historic sites and structures is what differentiates it from anywhere else. We look at how old buildings and memories can be economic drivers for a town.

We talk to changemakers working in their communities across the state and across disciplines. Learn about the people supporting and feeding South Dakotans.

The chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities is visiting South Dakota this week. We talk to her about breaking barriers and telling more stories.

The Sioux Falls Police Department talks about safety with us ahead of a full season of outdoor events. Plus, we hear new music from The Clover Fold.

Political controversies can fade fast. Is Cricket here to stay? We talk about the enduring fallout of Gov. Kristi Noem's book "No Going Back" with Seth Tupper.

A federal task force updated its guidelines to encourage starting regular mammograms at age 40 instead of 50. We talk about screenings with a local breast health advocate.

Everybody worries. But when does it tip into clinical anxiety? We talk to a psychologist for Mental Health Awareness Month. Plus, a look at the future of local newsrooms.

Aging is expensive. Financial therapist Rick Kahler explores how to pay for long-term care and 'die broke' without outliving your finances.

Advocate Lily Mendoza joins us ahead of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day. We discuss the importance of community education and communication.

We discuss voter turnout and the impacts of local and national elections. And we explore the pitfalls of letting national politicians set a party's priorities.

A new documentary investigates deaths connected to police use of “less-lethal force.” We speak to the director. Plus, which doctors to trust with your health questions.

We treat your ears to two original poems in honor of National Poetry Month. Plus, Joe Santos, Ph. D., joins us for a look at the dollar's value at home and abroad.

The governor signed Senate Bill 201 into law. Rep. Will Mortenson discusses how the bill made it over the finish line and what it means for South Dakota landowners.

Mike Thompson, J.D., dives into a case over a public sleeping ban. And our Dakota Political Junkies preview Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court arguments regarding Donald Trump's presidential immunity.

The state of South Dakota now offers expanded training opportunities for tribal law enforcement officers here at home. Attorney General Marty Jackley gives us an update.

We learn about taking care of the river in our backyard. Plus, author Don Carr talks about the real-life environmental crimes that inspired his fictional thriller.

Beverly Warne passed away on Sunday. We bring you our conversation with the nurse, mentor and Lakota elder from her South Dakota Hall of Fame induction.