In the Moment

Jamie Smith wants to be the next mayor of Sioux Falls. He talks about leadership, housing, and how to keep the city a welcoming place for people across the region.

Urban planner Joe Batcheller wants to be the next mayor of Sioux Falls. He talks about improving transportation and helping neighborhood organizations create the city they want to live in.

Macroeconomist Joe Santos explains why a transitory problem might call for a hike in interest rates as the Fed seeks to remain independent policy makers.

South Dakota's premiere orchestra heads to a season finale with music from the Middle East, a piano concerto, and a showcase of the orchestra's musicians.

The 2026 South Dakota State Arts Conference kicks off this week. Keynote speaker Christopher Bailey shares stories of arts, healing, and the ways we become fully human.

A new polls on the South Dakota Republican gubernatorial primary race shows an increase of support for Congressman Dusty Johnson and state lawmaker Jon Hansen. We talk with South Dakota News Watch reporter Alexander Rifaat about the results.

The Dakota Conference on the Northern Plains envisions the future of the region. We talk with Christel Gollnick about the "Stone Soup" metaphor of community abundance.

Minnesota poet Emily Bright talks about the influence of Mary Oliver and the need to respond to difficult historical and cultural events in her poems.

Early voting in South Dakota begins on April 17. Gov. Larry Rhoden makes his case to voters for national defense and gun-related industry.

Dan Ahlers is executive director for South Dakota's Democratic Party. He's running for governor. He says fair taxes, investments in education, and affordability are three key areas of concern for voters.

Four Republicans gathered to debate policy issues in the latest primary debate, hosted by SDPB and South Dakota News Watch.

People whose names do not match their birth certificates may face administrative challenges when registering to vote. Sara Lampert, Ph. D., explains how new rules impact married women and transgender people.

Author Laurie Hertzel grew up in a house crowded with siblings, stories, and the occasional ghost. She reflects on the stories that bind families together and stories that tear them apart.

After more than 50 years, people are headed back to the moon. Author Patrick Hicks considers what's at stake for America's latest moonshot.

Artist Deborah Mitchell watched her Black Hills art studio burn after an arsonist set it ablaze. Then she got to work turning the whole thing into art.

The SAVE America Act and SB175 are both designed to ensure noncitizens (who are not allowed to vote in U.S. elections) do not cast ballots. But how might they affect South Dakota voters during the upcoming primary?

Data center companies didn't get the tax incentives they wanted out of Pierre. SDPB's Jackie Hendry explains how frustrated citizens and companies without customers collided to create uncertainty around the future of an industry.

The South Dakota Humanities Council has weathered a year of funding uncertainty and disruption. Executive Director Christina Oey provides an update.

Only U.S. citizens can vote in U.S. elections. But how might attempts to verify citizenship impact how South Dakotans exercise their constitutional rights for the first time?

Sanford Health's Jeremy Cauwels, M.D., explains how doctors are closing their computer screens and letting the exam room aid in record keeping.

Mike Thompson. J.D., explains the case before the court and what the justices said about vital records and the law.

PBS FRONTLINE's documentary "Remaking the Middle East" explores the history of U.S. relations with Israel and Iran.

Community Action for Veterans (CAV) Executive Director Jill Baker says the biggest request her organization gets is support for military families. We hear an update on CAV and its work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

South Dakota Searchlight's Makenzie Huber offers insight into how the data center debate played out this legislative session.

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, may impact the economy in ways we might not expect.