In the Moment

We continue our Sabbath series with theologian Jason Heron. We'll talk about his Catholic faith and how it intersects with cultural expectations.

While the job market is strong, the spending power of households is feeling the crunch of inflation.

The remains of a WWII soldier killed in a German POW camp are being returned to South Dakota. We talk with Dr. Carrie Brown, Laboratory Manager at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Laboratory at Offutt Air Force Base about the efforts to bring Sgt. Walter Nies home.

We begin a series on the foundations of the Sabbath and ask what a day of rest means in a contemporary world. Professors Murray Haar and Jill Storm sit down in the studio to discuss the Jewish traditions around the Sabbath and how we recognize the meaning of freedom.

We talk networking and Entrepreneur Boot Camp with SD CEO West Women's Business Center's Michelle Kane. Dakota Political Junkies Jon Hunter and Jonathan Ellis join us in our Sioux Falls studio with predictions for the state budget address. We also look at an end to TikTok for state devices.

The South Dakota Day of Giving is a 24-hour extravaganza of generosity, and all the money stays right here at home. In the Moment is dedicating this hour to celebrating nonprofit organizations across the state and challenging all of us to support and amplify their work. It's a day of neighbors helping neighbors.

The Pride of the Dakotas got their 90 seconds in the national spotlight. The South Dakota State University marching band took to the streets of New York Thursday morning in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Plus, we look at the history of South Dakota’s state song “Hail, South Dakota!” It’s been a staple of marching bands for nearly 100 years.

It’s estimated that more than 177,000 people in South Dakota will travel by car for Thanksgiving. Shawn Steward with AAA joins us with safety tips. Black Hills artists were well represented at the International Western Music Association conference in New Mexico. We talk to the Ramblin’ Rangers and cowboy poet Sherl Cederburg.

With the holidays approaching and families beginning to gather we can’t forget that stress comes with that. We talk with Emilia Flint about the psychology of being around family. Practicing living gratefully is a good habit to get into. As we approach the holidays we are reminded of how grateful we are for various things. Sheryl Chard is the director of education at Grateful Living.

You can tell a lot about a city by what’s on the menu. You can tell a lot about a city by how the most vulnerable are treated. Chris Madsen and Eric Schulte discuss the growth of the restaurant industry and feeding the hungry. Jovan C. Speller presents an immersive art installation at Augustana University that transports viewers to her ancestral home in Windsor, North Carolina.

It's a city where the concept of "hustle" lives deep in the community identity. This hour, we spend time with contributors to a new anthology of Sioux Falls stories. The book is called "City of Hustle."

The state Department of Education is hosting a series of public hearings regarding revisions of the K-12 Social Studies standards. The process has become embroiled in controversy, particularly surrounding anything that hints at Critical Race Theory in South Dakota schools. The next meeting is Monday in Sioux Falls.

David Wiltse and Lisa Hager discuss the ongoing battle for control in Washington after the recent election. Plus, Governor Kristi Noem stood at a podium with a "Kristi Noem: America's Governor" seal on election night. What does that signal for her national political ambitions?

We spend the hour with the SDSU Poll. The research unit has surveyed South Dakota voters about everything from whether an attorney general should be impeached to how COVID has impacted our lives.

If you're a parent of a young child, you probably already know what RSV is, and you're probably already a little worried about it. The number of South Dakota kids fighting the respiratory virus has increased earlier in the season than usual. Dr. Carl Galloway is Pediatric Hospitalist Medical Director for Sanford Children's Hospital. He joins us now with the facts about RSV and emergency treatment.

A South Dakota grassroots organization wants to help you make the most of the Inflation Reduction Act. Arlene Brandt-Jenson is the administrative coordinator for SoDak350. The group is cohosting an event called Go Green to $ave Green this weekend in Sioux Falls. Plus, Dr. Rodney Rice, emeritus professor of humanities at Mines, discusses a little-known John Steinbeck book "Bombs Away."

SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies recap the 2022 election with in-depth analysis of the statewide races and the state legislative races.

On Wednesday, the director of the Ness School of Management and Economics at SDSU Joe Santos will talk with the president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve about inflation, the labor market, and the economy and how it relates to the federal reserve. We talk with Joe Santos and preview the conversation.

Is it possible to end child sexual abuse in South Dakota? The Center for the Prevention of Childhood Maltreatment has a plan. Leaders of the organization are under no illusions about the complexity of the problem. But they also know the power of education, infrastructure, and response services. We welcome Director Carrie Sanderson.

American travel writer and television personality Rick Steves has a new mini-series called “Art of Europe.” Plus, an exhibition featuring work from some of the nation's greatest artists is open now at the Washington Pavilion. Guild Hall, featuring artwork from Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Chuck Close, and others arrives in Sioux Falls.

One week from the election. The most recent polling data for the South Dakota gubernatorial race indicates incumbent Kristi Noem has pulled ahead of challenger Jamie Smith significantly. Meanwhile, Republicans have gained more than 10 thousand registered voters since the primary in June. Political Junkies Tom Dempster and Jonathan Ellis weigh in on what happens when the election is over. If the gr...

Today's In the Moment covers Russian political oppression, homelessness in Sioux Falls, and art at USD.

We Meet the Candidates for state house and senate for the 2022 election. Susan Wismer, an Independent, is running for state senate in District 1. We also meet candidates for statewide office. Stephanie Marty, Rene Meyer, and Richard Sattgast are running for state auditor.

Deadwood South Dakota has a rich history. Some of that history perhaps includes visitors from the past. Rose Speirs from Deadwood History gets into some paranormal activity. Plus International composer Calvin Jones will perform on November 4th in Rapid City and November 9th in Sioux Falls. The concerts are part of an effort to assist Ukrainian refugees and other immigrants relocating to South Dako...

In November, South Dakotans will cast their vote and elect new policymakers at the state and federal levels. One race will determine the state's next public utilities commissioner. We hear the voices of Chris Nelson and Jeffery Barth. Plus, Lori Walsh interviews Craig Johnson. He's the author of the best-selling Longmire book series.