In the Moment

On today's show, we recognize National Nurses Week with a conversation with nurse practitioner Whitney Fear. She grew up in Pine Ridge and now practices in North Dakota. A new film looks at her work and how nursing can change a community. And more.

Has the South Dakota pheasant hunt become too much of a manufactured experience? We explore the history of the hunt and what the end of the brood count means to habitat protection in the future. SDPB's Joshua Haiar has the story. We look at mosquito control programs as we seek to mitigate West Nile Virus. Plus, leveraging your influence with Influential She.

Poets Patrick Hicks and Christopher Vondracek join us in the studio for a conversation about poetry, South Dakota counties, and the power of the arts in times of celebration and times of agony. Lura Roti introduces you to livestock producers building relationships directly with customers. Plus, we head to Brandon, South Dakota, where a community of artists gathers to master the centuries old art o...

If you've been caught up in swirls of dust buffeted by prairie winds lately, you might be wondering if we have entered another Dust Bowl of sorts. We talk about the removal of windbreak trees in East River, drought, how topsoil journeys from one place to another, and how to prevent it. We also talk with sports broadcaster Mike Henricksen about his career. Plus, Kevin Woster explores the conversati...

A potential special legislative session to discuss abortion access in South Dakota. The proposed destruction of novels deemed offensive in Rapid City public schools. And the upcoming vote on how many votes it will take for South Dakota ballot questions. The Dakota Political Junkies provide analysis on the top stories in the state. Jon Hunter and Mike Card have the call.

One in five Americans take prescribed psychiatric medication every day, in spite of growing evidence that long-term use can lead to worse outcomes. Have we confused "normal" with "comfortable?" We talk with the filmmakers of a new documentary "Medicating Normal." And we ask the question: Where is the line between stigmatizing medication and over-medicating normal emotional suffering?

We welcome state fire meteorologist Darren Clabo for a fire risk outlook. Plus, Joe Santos joins us for our ongoing crash course in macroeconomic theory (and how it impacts your wallet), Images of the Past takes you to Wild Wild Yankton, and South Dakota poetry students take the stage

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra celebrates 100 years with a world premiere. We talk with Maestro Delta David Gier and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Luther Adams. We meet the 2022 South Dakota Leopold award winner Neil Bien. Plus, David Hersrud hits the summer music circuit. That's coming later in the hour, along with a conversation about addiction and faith.

April is Child Abuse prevention month. We talk about the ways in which adverse childhood experiences affect our lives, even when the trauma is not our own. The most challenging part of farming might just be handling the stress. SDPB's Jackie Hendry preview this week's South Dakota Focus on agriculture. Kevin Woster looks at how politics may be turning South Dakotan's perspectives on abortion. Plus...

We talk about a South Dakotan who became one of WWII's most legendary flying aces with the artist who wrote and illustrated a graphic novel celebrating his life. Plus, members of Judd Hoos play live from Rapid City.

We talk with Influential She's Deb Soholt and Mel Schopp. We also expand our possibilities by exploring the virtual world of a "metaversity." Plus, we ask: What if healthy eating policy could transform a South Dakota city?

If you are stressed or feel shame regarding money or your financial wellbeing, your body is paying attention. We talk with financial therapist Rick Kahler about how your relationship with money can deplete you or transform your life. We also discuss war and sunflowers, the Sacred Circle Garden, and tourism in tribal nations.

A crime novel set in South Dakota with journeys through Rosebud, Pine Ridge, and Valentine Nebraska. We dive into the pages of the book Winter Counts and get to know hired enforcer Virgil Wounded Horse, we’ll talk with the author. Plus Kevin Woster heads to Wall Drug for a doughnut, that staple of police precincts, and newsrooms even though there are far fewer newsrooms these days.

If you are stressed or feel shame regarding money or your financial wellbeing, your body is paying attention. We talk with financial therapist Rick Kahler about how your relationship with money can deplete you or transform your life. We also discuss war and sunflowers, the Sacred Circle Garden, and tourism in tribal nations.

Dakota Political Junkies Lisa Hager and Dave Wiltse discuss the ever-evolving challenges of pandemic public health policy.

We explore the world's oceans and how human actions are creating the future of our planet.

Litigation can be expensive and more South Dakotan’s are representing themselves in court. SDPB’s Laura Johnson reports on South Dakotas attempt to connect residents in need with lawyers and legal services. Plus we celebrate a nostalgic feast with restauranteur and author Laurel Lather.

The South Dakota State House of Representatives has impeached Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. The vote was 36-31 with three members excused. In The Moment brings you the latest from SDPB’s Lee Strubinger. Plus, Dakota Political Junkies Jon Hunter and Mike Card provide analysis on the historic event and its political consequences.

We talk about the future of tourism in South Dakota by welcoming Black Hills State University professors. We'll explore how to create an industry that doesn't just "make money," but makes lives better. Plus, the music of Sicard Hollow, and the challenges of sustainability in Ag. All this and more.

We learn how some experts are tracking the spread of COVID, learn about the science of sexual trauma and support, and dive into the cognitive and "neuropsychological" foundations of PTSD in this innovative episode of In the Moment.

Though it may not always feel like it in South Dakota, spring is here! Today we talk about tidying up. SDPB's Lori Walsh welcomed professional organizer Mrg Simon to the Sioux Falls studio this week for insight into how to get organized. And more.

Dakota Political Junkies Jon Schaff and Jonathan Ellis discuss the governor's latest executive order and ask the question: Who does a ban on Critical Race Theory, as the governor has defined it, actually apply to? We also look at the political theater of the Ravnsborg investigation. Does Jason Ravnsborg have another legal tactic in his arsenal if he wants to convince Republican delegates to mainta...

What happens when you invite millions of people to your travel destination, millions of people visit, and suddenly, things aren't so nice anymore? We look at the challenges of overtourism and how industry insiders are scrambling for strategic solutions. We also talk with South Dakota's Secretary of State Steve Barnett about upcoming elections. Plus, SDPB's Lee Strubinger unpacks the Ravnsborg inve...

We welcome Joe Santos to the studio for a special Monday Macro. We'll talk about the "Known Unknowns" of macroeconomic policy. SDPB's Seth Tupper has the story of a flaming fountain that doesn't burn. And more.

We explore the value of a centuries-old, expansive work of sacred art with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Plus, studying the long-term effects of COVID, Amy Elliott Ph. D., is with us.