In the Moment - Lori Walsh

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On the ballot: South Dakota's taxes Sep 18, 2024

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An initiated measure puts the tax on items sold for human consumption before voters this November. We'll hear the arguments for checking "yes" and for checking "no" at the ballot box.

You could help save a life by asking a question Sep 17, 2024

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Two South Dakotans working to prevent suicide discuss how to talk about mental health with your loved ones. Plus, SDPB's Teacher Talk explores how to best support students.

U.S. Supreme Court 1A case impacts South Dakota porn debate Sep 16, 2024

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The U.S. Supreme Court is going back into session this fall. We discuss an upcoming free speech case that could change what South Dakota lawmakers propose next January.

Arts showcase: South Dakota's summer soundtrack Sep 13, 2024

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Clayton Ryan's debut solo album is pure Midwestern music. Plus, the headliner and the local opening act of Levitt at the Falls' final show share their music with us.

How To Do Everything: South Dakota edition Sep 12, 2024

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The hosts of NPR's "How To Do Everything" discuss how they approach questions on their podcast. We apply their advice to a few South Dakota-themed "how-to" questions.

On the ballot: Switching to a top-two primary system Sep 11, 2024

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This election, South Dakota voters will either open up our primaries or keep our current system in place. Here's what you need know before you make your choice.

What's new at the universities teaching South Dakota's future workforce Sep 10, 2024

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The presidents of our state universities discuss new majors, new trends and new programs. Plus, Teacher Talk dives into the highs and lows of the teaching profession.

SD farmers lobby for an updated Farm Bill in Washington D.C. Sep 09, 2024

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A national leader leaves footprints in rural South Dakota. And three local ranchers fly into the nation's capitol to fight for ag producers' interests in the Farm Bill.

SDPB's Tech Talk: The ethics & marketability of AI today Sep 06, 2024

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SDPB's tech experts take a digital news dive with our Tech Talk roundtable. They discuss market failure of wearables, pulled Olympic tech ads and the everyday ethics of using AI.

Exploring an endangered South Dakota Sep 05, 2024

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We meet a few vanishing South Dakota species: A shorebird nesting along the Missouri, a butterfly resting on a coneflower and a prehistoric fish navigating our waterways.

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