In the Moment - Lori Walsh

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Drawing the borders of the Midwest Oct 18, 2023

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A poll asked people across the country two questions: Do you live in the Midwest and are you a Midwesterner? We talk with experts about the nebulous borders of the region.

Exploring the carbon capture pipeline debate county by county Oct 17, 2023

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We check in on counties that would be impacted by the proposed carbon capture pipelines. We speak to a newspaper editor, a county commissioner and two landowners.

Indigenous prenatal & postpartum health care roundtable Oct 16, 2023

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We connect with experts from around the state to explore what we're doing for Native American pregnant people and how we could do better.

The history of the Great Plains as told by the buffalo Oct 13, 2023

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Ken Burns' latest documentary, "The American Buffalo," explores the story of the prairie from the perspective of the buffalo and the people who depend on them.

Understanding Elon Musk & his Twitter takeover Oct 12, 2023

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Elon Musk acquired Twitter in 2022, but his relationship with the social media site began long before. We explore that timeline with director James Jacoby.

Local perspectives on the Israel-Hamas war Oct 11, 2023

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A surprise attack by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, killed over 1,000 Israeli civilians last week. Israel has declared war. We hear from South Dakotan voices.

Addressing resistance with curiosity Oct 10, 2023

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It can be frustrating when someone disregards or resists your advice. But financial therapist Rick Kahler says it's an opportunity to look deeper and be curious.

Your preview for the Supreme Court's new term Oct 06, 2023

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Associate professor Mike Thompson discusses the gun rights case before the U.S. Supreme Court and the lack of tribal sovereignty cases listed on the docket.

What's going on in the U.S. House of Representatives? Oct 05, 2023

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Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted. What does that mean for House Republicans? And will they rally together to avoid a government shutdown in 40 days?

Does 'Freedom Works Here' accurately represent South Dakota? Oct 04, 2023

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We take a deep dive into South Dakota's worker recruitment campaign. What do the ads say to the rest of the nation about living and working here?