In the Moment - Lori Walsh

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Scientists celebrate a milestone for the critically endangered black-footed ferret Jul 10, 2026

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It's been 30 years since the black-footed ferret was reintroduced to the wild after being presumed extinct. Biologist Travis Livieri offers an update on how drought, plague, and federal funding uncertainty is impacting recovery efforts on public land.

Analysis: U.S. Supreme Court closes historic term with heavy reliance on shadow docket, along with landmark opinions Jul 09, 2026

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From the intersection of gun rights and property rights to a signal to Congress about who counts as a U.S. citizen, the court tackled some of the biggest issues of our time this term. Mike Thompson provides insight into the impact of the opinions.

Analysis: Fed's current path will keep fueling inflation Jul 06, 2026

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The U.S. Central Bank is tasked with keeping inflation low and steady. Macroeconomist Joe Santos says in order to do that, the Fed needs to consider what's known as the true expected inflation rate. SDPB's Lori Walsh asked Santos to explain how macroeconomic forces show up in our daily lives.

'The Open Mind' explores why mayors matter to democracy Jul 02, 2026

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Perhaps no public servant is more able to enact change than the local mayor. But mayors across the world have various degrees of authority, autonomy, and acuity. Alexander Heffner set out to learn more about the "Mayors of the World" for "The Open Mind" on PBS.

Father and daughter connect after 60 years of longing Jun 26, 2026

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She wanted to meet her father. He wondered whatever happened to his daughter. Then a stuffed panda from a county fair showed them love had been closer than they realized.

Displacement and resistance in 'The Home of the Drowned' Jun 25, 2026

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This novel by Elin Anna Labba chronicles the generational struggle of Sámi women to preserve culture, language, and a semblance of home.

New anthology highlights the freedom of free verse poetry in South Dakota Jun 23, 2026

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South Dakota Poet Laureate Bruce Roseland discusses "Our South Dakota," a new collection that features 90 South Dakota poets.

Rep Johnson: AI can be 'an incredible accelerant to the human condition' — if the U.S. embraces it Jun 22, 2026

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U.S. Rep. Dusty Johson recaps his failed primary campaign for governor, then looks ahead to the future of an America that embraces AI's promise and disruption.

USD archeologists rediscovering the women of Soap Suds Row Jun 11, 2026

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Underground, something valuable is hidden. Not oil, not mineral resources, but something more human. At dig sites across the state, archeologists are recovering pieces of our history. And at one site near Sturgis, they’re uncovering the memories of women lost to time.

Kahler: Turn good intentions into good investments by inviting 'shadow advisors' into the light Jun 08, 2026

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Wealth advisor Rick Kahler says AI, family advice, and overheard conversations can muddy your financial picture. Here's how to sort through all the advice to your financial advantage.

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