In the Moment - Lori Walsh

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A democracy built on good faith, plus live music from Jordan Jaacks Sep 06, 2022

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False claims continue that the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump. A new FRONTLINE titled "Lies, Politics, & Democracy" airs on SDPB TV. Veteran filmmaker Michael Kirk talks about the project. Eastern South Dakota Singer/Songwriter Jordan Jaacks performs at the Sioux Falls Levitt Shell on September 9th. He’s opening for country singer Mae Estes. We sit down with Jaacks for a live “Moment in Sound” and to talk about the contradictions which he says define his life.

Overdose awareness week, plus sights and food from the South Dakota State Fair Sep 02, 2022

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August 26 marked the beginning of overdose awareness week. We take time to better understand overdoses and what to do and look for when someone is impacted. Plus, the South Dakota State Fair is underway. More than 180 thousand visitors are expected to travel to Huron this weekend for a celebration of South Dakota culture and community. We talk with South Dakota State Fair Assistant Manager Candi Briley and chislic vender Kerry Kepplinger.

The history of child welfare in South Dakota, plus Snoopy and the Red Baron Sep 01, 2022

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We speak with the granddaughter of South Dakota Hall of fame Inductee Grace Martin Highly. Highley was the first director of South Dakota Child Welfare and held that position for more than 2 decades.Plus, see artwork from Charles Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts up close in Aberdeen. This weekend is your last chance to see "Snoopy and the Red Baron" at the Dacotah Prairie Museum.

How South Dakotans feel about recreational marijuana, plus the cost of student loan forgiveness Aug 31, 2022

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A poll in July showed that support for the legalization of recreational marijuana for adults in the state has decreased. We break down the data with South Dakota Newswatch's Bart Pfankuch.

Federal funding for research and development, plus a classical ode to the "Palace City" Aug 30, 2022

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The merger of two watershed management districts in northeastern South Dakota is raising questions and concerns. SDPB's Joshua Haiar has the story,We continue our meet the candidates series. Amber Arlint is running for state representative in District 12 which includes parts of Lincoln & Minnehaha Counties.

The life and legacy of Bev Warne Aug 26, 2022

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The latest class of South Dakota Hall of Fame inductees includes Bev Warne.

Connecting South Dakota with rural broadband, plus is Kristi Noem a populist? Aug 25, 2022

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Mark Shlanta dreamt of connecting every South Dakotan to a digital world at their fingertips. We talk about communication, broadband, and the vision of the late South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee

Expanding access to medical marijuana, plus live music from Eliza Blue Aug 24, 2022

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A special election will decide whether the state should increase the number of medical cannabis establishment licenses from 1 to twelve. Lee Strubingers speaks with the vice-chair of the Meade County Commission. We also sit down with songwriter and storyteller Eliza Blue for a Live Moment in Sound.

What South Dakota's abortion law means for doctors Aug 23, 2022

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South Dakotans twice rejected near-total bans on abortion brought by the state legislature. However, a 2005 trigger law immediately halted most abortions in the state following a recent US Supreme Court decision overturning Roe V. Wade.We talk with Rapid City obstetrician and gynecologist Marvin Buehner, who has spent the last 30 years in women’s healthcare.

From family medicine to the Hall of Fame, plus live music from Fine Mess Aug 19, 2022

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Dr. Charles Hart started his career in family and emergency medicine. Over a three-decade career, Hart became CEO of Regional Health, now Monument Health, the major health care provider within a 300-mile radius centered on Rapid City. We talk with Hart about his induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

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