In the Moment - Lori Walsh

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In the Moment: Working hard or emotionally addicted to work? May 16, 2022

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Are you a hard worker or a workaholic? We might think keeping the nose to the grindstone is a sign of virtue, but what happens when it's a sign of emotional pain? We talk with financial therapist Rick Kahler. Plus, hepatitis of unknown origin in children and what parents need to know about the liver disease.

Dave Eggers discusses his book being prohibited by Rapid City School District May 13, 2022

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Rapid City School District administrators intercepted 355 books an educator committee had requested for a 12th grade English class. The district says the books contain explicit sexual material inappropriate for school use. Now the school board will have to decide what to do with the books.We spend the hour talking about literature, education, and the First Amendment. Our guests include Jonathan Friedman with PEN America, author Dave Eggers, whose book "The Circle" is one of the prohibited titles, and members of the Rapid City school community.

Dr. Jane Goodall talks about the Bramble Park Zoo May 12, 2022

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A new generation will face the challenges of conservation and the Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots helps South Dakota kids see the future as something they can influence. We talk with renowned conservationist, author, and activist Dr. Jane Goodall.

The debate over how many voters it takes May 11, 2022

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We explore the other side of Amendment C by talking with people who oppose the ballot measure. Plus, Dakota Political Junkies unpack the debate over how many voters it takes to change a law in South Dakota. And more.

A nurse's fight for equity and Rep. Hansen on Amendment C May 10, 2022

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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.

Mitigating West Nile, and how we 'hunt' for pheasants May 09, 2022

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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.

Poeting out with Patrick Hicks and Chris Vondracek May 06, 2022

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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 of rug hooking.

Wind, drought, and how to prevent a Dust Bowl May 05, 2022

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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 conversation around removing certain books from a school.

Banning abortions and books, and what Amendment C means for thee May 04, 2022

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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.

When it's okay to not be okay, and when it's time to get help May 03, 2022

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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?

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