In the Moment

Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen provides an update from the governor's Corrections Rehabilitation Task Force.

Christine Erickson wants to be the next mayor of Sioux Falls. She talks about youth diversion programs, literacy initiatives, and 'thoughtful investment' in neighborhood growth.

Greg Jamison is a business leader and state legislator. Now he wants to be mayor of Sioux Falls. He lays out his plan for public safety and fiscal accountability.

David Zokaites says his research on more than 200 public presentations has built the knowledge he needs to lead the state's largest city into the future.

Jamie Smith wants to be the next mayor of Sioux Falls. He talks about leadership, housing, and how to keep the city a welcoming place for people across the region.

Urban planner Joe Batcheller wants to be the next mayor of Sioux Falls. He talks about improving transportation and helping neighborhood organizations create the city they want to live in.

Macroeconomist Joe Santos explains why a transitory problem might call for a hike in interest rates as the Fed seeks to remain independent policy makers.

South Dakota's premiere orchestra heads to a season finale with music from the Middle East, a piano concerto, and a showcase of the orchestra's musicians.

The 2026 South Dakota State Arts Conference kicks off this week. Keynote speaker Christopher Bailey shares stories of arts, healing, and the ways we become fully human.

A new polls on the South Dakota Republican gubernatorial primary race shows an increase of support for Congressman Dusty Johnson and state lawmaker Jon Hansen. We talk with South Dakota News Watch reporter Alexander Rifaat about the results.

The Dakota Conference on the Northern Plains envisions the future of the region. We talk with Christel Gollnick about the "Stone Soup" metaphor of community abundance.

Minnesota poet Emily Bright talks about the influence of Mary Oliver and the need to respond to difficult historical and cultural events in her poems.

Early voting in South Dakota begins on April 17. Gov. Larry Rhoden makes his case to voters for national defense and gun-related industry.

Dan Ahlers is executive director for South Dakota's Democratic Party. He's running for governor. He says fair taxes, investments in education, and affordability are three key areas of concern for voters.

Four Republicans gathered to debate policy issues in the latest primary debate, hosted by SDPB and South Dakota News Watch.

People whose names do not match their birth certificates may face administrative challenges when registering to vote. Sara Lampert, Ph.D., explains how new rules impact married women and transgender people.

Author Laurie Hertzel grew up in a house crowded with siblings, stories, and the occasional ghost. She reflects on the stories that bind families together and stories that tear them apart.

After more than 50 years, people are headed back to the moon. Author Patrick Hicks considers what's at stake for America's latest moonshot.

Artist Deborah Mitchell watched her Black Hills art studio burn after an arsonist set it ablaze. Then she got to work turning the whole thing into art.

The SAVE America Act and SB175 are both designed to ensure noncitizens (who are not allowed to vote in U.S. elections) do not cast ballots. But how might they affect South Dakota voters during the upcoming primary?

Data center companies didn't get the tax incentives they wanted out of Pierre. SDPB's Jackie Hendry explains how frustrated citizens and companies without customers collided to create uncertainty around the future of an industry.

The South Dakota Humanities Council has weathered a year of funding uncertainty and disruption. Executive Director Christina Oey provides an update.

Only U.S. citizens can vote in U.S. elections. But how might attempts to verify citizenship impact how South Dakotans exercise their constitutional rights for the first time?

Sanford Health's Jeremy Cauwels, M.D., explains how doctors are closing their computer screens and letting the exam room aid in record keeping.

Mike Thompson. J.D., explains the case before the court and what the justices said about vital records and the law.

PBS FRONTLINE's documentary "Remaking the Middle East" explores the history of U.S. relations with Israel and Iran.

Community Action for Veterans (CAV) Executive Director Jill Baker says the biggest request her organization gets is support for military families. We hear an update on CAV and its work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

South Dakota Searchlight's Makenzie Huber offers insight into how the data center debate played out this legislative session.

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, may impact the economy in ways we might not expect.

The further you live from the sunrise, the tougher the time change can be on your body. Science journalist Lynne Peeples explains circadian science and how to reset your internal clock.

Pe'Sla is a high-elevation meadow in the Black Hills widely recognized as an Indigenous sacred site. The U.S. Forest Service has cleared an administrative path for graphite mining nearby.

President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth have outlined what war with Iran means. A political scientist offers a lesson regarding American values at war.

Paleontologists have long extracted research materials and knowledge without permission. These scholars say it's time to bring fossils back to the Badlands.

Wealth advisor and financial therapist Rick Kahler says tariffs didn't cause the sky to fall. But the "stealth tax" has impacted investors, manufacturers, and everyday American consumers.

The Vermillion-based band Fine Mess plays new music and talks about art-making in South Dakota.

Tiffay Hoeft owns Minds Matter in Aberdeen. She joins SDPB's Lori Walsh for a conversation about neurofeedback, mindfulness, and how to reduce your risk for dementia.

From trust and transparency to South Dakota's resilience for cyberattack, GOED Commissioner Bill Even discusses what it means to grow the economy.

A documentary film looks at the coordinated effort to ban books and criminalize librarians in America. SDPB's Lori Walsh talks with filmmaker Kim A. Snyder.

Rev. Dr. Lauren Stanley answered the call for clergy to travel to Minneapolis. Here's why she went and what she saw.

The federal reserve loses a key power play for independence. Does a balance sheet in the red leave the central bank vulnerable to political pressure?

The band Humbletown is at work on a new album. Band members gather around the desk to play

Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen says most states put more money into economic development than South Dakota does. Here's why that matters.

Eligible law school students can bypass the bar exam. We examine a pilot program that offers an alternative pathway to a legal career in South Dakota.

Karl Adam, president of the South Dakota Bankers Association, outlines the impact of a 10% interest rate cap.

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds lays out his vision for the future of South Dakota.

Macroeconomist Joe Santos says policy by rule — rather than by discretion — would do more to protect the Federal Reserve from political pressure.

Members of Midtown Coffee Radio Hour chat about how pandemic isolation and the Danish concept of hygge inspired a fictional coffee shop where friends create and everyone belongs

Mike Thompson offers insight into the biggest legal questions of the week. Thompson talks with SDPB's Lori Walsh about transgender athletes, the Second Amendment, and how the laws of war restrain, protect, and help combatants return to peace when the war is over.

SDPB brings you an hour of state politics coverage featuring analysis of the governor's address, along with the legislative priorities from the state's attorney general and chief justice.

How do countries respond when the U.S. "takes over?" We discuss U.S. actions in Venezuela and Iran with Tim Schorn, Ph.D.