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2 days ago | 
sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ari Jungemann |Ellen Koester
On today's show... We share the second half of our conversation with Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum. He shares what to keep in mind as tourists and construction cones start to crowd the state's roadways (1:00 to 14:38). Teacher Talk's Gina Benz and Jackie Wilber discuss key things teachers should focus on during summer break. It's all about self-care and self-compassion (14:38 to 42:30). Read the full companion blog. Plus, Black Hills singer-songwriter Marnie Cook was in our studios in March.
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6 days ago | 
sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ellen Koester |Ari Jungemann
On today's show... Two centuries ago, Rebecca Clarren's Ashkenazi Jewish family was prohibited from owning land in their Russian homeland. When they came to America, the promise of "free land" brought them to South Dakota. Clarren heard stories of her pioneer relatives throughout her childhood, but she never heard any stories about their Lakota neighbors. Once she was struck by that realization, she decided to re-examine her family's story.
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1 week ago | 
sdpb.org | Ellen Koester |Lori Walsh |Ari Jungemann
On today's show... SDPB's Lee Strubinger spoke with artist Marty Two Bulls Jr. after he smudged the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in March. We bring you his interview about azilya and the artistic engagement (1:00 to 16:08). A new coffee table book explores the old Homestake Gold Mine through the stories of the people who worked there. Erin Woodward takes us into the pages of her book "The Price of Gold: Stories from the Homestake Gold Mine" (16:08 to 37:52).
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1 week ago | 
sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ellen Koester |Ari Jungemann
On today's show... Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum breaks down the 2024 crime report for the state's largest city, including which numbers are trending down. He also talks about the power of mentorship, as well as why his local police force isn't currently involved in immigration enforcement (1:00 to 22:53). Jonathan Ellis of The Dakota Scout joins as our Dakota Political Junkie. He unpacks a controversial court case and the West River ranching family at its heart (22:53 to 34:40).
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1 week ago | 
sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ari Jungemann |Ellen Koester
On today's show... Families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous people gathered in Rapid City for the Red Ribbon Skirt Society's third annual Red Dress Gala. We bring you parts of the night's public remarks. Lily Mendoza is the founder of the Red Ribbon Skirt Society. She shares how she got involved in advocacy and the goals of her organization (1:00 to 7:50). Chief Arvol Looking Horse was an honored guest at the gala.
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1 week ago | 
sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ari Jungemann |Ellen Koester
On today's show... We spend the hour on the pathology and impacts of the most common type of dementia: Alzheimer's disease. Our panel includes medical professionals treating the disease and caretakers directly affected by Alzheimer's. They explore the medical and social infrastructure in place to address the disease. Lisa Groon is a dementia care consultant and caregiver. Leslie Morrow is the state executive director of the South Dakota Alzheimer's Association.
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1 week ago | 
sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ellen Koester |Ari Jungemann
On today's show... Ada Limón's tenure as U.S. Poet Laureate is coming to a close. We revisit our May 2024 conversation with the poet. Her poetry anthology "You Are Here" was part of her signature project. She discusses how the work asks readers to pay deep attention to the natural world and why you should pay attention to how a poem makes you feel (1:00 to 24:27). A tiny, cat-sized deer once roamed the prehistoric Great Plains. When it died, it became part of the rock bed at Badlands National Park.
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1 week ago | 
sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ellen Koester |Ari Jungemann
On today's show... The University of South Dakota Opera brings "The Gondoliers" to the stage this weekend after a five-year pandemic-induced delay. Director Tracelyn Gesteland, D.M.A., and two student performers preview the operatic comedy of lost kings and mistaken identities (1:00 to 20:08). Learn more about tickets. Artist and educator Marty Two Bulls Jr. is adding "arts advocate" to the long list of roles he fills in his Black Hills community.
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2 weeks ago | 
sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ellen Koester |Ari Jungemann
On today's show... The first pair of candidates has thrown their hat into the ring for the 2026 gubernatorial race. Speaker Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems announced their ticket last Thursday. SDPB's Lee Strubinger discusses the candidates, their priorities and their prospects. Read his full reporting (1:00 to 14:34). The Dakota Political Junkies take a look at the (sometimes arbitrary) benchmark of an administration's first 100 days.
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2 weeks ago | 
sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ari Jungemann |Ellen Koester
On today's show... Funding for the South Dakota State Library has been up in the air for months. The library closed to the public two weeks ago, but as of last week, word came that about half of its federal funding was on the way. We return to our March interview with Josh Easter. He discusses the programming that helps every South Dakotan access books (1:00 to 11:19).
