In The Moment ... April 2, 2020 Show 787 Hour 2 How are South Dakotans responding to the threat of COVID-19? A new statewide survey seeks to quantify our concern, our behavior, and our willingness to keep up drastic measures to slow the spread of the pandemic. Chelsea Wesner is an instructor with the University of South Dakota Master of Public Health program. Meghan Curry O'Connell, MD, is an assistant professor, Family Medicine USD Sanford School of Medicine. Learn more: Find us on: Apple ,

In The Moment ... April 2, 2020 Show 787 Hour 1 Governor Kristi Noem has handled the coronavirus crisis with consistency both in her policy and her messaging. South Dakotans have come to expect the governor to stand by her word and stick to her guns. Is that helping or hurting? SDPB's Kevin Woster joins us with thoughts on how Noem has led the state during the crisis and how what she sees as the role of government makes a big difference in how we face the pandemic. You can find his blog online

In The Moment ... April 2, 2020 Show 787 Hour 1 At South Dakota Public Broadcasting, education is central to who we are. With so many South Dakota students' education disrupted due to the closure of school buildings and the abrupt shift to at-home learning, we wanted to let you know about a variety of SDPB's learning resources. Joining us now is SDPB's Larry Rohrer and Kevin Nelson, SDPB's education consultant. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play

In The Moment ... April 2, 2020 Show 787 Hour 1 U.S. Senator John Thune is the Senate Majority Whip, the second-ranking Republican in the U.S. Senate. He recently returned to South Dakota feeling flu-like symptoms. Since then he has tested negative for COVID-19. He joins us now from his home in Sioux Falls. Watch the full interview here. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play

In The Moment ... April 1, 2020 Show 786 Hour 2 The coronavirus pandemic caused the cancelation of most cultural activities in South Dakota, including the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performances. It's also put a halt or drastically altered many Lenten programs and services for Christians. Maestro Delta David Gier and Pastor Mark Bertrand of Grace Presbyterian Church wanted to be of service to listeners who might be missing music as art and music as worship. They created a four-part series

In The Moment ... April 1, 2020 Show 786 Hour 2 Each week we bring on two "poltical junkies" to dicuss the week's top political headlines. Today we're joined by Jon Hunter, publisher of the Madison Daily Leader, and Jonathan Ellis, investigative reporter, and columnist at the Sioux Falls Argus Leader are this week's Dakota Political Junkies. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play

In The Moment ... April 1, 2020 Show 786 Hour 1 As nursing homes close their doors to visitors in order to protect residents and the staff who care for them from coronavirus, one of the challenges is how to keep families connected. Kim Knox is the Highmore Nursing Home administrator. She's joined today by Paula Haiwaick. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play

In The Moment ... April 1, 2020 Show 786 Hour 1 The past two weeks have been tumultuous for small business owners as they weigh decisions about laying off staff, innovate their business models, and reevaluate their finances. Michelle Kane is the executive director of South Dakota CEO / Women's Business Center. Jamie Wood is the Small Business Association state director. They return with an update now that Congress has passed a new economic stabilization package. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and

In The Moment ... March 31, 2020 Show 785 Hour 2 We're spending this hour talking about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on high school athletes and teams in South Dakota. The outbreak arrived at the onset of the state high school basketball championships. The Corsica-Stickney Jaguars were undefeated in their regular season and had just won their quarterfinal game of the "B" girls tournament in Spearfish. And then -- they were asked to go home. Lorisa is Corsica-Stickney head basketball

In The Moment ... March 31, 2020 Show 785 Hour 2 The past three weeks have been chaotic and upsetting for many South Dakotans. Today we're spending the hour focused on student-athletes and sports in the state. Dan Swartos, Executive Director of the South Dakota High School Activities Association. He joins us to recap how the coronavirus pandemic has changed the game and how we might move forward in the best way possible under the circumstances. Sports and Recreation reporting is supported by