In The Moment … May 4, 2020 Show 809 Hour 1 Since the coronavirus pandemic began, north of 30,000 South Dakotans have filed for unemployment benefits. How does one go about transitioning to a new way of getting health coverage? John Snyder is president of the Sanford Health Plan. Education and Healthcare reporting on SDPB is supported by Monument Health of Rapid City Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play Education and Healthcare reporting on SDPB is supported by Monument Health of Rapid

In The Moment … May 1, 2020 Show 808 Hour 1 This summer was to be filled with live music during the sophomore season at Levitt at the Falls in Sioux Falls. However, out of concern for the health and safety of citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Levitt's Board of Directors has decided to put the season on hold for June and July. Some other plans are in the works and joining us with details is Nancy Halverson, Executive Director for Levitt at the Falls. Nancy, welcome back to the program.

In The Moment … May 1, 2020 Show 808 Hour 1 The Small Business Association began processing the second round of Payroll Protection Program applications this week. The program is in high demand as thousands of small business owners simultaneously vie for available funding and the system strains under the weight of the need. Meanwhile, more than 63,700 people have died from COVID-19 in the U.S., including 17 people in South Dakota. Today we're joined by U.S. Senator John Thune. He's with us to

In The Moment ... May 1, 2020 Show 808 This week's Poetry from Studio 47 with Patrick Hicks features poet Freya Manfred , please enjoy.

In The Moment ... April 30, 2020 Show 807 Hour 2 As people across the state are self-isolating to prevent the spread of Sars-CoV-2, some facilities face unique challenges. Over the past few week's we've talked about colleges with cleared dormitories, nursing homes with locked down residents and staff, and today we begin a conversation about jails and prisons. Mike Milstead is the sheriff of Minnehaha County, the county with the most confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state of South Dakota. Find us

In The Moment ... April 30, 2020 Show 807 Hour 2 Tonight at 8 Central 7 Mountain, South Dakota Focus will take a closer look at the nursing home and long term care facilities in the state in relation to COVID 19. SDPB's Stephanie Rissler is the host of the show and joins us today with a preview. We are also joined by SDPB's Jackie Hendry who will be featured on the program. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play

In The Moment ... April 30, 2020 Show 807 Hour 2 On Call with the Prairie Doc® is on SDPB TV Thursday nights at 7 Central 6 Mountain. Tonight's show is up to you as it's an Ask Anything episode. Dr. Jill Kruse with Avera is a member of the team of Prairie Doc® physicians and hosts tonight's show. She joins us now with a preview. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play

In The Moment ... April 30, 2020 Show 807 Hour 2 As South Dakotans look to the future, we also look to our history for insight into how the world sees us and how we see ourselves. Kristin Hoganson's book "The Heartland: An American History" is now available in paperback. It's a look at the history and mythology of what is known as the American heartland. But what is the heartland, exactly? Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play

South Dakota hog farmers are running out of room. That's because a number of meatpacking plants are closed and still aren't sure when they will reopen. In the meantime, hog farmers have nowhere to send their animals. That despite President Donald Trump's recent executive order to reopen the country's meatpacking plants under the Defense Production Act. SDPB's Lee Strubinger reports... South Dakota hog farmers are running out of room. That’s because a number of meatpacking plants are closed and

In The Moment ... April 30, 2020 Show 807 Hour 1 For many of us, living during a pandemic has become an act of courage and an exercise in reevaluation. We are rethinking how we eat, how we love, and what we believe is essential. George Tsakiridis holds a Ph.D. in Religion and Science. He is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Religion at South Dakota State University, as well as an actor/filmmaker. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play