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Finding the joy in ‘hard’ professions

On today's show...

We ask how to better support adults ages 18 to 25 who get involved in the criminal justice system. This group has aged out of the juvenile justice system, but advocates say they would still benefit from its programs.

Greg Sattizahn, South Dakota's state court administrator and member of the Barriers for Emerging Adults Task Force, discusses his committee's recommendations.

It's a hard to time recruit and retain police officers according to Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum. He talks about the hard work and sacrifices that go into a law enforcement career, as well as the community-wide impacts you can have.

Gina Benz and Jackie Wilber bring us some joy on today’s Teacher Talk. They discuss the joys of being a teacher — from the everyday successes to the long-term effects on students’ lives. Read their full blog post.

Plus, we head to Freeman, South Dakota, with the Swiss Choral Society. Thanksgiving is an important time in the community, which has always been rooted in agriculture and harvest. The Society is celebrating the holiday on Friday with a traditional concert in Freeman.

Conductor Dan Graber and soloist Peter Tuff preview the event.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.