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Doubting democracy & serving up civil discourse

On today's show...

A new poll commissioned by South Dakota News Watch and the Chiesman Center takes a close look at the state of democracy. Bart Pfankuch, content director of South Dakota News Watch, shares what he learned about voters' perspectives heading into an election year.

We explore an alternative path available in the judicial system. Noreen Plumage, state director of the South Dakota Problem-Solving Courts, discusses who the program benefits.

Journalist and civics educator Alexander Heffner met South Dakota Sen. John Thune on a Murdo basketball court. After the game, the two shared cheeseburgers and political discourse.

Heffner documented the encounter on the first season of "Breaking Bread with Alexander." He discusses the episode and his goals for season two on "In the Moment."

Plus, Kevin Woster joins us to reminisce on the newspapers of the past.

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.