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Is the U.S.-Mexico border a 'warzone'?

On today's show...

Gov. Kristi Noem made her case Wednesday for why South Dakota needs to support Texas at the U.S.-Mexico border. She painted a picture of the situation, and we bring you analysis and context.

First, SDPB's Lee Strubinger brings us lawmaker reactions and a follow-up with Gov. Noem after her speech to a joint session.

And we check in with SDPB's C.J. Keene about a lawsuit the governor referenced in her speech. He shares why a South Dakota tribe sued the federal government over lack of help.

We invite a voice from Texas to speak to South Dakotans. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán works for NPR's The Texas Newsroom and brings us his perspective from the border.

Tim Schorn, Ph.D., discusses the situations at two international warzones. He talks about Ukraine, Israel and the impact of using the word "warzone."

Kevin Woster takes us into the media room at the South Dakota Capitol and back through time to the pressrooms of the past.

Plus, we bring you an online exclusive with Lisa Hager, Ph.D., on what the Constitution says about Gov. Noem's assertions in her speech. Listen here.

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.