What does this mean?

Archived content is no longer updated or maintained, has been removed from other areas of this website, and has not been checked for individual compliance with any regulations regarding digital accessibility under Section 508, ADA, or Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

This content was originally published before, and will not been updated after, April 26, 2026.

Communal dependence in a state of rugged individualism

By Lori Walsh,

Chris Laughery

Published January 19, 2022 at 10:06 AM CST

Being a caregiver requires a lot of time and effort. However, when crisis strikes it's hard to simply ask for help. So, how do you help people help you? — When crisis strikes it's hard to simply ask for help. So, how do you help people help you?

In the Moment airs live at 12CT/11MT. That audio is then attached to this webpage soon after the show airs.

Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Google Play.
Have an idea for the show? Email us or text - 605-956-7372 (SDPB)

On today's show

Does the South Dakota Attorney General have the confidence of the people he serves? AG Jason Ravnsborg is facing the possibility of impeachment. SDPB's Lee Strubinger provides an update from Pierre.

You can ask the docs anything tomorrow night on SDPB TV during On Call with the Prairie Doc®. The show is hosted by Dr. Deb Johnston from Avera Health in Brookings. We "ask anything" by exploring Dr. Johnston's experiences with caring for transgender people in her practice.

Dakota Political Junkies Jon Hunter & Michael Card explore the top political headlines in the state. Today we explore the political risks and rewards of Governor Noem's transgender athlete legislation. We also discuss Attorney General Ravnsborg's ongoing woes with the confidence of the governor, the support of law enforcement officers, and criticism from the people of the state.

We take a moment to learn more about people who make up South Dakota agriculture. Lura Roti captures this audio from Jim Woster, long time cattle buyer and agriculture columnist.

Today we check in with another farmer who chose to plant industrial hemp for a look at how the crop is taking root in South Dakota. B.J. McNeill farms near Wessington and planted 1300 acres. He joins us today to fill us in on his experience.

This past fall, the South Dakota High School Activities Association board approved the sanctioning of high school softball in South Dakota. The inaugural season will take place during the 2022-23 school year. The SDHSAA board of directors met to make the decision whether it should be a fall or spring sport. SDPB's Nate Wek joins us with more.

We're here to help.

If you are are having trouble locating or accessing SDPB content and services for any reason, including a need for accommodations such as alternate formats for accessibility purposes, we will do our best to provide the assistance you need.

Visit our Contact Page to explore our support options, or call us at (605) 677-5861 and we will help you find where you need to be.

You are viewing archived content.

What does this mean?

Communal dependence in a state of rugged individualism

Can't find what you're looking for?

We're here to help.

If you are are having trouble locating or accessing SDPB content and services for any reason, including a need for accommodations such as alternate formats for accessibility purposes, we will do our best to provide the assistance you need.

Visit our Contact Page to explore our support options, or call us at (605) 677-5861 and we will help you find where you need to be.