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The politics of division, and 40 bills aimed at regulating weed

Joshua Haiar
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SDPB

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

On today's show

SDPB's Lee Strubinger introduces you to a South Dakotan intent on opening a medical marijuana dispensary in Ft. Pierre. The state legislature is currently considering more than 40 bills aimed at regulating the industry.

From the emergency crew who bring patients to the door to the food services workers and bedside educators, medical care in a hospital features more than doctors and nurses. Hospitalist Jill Kruse, DO, joins us for a look at "Who's Who in Healthcare" ahead of this week's On Call with the Prairie Doc® on SDPB-TV.

Dakota Political Junkies: The politics of division can be costly. We talk with South Dakota State University political scientists Lisa Hager, Ph.D., and David Wiltse, Ph.D., about insurrection, crisis communication, and the way forward for America in turbulent times.

Take A Moment: We remember the Black Hills Flood of 1972, 50 years later. Survivors tell their stories to SDPB's Seth Tupper. This week we hear from Warren Nelson. He had just finished a day of training at Camp Rapid with the National Guard when that training was interrupted.

Today artists and arts advocates are gathering in Pierre. Their goal is to raise awareness for the importance of the arts in South Dakota with state lawmakers. Arts South Dakota Executive Director Jim Spiers and South Dakota Artist Laureate Dale Lamphere join us from the state capitol building.

High school gymnastics was sanctioned in South Dakota in the mid-1970s. This weekend marks the 2022 State Gymnastics Competition in Mitchell. Nate Wek is SDPB's sports reporter.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of "In the Moment."
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Carl Norquist is a producer and writer for In the Moment. An EMMY-winning producer, Carl previously worked for KTIV News 4 in Sioux City, IA. Carl is a Minnesota native and graduate of Augustana University with majors in Art and English.