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Legislative priorities from South Dakota's courts

On today's show...

We take a close look at how South Dakota provides and pays for legal defense for defendants who aren’t able to pay for a lawyer.

South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen talks about how our indigent defendant system is different from other states — and why we need an overhaul. Listen to his full State of the Judiciary address.

Syphilis may seem like a historical disease. But cases are on the rise nationwide, especially in tribal communities.

Meghan O'Connell, M.D., is the chief public health officer at the Great Plains Tribal Leaders' Health Board. She joins us with a medical update and discusses the challenges the board faces when tracing cases.

Kevin Woster brings us the story behind the story that recently appeared on the front page of the Freeman Courier.

Plus, we step into a time machine with poet Janet Johnson. She takes us on her trip to the Soviet Union during the Cold War through the poems and photos in her book "The Rebel Coat."

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