Abigail loves staging a good murder mystery for her friends but then her brother dies. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Louise Hegarty about her novel, "Fair Play."

Zelenskyy said that Russia must fully adhere to the ceasefire conditions and reiterated Ukraine's offer to extend the truce for 30 days, starting midnight Sunday.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about developments following his trip to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

An author and cultural historian explores what our deepest, darkest fears say about us. Plus, why the story of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" has endured.

Gilbert Kills Pretty Enemy III is giving back to McLaughlin by painting a mural of the local leaders of Standing Rock.

Stu Whitney breaks down polling data. Our Dakota Political Junkies update campaign finance for ballot questions. And a new film explores the full breadth of the political spectrum.

Achut Deng has survived by following her grandmother's advice: Don't look back. She broke that rule to write a book about her wartime experiences.

Our Teacher Talk panel uses the classic game of Four Square as a guide on how to give good feedback and criticism. Plus, we walk through the trees with SDPB's C.J. Keene.

Janet Blank-Libra, Ph.D., shares how she instills empathy as a journalistic ethic in her students. And Emilia Flint, Ph.D., discusses having compassion for your passion.

In light of SDPB's new "Unplanned Democracy" podcast and a fast-approaching Election Day, we bring you an updated episode on abortion's political history in South Dakota.

Hundreds of thousands of tourists every year frequent sites tied to South Dakota's pioneer and Wild West history, and cemeteries are among the historic sites that bring the past to life for those visitors.

New South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee Greg Sands discusses his winding path to entrepreneurship. He shares his struggles through addiction and how he pays it forward.

The Black Hills Symphony Orchestra kicks off its season Oct. 19 at the Performing Arts Center in Rapid City. From bassoons to Bridgerton to Beethoven, the season features five performances between October and April.