Kevin Farrell is the camerlengo, or acting head of the Vatican, until a new pope is elected. Here's what to know about Farrell, who was born in Ireland and spent much of his career in the U.S.

The Oscar-winning film is about the papal selection process. But how accurate is it to real life? Rev. Thomas Reese and Sister Susan Rose Francois weigh in on whether it checks out.

Trump praised the pope at the start of Francis's papacy, in 2013. But relations soured during the 2016 election, when Francis criticized Trump's proposal to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

We meet a few vanishing South Dakota species: A shorebird nesting along the Missouri, a butterfly resting on a coneflower and a prehistoric fish navigating our waterways.

The South Dakota Humanities Council is accepting applications for grants up to $10,000.

"In the Moment" follows students and teachers back to South Dakota's classrooms. We explore perspectives on local education from journalists, teachers and superintendents.

During a recent talk at the ethnobotanical garden near the old Homestake Mine, Marty Two Bulls Jr. described his visual art approach at a lab dedicated to studying the invisible.

Our Dakota Political Junkies compare and contrast the messages at the RNC and DNC. We also look ahead at the political frenzy leading up to the presidential election.

We showcase the musical career of South Dakota artist Mato Wayuhi. From his NPR Tiny Desk Contest entry to "Reservation Dogs" to his new album, we dive into Wayuhi's life and sounds.

We bring you the SDPB studio's summer soundtrack. Hear the music and live performances we hosted throughout the season.

The state has a long history of financial scandals. We dive into it with State Auditor Rich Sattgast and with our Dakota Political Junkies.

U.S. Sen. John Thune joins us with an update on the Farm Bill. He discusses the conflicting opinions keeping the bill from essential updates.

South Dakota poet John Nelson joins "In the Moment" to talk about his poetry book "Bootjack." He shares the process of finding the right language to capture the moment.