Father Tom Reese of Religion News Service talks about the death of Pope Francis and the upcoming process to elect his successor.

The faithful come to the Vatican to mark their respects for Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88.

Losing a job hits a person's sense of identity and sense of security. Research shows there are steps you can take to safeguard yourself.

USD professors KC Santosh, Jessica Messersmith and Jeff Wesner join us for a conversation on how South Dakotan's are using AI for good across various disciplines.

A UFO short thriller. A meditative revenge drama. A true survival story. And a historical documentary. Local filmmakers preview their new projects for our listeners.

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.