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Wealth advisor offers tips on preparing your wallet for tariffs

On today's show...

The Trump administration announced a sweeping package of tariffs on U.S. imports last week.

The trade war began in the middle of financial therapist Rick Kahler's bathroom remodel. That meant the price for a new toilet rose by almost $70 within a week.

Kahler offers financial tips on how to handle the rising prices while tamping down on economic panic (1:00 to 20:25).

Learn more on Kahler's financial blog.

Plus, a new program at South Dakota State University invites engineers into hospitals. The Healthcare Systems Engineering program teaches engineers how to work within the medical system to improve patient care.

We hear from three voices who helped shape the program (20:25 to 48:34).

Sanjeev Kumar, Ph.D., is the dean of the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering. Yucheng Liu, Ph.D., is the head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and a Duane Sander Endowed Professor. And Greg Heiberger, Ph.D., is an associate dean in the College of Natural Sciences.

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