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A closer look at the child care crisis

On today's show...

Now that the U.S. House of Representatives has a leader, we check in with Rep. Dusty Johnson for an update. We discuss the aid on its way to Israel and Speaker Mike Johnson's past election denial and anti-LGBTQ comments.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people were eligible for unemployment benefits for a brief window. We talk with economist Amanda Michaud on her research into the unemployment benefit data and her surprising findings.

Keiz Larson, CEO of the Rapid City YMCA, is one of the voices featured on the latest episode of South Dakota Focus. She spoke with SDPB's Jackie Hendry about the dire need for affordable child care in West River.

Since her interview, she says things have gotten worse. Larson joins In the Moment with an update and possible ways forward.

We look at South Dakota landscapes through the eyes of Tom Dempster and Molly Fulton. Their exhibit "How to See: A Dialogue Between Landscape and Imagination" is now open at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls.

Plus, Fresh Tracks brings us new music from the eclectic tastes of Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud.

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.