DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts

Agriculture In-depth-- Agriculture hoping to recover from economics of 2025 during 2026

Tariffs and trade wars, lower crop commodity prices, rising input costs, increased price of beef in the retail meat case and general political dysfunction in Washington, D.C., all contributed to another roller coaster year for economics connected to agriculture. In this episode, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew, who was one of the speakers during the 2025 South Dakota Farmers Union Convention in December 2025, chat with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about what he sees as priorities for his organization and its members heading into 2026.

Making of America

As transportation shifted from rails to wheels and wings, one railroad tried a novel combination.

Cowart's Corner- Michigan Coach Fired & Arrested, FCS Playoff, NFL Week 15 Preview

Another wild week of sports with Michigan's head football coach Sherrone Moore getting fired and arrested. We break down all the information that has been released. We preview South Dakota's date with Montana in the quarterfinals on Saturday, and preview every game from NFL Week 15. If you love talking ports, this is the show for you! So, come on into Cowart's Corner!

Tiger Talk Episode 15 with DeAnna Price

Tiger Talk is back for episode 15 with your host Matthew Givone. Over the past week throughout the state two different Olympians, DeAnna Price and Chris Nilsen, have been going around to different schools talking to students about Beef Logic's Build Your Base Program. DeAnna Price was able to join Matt for Tiger Talk over the phone this week to talk all about her Olympic career, and how the Build Your Base Program has helped her throughout her career. If you’re a sports fan you are not going to want to miss it. Tiger Talk, Live every Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Star 99, brought to you by Dacotah Bank!

Players Perspective- Olympic Pole Vaulter Chris Nilsen

Chris Nilsen is an Olympic Medalist in Pole Vaulting, holds multiple USD records & multiple American Indoor records. Chris is travelling across South Dakota sharing his journey on becoming an Olympic athlete with students, showcasing his medals and highlighting the Build Your Base program, and the importance of having high-quality protein like beef as a part of their training and healthy lifestyle.

Agriculture In-depth-- Explaining the Beef Checkoff program

The Beef Checkoff program in the United States will turn 40 years old in 2026. The cattle industry has changed over the years, but the job of the Cattlemen's Beef Board and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be stewards of those dollars remains the same. In this episode, CBB CEO Greg Hanes and DRG News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra talk about the program and what Hanes sees coming in 2026.

Incidentally, Hanes will be speaking Dec. 11, 2025, during the South Dakota Farmers Union’s 110th annual convention in Huron.

Cowart's Corner- CFP Bracket, NFL Week 14, USD advances in FCS Playoff

NFL Week 14 helped clear up the playoff picture for a lot of teams, but also spelled disaster for others. We recap all the Week 14 action and look at what teams are playoff bound and which teams need to get it together. We break down how congested this playoff race is and how there might not be enough seats at the table. Before we talk NFL, we look at the final College Football Playoff bracket as the 12-teams are set and of course there is controversy. We also take a look at USD's dominant 47-0 playoff win and what made them so successful on Saturday. All of that, and more on this Tuesday show! If you love talking sports, then this is the show for you! So come on into Cowart's Corner.

Making of America

The story of train engineer Casey Jones.

Cowart's Corner- Lane Kiffin's mess in LSU, FCS Playoffs, NFL Week 14

The Lane Kiffin debacle leaving Ole Miss for LSU highlights the true issues with college football as a whole, we dive into everything that has unfolded with Kiffin's controversial decision. We preview the FCS playoff matchups for SDSU and USD this weekend, and preview every game from NFL Week 14 starting with TNF tonight and a massive NFC matchup between the Cowboys and Lions. We also dive into all the other crucial games with playoff implications this weekend on this episode. If you love talking sports, this is the show for you. So, come on into Cowart's Corner!

Tiger Talk Episode 14 with TJ Knudson

Tiger Talk is back for episode 14 with your host Matthew Givone. With the winter sports season only days away now, Matt concluded his winter sports season preview series this week, looking at the Mobridge-Pollock Basketball team. Joining Matt in the studio was Head Coach TJ Knudson to talk all about practices so far, and his hopes for the season. If you’re a Mobridge-Pollock high school fan or a South Dakota high school sports fan you are not going to want to miss it. Tiger Talk, Live every Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Star 99, brought to you by Dacotah Bank!