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In the Moment

SDPB, Lori Walsh
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
US Supreme Court
Donald Trump
Climate Change
Financial Therapy
Iran
South Dakota Festival Of Books
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
South Dakota Humanities Council
Federal Reserve
Agriculture
Inflation
Jim Reese
Operation Prairie Thunder
Medicaid
NPR
Americans With Disabilities Act
Poetry
United States

"In the Moment" is a daily podcast hosted by SDPB’s Lori Walsh, and conversations with newsmakers can also be heard weekdays on "Morning Edition."In the Moment tells stories of our state and introduces you to people who are doing something or creating something for a reason. We tell these stories with fairness, compassion and imagination. We bring our listeners into the conversations and keep them... more

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Two key bills from the 2026 legislative session will shift how local governments are funded. Economist Kyle Kopplin explains how counties that share borders will decide "who votes and who pays."

A pilot program has created GLP-1 access for Medicare Part D beneficiaries at a fixed cost of $50. But that's only the first thing to know about how the popular drugs are used for weight loss.

Fifty years ago this August, scientists proved that some monarch butterflies traveled 3,000 miles in a complex migration ritual. Will Wright, Ph.D., explores the complexity of discovery and the challenges of protecting international migration corrido... more

In South Dakota, if you want to get to work, you usually need a reliable vehicle. Lee Strubinger looked into how high fuel prices, auto loan interest rates, insurance premiums, and public transit routes impact Rapid City residents.

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Nancy Halverson
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Episode: How the Levitt Foundation uses an open lawn, activated by music, to create social bridging and resilience
Sharon Yaszowsky
President and CEO of the Levitt Family Foundation
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Episode: How the Levitt Foundation uses an open lawn, activated by music, to create social bridging and resilience
Raena Rasmussen
Co-founder of LiRa Dance Theatre
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Episode: LiRa dance company turns hard times into good art
Lisa Conlin
Co-founder of LiRa Dance Theatre
LiRa Dance Theatre
Episode: LiRa dance company turns hard times into good art
Hamza El-Sayed
Lab researcher
Dakota State University
Episode: Scientists are finding microplastics in South Dakota's lakes, rivers and streams. What happens next?
Christelle Baker
Professor, Dakota State University
Dakota State University
Episode: Scientists are finding microplastics in South Dakota's lakes, rivers and streams. What happens next?
Andrew Satoff
Professor, Dakota State University, College of Arts and Sciences
Dakota State University
Episode: Scientists are finding microplastics in South Dakota's lakes, rivers and streams. What happens next?
Derek Moreno
DSU student scientist
Dakota State University
Episode: Scientists are finding microplastics in South Dakota's lakes, rivers and streams. What happens next?
Caleb Shaw
DSU student
Dakota State University
Episode: Scientists are finding microplastics in South Dakota's lakes, rivers and streams. What happens next?

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Lori Walsh
Host of In the Moment

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • One of my favorite shoes/podcasts. Lots of interesting discussions and guests. Lori is great!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jenjopie
    10 months ago
  • Well Done!

    I always enjoy listening to In the Moment with Lori Walsh. The entire team does a great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    klairelockheart
    United Statesa year ago
  • Programming

    C’mon, public radio, bring some conservative guests and pov’s.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ProudSD
    United States2 years ago
  • Good stuff

    Local, relevant, well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1GuyMan
    United States7 years ago
  • Love SDPB

    Great way to stay informed! Top notch original stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mljmartin
    United States7 years ago

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Audience notes thoughtful, compassionate interviews with engaging guests.
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'The future belongs to the nature smart' and other ways to be human through 'Noticing'
Q: But is there a way that you sum that up for people? that you say the future has to be informed by the natural world, or because of this, or how would you articulate that to people who may not have read the book?
The future belongs to the nature smart; we cannot imagine or create a future without considering nature, and moving away from that connection risks dehumanizing our civilization. The antidote to unreality and fear about the ecological future is slowing down and reconnecting with nature through attentive noticing.
'Little by little' a South Dakota nonprofit is helping in Haiti. What happens when one of its cofounders is no longer welcome in the U.S.?
Q: How will recent policy changes around TPS affect Haiti Alive and its people on the ground?
The expiring TPS status creates uncertainty for our in-country coordinators and doctors who have built lives and families here, potentially forcing them to leave the U.S. and disrupting the operations and safety of teams delivering aid and education.
'Little by little' a South Dakota nonprofit is helping in Haiti. What happens when one of its cofounders is no longer welcome in the U.S.?
Q: What is the work in front of you today with the women's village, with the school, with the clinics?
We've completed 64 homes and shifted to sustainable growth through a microloan program that funds women (and some men) to start small businesses, with many loans paid back to fund new ones; the focus remains on education, healthcare, and empowering vulnerable groups.
Analysis: U.S. Supreme Court closes historic term with heavy reliance on shadow docket, along with landmark opinions
Q: What stood out most about the major Second Amendment and gun-related cases?
Hamani and Walford v Lopez highlighted the continuing struggle to apply Bruin-era tests to regulate gun rights, with a cautious, case-specific approach that resists broad, universal rulings, while underscoring that decisions can hinge on individual factual circumstances and the Court's evolving view of dangerousness, background checks, and private property considerations.
Analysis: U.S. Supreme Court closes historic term with heavy reliance on shadow docket, along with landmark opinions
Q: What are some of the things we broadly learned about the court this term?
The shadow docket dominated attention as a growing, sometimes criticized channel for major decisions, alongside long-form, highly fact-intensive opinions on gun rights, birthright citizenship, and transgender issues; politics appeared to play a larger role than in some prior terms, and the Court signaled a cautious but significant shift in how it handles rapid, unsigned orders.

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Concise, narrative-driven discussions focus on regional news, culture, and public-interest issues with guests ranging from journalists and authors to policymakers, musicians, and subject-matter experts. Episodes commonly explore community impact, policy debates, health, education, and arts, often tying local stories to broader themes. The show frequently features thoughtful, compassionate interviews that aim to illuminate complex topics and connect listeners to people making a difference in their state and region. Noteworthy is the mix of hard news with human-interest storytelling, plus a willingness to cover both policy details and personal journeys, which can be especially appealing to listeners who want context, expert insight, and local... more

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