In the Moment - Lori Walsh

Latest Episodes:

Sen. John Thune's role in the legislative branch Apr 16, 2025

Show notes

Our Dakota Political Junkies look at how the national news is scrutinizing Leader John Thune's leadership style. Plus, where do deportees go when they can't go home?

'Giants in the Earth' endures as award-winning opera Apr 15, 2025

Show notes

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra will debut a Pulitzer Prize-winning opera for the first time. We preview "Giants in the Earth" and revisit the story's legacy.

Classic Midwestern novel explores cultural pluralism on the prairie Apr 14, 2025

Show notes

Norwegian-American Ole Rølvaag explores what it meant to be a hyphenated American in his 1927 novel. We discuss the impact of "Giants in the Earth" with scholars.

Arts across the state: Bach, prairie poetry & Chaitanya Skye Apr 11, 2025

Show notes

A Bach scholar from Augustana University previews the school of music's Holy Week concert. Plus, we check in with the state's poet laureate for National Poetry Month.

South Dakota Humanities Council faces potential loss of all federal funding Apr 10, 2025

Show notes

Almost 75% of the South Dakota Humanities Council's budget comes from federal grants. The Department of Government Efficiency has cut off that funding stream.

Politics roundup: Pipelines, prison funding & property taxes Apr 09, 2025

Show notes

Former state lawmakers provide a history lesson on prisons in South Dakota. Plus, a journalist asks if property tax relief is really what Sioux Falls needs.

Wealth advisor offers tips on preparing your wallet for tariffs Apr 08, 2025

Show notes

The Trump administration's tariff plans will likely increase prices across the board. Financial therapist Rick Kahler discusses how to prepare.

Monday Macro: Economic scale & employment law Apr 07, 2025

Show notes

Joe Santos, Ph.D., discusses why the scale of different economic measures matter, and a law partner breaks down what employers should know in a changing legal environment.

Arts showcase: Marnie Cook, SDSO & Plastic Blow Apr 04, 2025

Show notes

Singer-songwriter Marnie Cook performs live in our studio. Punk band Plastic Blow rocks out. And the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra previews Mozart's "Great" Mass.

2025 One Book Siouxland chronicles infamous cold case Apr 03, 2025

Show notes

Lou Raguse's "Vanished in Vermillion" tells the story of two teens who went missing in 1971. The author unpacks his crime reporting on this case and others in the area.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

In the Moment – Lori Walsh

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected