In the Moment - Lori Walsh

Latest Episodes:

National Ag Day: What's next for South Dakota farmers? Mar 18, 2025

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The State Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources explores how national politics could impact South Dakota's farmers. And we meet a woman who's revolutionizing regenerative ag in the state.

Boe Forum explores 'What America has learned' Mar 17, 2025

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Author Jon Meacham is coming to the 28th Annual Boe Forum on Public Affairs. An Augustana University professor previews the presentation on the nation's past and future.

The history and culture of South Dakota's sounds Mar 14, 2025

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Ahead of the premiere of the Independent Lens film "We Want the Funk," we bring you the soundtrack of the state. Hear folk, jazz and funk over this hour.

The complexities of the U.S. immigration system resist easy solutions Mar 13, 2025

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We explore the basics of the legal system for people without legal status, how President Trump's policies impact South Dakotans and upcoming Courageous Conversations.

In the Moment Statehouse: Spotlight on SD's citizen-run government Mar 12, 2025

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Our Dakota Political Junkies recap the 2025 legislative session, and Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen looks at a century of history in the Capitol.

Talking with family members lost to online conspiracy theories Mar 11, 2025

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First, how to listen to, instead of debate, the other side. Then, an NPR podcast on trying to save family members lost to online conspiracies.

Monday Macro: Tariffs, trade wars & South Dakota farmers Mar 10, 2025

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Soybean farmers felt the last trade war in the previous Trump administration. Two South Dakota State University economists explore what could happen this time around.

When a small town won the state high school basketball tournament Mar 07, 2025

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Elkton High School took home the trophy in 1919. A new book explores the so-called curse that befell the school in the following years—and its enduring sports legacy.

SD's First Lady says she's ready to listen to South Dakota Mar 06, 2025

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First Lady Sandy Rhoden discusses her role in the new administration and how she wants to uplift what's great about South Dakota's communities.

Checking in on top voter issues before the end of session Mar 05, 2025

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The session is winding to a close. We check in with journalists, legislators and the attorney general ahead of 2025's last drop of the gavel.