In the Moment - Lori Walsh

Latest Episodes:

New federal Forest Plan: Make your voice heard Sep 19, 2023

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A new Forest Plan is in the making. Lou Conroy, the Forest Plan revision team leader for the Black Hills National Forest, discusses how you can help shape the plan.

A look at mining in the Black Hills and a preview of the SD Festival of Books Sep 18, 2023

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We explore the mining increase in the Black Hills with SDPB's Lee Strubinger.

Feeding a community & reconnecting with humanity Sep 15, 2023

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The First Fruits Harvest Festival provides more than fresh produce. It's an opportunity to revitalize a Sioux Falls community.

Taking a closer look at Trump's South Dakota visit Sep 13, 2023

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Gov. Kristi Noem shared a Rapid City stage with former President Donald Trump on Friday. Could they also share a presidential ticket?

Freedom of speech in Putin's Russia Sep 12, 2023

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A new documentary tells the story of journalist Dmitry Muratov. "Putin vs. the Press" chronicles how his reporting on the war in Ukraine puts his own life at risk.

The financial & emotional complexities of student loan forgiveness Sep 11, 2023

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How does it feel to watch someone else get a debt forgiven? We dive into these complicated feelings with financial therapist Rick Kahler.

Catching wrongdoers through their financial activity Sep 08, 2023

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Tom Larson from the Internal Revenue Service shares the science of starting with a misdeed's profits and working backwards to solve the crime.

Resisting the pull of polarization Sep 07, 2023

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We explore shared political values with McGovern Center director Joel Allen, Ph.D. He discusses how debate can be used as a tool to understand rather than convince.

Potential government shutdown looms & other top political stories Sep 06, 2023

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Congress heads back to work to iron out the spending bills. Aging politicians hit the headlines. Our Dakota Political Junkies bring their analysis.

Rising interest rates & the U.S. economy Sep 05, 2023

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Long-term interest rates are on the rise. What does that tell us about the economy as a whole? Joe Santos, Ph.D., breaks it down.