In the Moment

"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 In the Moment.

Grocer warns of government shutdown's impact on hungry South Dakotans

RF Buche believes we have a moral obligation to feed our hungry neighbors. He invites politicians to visit his grocery stores to witness the impact of potential SNAP benefit loss.

11-03
16:51

Dalton Coffey turns his lens on local artists

In partnership with Arts South Dakota, one of the state's most talented filmmakers created a series of videos spotlighting local artists.

10-30
49:31

Celebrate spooky season with spiders, wolves & monsters

"In the Moment" explores why some of the scariest creatures are also the most misunderstood. We talk to a spider scientist, a zookeeper and an English professor.

10-30
49:30

What could end the government shutdown

The U.S. is on track for its longest government shutdown ever. Our Dakota Political Junkies discuss the blame game both parties are currently playing.

10-30
49:29

Revisiting the American Revolution before the country's 250th birthday

We get a preview of Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" from his co-directors. Plus, Teacher Talk brings us an ode to teachers everywhere.

10-28
49:30

The importance of talking about one of life's most difficult experiences

We explore reproductive health in South Dakota with the Secretary of Health. Plus, how the community can show up after an infant loss.

10-28
49:24

Art provides windows into new perspectives

Delta David Gier talks about jazz and orchestral music. Marty Two Bulls Jr. explores the breadth of contemporary Lakota artwork. Plus, a new mural with a message.

10-24
49:30

Toys & tariffs: What to know before the holidays

SDPB's Jackson Dircks checks in on Zandbroz Variety in Sioux Falls. We learn how tariffs are impacting them, as well as a Rapid City-based independent toy store.

10-23
49:21

Analysis: When politicians appeal to 'dark passions'

We preview the messaging politicians may use in the next election. Journalist Jonathan Ellis and former state Sen. Tom Dempster offer their analysis.

10-22
49:23

What's a pheasant season without a good dog?

Kevin Woster says he'll do some pheasant hunting this season, but he won't have a dog by his side. We remember Rosie, who was a very, very good hunting buddy.

10-21
49:07

Tech Radio in review

We look back at the years of Tech Radio on SDPB and ask how tech support has changed.

10-20
48:29

USF legal scholar previews new Supreme Court term

Mike Thompson with the University of Sioux Falls explores the cases through which the Supreme Court will address some of today's top political issues.

10-20
49:23

Poets and a photographer honor the everyday

In "Beginning, Again," poet Linda Hasselstrom and photographer James Parker honor our grasslands. Plus, Joy Moore discusses why she begins her law classes with a poem.

10-10
49:29

Exploring the impacts of public media cuts in the rural Midwest

"In the Moment" sits down with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the leadership of public media organizations in Nebraska, Iowa and North Dakota.

10-09
49:26

Two South Dakota Democrats are running for U.S. House

Nikki Gronli and Bill Mawhiney both intend to be on the Democratic primary ticket next summer. They're running for South Dakota's lone seat in the U.S. House.

10-09
49:24

Looking for a path to peace in Gaza

Today's Teacher Talk explores the science of how teenagers think. Understanding why they're wired differently can make a difference in the classroom and at home.

10-07
49:31

Remembering primatologist Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall joined "In the Moment" in 2022 to discuss the Bramble Park Zoo and how to instill a love for wildlife into the next generation. She passed away on Wednesday.

10-07
49:31

A conversation with Elliot Ackerman about 'Sheepdogs'

Veteran and author Elliot Ackerman was at the South Dakota Festival of Books. He shares how his experiences overseas impact the stories he puts out into the world.

10-01
49:31

'In the Moment' heads to the South Dakota Festival of Books

We're live in Spearfish before an audience of book lovers. We discuss South Dakota's climatic history, women in regenerative ag, and fishing on a fictional talk show.

09-26
49:28

South Dakota stories for families and young readers

"In the Moment" shares the stage with three authors from the 2025 Young Readers Festival of Books. We talk about competitive chess, a female aviator and a poetry wrangler.

09-25
49:39

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