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"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.
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10/23/2026
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Philanthropy continues to play a key role in local economies. The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation reports a record year of grant-making.
View original10/20/2026
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"Is it fair that faculty use AI to make their jobs easier and yet put limits on student use?" That's the question before participants in the latest Braver Angels-style dialogue at Dakota Wesleyan University.
View original10/16/2026
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U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson says affordability in America is an ongoing problem and Republicans shouldn't give people "false hope" about economic relief before midterm elections.
View original10/15/2026
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The documentary "24 Hours on 8th Street" is having a moment in Sioux Falls. The filmmakers discuss how an idea became a call to action, and how a call to action might become a movement.
View original10/13/2026
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Two candidates say they are ready to become the next chief banking officer for South Dakota. Republican Melissa Hull and Democrat Margaret Kuipers make their case to voters.
View original10/9/2026
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Who is the best candidate to protect public lands for future generations? Brock Greenfield and Raeann Mettler lay out their priorities for the office of Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
View original10/8/2026
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We mee the candidates for South Dakota State Auditor. Catherine Barranco and Tom Cool look at opportunities for the office that watches every dollar.
View original10/7/2026
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The candidates for Public Utilities Commission will influence the future of South Dakota's energy infrastructure. We hear from Republican Don Haggar and Democrat Frank Kloucek.
View original10/6/2026
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Three candidates want your vote in the South Dakota Secretary of State race. For Republican Heather Baxter, further securing South Dakota’s elections is the goal. For Democrat Terrence Davis, it's rebuilding trust in the office for the long term. For Libertarian Tamara Lesnar, it's offering a different path from established party lines.
View original10/2/2026
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SDPB in partnership with South Dakota News Watch hosted a debate between the two candidates running for South Dakota's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
View original10/2/2026
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"The Great Nomad Expedition" follows riders on camel, yak, horse, and reindeer as they traverse the Mongolian wilderness in partnership with herders. Filmmaker Kristin Gates previews the film ahead of the Black Hills Film Festival.
View original10/1/2026
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For its 24th anniversary, the South Dakota Festival of Books returns to downtown Sioux Falls. Featured authors include Jeffrey Rosen ("Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America") and Anton Treuer ("Where Wolves Don't Die"). SDPB's Lori Walsh talked with One Book author Matthew Davis ("Biography of a Mountain") for a preview.
View original9/30/2026
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Rural and small-town South Dakotans face similar challenges, but the solutions reflect the people who work together to build community. Joe Bartman talks about 30 years of Dakota Resources, and how the organization has evolved to support rural leaders.
View original9/29/2026
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SDPB in partnership with South Dakota News Watch hosted a debate between the two candidates running for South Dakota governor. Incumbent Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden is facing Democrat Dan Ahlers.
View original9/29/2026
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A new feature-length documentary about the Conns showcases how an adventurous couple found freedom on the spires and in the caves of South Dakota.
View original9/25/2026
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Eda Uzunlar set out to learn about news deserts. Now she's bringing her research home to South Dakota.
View original9/18/2026
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A midlife moment sparked a new assignment for NPR's Alison Aubrey: Find women who were thrilled about midlife. Ask them their secrets. Study the research. Write a book about it.
View original9/17/2026
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National Constitution Day is a chance for Americans to consider what the Founding Fathers wrote and how it functions within the context of our lives today. Mike Thompson, J.D., explores the rule of law.
View original9/16/2026
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The Promising Futures Fund has expanded to all four public high schools in Sioux Falls and is beginning expansion into the Rapid City School District. Here's how the partnership works to help kids find success in college, technical school, the workforce, or the military.
View original9/15/2026
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A bond buyback only makes headlines when it's massive. A $6 billion dollar proposed action by the U.S. Treasury has investors feeling uncertainty rather than confidence. Joe Santos explains.
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