Oct 26, 202613 min
Sanford has signaled its intent to end its contract with Wellmark. If contract negotiations fail, around 130,000 patients in South Dakota and northwest Iowa could be affected. Sanford's Nick Olson explains the move.
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In the Moment
Hosted by SDPB, Lori Walsh · news · EN
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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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What is In the Moment about?
"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.
Who hosts In the Moment?
In the Moment is hosted by SDPB, Lori Walsh. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.
What has In the Moment covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Sanford Health says it will end contract with Wellmark insurance" (26 October 2026, 13 minutes), "South Dakota mail-in voters want process preserved" (25 October 2026, 14 minutes), and "National Endowment for the Arts Chair tours Black Hills arts offerings" (24 October 2026, 16 minutes).
How often does In the Moment publish?
In the Moment publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on In the Moment?
Booking probability for In the Moment is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. In the Moment requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. In the Moment's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
SDPB, Lori Walsh hosts In the Moment, a news podcast with more than 1,000 episodes published.
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In the Moment
South Dakota mail-in voters want process preserved
Oct 25, 202614 minSouth Dakota Searchlight reporters reached out to voters who are casting ballots by mail this election cycle. Those voters said they don't want to be disenfranchised in future elections.
- Oct 24, 202616 min
Chairman Mary Anne Carter is chair of the National Endowment for the Arts. She visited the Black Hills to share information about federal grant applications and to take in the arts programming of South Dakota.
- Oct 23, 202615 min
Philanthropy continues to play a key role in local economies. The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation reports a record year of grant-making.
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McGovern Center hosts dialogue on AI in education
Oct 20, 202615 min"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.
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- Oct 16, 202614 min
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.
- Oct 15, 202614 min
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.
- Oct 13, 202614 min
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.
- Oct 9, 202614 min
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.
- Oct 8, 202614 min
We mee the candidates for South Dakota State Auditor. Catherine Barranco and Tom Cool look at opportunities for the office that watches every dollar.
- Oct 7, 202614 min
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.
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Secretary of State race gives voters three choices
Oct 6, 202612 minThree 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...
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South Dakota U.S. House race debate
Oct 2, 202657 minSDPB 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.
- Oct 2, 202614 min
"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...
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South Dakota Festival of Books returns to Sioux Falls Oct. 3, features Mount Rushmore author Matthew Davis
Oct 1, 202613 minFor 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...
- Sep 30, 202640 min
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...
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South Dakota gubernatorial debate
Sep 29, 202655 minSDPB 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.
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New Jan and Herb Conn documentary gets South Dakota premiere at Black Hills Film Festival
Sep 29, 202617 minA new feature-length documentary about the Conns showcases how an adventurous couple found freedom on the spires and in the caves of South Dakota.
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Not all the news comes through journalists. New project explores information and trustworthiness
Sep 25, 202617 minEda Uzunlar set out to learn about news deserts. Now she's bringing her research home to South Dakota.
- Sep 15, 202615 min
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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Joe Santos
creator of the documentary podcast The NY Giants: A Team Without a Home, Ness School of Management and Economics
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Jamie Smith
Senior Program Administrator for School Health Services, The Business Strategies Group of Southern California
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Pete Hegseth
top Republican on the Senate armed services committee, U.S. Department of Defense
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Lori Walsh
EVP of Membership & Operations, Yorkton Exhibition
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