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Washington State Green Bank
The Washington State Green Bank was authorized by the legislature to provide another funding source for homes and businesses interested in renewable energy projects. We talk with its director.
Courtney Flatt
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NWPB
James Dawson
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Boise State Public Radio
President Donald Trump posted to social media on Saturday afternoon that a deal to end the war with Iran "will be announced" shortly.
Arts & Culture
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Hand to God from Theater on the Verge spoke with host Henry McNulty about their regional premier production. -
Spokane Children's Theatre's Tanya Morton, The Isaac Foundation's Holly Goodman, and a host of performers join host Henry McNulty to discuss the upcoming run of Shrek, including a special "sensory-friendly" performance -
Movies 101On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss a pair of streaming films. The first is a Belgian film by the Dardenne brothers titled “Young Mothers.” The other is a U.S.-based documentary about a Southern city titled “Natchez.”
Events
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We are no longer accepting donations for the 2026 Record Sale -
Tune to SPR News Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 6-7:30 pm to hear holiday favorites played by local musicians. -
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NPR's Scott Simon asks astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about his latest book, "Take Me to Your Leader."
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with sports writer Joe Posnanski and television writer Michael Schur about their new book, "Big Fan," detailing the culture of sports fandom.
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Chile digs desert trenches along its northern border as President José Antonio Kast pushes a hardline migration crackdown critics say may have little effect. -
Dohrn's parents helped found the Weather Underground. His memoir is Dangerous, Dirty, Violent, and Young. Ward learned the term "respair" — the recovery of hope after despair — during the pandemic. -
The Department of Homeland Security is requiring all U.S. passengers returning from Ebola-affected countries to arrive at a single airport: Washington-Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
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The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran is driving up the cost of food, leading to funding shortfalls and higher expenses for critical food aid in Gaza.
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Jack Antonoff is a producer to stars like Taylor Swift and Lana del Rey, but today he is dropping a new album with his band, Bleachers. Our reviewer hears a lot of longing for connection on the album.
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Fifteen years ago, after a massive tornado flattened much of Joplin, Mo., nearly 100,000 volunteers helped the town rebuild. A spirit of community service lives on in Joplin today.
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NPR's Juana Summers recaps a recent reporting trip to South Africa and Mozambique focused on the current state of AIDS treatment in light of U.S. foreign aid changes.
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Stephen Colbert ended The Late Show with guests including Paul McCartney. The show's cancellation has many wondering about the future of late-night comedy in today's political climate.
