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Comedian, author, podcaster and "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me" panelist Paula Poundstone is coming to the Bing Crosby Theater. She spoke with SPR's Owen Henderson ahead of her stop in Spokane.
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Volunteer emergency responders give their time to train just in case they may be needed in a disaster. Meet some of those volunteer responders in our series Here to Help.
Arts & Culture
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Cast members from two productions of Irving Berlin's White Christmas — one at University High School and one at Lewis and Clark — join host Henry McNulty in the studio to discuss the show(s) and perform musical selections together. -
Movie ReviewsIf I Had Legs I’d Kick You: It’s an odd title and an odd movie. Nathan Weinbender says this polarizing, anxiety-inducing film, now available for digital rental, is a daring showcase for Rose Byrne. -
Movies 101On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss the Apple TV five-part biographical miniseries “Mr. Scorsese” and offer up thoughts about some of the man’s choicest works.
Events
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SPR was a media partner for the 2025 Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival -
EventsStop by your local Farmers' Market this summer and visit with SPR staff and volunteers at various Farmers' Markets in our region. -
Hear the MusicFest Northwest Live Broadcasts that aired May 14th, 15th and 16th from 10 AM to noon on KPBX 91.1 FM.
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Trump continues attacks on Somali immigrants, new report finds defense secretary violated regulations with March Signal group chat, CDC vaccine committee expected to question child vaccine schedule.
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In Rosemead, Lucy Liu plays the role of an ailing mother who takes drastic measures to try to protect her troubled teenage son from himself. Liu also produced the film, based on a true story. -
Federal immigration agents launched an enforcement operation in New Orleans on Wednesday that they say is aimed at criminals who are in the country illegally.
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The White House has been firing immigration judges all year. But in the latest round, a lot more experienced judges are being let go, not just those still on probation.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India Thursday for the first time since launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.
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If your video calls keep flickering and freezing, the stakes might be higher than a few moments of awkwardness. Experiments show glitches during video calls could undermine your chances for success.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing more scrutiny this week after a new report found his sharing of highly sensitive attack plans in a group chat that included a journalist violated policy.
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Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of the Atlantic, was the journalist added to the Signal chat where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared war plans. He shares his thoughts on the Pentagon's report.
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The Trump administration continues to pivot away from electric vehicles and cleaner gas cars., with President Trump announcing Wednesday a plan to roll back the clock on fuel economy standards.
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After an Afghan national was charged with shooting two National Guard members, veterans who worked closely with Afghan refugees who were once frontline allies are scrambling to respond to the blowback.
