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We talk with Spokane County auditor candidates Dale Whitaker, Callie Gee and Michael Cathcart.
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The ceasefire left Gaza split in half: Israel's military occupied the east, and 2 million Palestinians squeezed into the remaining areas. But Israeli forces have been pushing deeper into Gaza.
Arts & Culture
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Earth, Wind and Fire is the latest streaming documentary about a beloved musical act, in this case the groundbreaking funk band from Oscar winner Questlove. Nathan Weinbender says it’s an entertaining and surprisingly complicated portrait. It’s now streaming on HBO Max.
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Trumpeter Chris Botti and host Jim Tevenan talk about Chris' upcoming concert at the Fox, a benefit performance for the Sandpoint Music Conservatory -
On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart will be discussing three different studies of the bizarre. Steven Spielberg’s aliens-come-runnin’ feature “Disclosure Day," followed by a couple of surprising suspense/horror hits, Curry Barker’s “Obsession” and Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms."
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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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Trump criticizes Iran's leaders and says ceasefire is over, Middle East countries prepare for the potential of more war as U.S. and Iran renew strikes, Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, about his new memoir "Cancel Me If You Can."
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Oil and gasoline prices are climbing again after President Trump declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran. That could put more upward pressure on inflation.
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Several immigrant rights organizations are demanding an independent investigation into a fatal ICE shooting in Houston.
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Consumers were alarmed by high egg prices last year. The DOJ's case against three major egg producers confirms that a price fixing scheme may have been to blame.
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Accused shooter Tyler Robinson's defense team is vigorously contesting most evidence prosecutors present in the Charlie Kirk murder case. A judge will decide whether a full trial is warranted.
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The global race for AI chips is minting a new elite in South Korea -- and raising questions about who gets left behind.
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New U.S. airstrikes on Iran drew retaliatory attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, escalating regional tensions and threatening an interim deal aimed at ending the war.
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At what point might the U.S. and Mideast allies attacked by Iran determine it's time to restart the war? NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ambassador Dennis Ross, a former special envoy for the Mideast.
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In a surprise switch, President Trump left Turkey in an older Air Force One plane instead of the Boeing 787 luxury jet donated by Qatar last year, raising questions about security and retrofits.
