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A new forecast projects the high-earner income tax will bring in $800 million more in 2029 than a prior estimate. Voters could repeal it first.
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Two big TV news outlets, CBS and CNN, will now be controlled by Trump allies. Some journalists are worried about pressure on their coverage.
Arts & Culture
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Composer Eric Whitacre spoke with host Henry McNulty about the album Eternity in an Hour. -
Music and conversation around the SSQ's season-opening concerts. -
Lake City Playhouse joined Henry McNulty in the studio to talk about their production of Finding Neverland.
Events
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Spokane Public Radio is a media partner for Spokane Bike Everywhere Month 2026. -
Join SPR as we welcome NPR's David Folkenflik to The Bing Crosby Theater on April 14, 2026 -
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 35th Annual Record Sale
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NPR's Scott Simon talks with Min Jin Lee about her new novel, "American Hagwon." It explores the prized role of education in Korean culture (hagwons are rigorous tutoring centers).
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In the 1950s and 1960s, doctors gave the drug thalidomide to pregnant patients without telling them — and without FDA approval. Now those patients' children want recognition. -
The Supreme Court rejects a Republican attempt to redistrict the congressional seats in Missouri.
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Several Republicans in competitive races broke with President Trump on key agenda issues this week as voters continue to express concern about the economy and the war with Iran.
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A new study from the Lancet out this week finds that non-communicable diseases accounted for nearly 5 million deaths across Africa in 2023, representing 45% of all deaths in Africa.
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On his new album, Leon Bridges teams up with members of the band Jungle, frees himself of genre constraints and creates music that cultivates joy.
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As China's president visits the White House, the Asia Society is visiting South Dakota to get grassroots views on agriculture trade issues.
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Willem Dafoe's desire to challenge himself has made the 71-year-old very productive. He's in five films being released in the second half of this year. That includes his most recent film, Late Fame.
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Talent and a special kind of passion landed Micah Johnson in Major League Baseball. When a mental health crisis pushed him out of the sport, he turned his drive to another field entirely: fine art.
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Programs that send mental health workers out to 911 calls instead of police have grown in recent years. But doing them right is a challenge.
