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Plus, 9 people still unaccounted for after Longview industrial implosion leaves at least 1 dead. NW immigrants scramble after rule change means green card applicants may have to leave the U.S. DCYF can't deny foster parent licenses based on religious views on LGBTQ issues, per a new settlement. WA and ID McClatchy journalists strike over wages, AI. WA land managers warn of high fire danger. And WDFW to kill 1 wolf over livestock attacks.
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Ben Rhodes was a speechwriter and security adviser for President Obama. His book, All We Say, is a collection of 15 speeches — from Ben Franklin to Trump — about what it means to be American.
Arts & Culture
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Movies 101On this week’s show, Nathan Weinbender, Mary Pat Treuthart and Dan Webster recap their time at the recent Seattle International Film Festival. They talk about the SIFF experience and highlight some of their festival favorites. -
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
Events
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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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Some Texas Republicans worry that the intraparty Senate primary fight could make it difficult for to unite behind Tuesday's winner to defeat a potentially strong Democratic challenge in the midterms.
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The Trump administration has proposed creating a new government-wide nondisclosure agreement for new and existing federal employees. -
The U.S. National Men's Soccer Team announced it's official 26-player roster for the World Cup. The tournament starts in June.
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The Hartford Whalers left Connecticut nearly 30 years ago, but Whalers merch still sells briskly even though the team is now the Carolina Hurricanes.
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The New York Knicks are heading to the NBA finals for the first time since 1999. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Wall Street Journal sports and humor columnist Jason Gay about the comeback.
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President Trump heralded an advance in making a deal with Iran to end the war, but the way forward remains unclear.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with R&B musician Leon Thomas, who describes his new EP Pholks as a collaboration of polymaths inspired by multi-talented artists like Prince and Quincy Jones.
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Community health programs in South Africa have been heavily impacted by U.S. cuts to global aid. At one organization which once employed over 30 workers, the four who remain tell of their experiences.
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A horror film made for less than a million dollars by a YouTuber in his studio feature debut is driving audiences to theaters in droves.
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The declining number of Gulf shrimpers who are still in business are now struggling as gas prices rise and competition with cheaper imports remains high.
