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The renowned classics scholar caused a stir when her critical review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey went viral. Wilson explains her reaction to the film and why she's translating the poem again.
Arts & Culture
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Tuner is the story of a man with musical gifts and sensitive hearing who becomes a safe cracker. Nathan Weinbender says it’s a minor but entertaining neo-noir, and it’s now available as a digital rental.
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The Invite is a powerful look at marriage that echoes one of the great works of American theater, Dan Webster says.
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One of the many great things about film is its ability to adapt to any scale. An intimate story about one person’s inner life can be just as effective as one spread over a huge canvas with a cast of thousands. On this week’s episode, Movies 101 will look at two new releases on opposite ends of the scale spectrum: The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s multimillion-dollar, decades-spanning epic, and Olivia Wilde’s The Invite, a four-person chamber piece set in a single location.
Events
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Join SPR as we welcome NPR's David Folkenflik to The Bing Crosby Theater on April 14, 2026
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Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 35th Annual Record Sale
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Spokane Public Radio was a media partner for BANFF Mountain Film Festival
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Traditional lawns may be green, but that doesn't mean they're good for the environment. The team at NPR's Life Kit podcast report on one lawn alternative that's gaining popularity.
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Democratic candidates have focused on affordability. But some party leaders say they also need to talk about democracy, especially if President Trump continues making unfounded claims about election fraud.
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Funeral services for Lindsey Graham took place across Washington today. Family, friends and colleagues gathered to honor the South Carolina Republican's legacy.
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President Trump holds talks with Ukrainian and Israeli leaders on the sidelines of Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.
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Distillation lets AI companies train new models using existing ones. The White House says Chinese firms are using it to gain an edge, raising questions about competition and intellectual property.
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Test strips can identify dangerous hidden additives in street drugs and help prevent overdoses. But the Trump administration says federal funds can't be used to provide the strips to drug users.
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Record high housing costs have pushed the wealth gap between renters and owners wider than ever. It's been a boon for owners even as many others are priced out.
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Venezuela's government and some opposition figures have agreed to discuss a democratic transition. Why isn't opposition leader María Corina Machado part of the talks?
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Lawmakers, foreign leaders and President Trump gathered Tuesday for the first of two days of funeral services for the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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The New York Times reporter Mike McIntire says gun companies and the NRA are broadening the scope of the Second Amendment, socializing kids to appreciate guns and marketing a new brand of masculinity.