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With her trademark deadpan delivery, multiple nominations and awards, and more TV appearances than you can count, it’s fair to say Tig Notaro has made an impact on the cultural landscape—so naturally, SPR News wanted to hear from her as part of our “Tastemakers” series.
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Heading back to work after parental leave? Life Kit has some advice on navigating schedules, managing expectations and finding support during a major life transition.
Arts & Culture
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Paul Rudd plays a struggling musician whose work is stolen by a pop star in Power Ballad, the latest from Once director John Carney. Nathan Weinbender says the movie’s tune is a familiar one, but it’s extremely likeable nonetheless.
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Movies 101On this week’s show, Nathan Weinbender, Mary Pat Treuthart and Dan Webster sift through the last 5 years of cinematic offerings and unearth a few that they think deserve a wider audience. -
Cast members from Spokane Civic Theatre's Jagged Little Pill join host Henry McNulty to discuss the production.
Events
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We are no longer accepting donations for the 2026 Record Sale -
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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The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life. -
In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero. -
U.S. launches a second-round of strikes against Iran, inflation jumps to its highest level in more than three years, 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico.
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Tim Ream, the 38-year-old defender of the U.S. men's national soccer team, isn't the fastest player on the field anymore. But his calm and steady leadership has earned him the captain's armband.
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Know nothing about soccer but want to speak like you do? With the World Cup here in the U.S., we have a guide to "football" lingo.
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A U.N. report finds the number of people uprooted by conflicts around the world has fallen and the number of refugees returning home is reaching record numbers. But some haven't returned by choice.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti about his new book, "TORCHED: How a City was Left to Burn, and the Olympic Rush to Rebuild L.A."
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Inflation has jumped to its highest level in more than three years. Much of the increase is fueled by higher gasoline prices since the U.S. launched its war with Iran.
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The U.S. annual inflation rate jumped to 4.2% in May, a three-year high. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with economist Claudia Sahm about what the numbers mean and what the Fed may do about it.
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The FDA approved a new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. Bemotrizinol has long been used in Europe and Asia. The chemical compound protects against UVA and UVB rays.
