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President Trump has shared mixed messages about the future of Venezuela after capturing the country's president. A look at his evolving plans for Venezuela.
Arts & Culture
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Nathan Weinbender runs down his picks for the best 10 movies of 2025.
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Movie Reviews“The Secret Agent” is an intense study of what it meant to be a target of corrupt forces in 1970s Brazil, Dan Webster says.
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Movies 101On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender and Mary Pat Treuthart will be doing what they annually do: giving their impressions of the past year’s films—the good, the bad and the ugly.
Events
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EventsSpokane Public Radio is a media partner for BANFF Mountain Film Festival
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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's plans for Venezuela's future remain unclear, the president tries to offer his party a "roadmap" for winning the midterms, European leaders express alarm at Trump's comments on Greenland.
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What does history tell us about U.S. actions in Venezuela? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Stephen Kinzer, author of the book, "Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq."
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California fire victims say they're struggling to rebuild because insurance payouts have been slow or insufficient. Some lawmakers say home insurance is failing those facing climate change.
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When the Paralympics begin in Italy, one sport that won't be in the competition is women's para ice hockey. But after a successful World Championships, players hope it could be added in the future.
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Mexican singer-songwriter Humbe has released three albums in three years. His latest, "Dueño del Cielo," completes a trilogy started in 2023.
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From pandan to fibermaxxing, a look at the food trends experts are predicting for 2026.
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In a meeting with House Republicans Tuesday, President Trump tried to offer his party a "roadmap" to maintain their congressional majorities in the midterms.
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NPR's Michel Martin asks GOP strategist Ron Bonjean about the Republican Party's legislative priorities and challenges ahead of the midterms.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Benoît Morenne about how billionaire Paul Singer could benefit from the ousting of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro.
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European leaders who gathered in Paris Tuesday to discuss a security plan for Ukraine expressed their concerns about President Trump's comments on seeking an American takeover of Greenland.