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The escalating series of failures and ignored warning signs documented in Alex Kuhnhausen’s medical records offer a rare look at how decisions made by prison officials can turn treatable ailments deadly and how recent legislative efforts to boost transparency in the state’s prison system still fall short.
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Boise State Public Radio
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Companies have begun using AI to interview potential employees, and a new study shows a number of job candidates may prefer being interviewed by AI.
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Arts & Culture
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Movie ReviewsJafar Panahi challenges Iran's government with his new film "It Was Just an Accident," Dan Webster says. -
Spokane Symphony guest conductor Darko Butorac and guest solo violinist Karisa Chiu talk with Jim Tevenan about the upcoming Masterworks 3 program of the SSO -
Hsia-Jung Chang talks with host Jim Tevenan about her new Spokane concert series, Piano Lunch, that begins November 10th at Salem Lutheran Church
Events
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SPR GM John Decker was at New Love Coffee in Liberty Lake on Saturday, October 25th, and enjoyed hearing from you! -
EventsSPR and IAE present David Sedaris on November 13th, 2025 at the Fox Theater. -
EventsSPR is a media partner for the Fall Folk Festival, taking place November 8th and 9th, 2025 at Spokane Community College.
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At one food pantry in Boston, the spike in demand means there's now a two-week wait for some to receive food, stressing needy families as well as pantry staff. -
The Atlas browser can act as your "agent" online, doing tasks like shopping or booking tickets. But that gives it access to a lot of personal information. -
On Nov. 1, Mariah Carey announced that Christmas music, and her iconic song in particular, are back for the holiday season. All Things Considered staffers beg to differ.
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Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny. -
The mother-daughter duo have always shared a profession. But when Ladd was diagnosed with lung disease, the two started sharing so much more. Ladd died Nov. 3. Originally broadcast June 26, 2023.
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Vince Gilligan's new TV series begins with scientists monitoring a radio telescope and discovering something new. What follows is a unpredictable show that takes on some of life's biggest questions.
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The Senate’s lead budget writer, June Robinson, told Democratic colleagues to skip any 2026 funding requests. Republicans applaud the move. -
Smith's debut album ushered in a new era of rock and roll. Critic Ken Tucker reviews the new anniversary edition of Horses, plus we listen back to Terry Gross' 1996 and 2010 interviews with Smith.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Chris Sununu, president of the Airlines for America trade organization, about how airlines are responding to the FAA's flight reduction order.
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The Federal Aviation Administration's order to reduce flights nationwide is set to take effect Friday. The agency says the cuts are needed to keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
