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State officials, including Idaho’s AG Raúl Labrador, argue abortion medication is a ‘growing threat to the country’s waterways’
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says the U.S. killed the leader of Tren de Aragua in coordination with Venezuela.
Arts & Culture
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Unlike most Hollywood horror film “Backrooms” preys simply on our inherent fears of the unknown – until it doesn’t, Dan Webster says.
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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.
Events
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EventsStop by your local Farmers' Market this summer and visit with SPR staff and volunteers at various Farmers' Markets in our region. -
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Spokane Public Radio is a media partner for Spokane Bike Everywhere Month 2026.
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SpaceX had an enormous IPO on Friday, but is it really worth the price?
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NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with former Senate parliamentarian Alan Frumin about the president's calls to remove his successor, Elizabeth MacDonough.
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The United States opened its 2026 World Cup with an impressive 4-1 victory over Paraguay. It was the most goals the U.S. had ever scored in a World Cup match.
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Senator Tommy Tuberville is facing a residency challenge that could prevent him from running for governor of Alabama.
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Jose Alvarado, the only Knicks player born in New York City, lived in public housing in South Williamsburg. Fans there speak of him as a legitimate "homegrown star."
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President Trump heads to France for the G7 as the war in Iran continues to dominate global discussions.
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NPR's Elissa Nadworny and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the NBA Finals and the World Cup.
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Several states are loosening alcohol restrictions during the World Cup. NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Corean Reynolds, Boston's Director of Nightlife Economy, about how her city is handling this.
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The U.S. used to be the research engine of the world. Now China is taking the dominate role — thanks to excessive investment and a disruptive year for American universities.
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The U.S. and Iran continue working toward a peace deal after a week of increase hostilities, President Trump's reaction to new inflation numbers and a birthday fighting cage behind the White House.
