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Aarti Shahani is an NPR correspondent based in Silicon Valley.

Born and raised in Spokane, Jordy Jones grew up in the Shadle Park area. Attending Trinity, St. Al’s and Gonzaga Prep, she eventually left town to attend Carroll College in Montana. Pursuing journalism, Jordy has been in news rooms around the PNW and is now the host of Morning Edition at SPR.

Brian is a Spokane native who has been interested in sound technology ever since playing with a reel-to-reel deck as a kid. He first learned radio broadcasting on KSFC, before it was part of Spokane Public Radio but still was part of the broadcasting program at Spokane Falls Community College. Brian also studied radio at Clatsop Community College in Astoria, Oregon, where he featured new age and fusion jazz on his own show on KMUN.

Melissa Block is a special correspondent and guest host of NPR's news programs.

Lisa Leinberger is a Spokane native who has attended Ferris High School and Eastern Washington University. She is a former communications professional and newspaper reporter who worked for the Spokesman-Review. She’s proud to call Spokane home and spends a lot of her free time outdoors. She’s excited to be part of the Spokane Public Radio team as a reporter.

Aaron Weer is a Spokane local and lifelong public media supporter with a BA in Communication Studies from Eastern Washington University and an AAS in Digital Media from Spokane Falls Community College. Throughout his career, Aaron has worn many creative hats, working as a photographer, sound engineer, and film editor.

Melissa Gray is a senior producer for Weekend Edition.