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Inland Journal
by Doug Nadvornick
Inland Journal is a weekly interview program focused on regional public affairs and arts, hosted and produced by SPR's news and program director, Doug Nadvornick with contributions from the SPR news team.Important note: someone online appears to be contacting potential Inland Journal guests — particularly authors — inviting them to interviews and later requesting financial donations. These solicitations are not affiliated with Inland Journal or SPR. We do not ask guests for donations in exchange for interviews. If you have questions or would like to report a suspicious message, please contact [email protected].
Episodes
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What is justice? Spokane County prosecutor candidates debate legal issues
Republican Preston McCollam and Independent Danny Tarkenton took questions from a panel at an NAACP forum.
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Hear the Washington Supreme Court candidates
A majority of the seats on Washington's highest court are up for grabs during this election season. Hear all 10 present short statements.
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Spokane County auditor NAACP candidate forum
Republican Michael Cathcart and Democrat Callie Gee hope to replace Spokane County's longtime incumbent auditor Vicky Dalton.
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Housing lessons from Atlanta, psychedelics and addiction, "The Vivaldi Church"
An Atlanta housing specialist shares his city's experiences at a Spokane forum. A University of Washington researcher says psychedelic drugs have promise as a therapeutic tool. Spokane novelist Greg Spatz takes us to Venice for his newest book.
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Like it or not, AI is here to stay. How shall we use it?
We talk with Grant Erickson from IntelliTect and John Shovic from the University of Idaho-Coeur d'Alene.
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Spokane's Novara Energy Alliance, businesses test electric vehicles and Washington's "Green Bank"
We'll talk with Kim Pearman-Gillman and Dale Silha about Spokane's new Novara Energy Institute. Avista and Zero Emissions Northwest give Inland Northwest businesses a chance to test EVs before they buy. We meet the head of a new non-profit bank that will loan money for renewable energy projects.
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Overcoming AI hesitancy and a Spokanite leaves his career to follow his AI dream
Paul Takisaki tells us the story of moving on from a tech sales job to learn more about artificial intelligence. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky talks about working with companies to help their employees overcome their resistance to AI.
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Smaller housing lots in ID; Bill Wassmuth remembered; WA papers online
We talk with Coeur d'Alene land use attorney Peter Smith about a new Idaho law meant to make housing more affordable. We remember a Northwest civil rights icon. Old newspapers in Washington get new life online.
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Detecting lung cancer early and NatGeo teaches students about photography
We learn about a collaboration between a Spokane surgeon and medical student to promote early lung cancer screening. National Geographic teaches Spokane students how to tell stories with pictures.
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Stories about recovering from wildfires and how big traveling teams fight them
Matthew Kincanon shares his experience of losing his home to the Spokane Complex fires. Dan Trapanese talks about leading the team that's fighting Washington's Kaiser Canyon and Modrite mega fires.
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Inland Journal: Talking AI with Grant Erickson and Bill Kalivas
This is part three of an ongoing series of discussions with Spokane tech figures about artificial intelligence and how we use it.
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Life after wildfires; dealing with insurance companies; a reporter hears survivor stories
Jennifer Gray Thompson evacuated her home due to wildfire in 2017, then created an organization to help others who go through the same experience. Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer talks about helping people who file wildfire-related claims. Anna King meets people displaced by wildfire at the...
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Inland Journal: WA 6th District House candidates and Spokane Transit's sales tax
We talk with Julia Payne and Aaron Croft, who hope to succeed Rep. Jenny Graham in the Spokane delegation of the Washington state House of Representatives. We hear the pros and cons of Spokane Transit's Proposition 1.
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Inland Journal: Four people want to replace Rep. Suzanne Schmidt in Olympia. We talk with three.
Hillary Pham, Trent Maier and Debra Long came to our studio for interviews.
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Inland Journal: Who will be Spokane's next Vicky Dalton?
We talk with Spokane County auditor candidates Dale Whitaker, Callie Gee and Michael Cathcart.
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Inland Journal: Who will replace Timm Ormsby in the state House? One of these candidates
We'll talk with, in alphabetical order, Democrats Donovan DeLeon, Luc Jasmin III, Pam Kohlmeier and Republican Natalie Poulson.
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Inland Journal: Like it or not, AI is here to stay. How shall we use it?
We talk with Grant Erickson from IntelliTect and John Shovic from the University of Idaho-Coeur d'Alene.
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Inland Journal: Task Force issues recommendations for 'safe and healthy' Spokane
We have excerpts from a Thursday press conference where task force members offered key points from their report to local elected officials.
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Inland Journal: What is AI? How is it evolving? How best to use it?
Grant Erickson from IntelliTect and Graham Morehead from Pangeon and Gonzaga University join us to talk about the basics of artificial intelligence.
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Inland Journal: Gonzaga President Katia Passerini; SNAP prepares to change leadership
We talk with Gonzaga's president as she approaches her one-year anniversary at the Spokane institution. Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners passes the torch from Julie Honekamp to Amber Johnson.
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Inland Journal: Representing DV survivors, elder mental health and preparing for wildfire
The demand for YWCA Spokane legal services from domestic violence survivors is growing. How can we recognize and treat mental illness in elderly people? Health insurance premiums on Washington's exchange go up significantly again next year. The Colville tribes prepare for wildfire season.
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Inland Journal: Novara, businesses test electric vehicles and Washington's "Green Bank"
We'll talk with Kim Pearman-Gillman and Dale Silha about Spokane's Novara Energy Institute. Avista and Zero Emissions Northwest give Inland Northwest businesses a chance to test EVs before they buy. We meet the head of a new non-profit bank that will loan money for renewable energy projects.…
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Inland Journal: West Plains aquifer protection, PFAS and Providence psychiatric triage
West Plains residents will decide in August whether to tax themselves to protect their underground drinking water. We take stock of PFAS-related projects underway on the West Plains. Providence decides to change which health care providers will do psychiatric assessments on ER patients at Sacred...
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Inland Journal: Braver Angels, Spokane County's treasurer and anti-obesity drugs
We talk with a Lincoln County woman who is part of a group trying to lower the temperature of American civic dialogue. Spokane County Treasurer Mike Volz tells us what his office does. And a University of Washington researcher talks about helping people to lose weight, including anti-obesity drugs.
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Inland Journal: Habitat for Humanity, Washington's health exchange and Secret Spokane
We talk with Habitat for Humanity Spokane CEO Michelle Girardot about how the organization will spend $6.5 million from the state. Fewer people are buying health insurance through the Washington and Idaho exchanges. Author Adriana Janovich explores odd things about Spokane.
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Inland Journal: 10 years of UW's health partnership with Gonzaga; French students in Spokane
A sign of 10 years of progress: when the UW-GU health partnership began, UW medical students studied in a building that had once been a Native American museum. Now they share a state-of-the-art facility with dental and human physiology students. Also, foreign exchange programs are alive and well…
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Inland Journal: David Folkenflik, pairing police and mental health counselors, and RepublicEn
We talk with NPR's media correspondent on the eve of his visit to Spokane. Eliza Billingham hears what Spokane police officers think about working with mental health professionals in the field. A former South Carolina congressman urges his fellow Republicans to use their taxing powers to combat...
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Inland Journal: Rural health challenges, assessing properties and flying into smaller airports
We talk with two representatives of Prosperity Eastern Washington, which is using billboards to carry the rural health message to rural residents. Spokane County Assessor Tom Konis tells us about his office determines the value of properties. Kent Craford from SeaPort Airlines talks about why his...
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Inland Journal: Rural health care and medical education
We talk with East Adams Rural Healthcare Chief Executive Todd Nida about the state of Ritzville's hospital. Two graduating Spokane medical students tell us where they'll start their careers this summer. And two Spokane medical residency programs are celebrating different kinds of news.
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Inland Journal: WA legislative recap; new schools and parks; and how to advocate for others
Public radio state government reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan summarizes Washington's 2026 legislative session. We hear about new parks and schools projects scheduled for Spokane this year. Spokane author Kathy Colkitt writes about how to be an effective advocate.
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Inland Journal: Excerpts from a debate about the millionaire's tax
This week, the Washington House of Representatives debated — for more than 24 hours — and then approved an income tax on people who make more than a million dollars a year. We hear some of the arguments they made in this week's Inland Journal.
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Inland Journal: McGrane on civility, RBG on stage, Noel Smith on poetry, Peplowski remembered
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane talks about his political style. Also, actress Michelle Azar on playing Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Spokane Poet Laureate Mery Noel Smith talks about her craft.
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Inland Journal: ID prison guard investigation update, WA public lands and Maya Jewell Zeller
Whitney Bryen from Investigate West tells us about new developments as the publication looks into sexual assault claims against Idaho prison guards. Washington Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove talks about protecting public lands from state budget cuts. Spokane author Maya Jewell Zeller writes...
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Inland Journal: School bond issues, Idaho celebrates America's 250th birthday
We talk with the head of a new group that's pushing for simple majority bond issues in Washington. A WSU researcher explores whether people are inherently greedy or generous. And the Idaho Humanities Council celebrates 250 years of America.
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Inland Journal: A reporter for every WA county and Sen. Shelly Short checks in from Olympia
Washington State University's Murrow College of Communication and Report for America are working to expand the state's local news workforce. Northeast Washington's state senator talks income tax, initiatives to the legislature and wildfires.
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Inland Journal: Money for Maddie's Place, teaching end-of-life care and West Central Abbey
Spokane's Maddie's Place neo-natal nursery looks for permanent funding, while exporting its care model. Should med students learn more about caring for dying patients? The West Central Abbey turns to artists for fundraising help.
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Inland Journal: KSPS/SPR Washington legislative preview
SPR's Doug Nadvornick talks with Spokane legislators Marcus Riccelli, Suzanne Schmidt and Timm Ormsby about the 2026 legislative session that begins Monday.
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Inland Journal: Our favorite 2025 interviews
Hear our 2025 interviews with Hannah Cvancara, Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Julie Tate-Libby.
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Inland Journal: A visit to the Feed Spokane warehouse
FAVS News takes us to a warehouse where food is "rescued" and re-routed to people who need it. We talk with the author of a new book about what may have been Spokane's greatest baseball team and learn how apples became established in Washington in the 19th century.
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Inland Journal: Land banks, politics mix with education in north Idaho and Spokane guardianship program
We learn about the Spokane Regional Land Bank, which seeks to buy and sell land for affordable housing. Eppa Epperly from Idaho Ed News tells us how politics and education have become entwined in Kootenai County. Spokane County's Guardianship Monitoring Program turns 25.
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Inland Journal: What even is affordable housing?
A panel of experts talk about the basic but deceptively complicated questions that are at the heart of the affordable housing conversation.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Inland Journal is a weekly interview program focused on regional public affairs and arts, hosted and produced by SPR's news and program director, Doug Nadvornick with contributions from the SPR news team.Important note: someone online appears to be contacting potential Inland Journal guests — particularly authors — inviting them to interviews and later requesting financial donations. These solicitations are not affiliated with Inland Journal or SPR. We do not ask guests for donations in exchange for interviews. If you have questions or would like to report a suspicious message, please contact [email protected].
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